Arteluce (Italy) mid century lighting

Arteluce was an Italian lighting company founded in 1939 by Gino Sarfatti. Sarfatti was an architect and lighting designer who was committed to creating modern and innovative lighting designs. Arteluce quickly became one of the leading lighting companies in Italy, and its designs were exported all over the world.

The company's early designs were inspired by the International Style, and they featured simple, geometric forms. Arteluce also collaborated with some of the leading architects and designers of the time, such as Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, and Carlo Mollino. These collaborations resulted in some of Arteluce's most iconic designs, such as the "Parentesi" lamp by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, and the "Ape" lamp by Ico Parisi.

In the 1960s, Arteluce began to experiment with new materials and technologies. The company introduced plastic, fiberglass, and metal into its lighting designs, and it also began to use new methods more... of production, such as injection molding and metal casting. These innovations allowed Arteluce to create more complex and playful lighting designs.

Arteluce continued to produce innovative and stylish lighting designs until the 1980s. The company's designs are known for their high quality, durability, and functionality. Arteluce lights are also known for their minimalist aesthetic, which makes them a popular choice for modern and contemporary interiors.

In 1987, Arteluce was acquired by the Italian lighting company Flos. Flos continued to produce Arteluce designs under the Arteluce brand name until 2005. In 2005, Flos discontinued the Arteluce brand name, but the company still produces some of Arteluce's most iconic designs under the Flos brand name. less...