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1950s Mid--Century Modern Brass and White Glass 12 Lights Chandelier by Stilnovo

About the Item

This exquisite mid-century modern chandelier by Stilnovo captures the essence of sophisticated Italian lighting design from a golden era of manufacturing. The fixture features a graceful brass frame that supports twelve frosted white glass globes arranged in a dynamic, spherical composition. The interplay between the warm patina of the brass and the soft diffusion of the glass globes creates a timeless aesthetic that defines high-end vintage decor. This piece is a remarkable example of the quality and craftsmanship associated with the prestigious Stilnovo atelier, making it a perfect statement lighting choice for a residential living space or an upscale interior project. The structural integrity and elegant lines highlight its status as a collector's item within the world of post-war Italian design. It's in excellent vintage condition.

Creator:
Stilnovo (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Diameter: 25.99 in (66 cm)
Power Source:
Hardwired
Voltage:
110-150v,208v,220-240v
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Milk Glass
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Aci Castello, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2394350097002

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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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