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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 recognisable 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 recognisable 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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Creator: Bruno Gatta
Two Stilnovo Lanterns by Bruno Gatta, Italy, circa 1950
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two 1950's Lanterns manufactured by Stilnovo and designed by Bruno Gatta. They are each manufactured in brass and opaline glass. the brass has a very deep Patina can be polished by u...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Brass

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 Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic pendant lamps designed by the fonder of Stilnovo ''''Bruno Gatta'''' 1954 Italy. Model 288 Matt black aluminium shade and ceiling plate. Opaline glass. Solid Brass fittings, a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Aluminium

Rare Pair of 1950s Stilnovo #8023 Metal & Marble Table Lamps by Bruno Gatta
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare Pair of 1950s Stilnovo #8023 Metal & Marble Table Lamps by Bruno Gatta. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in red painted metal, marble and patinated brass mountin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Metal

Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo wall or ceiling light, model 232, Italy 1950's
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Bruno Gatta
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Off white metal wall or ceiling light by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, model 232. In the book "1000 lights" it is attributed to Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. In good working condition. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Metal

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 enquire for multiples, discount applies. Early vintage original lights for St...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Brass

Coppia di Lampade Stilnovo Designer Bruno Gatta, N. 8023 Pubblicate , 1960
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
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

1950s Black Metal and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
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

8 Wall Lights by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
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

Stilnovo 232 wall lamps by Bruno Gatta Italy 1954
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
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, Aluminium

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 metal and brass mounting screws. A hi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Metal

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

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 condition ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Brass

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 colour material is; marble base, structure in enamelled metal and b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Marble, Aluminium, Brass

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

Bruno Gatta Metal and Opaline Glass Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960''s
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Bruno Gatta Chandelier by Stilnovo Italy 1960''s. Three dark anthracite (almoust black) lacquered aluminium shades with inside opaline glass diffuser shades, adjustable in height.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Aluminium, Steel

Stilnovo Wall Lamp Model 2020, Italy, 1955, See Video
By Bruno Gatta
Located in London, GB
Spectacular large sized sculptural wall lamp model 2020 designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1955. Minimalist wall lamp with black ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Acrylic

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 sh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Aluminium, Brass

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 c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Aluminium, 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

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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 Italy, circa the 1950s. Each drum consist...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Steel

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 enamelled, 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

Floor lamp, Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo, 1953
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant brass floor lamp by Bruno Gatta and produced by Stilnovo, Italy in 1953. The lamp has three reflectors and a marble lampstand. The ma...
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1950s Italian Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Marble, 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.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Metal

Tall floor lamp, white and blue metal, by Bruno Gatta, 1960
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Berlin, DE
Eccentric floor lamp by Bruno Gatta, made of metal, lacquered in blue and white, blue reflector and white round opaline glass. Labelled Stilnovo. Two pieces available, price is for ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Metal

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

White ceiling fixture by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, 1954
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Ceiling lamp, designed by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, circa 1954. High quality and modernist lamp made of white lacquered metal and glass. The more-known “model 228” pendant lamp of t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Metal

Cylindrical Wall Light With Glass Diffuser By Bruno Gatta For Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Cylindrical Wall Light with Glass Diffuser, a remarkable creation by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo. Exuding a timeless elegance, thi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Bruno Gatta Table Lamp Dark Green, Italy, circa 1955
By Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Dark green desk light by Bruno Gatta, Italy, circa 1955. Elegant lamp made from lacquered aluminium, nickeled brass and Perspex (Lucite) and a cast...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Gatta Furniture

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Brass, Nickel, Aluminium

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 Giusto Toso, Otello Rosa, and Giovanni Michelucci. Prices for Bruno Gatta furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £866 and can go as high as £20,411, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £2,506.

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