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Gino Sarfatti design Arteluce 50s monum architectural Illuminated table mirror
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A Monumental & Radical Architectural Illuminated Table Mirror by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Milano, Italy, circa 1960s
Description
An extraordinary, museum-quality illuminated table mirror designed by the legendary pioneer of Italian modern lighting, Gino Sarfatti, and manufactured by Arteluce in Milan. This monumental, previously unrecorded work represents a radical breakthrough in mid-century functional art. It showcases an avant-garde design language decades ahead of its time, seamlessly merging heavy industrial structural mass with an incredibly sophisticated, calibrated manipulation of form, glass, and reflection.
Design & Exterior Aesthetic Features
• The Monolithic Heavy Metal Base: The mirror body is anchored by a massive, exceptionally heavy curved metal plate that functions as a structural counterweight. The sheer physical mass and weight of this solid slab contrast brilliantly with the floating, architectural quality of the glass, requiring significant physical effort to lift and giving the object an uncompromising, monumental presence on any surface.
• The Chromatic Elegance of the Glass: The front facade is a masterclass in space-age geometry. The primary central mirror features striking, heavy side glass borders with a deep, natural green tinted edge profile. When the perfectly aligned vertical array of exposed circular light sources is active, it beautifully illuminates the structure, highlighting the rich, organic emerald-green hue inherent to the thick crystal edges.
• Masterful Material Finishes: The rear of the housing displays a remarkable, highly tactile black textured paint finish ("wrinkle/goffrato" texture) with profound visual depth. This dark, textured reverse side provides a sharp, sophisticated contrast to the flawless white enameled backing beneath the front glass, magnifying the object's clean lines and industrial execution.
Market Significance & Rarity
An absolute novelty and a milestone discovery within Sarfatti's historical archive, this table mirror is an unrecorded variant from Arteluce's most prolific era. Escaping mass speculation and remaining hidden from the commercial radar for decades, it offers international design institutions, curators, and elite private collectors a truly unprecedented acquisition opportunity. Its avant-garde balance, heavy execution, and exceptional physical quality make it a defining centerpiece for a master-level collection.
• Condition: Outstanding original vintage condition. The textured black finish, the white enamel, and the green-edged glass panels remain immaculately preserved, showcasing a magnificent, authentic patina.
Specifications
CategoryMirrorsConditionVery goodColorsGrey, SilverMaterialMetal, Murano GlassNumber of items1Height41 cmWidth46 cmDepth17 cmSeller locationbiella, ItalyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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Private sellerbiella, ItalyOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale