Rare Pair of Model 157/PX Wall Lights by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960

Discover this rare pair of Model 157/PX wall lights designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in the 1960s — a striking example of the designer’s talent for sculpting light through pure, essential forms.

Each sconce features a beautifully curved yellow Perspex shade, its surface showing subtle, honest signs of age that enrich the material with depth and character. When illuminated, the shades cast a warm and atmospheric glow, softening the room with a luminous presence typical of Sarfatti’s most poetic designs.

The brass structure retains a stunning, authentic patina — a rich stratification of tone and texture that can only develop through decades of careful aging. The adjustable brass arm allows the fixture to tilt from bottom to top, offering flexible light direction while highlighting the purity of the design.

The original bulb holders have been professionally replaced with new components built to contemporary European standards, ensuring safe daily use without altering the integrity or aesthetic of the piece.

This model is documented in Gino Sarfatti: Selected Works 1938–1973 by Marco Romanelli and Sandra Severi (Silvana Editoriale, 2012, p. 229), confirming its historical importance within the designer’s oeuvre.