Model 548 Lamp in Burnished Brass with Orange 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 aluminum 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 In the re-issue, the original incandescent bulb has been replaced by an LED source, and an optical dimmer switch has been integrated discreetly into the original design. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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