Designers
Born in Venice in 1912, Gino Sarfatti studied to become an aeronautical engineer until family
circumstances compelled him to relocate to Milan where he had his first encounter with
lighting, an engineering project to transform a glass vase into a lamp. This encounter with
lighting design and engineering shaped the path of his life. In 1939 Gino Sarfatti founded his
company Arteluce, which brought lighting into the 20th century combining innovative ideas
with groundbreaking design.
Throughout his career, Gino Sarfatti explored and was inspired by new product typologies,
innovative materials, lighting technologies, and production techniques. His hybrid talent as a
designer and engineer enabled him to created refined products in both aesthetics and function.
Gino Sarfatti was a significant figure in the history of Italian industrial design, developing more
than 700 luminaires. In 1973 he retired on Lake Como, with Flos acquiring Arteluce and their
expansive catalog. Gino Sarfatti passed away at Gravedona in 1985.
Gino Sarfatti
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(1912-1985)
DESIGNERS
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