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.
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo Desk Lamp
By Nikolay Diulgheroff, Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo, table lamp, brass, enameled steel, Italy, 1950s A table lamp by Nicolaj Diulgheroff (1901–1982), one of the distinctive figures of Italian Second F...
Brass, Steel
Italian Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass, Prismatic Glass in 104cm/40.94in
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stilnovo, ceiling light, brass, prismatic glass, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s by Stilnovo captures the refinement of mid-century modern design. Its s...
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Brass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This refined three-light pendant features a vertical brass structure with staggered circular shades arranged at different heights. Each light element combines a warm brass-toned oute...
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Marble, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable red, white-lacquered metal, brass and marble floor lamp designed and produced by Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent wit...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Sconce in Coffee for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' sconce in coffee for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midc...
Metal
Pair of Stilnovo Brass and Opaline Glass Double Sconces, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An elegant and increasingly difficult-to-find pair of wall sconces produced by Stilnovo, Italy, during the 1960s. Defined by their restrained geometric composition, these fixtures pe...
Brass
Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Hardware, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Hardware, 1950s Executed in gently curved sculptural opaline glass with brass hardware pins. A highly refined ceiling lamp lig...
Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Lights Model 2085 by Stilnovo, 1950
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of articulate Italian wall lights Model 2085 by Bruno Gatta, manufactured by Stilnovo, 1950s, with red enameled, perforated shades on swivel brass arms, individual on/...
Metal, Brass
Rare Stilnovo Large Chandelier in Brass with Mint Green and Pastel Yellow Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stilnovo, chandelier, brass, coated aluminum, Italy, 1950s This refined chandelier by Stilnovo perfectly exemplifies Italian Mid-Century Design from the 1950s. Each shade is crafte...
Aluminum, Brass
$975Sale Price|24% Off
1970s Stilnovo Joe Colombo ' Campana ' Pendant Early Edition , Italy
By Stilnovo, Joe Colombo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Original early edition of Stilnovo Campana ( Bell ) pendant designed by Joe Colombo in the 70s , Italy . Solid well made construction made of aluminium . Enameled finish . Conta...
Aluminum
Stilnovo Adjustable Table Lamp in Red Metal, Brass and Green Glass, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Striking and unique mid-century adjustable table lamp in a refined combination of solid brass, nile green crystal, and red enameled metal. This wonderful lamp was designed by Stilnov...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Table Lamp by STILNOVO, Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in PARIS, FR
A radical directional and adjustable table lamp, Modernist, Space-Age, cylindrical base in black granite metal, 2 vertical axes of square section, adjustable cylindrical lampshade in...
Metal
Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Ceiling Lamps Glass Flush Mounts Model 1152, Italy 1960
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Very scarce set of multiple flush-mounts by Stilnovo (marked), Italy 1960 Sold and priced per item. 7 out of 23 are still available. Dimensions re 14.57" x 4.72" Early vintage origi...
Brass, Aluminum
Stilnovo Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of Mid-Century Italian wall sconces in solid brass, black enameled brass, and Murano glass. This elegant and unique pair of lights was designed by Stilnovo and produce...
Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Original chandelier produced in Italy during the 1950s by Stilnovo, a rare and highly valuable piece of mid-century lighting design. The structure is composed of a circular brass fr...
Metal, Brass
$5,500 / item
Flush Mounts by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush Mounts by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s This flush mount by Stilnovo, reflects the brand's rationalist sensibility and pursuit of clean, functional form. The fixture is composed of a...
Brass
Mid-Century Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century pendant lamp was produced by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1960s. The design features a bold, rounded shade made of vibrant ora...
Metal
Blitz table lamp green Stilnovo Italian modern
By Trabucco, Vecchi, Volpi, Stilnovo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Steel table or desk lamp designed by Trabucco, Vecchi & Volpi for Stilnovo. It was designed in the 70s. Color is green, cable is black. Sculptural form made by bending one steel pla...
Steel
$1,900Sale Price|50% Off
Pair of 1950s Stilnovo Italian Mid Century Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of 1950s Italian mid century sconces in golden polished brass and black enamel with white frosted glass shades. Rewired. One 120 watt candelabra socket each. Made by...
Brass, Enamel
Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Rare floor lamp produced by Stilnovo in Italy around 1960. The lamp features a slim stem on a circular base with a compact, adjustable dome-shaped shade. The red lacquered metal give...
Metal
Stilnovo Red Enamel Metal and Brass Italian 3 Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning three light chandelier in red enameled metal and brass. This elegant and unique piece was designed by Stilnovo and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully original and in...
Metal, Brass
$686Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Stilnovo Acrylic & Brass Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Italian Design
By Stilnovo
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Rare vintage 1950s Stilnovo table lamp with a white adjustable acrylic shade on a solid brass tripod base. Manufacturer: Stilnovo, Milano...
Brass
Stilnovo Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Stilnovo chandelier from the 1950s. Polished brass structure (partially patinated in a darker hue) with large satin glass diffusers and brass finials Very nice original conditi...
Brass
1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Black Metal Ceiling Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Black Metal Ceiling Lamp. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in black painted metal with an opaline glass diffuser and brass hardware. A...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Chandelier, Brass & Opaline Glass, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier, pendant made of hand crafted polished brass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The small round sputnik...
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Wall Light by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Adjustable wall light by Stilnovo, 1950s In excellent original condition. To be wired to country specification. Dimensions: W 6.5cm x D 46cm Shade width is 6.5cm at widest part.
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Frosted Glass & Brass, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier, pendant made of hand blown frosted opaline glass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The oval white shade of the ceiling light, lamp is supported by a sculptural polished brass frame, hanging on three long gold suspensions arms, featuring a four light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1950, Milan, Italy. Measures : Shade: 13.5" Height x 13" diameter Stilnovo was an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1946, in Milan by the well-known Italian designer Bruno Gatta. During the Mid-Century Modern era the Stilnovo brand was one of the most pioneered lighting design companies in Italy, also known as the Stilnovo Period. Well-known artists have worked and designed for Stilnovo, such as the Italian architect and designer Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Joe Cesare Colombo...
Metal, Brass
'Galassia' Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Galassia' Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Stilnovo. Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century era, produci...
Brass
Stilnovo Midcentury Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling light features a softly rounded, opaque glass shade that emits a warm and inviting glow, perfect for creating a cozy ambiance in any room. The minimalist design ...
Metal
Stilnovo Square Ceiling Lamp, Lucite Diffuser, Mid-Century Modern
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Stilnovo square ceiling lamp Italy, circa 1955- Marked Stilnovo Midcentury ceiling fixture in original condition. It is running on neon tubes currently, which we could change ...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,250Sale Price|50% Off
Midcentury Pendant by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage chandelier with frosted glass and lacquered metal shades mounted on brass structure / made in Italy by Stilnovo, circa 1960s Diameter: 16.5 inches / Height: 35.5 inches ...
Brass
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
Stilnovo flush mount light model 1152, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo flush mount ceiling light, model 1152. Sandblasted glass, enameled metal. Takes 3 candelabra bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Price is for 1 light. Five flush ...
Metal
1960s Stilnovo Six Murano Ball Brass Ceiling Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An exceptional Stilnovo solid brass 1960s ceiling light. Made with six brass bastoncini, each with a hand-blown murano glass ball light at the ...
Brass
Pair of Stilnovo Midcentury Pendants in Opaline Glass and Metal, Italy, 1960s
By (After) Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and unique pair of mid-century pendant lamps in opaline glass and black lacquered metal. This elegant set was produced by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1960s. Fully original...
Metal, Iron
Bruno Gatta x Stilnovo Table Lamp Mod 8023 Italy 60s Mod-Century Modern
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, IT
Table lamp model 8023, designed by Bruno Gatta and produced by Stilnovo around 1960. Made of solid white Carrara marble with a truncated cone shape. Brass curved tubular stem. Asymm...
Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Plexiglass and Dark Blue Metal Body Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass and Dark Blue Metal Body Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy Brass detailing and hardware. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 li...
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Brass Sconce, Enameled Finish, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo sconces in brass. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Brass, enameled brass. Takes one candelabra bulb each. Price is for 1 sconce. 8 sconces are available. FREE US rewiring u...
Brass
Stilnovo, Pair of Pendant Lights Model 1104, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Stilnovo, Pair of Pendant Lights Model 1104, Italy, 1950s Original pair of pendant or "Ufo" suspension lights manufactured from Stilnovo Italy, Model 1104, with opaline satin glass...
Brass
Stilnovo Original Brass Opaline Glass Orbit Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1950 Stilnovo brass opaline glass chandelier, Italy Stilnovo midcentury brass opaline glass chandelier, Italy, circa 1950. Stunning and large original Stilnovo lamp with 9 ...
Brass
Stilnovo Pendant 1140 White Aluminium, Brass And Glass, Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo ceiling suspension model 1140. Newly rewired. Dimensions are 23.62" (diameter) x 11" height (shade only) the drop is 46" (drop as pictured) - can easily be adjusted up to 66...
Brass
'Galassia' Brass & Glass 12-Shade Suspension Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Galassia' brass & glass 12-shade suspension lamp for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentur...
Brass, Steel
'Megafono' Glossy Ivory Double-Shade Wall Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Habitat International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Megafono' Glossy Ivory Double-Shade Metal Wall Lamp for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentur...
Metal
Stilnovo Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo Sputnik chandelier, circa 1960. Two large interlocked brass rings with eight lacquered cones 'orbiting' a large central globe. The color...
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Adjustable Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Exclusive red faux leather covered Stilnovo adjustable floor lamp, Italy 1950s Adjustable shade extending to 97 cm max when wide open.
Metal
Rare Stilnovo 16-Arm Brass Sputnik Chandelier – 92 cm Diameter – Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant and iconic 16-arm Sputnik chandelier produced by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1950s. This striking mid-century piece is entirely crafted in solid brass and retains its beauti...
Brass
Giovanni Gorgoni 'Buonanotte' Metal & Acrylic Table Lamp in Red for Stilnovo
By Luigi Gorgoni, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giovanni Gorgoni 'Buonanotte' metal & acrylic table lamp in red for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative li...
Metal
$1,779Sale Price|30% Off
Italian Stilnovo Midcentury Modern Metal Clamp Table Lamp 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lampada italiana da tavolo a morsetto, vintage di modernariato, prodotta da Stilnovo negli anni 50 con diffusore in metallo verniciato e braccio snodabile. Marchio Stilnovo inciso ne...
Metal
Round Mid-Century Flush Mount by Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp from the 1960s, designed by the renowned Italian manufacturer Stilnovo, is a true mid-century modern masterpiece. It features a beautifully shaped opal glas...
Brass, Metal
Mid-centuy Modern Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Chiarini for Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Bruno Chiarini, Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-centuy Modern Exclusive Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Chiarini for Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulb Wired and...
Brass
Stilnovo, Wall Light, Acrylic, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
An acrylic, brass and black-lacquered metal wall light produced by Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75 ” H x 6.125” W x 5.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Metal, Brass
'Galassia' Brass and Glass 2-Armed Wall Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Galassia' Brass and Glass 2-Armed Wall Lamp for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century era, ...
Brass
$4,200 / set
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Stilnovo (Italy, 1960s) Rectangular opal glass sits at a diagonal, revealing a polished brass stem down the center. Each sconce holds a single E26 socket type. We recomm...
Brass
Stilnovo UFO pendant, Stilnovo, 1980
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
UFO suspension of a big milky opalescent globe made by the Italian brand Stilnovo in the 1980's. Light pendant for ceiling.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
An Italian 1950s Stilnovo brass telescopic wall light with stitched leather arm
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s Stilnovo solid brass extendable telescopic wall light with green stitched leather arm and orignal green enamel shade. With solid brass lozenge shaped counter weight ...
Brass, Enamel
Stilnovo Model.2078 Brass and Glass Wall Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and large wall lamp Mod. no. 2078 produced in Italy by Stilnovo in the late 1950s. It consists of a brass frame with sandblasted opaline white shade.
Brass
Rare Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s This chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo captures a sculptural ambition that defined the most forward-looking Ital...
Brass
$2,028Sale Price|35% Off
Stilnovo Italian White Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design Stilnovo pendant lamp model 1104, eliptical white satin glass diffuser and brass stem, 1950s Please note that the lamp is original of the period an...
Brass
$3,328Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Copper Metal Pendant 1231 by Stilnovo Milano
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
This stunning Stilnovo pendant lamp model 1231 embodies with its iconic and sculptural design the rationalist elegance of Italian Modernism. The diffuser is made of white lacquered ...
Metal
Stilnovo Original Black Opal Glass Pendant Lights (4x), Italy, 1950
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo pendant lights (marked) Italy, 1950; Applied manufacturer's label to outer shade. Two pairs (2x2) priced as such. Early vintage original lights. We have 4 pieces avail...
Aluminum, Brass