Bruno Gatta Furniture
Italian, 1904-1976
Milanese lighting designer Bruno Gatta is best known for having founded a legendary postwar lighting manufacturer that produced some of the most innovative and inspiring fixtures of the 20th century during its short lifespan. The Italian company Stilnovo stayed true to its roots by making everything within the country and enlisting a slew of notable designers from the region to create pieces, such as Ettore Sottsass, Antonio Macchi and Joe Colombo.
Though Gatta founded Stilnovo way back in 1946, it is still one of the most instantly recognizable names in lighting. Like many European creatives designing furniture and decor in the wake of World War II, Gatta — an alum of visionary electronics maker Olivetti — 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 expressive 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 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 Sottsass, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Bruno Gatta
Stilnovo sconces Bruno Gatta 288w Italy 1959
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare wall lamps designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1959. These lamps have a modernist shaped appearance with their white lacquered metal frame and opaline gl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal
Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Lamp Chandelier Opaline Glass 288 Large Black, Italy 1950
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Lamp Chandelier Opaline Glass 288 Large Black, Italy 1950- Dimensions are 35.5" x 35.5"x 43.3"
Early vintage original large chandelier with 8 light sources desi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Aluminum, Brass
Set of Three Stilnovo Pendants Lanterns by Bruno Gatta, Italy circa 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Argelato, BO
Important triptych of pendant chandeliers designed by Bruno Gatta for the famous Milanese company Stilnovo, Italy circa 1950 (the company sticker still present)
It is a rare and ref...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Brass
Bruno Gatta, Floor Lamp, Stilnovo, 1950
By Bruno Gatta
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Very rare indirect lighting lamp published by Stilnovo House, Italy 1950. Bruno Gatta is the founder of Stilnovo in 1946.
White marble base, barrel in matt black lacquered metal enha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Carrara Marble, Metal
Stilnovo 2055/3 ceiling lamp by Bruno Gatta Italy 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare so called sunburst lamp model 2055/3 designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1950. This is the rare three armed version of this iconic design by Bruno Gatta....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal, Brass
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Wall Lamp by BRUNO GATTA & STILNOVO, Italy 1950
By Bruno Gatta
Located in PARIS, FR
A small adjustable wall light, Modernist, from Forme-Libre, wall base in black lacquered metal enhanced with chrome, adjustable lampshade in pale yellow lacquered metal, model No. 28...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal
Stilnovo Pendant Lamp
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stilnovo pendant lamp, 1950s-1960s. Featuring a striped opaline body and brass details.
new old stock, the brass canopy is new.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Opaline Glass
Bruno Gatta Stilnovo Large Pendant Lamps 1954, Model 288
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic pendant lamps designed by the fonder of Stilnovo ''Bruno Gatta'' 1954 Italy. Model 288 Matt black aluminum shade and ceiling plate. Opaline glass. Solid Brass fittings, all or...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Aluminum
1950s Bruno Gatta Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Bruno Gatta Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant for Stilnovo. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in matte finish opaline glass with attractively patinated sculptural ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Brass
Large 1960s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Metal Flush Mount by Bruno Gatta
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1960s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Metal Flush Mount by Bruno Gatta. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in opaline glass, white painted metal and darkly patinated bra...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal
Bruno Gatta Pair of Wall Lamps for Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Bruno Gatta Pair of Model: 2020 Wall Lamps in black, white lacquered metal, and Yellow plexiglass.
Manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1955
Original Stilnovo labels
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo '288' Chandelier
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo 'Model 288' chandelier, lacquered metal, glass, nickel, 1954
Exuding sophistication, the impressive ceiling fixture model 288, designed by Bruno Gatta for S...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal, Nickel
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo '288' Chandeliers
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo 'Model 288' chandeliers, lacquered metal, glass, nickel, 1954
Exuding sophistication, the impressive ceiling fixture model 288, designed by Bruno Gatta for ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal, Nickel
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/...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier by Bruno Gatta, Italy 1959
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Stilnovo Model: 1088 Chandelier by Bruno Gatta, Italy 1959
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Perforated Metal and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Metal and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in opaline glass, black painted perforated metal and brass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal
Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Mod. 2078 Glass Brass Wall Lights Sconces (4), Mid Century
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Mod. 2078 Glass Brass Wall Lights, Italy, 1959
We have 4 wall lights available, they are priced per pair (2)
Dimensions are 14.5“ x 8.66“ x 6.3“
Formidable set ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo 1088 chandelier by Bruno Gatta Italy 1959
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Wonderful 1088 chandelier designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy in 1959. This stunning ceiling pendant lamp is a nice example of innovative mid-century modern...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Aluminum, Wire
Bruno Gatta Wall or Ceiling Lamp Model 232 for Stilnovo, Italy, 1962
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bruno Gatta lamp Model 232 designed in 1962 for Stilnovo Italy. White metal shade hold by thin brass / black stem and white circular bracket all in very good condition. Only light tr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal
Coppia Di Lampade Stilnovo Designer Bruno Gatta, N. 8023 Pubblicate, 1960
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, SM
Coppia di Lampade Stilnovo Designer Bruno Gatta, N. 8023 Pubblicate, 1960, in perfette condizioni ,etichetta originale, marmo di Carrara senza sbeccature.
valuto anche la vendita si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Brass
Stilnovo 232 Wall Lamps by Bruno Gatta, Italy, 1954
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice and minimalistic pair of 'Model 232' wall lamps, designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1954. The large bowl-shaped shades are supported by a black painted ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
1950s Black Metal and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s black metal and opaline glass ceiling lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in opaline glass, black painted metal with patinated br...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal
1960s Stilnovo Italy Design Extra Size Wall Lamp
By Bruno Gatta
Located in Biella, IT
Stilnovo Italy design production, extra size wall lamp design Gatta Bruno years '50
Material; white glass and brass structure in perfect vintage condit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
Materials
Brass
Applique Modèle 232 Par Bruno Gatta Pour Stilnovo, 1960
By Bruno Gatta
Located in PARIS, FR
Applique modèle 232 de Bruno Gatta pour Stilnovo.
Date des années 1960.
Bon état d'origine.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal
'232' Wall or Ceiling Pendel by Bruno Gatta for Stillovo, Italy 1954
By Stilwood, Bruno Gatta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall or ceiling pendel by Bruno Gatta for Stillovo, Italy 1954. This is Model No. 232 and features a black lacquered shade hold by a black stem and off white bracket. Professionaly r...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Metal
1950s Metal and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Metal and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in opaline glass, black painted me...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Floor Lamp Three Arms Alluminium Marble by Stilnovo, 1950
By Bruno Gatta
Located in Biella, IT
Stilnovo floor lamp three arms with lampshade in brown, green and white color
Material is; marble base, structure in enameled metal and brass, la...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Bruno Gatta "Model-232 " Wall Light for Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in The Hague, NL
Elegant wall light designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured for Stilnovo in 1960's Italy.
Model - 232.
Tested- working.
This table light features a black lacquered aluminium sha...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
8 Wall Lights by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This light is a design by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo.
We have ten wall sconces of a chromed circle on a white wall fixture available.
We have more lights available of this model, bu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
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Chrome, Metal
Bruno Gatta "8023" Table Light for Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in The Hague, NL
Elegant table light designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured for Stilnovo in 1960's Italy.
This table light features a black lacquered aluminium shade with a brass rod on a white ca...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
No.232 Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo
By Bruno Gatta
Located in Munich, DE
An italien classic.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Ceiling Lights by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large custom pair of ceiling lamps with lacquered metal structure and plexiglass diffuser. Designed by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo. Produced in I...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
Materials
Steel
Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Ceiling Lamps Flush Mounts (6), Italy 1960
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Scarce set of 6 flush-mounts, Stilnovo mod. C 909 bordeaux, Italy 1960
Sold and priced per item. Please inquire for multiples, discount applies.
Early vintage original lights for St...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bruno Gatta furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Bruno Gatta 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 Bruno Gatta furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Bruno Gatta were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Giuliana Gramigna, and Giovanni Michelucci. Prices for Bruno Gatta furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,043 and can go as high as $24,430, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,950.