Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 2097/30 chandelier, Italy 1960's

Chromed metal chandelier with 30x E14 light bulbs. Some fittings are a bit damaged trough age, and the metal has some rust spots.

Gino Sarfatti was probably the most important lighting designer of the European Mid-Century Modern era. He was a master in designing and never stopped innovating. With every new light bulb being invented, Sarfatti created a lamp around it. He designed many classic works and is among the greatest lighting designers of all time. Items like his 1063 floor lamp, 548 table or desk lamp, 2097 chandelier, 2065 pendant and 181 wall light are very popular and sought after items nowadays.