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.
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Mid-Century Italian Design Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo Glass and Brass 1950s Lantern
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian design ceiling lamp stilnovo glass and brass 1950s.
Brass
Large Stilnovo Dual Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare modernist chandelier by Stilnovo from 1950s. Two very large (45cm/18″) tapered satin glass diffusers are suspended by a minimal polished brass structure. Original brass and cera...
Brass
Midcentury Stilnovo Lantern Brass & Red Lacquered Shade, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern lantern manufactured by Stilnovo in 1950s. This lamp is a striking appearance in any room. Due to the sublime combination of opal glass, brass and red wrinkle lacquered shade...
Opal, Brass
Stilnovo Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo ceiling light or lantern with a long satin glass diffuser, bright red acrylic shade and brass hardware from the 1950s. Four origin...
Brass, Steel
Hanging Lamp model 1262 by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in bruxelles, BE
White metal lamp made by Stilnovo. Stamped Stilnovo. Height with cable: 95 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Metal
Stilnovo Ceilling Light Glass Painted Metal 1960 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Ceilling light glass painted metal 1960, Italy.
Glass
Stilnovo Ceiling Light/Sconce Brass Glass Metal, 1958, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo ceiling light/sconce brass glass metal, 1958, Italy.
Brass
Large Lantern by Stilnovo, Brass and Opaline Glass, Italy 1950s
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Brass and Opaline Glass Lantern by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Brass
Stilnovo Style Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Metal & Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo style flush mount ceiling light. Italy 1960s Rewired for US. Takes one medium base bulb. 3 flush mounts are available. Also 8 flush...
Metal
$3,425
H 33 in Dm 9 in
Fontana Arte Style Blown Glass Brass Thee-Light Lantern or Pendant, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A gilt brass and blown smoked glass Fontara Arte style pendant or lantern with a central three-bulb candelabra cluster, Italy, 1950s. It takes three Edison E14 bulbs. Dimensions: O...
Brass
1950s Italian Stilnovo Attr Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 1950s chandelier from Italy attributed to Stilnovo, with original brass and painted aluminum finish. Partially restored and rewired with 20 E12 candelabra based sockets. ...
Brass
$9,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 28.35 in
Stilnovo Three Discs Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Stilnovo three discs ceiling lamp in brass and glass, Italy 1950s Reference : Botteghe Storiche di Milanesi, Milan, 2006, p. 21 for the ...
Metal, Brass
Modernist 1950s Italian Red Lantern, Milk Glass & Brass
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual midcentury pendant was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. It features a red crinkle lacquered shade, a white milk glass striped lamp shade and brass hardwa...
Brass, Metal
$2,569Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.77 in Dm 16.54 in
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
$4,222
H 42 in Dm 15 in
Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of two refined three-light pendants by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The ...
Brass
Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Stilnovo Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
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...
Metal, Brass
Italian Art Deco Brass and Cut Glass Lantern or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Brass and Cut Glass Lantern or Pendant Lamp, 1960s Beautiful old lantern or pendant lamp made of shiny crystal cut glass and full brass lamp frame. Hand-Crafted in...
Brass
$2,088Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in Dm 16.15 in
Rope Large Bell Pendant Light Hanging Lamp / Lantern, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching umbrella bell shaped rope pendant light with scalloped bottom, Spain, 1960s This midcentury suspension lamp features an umbrel...
Rattan, Rope, Jute
Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Light by Stilnovo (Italy, c. 1960s) Halophane glass bottom diffuser with black enameled top shade. Ventilation slits give added detail and focus to the illuminated. A three ...
Steel, Brass, Aluminum
Hanging Lamp "1231" by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Copper and metal lamp made by Stilnovo. Model: 1231. height with the cable: 112 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Metal, Copper
Ceiling lamp "1262" by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in bruxelles, BE
White metal lamp made by Stilnovo. Stamped Stilnovo. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
Stilnovo Wall Lamp Set of Three in White Aluminum, Signed
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wall lamps by Stilnovo from the 70's. Set composed by three wall lamps with adjustable lamp holder hat through a knob at the end of the hat. Its hat is made of aluminum painted beige while black for the base or wall structure...
Metal, Aluminum
Tall Stilnovo Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo chandelier or lantern with a long satin glass shade, bright red Perspex shade and brass hardware from the 1950s. Four original b...
Brass, Steel
Stilnovo White Pendant Chandelier in Painted Brass with 18 Lights, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric Stilnovo pendant chandelier from the 1950s with 18 lights. The chandelier is made with a white painted brass frame. The tubular b...
Brass, Steel
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo pendant from the 1950s. Large onion-shaped satin glass diffuser with a yellow shade. Good original condition with patina on the brass and light loss of original paint. ...
Brass, Aluminum
Sold
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Stilnovo Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Metal and Opaline Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Graceful 1950's Stilnovo ceiling lamp in metal, brass and opaline glass. Great use of colours: The shiny black of the metal and gold of the brass really jump out in this classic piec...
Metal, Brass
Italian Black and White Glass 1950s Model 1135 Stilnovo Pendant
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pendant lamp model 1135 was designed and produced in Italy by Stilnovo the late 1950s. It is made from a cylindrical black lacquered metal shade holder, and a shaped white opaline glass shade. The lamp is completely original and remains in very good condition. Stilnovo yellow label...
Metal
Stilnovo Ribbed Milk Glass Globe Lantern
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo ribbed milk glass globe lantern/chandelier with lacquered black hardware and brass canopy and columnar support. A simple, elegant and timeless...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century White Murano Glass Pendant or Lantern by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern white Murano glass pendant or lantern by Stilnovo. The height of the fixture is adjustable via the suspension ...
Glass
Stilnovo Suspension Light, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo suspension light from the early 1950s. A cylindrical, tiered satin glass diffuser with a red lacquered and pierced aluminum sha...
Brass, Aluminum
Chandeliers or Suspension in Frosted Glass Italy, circa 1960 by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pendants of different sizes in frosted glass, black lacquered metal, and brass. Each suspension is composed of a frosted white glass sphere, fixed on a black lacquered metal plate, ...