Pamono Metal and Glass Model 1102 Floor Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1971

Sculptural Model 1102 floor / Table lamp in very good condition. Designed in 1971 by renowned Italian designer Gino Sarfatti Manufactured by Arteluce Italy. The lamp features a cylindrical body composed of a coated metal grid, housing an opal glass diffuser that emits a soft, ambient glow. Its minimalist design and high-quality materials reflect Sarfatti’s commitment to both form and function. This rare and sculptural lamp exemplifies Sarfatti’s innovative approach to lighting, blending functionality with refined aesthetics. Provenance & Literature: Featured in “Gino Sarfatti: Selected Works 1938–1973” by Marco Romanelli and Sandra Severi, Milan, 2012, p. 459. Also documented in “The Complete Designers’ Lights II (New Edition), 35 Years of Collecting” by Clémence and Didier Krzentowski, Zurich, 2014, p. 318. Born in Venice Gino Sarfatti (1912-1984) graduated from Genova University with a degree in naval air engineering. from 1939, he narrowed his focus to lighting design and founded his own company, Arteluce. He quicly became internationally recognized as a pioneering figure in the modern design movement, specialized in lighting. Gino Sarfatti realized more than 400 lamps during his career, constantly exploring innovative solutions regarding shape and technology. He would first create the structure for the bulbs before imagining the rest of the form. Gino Sarfatti and Arteluce won many awards such as the Compasso d’Oro in 1954 and 1955, and the Emeritus diploma at the Milano Triennale. from 1954, his work took a decidedly minimalist approach with the “1063” floor light, preceding minimalist artists. (Dan Flavin – 1962). Gino Sarfatti was truly one of the greatest lighting designers of the XXth century.