The name Astep indicates the movement necessary for a journey that never ends. A journey where development is key. Astep is a company that looks to the future but also continues on the path created by two great entrepreneurs: Riccardo Sarfatti and Gino Sarfatti, father and grandfather of Alessandro Sarfatti.
With Astep, designer Alesandro Sarfatti wants to create home products that give digital technology a more meaningful place in our homes. The beautiful range includes re-designs of iconic pieces designed by Gino Sarfatti and Vittoriano Viganó. Two designers who were both optimistic and forward-thinking in their approach to design. Astep represents our admiration of timeless inventions; objects that, no matter when designed or made, maintain their edge, their ability to influence our lives and advance the way we live.
In his designs, Alessandro Sarfatti celebrates the best of what has been and makes it the heart of what is to come. His mindset in everything he does is clear - we need to move forward to something more meaningful, respectful and relevant. If we can, each step is just as valuable as the next and deserves the same consideration and respect.
Model 2065 is one of these re-designs, designed by Gino Sarfatti back in 1950 and recreated by Alesandro Sarfatti in 2016. Here, a new variation of the classic was added to make it even more distinctive.
Alessandro Sarfatti is the third generation to work with designer lighting. A story that started before he was born, but is a big part of his success and DNA. In 1939, Alessandro Sarfatti's grandfather started Arteluce, a lighting company that was the first to introduce the lighting industry to designer lighting. With a love for each other and a great passion for light, Alessandro Sarfatti's parents created Luceplan in 1978. A third man made design history here, Italian architect Paolo Rizzatto, who managed to combine design with technology. Both Arteluce and Luceplan created one icon after another.
"We have to work in all directions, and in each direction find a small amount of innovation, my father used to say, and he was right." - Alessandro Sarfatti.