A rare 1950s Murano glass and brass pendant light by Gino Sarfatti

A rare 1950s Murano glass and brass pendant light designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso. for Lighting company Arteluce. With brass ceiling holder and collar holding the fittings over a hand blown Murano glass, bullicante bowl shade. Re wired with new brass fittings and black cord flex. The length of the flex can be lengthened or shortened as required. There is also a matching wall light that would work well with it - see last two photos and separate listing under Ed Butcher storefront. The light was a collaboration between two of Italy's greatest designers, Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso. Gino Sarfatti was one of the most important Italian Industrial designers, born in 1912, who designed over 700 lights over his long career, the majority of which were through his company Arteluce, which he founded in 1939. Arteluce was later purchased by Flos after his death in 1985 The Seguso glass foundry is one of the oldest and most historical glass manufacturers on the island of Murano, dating back to 1397. It is also one of the largest glass furnaces on Murano. Glass made by the Seguso furnace can be found in over 75 museums worldwide, such as MOMA in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Archimede Seguso was a direct descendant of the Seguso founder. Born in 1909 , he was the creative force during the 20th Century at Seguso. His technical ability as a glass maker combined with his genius as a designer, meant he created new intricate, glass making techniques and some of the most beautiful glass of the 20th Century. Date:1950s Origin: Italy Dimensions: Height:85 cm Height:85 cm Width:12 cm Width:12 cm Depth: 12 cm Condition: Good original conditio Product Code: LGT 679 Please note that delivery/shipping is not included in the price of this item. Purchases can be picked up from the shop by appointment or we're happy to arrange delivery/shipping.

Estimate:£1,450

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