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Stilnovo

Italian

Though Bruno Gatta founded Stilnovo way back in 1946, it is still one of the most instantly recognizable names in lighting. Gatta (1904–76) began his business in Milan, and, like many European creatives designing furniture and decor in the wake of World War II, he leaned toward the new wave of mass-market and streamlined styles. In fact, Stilnovo loosely translates to “new style” in Italian, and vintage Stilnovo chandeliers, floor lamps and other lighting have endured as a practical choice for those looking to bring innovative and forward-thinking design into their homes.

Soon after Stilnovo was established, Gatta’s lighting fixtures were applauded throughout Europe for their novel industrial materials as well as their unique yet functional shapes. Italy during the mid-20th century was completely revolutionary, and Bruno Gatta and Stilnovo’s head designer, Angelo Gaetano Sciolari, helped shape the era.

When the 1960s arrived, Stilnovo was experiencing such a boom that the company opened a new production plant in Lainate. One of the brand’s most famous pieces, Giovanni Luigi Gorgoni’s quirky 1965 Buonanotte spherical table lamp, became a best seller.

Gatta partnered with some of the most well-known names in design, including Ettore Sottsass, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Joe Colombo and Gae Aulenti. Sottsass’s pieces for Stilnovo, including the 1977 Valigia four-legged table lamp, the 1968 Lampros chandelier and Manifesto ceiling light, and the Castiglionis’ 1957 Saliscendi pendant light fixtures are some of the brand’s most recognizable to date. In 1978, De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi designed the Fante lamp with an adjustable reflector that playfully recalls a broad-brimmed hat.

Stilnovo’s designs, including Danilo and Corrado Aroldi’s flexible Periscope table lamp, were featured in the 1972 exhibition “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Art. While Stilnovo continued to operate with new designer collaborations after Gatta’s death, it closed its doors in 1988.

Italian art director Massimo Anselmi acquired the company in 2012 and rereleased several of Stilnovo’s most celebrated pieces. Then in 2019, lighting giant Linea Light Group purchased Stilnovo and relaunched its classic designs with contemporary touches like LED lighting systems.

Find vintage Stilnovo chandeliers and pendants, wall lights, table lamps and other fixtures and furniture on 1stDibs.

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$2,802
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Stilnovo Pair of Sconces in Opal Glass, Red Metal and Brass, Italy 1950s
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Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
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Pair of Italian Wall Lights Model 2085 by Stilnovo, 1950
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1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Black Metal Ceiling Lamp
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Stilnovo Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$2,800Flush MountMetal, Glass1960
2025$1,700Wall Lights and Sconces, Flush MountMetal1960s
2025$1,924Chandeliers and PendantsMetal, Opaline Glass, Brass1950/60s
2025$950Wall Lights and SconcesBrass2023
2025$1,336More Lighting, Flush MountMetal1950s
2025$625Chandeliers and Pendants, Wall Lights and SconcesMetal, Aluminum, Brass2018
2025$5,760Wall Lights and SconcesNickel, Silver, Brass, Wood, Fabric1960s
2025$2,560Chandeliers and Pendants, Flush MountMetal, Aluminum, BrassContemporary
2025$1,440Chandeliers and PendantsMetal, Opaline Glass, Brass1950s
2025$2,400Wall Lights and Sconces, More LightingBrass, Enamel, Aluminum, WalnutContemporary
2025$3,240Floor LampsBrass2019
2025$4,100Wall Lights and SconcesMetal, Brass1950s
2025$850Wall Lights and SconcesMetal, Brass1950s
2025$1,756Wall Lights and Sconces, Flush MountMetal, Brass1950s
2025$2,550Wall Lights and SconcesBrass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel2021
2025$1,528Flush MountAluminum, Glass1950s
2025$3,250Chandeliers and PendantsBrasscirca 1955
2025$650Chandeliers and Pendants, Wall Lights and SconcesMetal, Aluminum, Brass2018
2025$1,683Chandeliers and PendantsBrass, Blown Glass1950s
2025$11,303Chandeliers and PendantsBrass, Opaline Glass2022
$2,802
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$5-$13,410
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Stilnovo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Stilnovo furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Stilnovo furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 990 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 27 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Stilnovo were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Barovier&Toso, Gaetano Sciolari, and Carlo Nason. Prices for Stilnovo furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $251 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,460.

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