Gino Sarfatti

Marco Romanelli and Sandra Severi, Gino Sarfatti, 1938-1973, Selected Works, Milan, 2012, p. 341 (for an archival image of the model in two different positions)
Clémence and Didier Krzentowski, The Complete Designers' Lights 1950-1990, Paris, 2012, p. 27

Overall in good condition. The lacquered shade is in very good condition with light surface dirt, a few scattered minor dents and minor surface scratches consistent with age and gentle use. The cord with minor discoloration and light surface dirt consistent with age and gentle use. The acrylic and sky leather base with minor surface scratches, a few minor abrasions and light dirt to the recessed portions of the design. The lamp is currently fitted with a US plug. A rare and inventive design by Sarfatti that can be set in a number of different positions. -----
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The Sky leather pouch supporting this lamps allows to position it in different directions and to change its inclination.