Rating and value of Gino Sarfatti's furniture, lighting and hanging lamps

Great Italian designer, Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) is famous for his great influence on the contemporary trend of architectural illumination. Hailed worldwide for his original approach to design, Sarfatti was totally committed to every stage of his creations, from conception to manufacture, to ensure the highest level of quality for his works.

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Artist's rating and value

The art market rating of Gino Sarfatti continues to evolve. Highly prized by collectors in France, Italy, the UK and the USA, Sarfatti lamps have established themselves as sure values on the international market. For example, a piece of furniture by Gino Sarfatti can fetch hundreds of thousands of euros at auction, as evidenced by his Early ceiling light, model no. S 00106, which fetched over €100,000 at Philips New York in 2016.

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The artist's works and style

Originating over 700 luminaires throughout his career, Gino Sarfatti's works are considered classics of Italian design. His iconic creations include the Modern 2097 suspension lamp, the 1952 3-Shade table lamp and the 2031 ceiling lamp.

Considered functional, minimalist and innovative, Gino Sarfatti's work is characterized by a clean aesthetic, geometric shapes and the use of modern materials. The designer's creations are intended to be functional and efficient, responding perfectly to users' needs.

The life of Gino Sarfatti

Gino Sarfatti was born in Venice in 1912 into a fairly well-off Italian family. His studies in naval engineering at the University of Genoa enabled him to study and experiment with lighting and the use of innovative materials. In 1939, Gino Sarfatti founded "Arteluce", a studio specializing in the design of architectural and sculptural lighting fixtures. Arteluce became a major creative center for the most talented Italian designers and architects, and thus played a decisive role in the contemporary influence of design thanks to its vast catalog of luminaires.

Due to the racial laws imposed by the Fascist government in 1943, Gino Sarfatti fled to Switzerland with his family. The management of Arteluce is then entrusted to Pinuccia Azzaroni Bassani, his accountant and secretary. Bassani's direction brings his own touch, using cones and metal shapes to create light projections along outstretched arms. This influence would leave a lasting imprint on Arteluce's future aesthetic.

It wasn't until 1946, after the Liberation, that Gino Sarfatti and his family returned to Italy.

In the 1960s, Arteluce expanded rapidly, offering lighting projects and customized solutions for homes and buildings. The studio enjoyed great success worldwide. In collaboration with renowned Italian designers such as Nino Zoncada, Gustavo Pulitzer-Finale and Paolo de Poli, Gino Sarfatti and Arteluce were also involved in interior redesign and furniture projects for Italian industry such as cruise liners.

In the late 1960s, Arteluce's activities became increasingly complex. Gino Sarfatti therefore decided to sell the studio to FLOS in 1973, at a time when the company was enjoying significant commercial success.

The designer's imprint on his time

Today considered an icon of Italian design and a pioneer in the conception of modern lighting, Gino Sarfatti leaves a considerable mark on the history of contemporary art and furniture.

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