Although not a commercial success upon its production in the mid-1950s and despite winning the Compasso D’Oro award, Gino Sarfatti’s 1055/s lamp is a fantastic example of his avant-garde approach to lighting design. This completely adjustable lamp was conceived to be packed into a small cardboard box and assembled in a total of nine forms including a floor lamp (with three different possible configurations), a desk lamp, and several wall-mounted variations. The reflector, with its vivid red collar, is completely adjustable and can be fixed in the position that pleases its user.

The design encapsulates Sarfatti’s highly functional yet experimental approach to lighting, and is identified within the catalogue raisonée as a significant piece in the designer’s exploration of modular lighting design. The 1055/s model combines technical ingenuity with a striking sculptural clarity.