An iconic Model 543 table/floor lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1965. This elegant and highly architectural composition features three large opaline glass globes suspended around a central white lacquered metal stem, each globe encircled by a distinctive metal ring that creates the impression of planets orbiting a central axis.
The design perfectly illustrates Sarfatti's pioneering approach to lighting, combining technical innovation with sculptural purity. The floating arrangement of the globes creates a striking balance between geometry and lightness, while the opaline diffusers emit a soft, atmospheric glow.
Retaining its original Arteluce label, the lamp exemplifies the Space Age aesthetic that emerged in Italy during the 1960s and remains one of Sarfatti's most recognizable design language, the same features can be found as sconces and chandeliers.
Gino Sarfatti is widely regarded as one of the most important lighting designers of the twentieth century. In 1939 he founded Arteluce, a company that transformed modern lighting through technical innovation and refined industrial design. Over the course of his career, Sarfatti created more than 600 lighting models, pioneering the use of new materials, advanced electrical solutions, and minimalist forms. His work bridged engineering and sculpture, influencing generations of designers and helping establish Italy as a global leader in modern lighting. Today, his creations are represented in major museum collections worldwide and remain among the most sought-after icons of Italian design.