Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce 'Ochetta' Wall Lights

Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce, 'Ochetta' wall light, model 141, metal, frosted glass, Italy, 1962. The 'Ochetta' wall lights were designed by Franco Albini and Franca...

Franco Albini, Franc Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah, pendant lamp, chrome-plated metal, nickel-plated brass, Italy, 1969 This well-constructed pendant lamp is part of a series nam...

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, wall light, variation on model ‘181’, enameled steel, enameled aluminum, enameled brass, brass, steel wire, Italy, circa 1951 This wall light, a variation on model 181, is designed by the influential designer in the field of lighting design Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) for Arteluce in 1951. 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. Gino Sarfatti considers this type of wall lights as ‘extendible wall sconce...

Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce, ceiling or wall light, model ‘2045/p’, lacquered aluminum, acid-etched prismatic glass, Italy, 1962 This playful ceiling or wall light is designed by ...

Extremely rare garden light model 141/g, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Produced by Arteluce in Italy, Milano, 1963

Model 524 table lamp designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Arteluce. The model consists of eight rectangular transparent Perspex panels that are placed in ...

Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Sirrah AM/AS ceiling light. Model AM5N Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1960s. Handblown glass and chrome plated metal. One medium base socket. Com...

Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Sirrah AM/AS ceiling light. Model AM5N Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1960s. Handblown glass and chrome plated metal. Has a swing arm for positio...