Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '516' Table Lamp

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, table lamp, model ‘516’, brass, marble, enameled aluminum, Italy, 1948

This desk lamp, model 516, is designed by the influential designer in the field of lighting design Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) for Arteluce in 1948. Sarfatti founded Arteluce in 1936, an Italian lighting company that garnered acclaim for its groundbreaking and pioneering designs, defying conventional norms prevalent during that period. Functional principles, such as flexibility and adaptability, guided Sarfatti through the design process. He conceived a modular approach to lighting systems, enabling the user to personalize and adjust the lighting fixtures according to its preferences and needs. A significant part of the released designs incorporated practical elements, such as adjustable arms and rotating mechanisms. This innovative approach had a profound influence on the conceptualization and utilization of lighting within interiors around that time. In addition to their functional attributes, the lamps crafted by the company were predominantly characterized by a pure and minimalist aesthetic. A decoration was subordinate to the constructive element, focusing on the essential composition of geometric forms and usage of materials.
The 516 table lamp features a trestle framework executed in brass which secured to a white marble base. The ball joint allows the user to adjust the position of the shade, meaning that the direction of the light can be altered. The handle on top of the shade is created to move the lamp in an easy gesture.

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