Pair of "Model No. 145" wall lights by Sergio Asti for Arteluce

Elegant and understated wall sconces designed by Sergio Asti for Arteluce, model 145, produced in Italy in the 1960s. The design features a large, hand-blown opaline glass globe resting on a sculptural, painted metal frame. The soft, spherical diffuser produces a warm, even glow, highlighting Asti's refined sensitivity to light and proportion.

Asti's work for Arteluce is known for its purity of form, and this model exemplifies this philosophy: minimal, sculptural, and quietly luxurious. The elongated vertical support and curved arm lend the piece a graceful, architectural presence, while the opaline globe adds a luminous and ethereal quality.

Sergio Asti (1926–2021) was an influential Italian industrial designer and architect, known for his refined and sculptural approach to everyday objects. A graduate of the Politecnico di Milano and one of the founding members of ADI, he collaborated with leading manufacturers such as Arteluce, Artemide, and Salviati. Asti's work encompasses lighting, furniture, and glass, and is characterized by pure geometry, a sensitivity to materials, and a meticulous attention to both form and function. His designs are represented in major museum collections, including MoMA, and remain icons of Italian modernism.

Arteluce was an influential Italian lighting company, founded in 1939 by Gino Sarfatti. Known for its innovative and experimental approach, Arteluce helped define postwar Italian modernism. The company collaborated with leading designers such as Franco Albini, Sergio Asti, Ico Parisi, and Vittoriano Viganò, pushing the boundaries of form, materials, and technology. Arteluce's work has been celebrated internationally, receiving multiple Compasso d'Oro awards, and many of its creations are now held in major museum collections. The brand was eventually integrated into Flos, thus preserving its legacy in contemporary design.

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