Mid2Mod: Arteluce

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Let there be light & some very cool cabinetry

The latest new items in the store are these beautifully refinished solid maple Paul McCobb Planner Group benches and cabinet. The modular cabinet has grass cloth sliding doors and is shown below on a tall base. It can also be used with one of the lower benches to create an entirely different look.

Paul McCobb Planner Group cabinet and two benches

Another great find was a white Arteluce floor lamp by Gino Sarfatti. It has a leather-wrapped handle, a fully articulating head and a marble base.

Arteluce floor lamp by Gino Sarfatti

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Be sure to check my July 28 post for the giveaway of these items:

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Gino Sarfatti

Gino Sarfatti (1912-1984) was born in Venice and studied aeronaval engineering at the University of Genoa.

His work with lighting began in 1939, when he started the Arteluce Company. The company quickly became the industry leader for the modern architecture movement.
During his 30-year career, Sarfatti designed and produced more than 400 lamps and fixtures and tirelessly researched new materials and production technologies.

Arteluce became a meeting place and forum for many of Italy's leading designers during the 1950s and 1960s, including Franco Albini, Massimo Vignelli, Ico Parisi and Franca Helg.

Arteluce was awarded numerous prizes, including the Compasso d'Oro in 1954 and 1955, as well as the Honorary Diploma of the Milan Triennale.

From flos.com