Model 1086 Floor Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s

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Gino sarfatti (1912-1985): model 1086 reading lamp, slender tulip-shaped metal base, adjustable diffuser on a lacquered aluminum ball joint, arteluce … Read more Gino sarfatti (1912-1985): model 1086 reading lamp, slender tulip-shaped metal base, adjustable diffuser on a lacquered aluminum ball joint, arteluce edition circa 1961.
max. Height 103 cm x reflector w 25 cm x d 5 cm.
base diameter 17 cm.
height with reflector raised 130 cm.
a slight mark of normal wear on the tip of the reflector (see photo).
the model 1086 floor lamp, designed in 1961 by the italian designer gino sarfatti for the milanese manufacturer arteluce, perfectly illustrates the pursuit of formal and technical efficiency that characterizes his work.

the base and stem are made of black lacquered steel, while the lacquered aluminum reflector is mounted on a ball joint, allowing for precise light direction. This minimalist design prioritizes functionality while maintaining a highly graphic elegance.

a major figure in 20th-century lighting design, gino sarfatti founded arteluce in 1939 and designed over 600 lighting fixtures, many of which are now held in international museum collections.

model 1086 belongs to this generation of lighting fixtures designed in the early 1960s, where clean lines and innovative lighting engineering converge in a simple, modern aesthetic.
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less