Gino Sarfatti chandelier Model 2042/9 produced by Arteluce, Italy, 1960s

A chandelier with nine metal and opaline glass diffusers, Model 2042/9, designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in Italy during the 1960s.

A glowing orb encased in a metal ring, suspended in mid-air, almost weightless. Each diffuser in this Arteluce chandelier evokes the image of a distant planet, surrounded by its cosmic orbit. The design feels futuristic, with a visionary and almost cinematic flair. The 1960s were a time when the space age profoundly influenced both fashion and design, and the era’s art and architecture embraced a forward-thinking aesthetic, inspired by technological advances.

Gino Sarfatti, the Venetian designer who founded Arteluce, captured this zeitgeist by pushing the limits of traditional design and daring to experiment with bold and innovative ideas. The chandelier is anchored by an inverted cone affixed to the ceiling, which supports three diffusers, incorporating the electrical wires into the overall design concept. This lamp is notable for its understated elegance and subtle sense of irony—characteristics that defined Arteluce’s style and appealed to clients who were both trend-conscious and drawn to sophisticated, intellectual design.

Beyond his own creations, Sarfatti and Arteluce promoted the work of other leading designers of the time, such as Boeri, Frattini, and BBPR, further shaping the tastes of a cultivated audience. This ceiling lamp remains an important artifact in the continuing journey of design that Sarfatti and Arteluce pioneered throughout the 20th century.

Dimensions: Height: 45 cm - Diameter: 76 cm