Model 548 Lamp in Polished Brass with Blue Diffuser by Gino Sarfatti for Astep

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Model 548
design by gino sarfatti
the table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection … Read more Model 548
design by gino sarfatti
the table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in gino sarfatti’s work. Model 548 provides both reflected and diffused light due to the adjustable spotlight that is directed up towards a reflecting screen.

the large diffuser in orange, blue or white methacrylate provides a highly sophisticated light effect and is an essential part of the illusion and the play with perception. The spotlight in white painted aluminium is mounted on a tubular stem in polished or burnished brass, while a small brass bar at the base serves as a counterweight in the beautiful balancing act of the individual elements of model 548.

in the re-issue, the original incandescent bulb has been replaced by an led source, and an optical dimmer switch has been integrated discreetly into the original design.

timeless innovation
1951-2013
the table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in gino sarfatti’s work. Model 548 provides both reflected and diffused light due to the adjustable spotlight that is directed up towards a reflecting screen.

the large diffuser in orange, blue or white methacrylate provides a highly sophisticated light effect and is an essential part of the illusion and the play with perception. The spotlight in white painted aluminium is mounted on a tubular stem in polished or burnished brass, while a small brass bar at the base serves as a counterweight in the beautiful balancing act of the individual elements of model 548.

in the re-issue, the original incandescent bulb has been replaced by an led source, and an optical dimmer switch has been integrated discreetly into the original design.

specifications model 548
typology table
materials brass structure, opaline methacrylate diffuser
dimensions:ø 500 x 500mm
diffuser diameter: ø 500mm
weight: 3.10kg
control touch dimmer:
light source integrated led 11w
730lm
2700k
not ul listed

this lamp is wired for europe, if used in us or any other country the client will need to convert it.

gino sarfatti
born in venice in 1912, gino sarfatti studied to become an aeronautical engineer until family circumstances compelled him to relocate to milan where he had his first encounter with lighting, an engineering project to transform a glass vase into a lamp. This encounter with lighting design and engineering shaped the path of his life. In 1939 gino sarfatti founded his company arteluce, which brought lighting into the 20th century combining innovative ideas with groundbreaking design.

arteluce won numerous prizes and awards including the compasso d’oro in 1954 and 1955, and the honorary diploma of the milan triennale, becoming an important meeting place for many leading italian architects throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The first milanese arteluce retail space was designed with marco zanuso in 1951. Ten years later gino sarfatti and his lifelong friend vittoriano viganò designed their flagship location on via della spiga.

throughout his career, gino sarfatti explored and was inspired by new product typologies, innovative materials, lighting technologies, and production techniques. His hybrid talent as a designer and engineer enabled him to created refined products in both aesthetics and function.

gino sarfatti was a significant figure in the history of italian industrial design, developing more than 700 luminaires. In 1973 he retired on lake como, with flos acquiring arteluce and their expansive catalog.

gino sarfatti died at gravedona in 1985. 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