Floor lamp mod. 1073/3 by Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, 1950s

A seminal example of postwar Italian lighting, the model 1073/3 reflects Gino Sarfatti’s rigorous approach to modular design and technical innovation at Arteluce. Conceived in 1956 as part of a system allowing one, two, or three elements, the composition demonstrates Sarfatti’s ability to transform industrial logic into refined spatial presence. Each slender chromed stem rises from an organically profiled base, engineered to permit sequential electrical connection between elements. The polished aluminum reflectors, reduced to their essential geometry, direct light upward with controlled intensity, emphasizing vertical rhythm and architectural clarity. The staggered heights — 207, 198, and 183 cm — introduce a calibrated dynamism while preserving formal restraint, a defining characteristic of Sarfatti’s mid-century production. The 1073 series is widely regarded as one of the most representative expressions of Arteluce’s experimental phase, when Italian lighting achieved international relevance through innovation in materials, modularity, and structural precision. Works from this period remain central to the historical narrative of modern design. Condition: Excellent overall condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. Provenance: Private collection, Savona (Italy). Restoration: Stems re-chromed; reflectors polished; electrical system revised. Certification: Documented in Arteluce period advertising and catalog; published in Gino Sarfatti. Opere scelte 1938–1973 by Marco Romanelli and Sandra Severi, Silvana Editore. Dimensions: Diameter 25 cm — Height 207 / 198 / 183 cm. Ref.: L0847.