SCONCE ‘VISOR’
PRODUCER: ARTELUCE, ITALY
DESIGN: VITTORIANO VIGANO
MEASUREMENTS: D 38, W 24, SHADE D 26 CM
PRICE: 695,- EURO
Arteluce was a significant part of the first wave Italian companies that was capable of mass-producing innovative, functional lighting. The company was founded in 1939 by Gino Sarfatti, who created most of the designs.
The company’s reputation rests on its drive to engage in new materials, and in the quality finish of its products. Many of the lighting designs created by Arteluce are known for its well executed organic lines and especially the fifties designs have a remarkable floral appearance, which is complemented by the use of delicate materials such as thin painted aluminium and brass.
The company’s reputation rests on its drive to engage in new materials, and in the quality finish of its products. Many of the lighting designs created by Arteluce are known for its well executed organic lines and especially the fifties designs have a remarkable floral appearance, which is complemented by the use of delicate materials such as thin painted aluminium and brass.