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Tribute / Gino Sarfatti Collection / Model 537
Tribute / Gino Sarfatti Collection / Model 537
At the origin of any model of portable lamp, there is this exceptio nal
creation which reflects the genius and mastery of Gino Sarfatti, well
ahead of his time. Model 537, designed around 1950, is a master-
piece reintroduced by Astep.
In its simplicity, this lamp stands out for the combination of fine
materials and its ingenious and ironic design. The large aluminum
reflector is mounted asymmetrically on a burnished or polished
brass stem, which is carefully twisted, coming to rest on the marble
base. The stem extends through the reflector and beyond with a
backward movement, giving the upper part of the stem a dual
function of playful element and practical handle that anticipates
the integrated handle of contemporary portable lights by years.
Model 537 is easily carried by hand from the desk to the living
room, to the bedroom to any other environment, illuminating it with
genius and design.
A lamp that anticipates
and suggests the idea of
portability
