Model 211 Sconces attributed to Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1955, Set of 2

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Rare in two tone black and grey model 211 wall lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in … Read more Rare in two tone black and grey model 211 wall lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in Italy in 1955. Indirect light wall lamp, vertical or horizontal end piece in black lacquered aluminium. It acts as a screen that torts around the bulb. The base consists of a plate of grey aluminium. 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. Literature; Gino Sarfatti selected works 1938-1973 Marco Romanelli Sandra Severi 2012, page 297/409 These lamps are checked in our own atelier, cleaned and is suitable for use in the USA. 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. See less