Astep creates modern lighting that blends Italian design heritage with forward-thinking technology. Founded by Alessandro Sarfatti, the brand builds on a remarkable family legacy in lighting design that began with Arteluce in 1939 and continued through Luceplan. Today, Astep produces pendant lights, table lamps, wall lights, and floor lamps that combine timeless aesthetics with contemporary materials and engineering. The collection includes both new designs and carefully re-edited classics by influential designers such as Gino Sarfatti and Vittoriano Viganò, bringing iconic Italian lighting design into modern interiors.
Astep is a contemporary lighting brand founded in 2014 by Alessandro Sarfatti, representing the third generation of a family deeply connected to the history of modern lighting design. Drawing from the legacy of Arteluce, founded by his grandfather Gino Sarfatti in 1939, and Luceplan, founded by his father Riccardo Sarfatti in 1978, Astep continues a tradition of innovation that has helped shape the evolution of modern lighting.
Based in Copenhagen and produced with the craftsmanship of Italian manufacturing, Astep lighting blends heritage design with forward-thinking technology. The brand develops new luminaires while also re-editing historic lighting designs that remain relevant in contemporary interiors. This combination of historical perspective and modern innovation gives Astep a distinctive voice within the world of architectural and decorative lighting.
Astep works with leading international designers to create lighting that emphasizes clarity of form, refined materials, and thoughtful engineering. From sculptural pendant lights to architectural wall fixtures and portable lamps, Astep collections balance technical performance with timeless design.
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Astep is known for contemporary lighting that blends historic design heritage with modern technology and craftsmanship.
Astep was founded in 2014 by lighting designer Alessandro Sarfatti.
The Sarfatti family has shaped modern lighting for three generations through companies including Arteluce, Luceplan, and Astep.
Astep is headquartered in Copenhagen while maintaining strong connections to Italian lighting craftsmanship.
Astep develops new lighting designs while also re-editing historic pieces from the archive of influential designers such as Gino Sarfatti.