Model 518 Table Lamp attributed to Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1941

Description

Super rare and early 518 table lamp designed by gino sarfatti and manufactured by arteluce in italy in 1941. Its … more Super rare and early 518 table lamp designed by gino sarfatti and manufactured by arteluce in italy in 1941. Its subtle s-shaped support structure is in tubular brass and ends in a fork-shaped foot. The round shade is in black lacquered aluminium and has a round hole in the top with the original glass diffuser, held in place by four steel pegs. Super minimalistic but elegant lamp that is a perfect fit for any desk. Gives off really nice soft light when lit. Literature; gino sarfatti 1938-1973 selected works, page 128/129. Provenance; an architect from sao paulo gino sarfatti – born in venice in 1912 and with an educational background in engineering – started designing lamps and founded the company ‘arteluce’ (the art of lighting) in 1939. Arteluce quickly established itself as a leading actor in shaping the modern italian architectural movement and became a meeting place and hub for many of the leading italian mid-century designers, including franco albini, gianfranco frattini, sergio asti and ico parisi for example. Sarfatti designed over 400 lighting products and made a significant contribution to innovating lighting design by experimenting with new materials, production methodologies and light sources. In 1951, he first began to work with plexi-glass. Gino sarfatti was the first to design a lamp that uses halogen bulbs back in 1971. Sarfatti and arteluce received several design awards including e.g., the prestigious compasso d’oro in 1954 and 1955, and the honorary diploma at the milan triennale. Arteluce was sold to flos in 1973 and took over production of many lights. This lamp is checked in our own atelier, cleaned and is also suitable for use in the usa. For us usage we could change the plug, or you can get a converter if needed for a floor or table lamp with transformer in it. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less