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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no. 232 wall lamp by bruno gatta for stilnovo
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Munich, DE
nice bruno gatta wall-or ceiling lamp. white shade and black arm.
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo sculptural wall lamp made in Italy 1950
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This very rare and beautifully made wall lamp, designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo Italy around 1950, is an exquisite example of mid-century modern lighting. Finishe...
Aluminum
no. 232 wall lamp by bruno gatta for stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Munich, DE
nice bruno gatta wall-or ceiling lamp. yellow shade and brass arm. signed.
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Wall Lights by Stilnovo (marked) in Metal and Brass, Italy, 1960's
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of two wall lamps by Stilnovo, designed by its founder Bruno Gatta, Italy, 1950s. Stilnovo was one of the most influential Italian lighting companies of the postwar period. Found...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mod. 2078 Appliques by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy, c.1959
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An original pair of Mod. 2078 brass and opaline glass wall lights designed by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy, c.1959. This beautiful pair of appliques feature Stilnovo's classic dou...
Brass
Stilnovo 232 wall lamps by Bruno Gatta Italy 1954 black
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Modern and minimalistic pair of 'Model 232' wall lamps designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy in 1954. The striking bowl-shaped shades rest on bended slim blac...
Aluminum
$2,319 / item
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 ...
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Two Metal Stilnovo Mod. 232 Sconces Designed By Bruno Gatta, Italy 1962
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Echt, NL
Elegant Model 232 Wall Lamps in very good condition. Designed by Bruno Gatta in 1962. Manufactured by Stilnovo Italy The lamps have a white lacquered metal shade which is attached...
Metal, Brass
232 Wall lamps by Bruno Gatta, 1962
By Bruno Gatta
Located in Athens, Attiki
A pair of 'Model 232' wall lamps by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy 1960s. The large bowl-shaped shades are supported by a black painted metal arm and can also be used as ceiling la...
Metal
Stilnovo Midcentury Mustard Sconce by Bruno Gatta - Italy 1960's
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo spotlight in mustard-lacquered steel by Bruno Gatta. Italy, 1960s. Signature present on the ball joint. Polished and patinated brass base and mechanism. Original wiring. Eur...
Brass, Steel
no. 232 wall lamp by bruno gatta for stilnovo
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Munich, DE
nice bruno gatta wall-or ceiling lamp. black shade and black arm. lacquer on the arm could be removed, if you prefer brass....
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Lights Model 2085 by Stilnovo, 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Model 232 Wall or Ceiling Lights by Bruno Gatta, 1962
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern Model 232 wall or ceiling lights. Design by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo. Striking Italian design from the 1960s. Original white metal sha...
Metal
Chromed metal and glass wall lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy 1960's
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning and rare wall lamp is a design by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo from the 1960's. It consists of a chromed ring that has a white glass diffuser in between hold by 3 metal pin...
Chrome, Metal
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set 3 Italian Modernist Brass Patterned w/Glass Bruno GattaStilnovo Wall Sconces
By Bruno Gatta
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Set of 3 Italian Modernist Brass Patterned with Glass Strands Wall Sconces by Bruno Gatta Stilnovo. I found these beauties in Italy.
Metal
Set of 4 Wall Lights by Stilnovo (marked) in Metal and Brass, Italy, 1960's
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of four wall lamps by Stilnovo, designed by its founder Bruno Gatta, Italy, 1950s. Stilnovo was one of the most influential Italian lighting companies of the postwar period. Foun...
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Wall Light 232 by Bruno Gatta, Italy, 1962
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Stilnovo Wall Light 232 by Bruno Gatta, Italy, 1962 Wall lamp designed by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy, 1960's. The fixture features a red metal shade with a brass arm and an off...
Metal, Brass
Couple Stilnovo Sconces 1950 Metal Black Cromo, 1950, Italy
By Bruno Gatta
Located in Milano, IT
Couple Stilnovo sconces 1950 black metal cromo, Italy.
Metal
1950s Red Metal Wall Sconce by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Mortsel, BE
Wall sconce designed by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo in Italy during the 1950s. The fixture features a bent aluminum structure with a bordeaux red lacquered exterior and a white interior...
Aluminum
Amazing pair of wall lights model 2020 by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo - 1955s
By Bruno Gatta
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Beautiful and rare pair of wall lights designed by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo in 1955. they are composed of a black lacquered arm, an off-white lacquered lampshade. all covered with a ...
Metal, Brass
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...
Brass
$2,203 / set
H 10.24 in Dm 5.12 in
Pair of Contemporary Italian Wall Lights "Livia" in Style of Stilnovo Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of contemporary Italian wall lights "Livia", diabolo model made by an Italian craftsman. Solid brass structure and shade. Work in the style of Stilnovo.
Brass, Steel
$2,890 / item
H 4.72 in Dm 14.57 in
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
$1,159Sale Price|45% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 11.03 in
Stilnovo Pendant Lamp by Bruno Gatta, Opaline Glass, Brass, 1964
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.
Opaline Glass
$2,319 / set
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in
Stilnovo signed Adjustable Metal Wall Lights, 1950, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Stilnovo Mid-Century signed Metal Adjustable wall lamp, 1950s. A truly comfortable and refined pair of wall lamps, perfect for use at the edge of the bed or in a study to adjust the...
Metal
Pair of Stilnovo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Stilnovo wall lamps, Italy, 1950s. Original labels.
Brass
Pair of Stilnovo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Stilnovo mustard yellow and chrome wall lamps, Italy, 1950s Signed Adjustable shade.
Chrome, Metal
$4,500
H 11.1 in Dm 23.9 in
Large 1950s Stilnovo Black Metal and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Stilnovo Black Metal and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in opaline glass and black painted metal. A functiona...
Metal
Stilnovo Chandelier by Bruno Gatta, Italy 1959
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Stilnovo Model: 1088 Chandelier by Bruno Gatta, Italy 1959
Metal, Brass
$2,666 / set
H 12 in W 4 in D 5 in
Set of Four Stilnovo Style Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of four lovely wall sconces in Stilnovo style, Italy, 1960, modernist and clear lines design, brass galery with opal glass shades - the brass mounts are parcel red enameled. All ...
Brass
Pair of wall sconces Stilnovo - Italy 1950s.
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wall sconces with brass frames and Zeiss glass diffusers. Manufactured by Stilnovo in the 1950s. Manufacturer's mark present. Very good condition
Brass
Stilnovo standard floor lamp Bruno Gatta Italy 1951
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This refined minimalistic floor lamp, designed by Bruno Gatta and produced by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1950s, embodies a perfect blend of elegance and simplicity. Standing gracef...
Marble, 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
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo Ceiling or Wall Light
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, wall and ceiling light model 232, Italy, 1950s. This metal sconce or ceiling lamp is very versatile. The lamp is ...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 13.78 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo – Model 232 Wall / Ceiling Lamps, Italy, 1962. Set of 2
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare and beautifully preserved set of wall or ceiling lamps, model 232, designed by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo in Italy in 1962. Each lamp features a lacquered metal shade in a war...
Aluminum, 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
Sold
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 14.97 in
Set of two wall lamps, model 288w by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo 1959
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in The Hague, NL
A beautiful rare set of wall lamps designed by Bruno Gatta, manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy in 1959.This lamp is made of a high quality warmwhite lacquered metal ring, holding a bl...
Metal
Vintage wall light by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo 1950s
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing this Vintage Wall Light consisting of two reflectors extending through the wall by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo from the 1950s offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of de...
Metal, Brass
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
Metal, Brass
Double reflector wallight by Bruno Gatta for Stillnovo
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Double reflector wallight by Bruno Gatta for Stillnovo. A large brass frame with two large black powder-coated metal saucer lamps, round shell reflectors. Each has 3 lightpoints. to...
Metal, 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
Stilnovo wall lamp Model 232 by Bruno Gatta, Italy 1962
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in The Hague, NL
Very nice wall / ceiling lamp model 232, designed by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo Italy in 1962. This lamp has a white lacquered shade and black ebonized arm, white wall plate as well at...
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 14.5 in W 6.3 in D 8.66 in
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 ...
Brass
Sold
H 3.55 in W 11.82 in D 14.57 in
Cylindrical Wall Light with Glass Diffuser by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Cylindrical Wall Light with Glass Diffuser, a remarkable creation by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo. Exuding a timeless elegance, t...
Metal, Steel
Sold
H 14.57 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
'232' Wall or Ceiling Pendel by Bruno Gatta for Stillovo, Italy 1954
By Bruno Gatta, Stilwood
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...
Metal