Astep Model 237/1 with Switch Wall Light by Gino Sarfatti

Astep Model 237/1 with Switch is Gino Sarfatti's wall light with one opaline sphere, first issued in 1959 and re-edited by Astep in 2018.

Wall light with one opaline sphere. Choose from 2 options.

The Design Story

Gino Sarfatti, founder of Arteluce, designed his opaline-sphere lights in Milan between 1959 and 1963. Each blown glass globe sits in a thin painted steel ring with a small cut, so the sphere can face down for direct light or up for a softer bounce off the wall or ceiling. Astep, the company founded by his grandson Alessandro Sarfatti, re-edits them from the original drawings.

Why You'll Love It

The opal glass hides the bulb completely, so the light reads as one even glow. The ring is the only line in the design, and you choose its colour: Black for graphic contrast, Champagne for warmth. Turn a sphere up or down and the same fixture gives two moods.

Made for Real Life

Wired at 120 V AC for North American homes. 1 × E14 socket, 60 W max; bulb not included; on/off switch.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Made for hallways, stairs, bedsides and long gallery walls, where a row of identical fixtures looks intentional.

Questions We Hear Most

What makes the Model 237/1 with Switch special?

It is an original Gino Sarfatti design, first issued in 1959 and re-edited by Astep in 2018. Turn a sphere up or down and the same fixture gives two moods.

Will the Model 237/1 with Switch run on US power?

Yes. We sell the 120V AC version of the Model 237/1 with Switch for North American homes. Light source: 1 × E14 socket, 60 W max; bulb not included; on/off switch.

Which Model 237/1 with Switch finish should I choose?

You can choose Black or Champagne. Black reads graphic and modern; Champagne adds warmth to brass, wood and stone interiors.

How much space does the Model 237/1 with Switch take up?

Plan for 5.9 in H × 8 in L × 5.5 in W (sphere Ø 5.5 in). It weighs 1.9 lb (0.85 kg).

Who makes the Model 237/1 with Switch we sell?

Astep, the Italian lighting company founded by Alessandro Sarfatti, makes the Model 237/1 with Switch, from his grandfather Gino Sarfatti's original design. We source it through Astep's US distribution.

How soon will my Model 237/1 with Switch leave the warehouse?

In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days.

Why We Love It

It is the real thing: the genuine Astep edition, true to the craft and proportions that copies miss.

For the Trade

Specifying lighting for a client’s home, a boutique hotel or a restaurant? Members of the LoftModern Trade Program (interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, home stagers and commercial buyers) receive trade pricing, up to 20% off retail on eligible brands, plus round-the-clock concierge support for stock checks and lead times. Apply once with your business details; we reply by email with your account.

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