Italian Metal + Bullicante Glass Sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
This 1960s Italian wall sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce distills lighting to its purest form. The hand-blown Bullicante glass shade, flecked with delicate air bubbles, diffuses illumination with a soft, atmospheric glow. Paired with a black painted metal base in Sarfatti’s signature geometric minimalism, the piece reflects his pioneering vision—where function and sculpture merge seamlessly.
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.
DIMENSIONS: 5"W x 10"D x 9.5"H
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ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1960s
MATERIALS: Glass,Brass,Metal
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