Italian Midcentury Glossy Opal Glass Chandelier Stilnovo, 1950s
View Similar Items
Italian Midcentury Glossy Opal Glass Chandelier Stilnovo, 1950s
About the Item
- Creator:Stilnovo (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Diameter: 16.93 in (43 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:MIlano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4860221081722
Stilnovo
Though Bruno Gatta (1904–76) founded Stilnovo way back in 1946, it is still one of the most instantly recognizable names in lighting. Gatta began his business in Milan, and, like many European creatives designing furniture and decor in the wake of World War II, Stilnovo leaned toward the new wave of mass-market and streamlined styles. In fact, Stilnovo loosely translates to “new style” in Italian, and vintage Stilnovo lighting has 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 in the 1950s was forming a completely revolutionized look, and Bruno Gatta and Stilnovo’s head designer, Angelo Gaetano Sciolari, helped shape it. 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.
Find vintage Stilnovo chandeliers and pendants, wall lights, floor lamps and other fixtures and furniture on 1stDibs.
- Italian Midcentury Chromed and Opal Glass Three-Light Chandelier, 1970sLocated in MIlano, ITItalian midcentury chromed and opal glass three-light chandelier, 1970s Three-light chandelier with chromed steel structure with opal glass lampshades, placed at staggered heights a...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Italian glass drop chandelier with metal structure, 1950sLocated in MIlano, ITItalian glass drop chandelier with metal structure, 1950s Drop chandelier with round base. The internal structure is in black metal, the arms are curved and fold on four levels of di...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Italian Stilnovo Glass and Steel Pendant Lamps Mod.1230 by Stilnovo, 1960sBy StilnovoLocated in MIlano, ITItalian Stilnovo glass and steel pendant lamps mod.1230 by Stilnovo, 1960s Pendant lamps mod.1230 produced by Stilnovo, with diamond glass in aquamarine green, sphere in chromed stee...Category
Vintage 1960s Vatican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Italian Stilnovo Glass and Steel Pendant Lamp Mod. 1230 by Stilnovo, 1960sBy StilnovoLocated in MIlano, ITItalian Stilnovo glass and steel pendant lamp mod. 1230 by Stilnovo, 1960s Pendant lamp mod. 1230 produced by Stilnovo, with diamond glass in aquamarine green, sphere in chromed stee...Category
Vintage 1960s Vatican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Italian Mid-Century Modern Three-Light Chandelier with Colored Glass, 1950sLocated in MIlano, ITItalian Mid-Century Modern three-light chandelier with colored glass, 1950s Three-light chandelier with black metal structure, from whic...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Metal, Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950sLocated in MIlano, ITItalian Mid-Century Modern green metal, glass and brass chandelier, 1950s Suspension lamp with emerald green metal lampshade supporting the worked glass diffuser, with central ball ...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- Stilnovo Green Enamel Metal, Brass and Opal Glass Italian Chandelier, 1950sBy StilnovoLocated in Roma, ITWonderful green chandelier, attributed to Italian Stilnovo studio. It is made of opal glass, brass and a delicious green enamelled metal. It made of three lights. It is very g...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass, Metal
- Brass Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier Stilnovo Style, 1950sBy StilnovoLocated in Rome, ITLinear elegance, brass and black painted six arms chandelier, holding round opaline glass shades. Excellent vintage condition. Six E14 light bulbs.Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Stilnovo Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950sBy StilnovoLocated in Utrecht, NLThis characteristic Stilnovo chandelier is the definition of an eye-catching design. Decorative lighting is basically the fourth layer of illumination, the jewellery of the room. This lamp contains the impact of accent lighting with a one-of-a-kind structure. A well-chosen lighting piece can change the overall look of a room and how it feels to be in that room. Historically, chandeliers would hang in the foyer or dining room, however, nowadays, a chandelier is often placed in smaller rooms or even a bathroom to set the aesthetic impression of the space. This mid-century chandelier has an innovative look that is established by the unique geometry of the arms, the conical cluster, and the peculiar shape of the glass shades. This model’s design revolves around its ten opaline glass shades arranged uniquely on curved brass arms. The arms are in pairs, with five connecting points to the cluster. They are bent to cross each other at different heights with a strong curvature. Yet, the resulting structure isn’t chaotic, instead it is interesting and airy, highlighting the shape of the glass shades. The pressed spheres have slim “necks” letting through the light directly. The combination of brass and glass was especially characteristic of the mid-century era as the brass shines beautifully when the light is on. The black lacquered conical cluster is a clever addition as it serves as a focal point. To leave the focus on the body the canopy and the tubing are quite understated. As a result, the design is well-balanced. Stilnovo was the forerunner of innovative Italian lighting design, earning their models much recognition and often a place in museums. This unique chandelier leaves...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- Stilnovo Midcentury Pendant Light Made of Opal Glass, Brass & Metal, Italy 1950sBy StilnovoLocated in Chiavari, LiguriaThis elegant pendant light, attributed to the renowned Italian design company Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern lighting design. Manufactured in the 1950s, it fe...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass, Sheet Metal
- 1950s Italian Stilnovo Attr ChandelierBy StilnovoLocated in Los Angeles, CAA 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. ...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Large Italian Glass Sunburst Chandelier, Stilnovo Style, 1950sBy StilnovoLocated in Aachen, NRWA stunning eight lights chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, Italy, manufactured in circa 1950-59. A handmade and high-quality piece. High quality and in very good condition. Clean...Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
$2,086 Sale Price24% Off
