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Rare 'Fuoco d'artificio' Chandelier Model 2003 by Gino Sarfatti

Creator: Gino Sarfatti
Offered by: soyun k.

Description
Designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1939, rare 'Fuoco d'artificio' sputnik chandelier model no. 2003 executed in the 1950s, Italy. This original 24-light Sputnik ceiling light is composed of tubular brass arms which radiate at different lengths on a brass structure with canopy and custom canopy plate. An iconic Sarfatti design, this spectacular chandelier looks magical with its multiple glowing lights.
Recently rewired to U.S. standards.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	brass
Condition:	Good. In very good condition and newly rewired to U.S. standards
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
200 Lex Booth #:	47
Book References:	M. Romanelli, S. Severi, Gino Sarfatti: selected works 1938-1973, Milan, 2012, pp. 19, 66, 124, 461
Catalog References:	Lumieres, je pense a vous, Centre Georges Pompidou, 1985, p. 126
Article References:	Domus, no. 274, October 1952, p. 59 Domus, 1951, p. 56 for a photograph of the present model in the Arteluce showroom Michael Lassel, “Design Icon: The Sputnik Chandelier,” Elle Décor, September, 2009, p. 24.
Dealer Reference #:	SAR406
Incollect Reference #:	641966

Dimensions

H.	41 in;	Diam.	34 in;
H.	104.14 cm;	Diam.	86.36 cm;

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