1084 Floor Lamp attributed to Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1962

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An exceptionally rare and highly collectible floor lamp, model 1084, designed by gino sarfatti and produced by arteluce, italy, 1962. … Read more An exceptionally rare and highly collectible floor lamp, model 1084, designed by gino sarfatti and produced by arteluce, italy, 1962. A landmark object in the canon of postwar italian lighting, this piece embodies sarfatti’s signature fusion of technical ingenuity and sculptural minimalism, a balance he mastered throughout his long and prolific collaboration with arteluce. The lamp is constructed with a round, tapered base and stem, both finished in sarfatti’s distinctive black crackle paint, a finish uniquely associated with arteluce pieces of this period. This textured surface adds both tactile depth and visual gravity, offsetting the accent at the upper section where the stem appears to run seamlessly through the center of the shade. The shade itself, in anodized aluminum with original patina, is the same form as used on sarfatti’s model 194/n wall lamp, further linking this design to his broader visual language. Beneath the aluminum cap, a wide acrylic glass diffuser discreetly conceals the bulbs while softening the light into a warm, ambient glow. The light can be switched on or off via a control discreetly placed at the top, a small but considered functional detail that reinforces sarfatti’s user-focused design ethos. This particular lamp was sourced from the personal collection of the former owner of indoor lighting, a notable importer of italian design into the netherlands in the postwar period. It remains in entirely original condition, with the original acrylic glass diffuser still intact and in excellent shape. The interior of the shade retains the original arteluce label, confirming its provenance and authenticity. Model 1084 has never before surfaced on the open market. It stands not only as a lighting object but as a testament to gino sarfatti’s enduring influence and minimalism, an artefact of italian modernism that continues to resonate through its purity of form, rare presence, and historical relevance. Literature; gino sarfatti 1938-1973 selected works silvana editoriale, romanelli & severi. Page 456. This lamp is checked in our own atelier, cleaned and is also suitable for use in the usa as is. For us usage we could change the plug or use a holiday converter. 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