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An Italian flush mount designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in the 1960s, its form reduced to a simple circular …
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An Italian flush mount designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in the 1960s, its form reduced to a simple circular volume, suspended close to the ceiling with an almost architectural precision.
Curved opaline glass diffuses the light evenly, softening its presence into a soft ambient glow. Around it, a green painted perforated metal frame introduces both color and texture, the perforations allowing small points of shadow and light to shift subtly across the surface.
Brass hardware punctuates the perimeter with small moments of warmth, balancing the cool opacity of the glass and the muted industrial character of the metal. The fixture changes the atmosphere of a room through its proportion and restraint.
Installed in a hallway, kitchen, or intimate interior, it sits close to the architecture rather than competing with it—more integrated element than decorative object.
Literature: Romanelli & Severi "Gino Sarfatti: 1938-1973, selected works" related models #3046 & #3055 pp. 487-88.
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Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) is one of the most significant figures in the history of Italian industrial design. Throughout his career he developed more than 700 luminaires as the creative engine behind Arteluce, the company he founded in 1939 which brought premier lighting into the 20th century combining innovative ideas with groundbreaking design.
Gino Sarfatti stands as a defining force in Italian industrial design, pioneering modern lighting with an inventive, engineering-driven approach. As the creative engine behind Arteluce—a company he founded in 1939—he redefined illumination for the 20th century, merging groundbreaking technology with radical aesthetics.
Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface wear consistent with age and use. This flush mount has been professionally rewired by our team of restorationists with a new socket. Accepts two E26 base light bulbs each.
Additional Dimensions: Canopy: 9.5"Diameter
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 10ʺD × 3ʺL
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Brand
- Gino Sarfatti
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Good. Rewired. Good vintage condition, with surface wear consistent with age and use. This flush mount has been professionally rewired … moreGood. Rewired. Good vintage condition, with surface wear consistent with age and use. This flush mount has been professionally rewired by our team of restorationists with a new socket. Accepts two E26 base light bulbs each. less
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