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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.

Average Sold Price
$2,774
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Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
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This elegant ceiling lamp, crafted by renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1960s, is a striking example of mid-century modern design. It features a refined combinat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier Model 1129 by Stilnovo , Italy 1950
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo

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Mid-Century Chandelier Model 1129 by Stilnovo , Italy 1950
Mid-Century Chandelier Model 1129 by Stilnovo , Italy 1950
$11,324
H 38.19 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Mid-Century Italian 12-Arm Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass and Murano Glass
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo

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Brass

Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Modern Design Metal Brass Plastic Floor Lamp 1960s
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Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design floor lamp with adjustable arm and variable height produced by Stilnovo with marble base, metal stem and arm, plexiglass diffuser and rubber details...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo

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Marble, Metal

Blitz table lamp green Stilnovo Italian modern
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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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo

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Steel

Blitz  table lamp green Stilnovo Italian modern
Blitz  table lamp green Stilnovo Italian modern
$1,400
H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pendant Lamp by Joe Colombo For Stilnovo 1960s, Large Diameter 64 cm
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Located in Palermo, IT
Pendant lamp by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo 1960s Painted metal structure, large diameter 64 cm. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging. E27 lamp. Height 35 cm (100 cm incl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Stilnovo

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Metal

Vintage blue Murano pendant lamp by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
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Vintage blue murano ball pendant lamp by Stilnovo made in Italy in the 1950s. Stilnovo manufacture from Italy, founded in 1946, is a beacon in post-World War II Italian design, left ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo

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Murano Glass

Stilnovo Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
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Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century modern ceiling lamp from the renowned Italian manufacturer Stinero, dating back to the 1950s, is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. The lamp features an oval-shaped...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo

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Metal, Brass

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Stilnovo Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$1,067Table LampsMetal1950
2025$385Wall Lights and SconcesBrass, GlassContemporary
2025$6,327Chandeliers and PendantsAluminum, Blown Glass, Opal, Steel, Brasscirca 1950s
2025$801PitchersGlass1970
2025$434Wall Lights and SconcesBrass, Linen2025
2025$1,872Chandeliers and PendantsMetal, Opaline Glass, Brasscirca 1960
2025$520Wall Lights and SconcesBrass, Steelcirca 1950
2025$643Wall Lights and SconcesBrass1950 55
2025$1,470Chandeliers and PendantsMetal, Brass, Opaline Glass1950s
2025$2,200Floor LampsMetal, Aluminum, Plastic1970s
2025$2,200Floor LampsMetal, GlassUnkown
2025$2,800Wall Lights and SconcesBrass, Parchment Paper1960s
2025$4,990More Lighting, Chandeliers and PendantsBrass1960s
2025$1,500Wall Lights and Sconces, More LightingBrass, IronContemporary
2025$2,380Wall Lights and SconcesMetal, Brass, Glass1950s
2025$1,219Wall Lights and SconcesMetal, Brassn/a
2025$1,850More Lighting, Chandeliers and PendantsBrass, Glass1950s
2025$785Wall Lights and SconcesMetal, BrassContemporary
2025$3,185Chandeliers and PendantsAluminum, Brass, Enamel2022
2025$3,100Chandeliers and PendantsBrass, Metal, Fabric, Textile1960
$2,774
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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