Gino Sarfatti chandelier Model 2042/3 produced by Arteluce, Italy, 1960s

A chandelier with three diffusers in metal and opaline glass, Model 2042/3, designed by Gino Sarfatti, Produced by Arteluce in Italy during the 1960s

A luminous globe supported by a metal ring. Suspended and mobile, almost floating. Each diffuser of this Arteluce chandelier appears like a planet from the depths of space, encircled by its cosmic ring. Its design strikes with a futuristic, almost cinematic quality in its imaginative power. We are in the 1960s, a time when fashion and design were deeply influenced by the space age. Art and architecture of the period embraced the possibility of moving beyond traditional forms, welcoming aesthetics inspired by the emerging technological world with enthusiasm.

Gino Sarfatti, a Venetian-born designer, through the brand Arteluce that he founded, captured the spirit of the era by pushing the boundaries of convention, daring to experiment with bold, innovative solutions. This chandelier features an inverted cone mounted to the ceiling, supporting three diffusers, where the electrical cables become an integral part of the design concept. The lamp impresses with its intuitive elegance and subtle irony—traits that define the Arteluce approach, appealing to a clientele sensitive to trends yet eager to engage with a cultured aesthetic consumption.

In addition to his own creations, Sarfatti’s Arteluce promoted the works of other notable designers of the period, from Boeri to Frattini and BBPR, further shaping the tastes of a discerning audience. This ceiling lamp is a significant part of the history and ongoing design exploration that Sarfatti and Arteluce successfully pursued throughout much of the 20th century.

Dimensions: Height: 30 cm - Diameter: 50 cm