Stilnovo was a company founded in Milan, Italy in 1946 by Bruno Gatta. It was one of the first companies to specialize in the production of innovative, functional lighting. Stilnovo worked with a number of Italy's leading designers, including Gae Aulenti, Joe Colombo, Ettore Sottsass, and the Castiglioni brothers.

The company's early work was characterized by its use of simple, geometric forms and its focus on functionality. Stilnovo lamps were often made from metal and glass, and they often featured innovative light-diffusing techniques.

In the 1950s and 1960s, Stilnovo became one of the most important lighting companies in the world. Its lamps were featured in major design exhibitions, such as the 1951 Milan Triennale and the 1964 New York World's Fair. Stilnovo lamps were also used in important architectural projects, such as the Olivetti showroom in New York City (1958) and the Pirelli Tower in Milan more...

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Stilnovo ten globe chandelier, black powder coated metal and…

Stilnovo ten globe chandelier, black powder coated metal and teak frame with brass fittings. Ten opaline glass shades. Italy, c 1950s, 110 cm high, 75 cm deep

A Joe Colombo Topo desk lamp for Stilnovo, Italian, circa…

A Joe Colombo Topo desk lamp for Stilnovo, Italian, circa 1970's, original orange painted metal and chrome, 33 cm high, 20 cm deep

Attributed to Stilnovo, Three-Arm Floor Lamp, c. 1960,…

Stilnovo Three-Arm Floor Lamp, c. 1960

Attributed to Stilnovo, Three-Arm Floor Lamp, c. 1960, enamelled steel, enamelled aluminium and brass, red and yellow shades, adjustable, European plug, approx. height 168 cm

A pair of Serge Mouille wall lamps for Stilnovo, Italy. Coated…

Serge Mouille Stilnovo Wall Lamps: Brass-Coated Metal, Adjustable Arms

A pair of Serge Mouille wall lamps for Stilnovo, Italy. Coated metal with brass detailing. Adjustable arm and shade direction. Height 35 cm, length 96 cm

Stilnovo floor lamp and table, c. 1950, enameled steel and…

Stilnovo Floor Lamp and Table Set

Stilnovo floor lamp and table, c. 1950, enameled steel and enameled aluminum, red and yellow shade, low table with circular glass top, European plug, height 172 cm

Attributed to Stilnovo, Three-Arm floor lamp, c. 1960, enameled…

Stilnovo Three-Arm Floor Lamp

Attributed to Stilnovo, Three-Arm floor lamp, c. 1960, enameled steel, enameled aluminum and brass, red and yellow shades, adjustable, European plug, approx. Height 168 cm

Floor lamp in the manner of Stilnovo; twin shade, painted metal…

Stilnovo Twin-Shade Articulating Floor Lamp

Floor lamp in the manner of Stilnovo; twin shade, painted metal and brass. Articulating shades and bases. Italy; c 1950s; 158 cm high, 68 cm wide, 65 cm deep

Ceiling light in the manner of Stilnovo; red and white powder…

Stilnovo-inspired Articulating Ceiling Light with Red and White Shades

Ceiling light in the manner of Stilnovo; red and white powder coated aluminium shades with brass frame. Articulating shades. Italy; c 1950s;

Stilnovo, Italy, sunburst Sputnik chandelier, c. 1950, brass…

Italian Sunburst Chandelier, 1950

Stilnovo, Italy, sunburst Sputnik chandelier, c. 1950, brass and cream enameled metal, diameter 82 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

Stilnovo Italian standard lamp, circular base with…

Stilnovo Italian Standard Lamp with Counterweighted Arm

Stilnovo Italian standard lamp, circular base with counterweighted single arm, manufacturer's mark to underside

A vintage ceiling light, circa 1950, the late 50s design…

Atomic Age Ceiling Light

A vintage ceiling light, circa 1950, the late 50s design ceiling light with a gilt metal central stem above an atomic age saucer issuing six radiating arms, terminating in acrylic glass petal shades with textured stripes in pastel colour tones, probably…

Mid-century Stilnovo design, Sinatra floor lamp, in brass and…

Stilnovo Sinatra Floor Lamp with Adjustable Arms

Mid-century Stilnovo design, Sinatra floor lamp, in brass and aluminium, with adjustable arms, 180 x 110 x 10 cm (fully extended). Purchased from Ecc, Auckland

Stilnovo ceiling light, 100 cm high, 43 cm deep

Stilnovo 100cm Ceiling Light

Stilnovo ceiling light, 100 cm high, 43 cm deep

Stilnovo wall sconce, laquered metal and frosted glass, Italy,…

Laquered Metal and Frosted Glass Wall Sconce

Stilnovo wall sconce, laquered metal and frosted glass, Italy, c 1980s, 30 cm high, 23 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Stilnovo three shade ceiling light, black painted metal,…

Stilnovo Triple Shade Ceiling Light

Stilnovo three shade ceiling light, black painted metal, frosted glass and brass, Italy, c 1950s, 93 cm high, 47 cm deep

Danilo & Corrado Aroldi 'Spicchio' floor lamp for Stilnovo,…

Stilnovo Chrome Floor Lamp with Moulded Plastic Shade

Danilo & Corrado Aroldi 'Spicchio' floor lamp for Stilnovo, chrome, metal and moulded plastic (crack to shade as shown in photo), Italy, designed 1973, 145 cm high, 40 cm deep

Joe Colombo 'Topo' lamp for Stilnovo, pale cream paited metal,…

Cream Topo Lamp by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo

Joe Colombo 'Topo' lamp for Stilnovo, pale cream paited metal, adjustable on steel base, Italy, c 1970s, 64 cm high, 50 cm wide, 28 cm deep

Multibranch chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, with fluted…

Stilnovo-inspired Multibranch Chandelier with Fluted Cups, Italy 1950s

Multibranch chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, with fluted aluminium cups, restored and rewired, fashioned brass fittings, Italy, c 1950s, 87 cm high, 78 cm wide

A 1960s Stilnovo style reading floor lamp with two lamp shades

Stilnovo Reading Floor Lamp with Dual Shades

A 1960s Stilnovo style reading floor lamp with two lamp shades

Stilnovo pair of wall lights, brass and triplex frosted glass,…

1950s Italian Brass and Glass Wall Lights

Stilnovo pair of wall lights, brass and triplex frosted glass, Italy, c 1950s

Paolo Lomazzi 'Fante De Pas' desk lamp for Stilnovo, painted…

Fante De Pas Desk Lamp by Paolo Lomazzi

Paolo Lomazzi 'Fante De Pas' desk lamp for Stilnovo, painted metal and rubber, 30 cm high, 30w

Stilnovo pendant light, spun metal, ceramic fitting, grey glass…

Stilnovo Grey Glass Pendant Light, 1950s Italy

Stilnovo pendant light, spun metal, ceramic fitting, grey glass shade, Italy, c 1950s

Eight branch chandelier in the style of Stilnovo, black spun…

Stilnovo-inspired Black Metal and Brass Chandelier

Eight branch chandelier in the style of Stilnovo, black spun metal & brass, Italy, c. 1950s, 85 cm high, 135 cm deep

Stilnovo eight branch ceiling light, spun metal and brass,…

Ivory and Brass Stilnovo Ceiling Light

Stilnovo eight branch ceiling light, spun metal and brass, ivory gloss finish, fully rewired, Italy, c 1950s, 110 cm high, 150 cm deep

Stilnovo eight branch ceiling light, spun metal and brass,…

Stilnovo Brass Spun Metal Ceiling Light

Stilnovo eight branch ceiling light, spun metal and brass, Italy, c. 1950s, fully rewired, 85 cm high, 135 cm deep

Francesco Bocola (Italian), Bubble Lamp, c. 1970, for Pierre…

Bubble Lamp for Pierre Cardin by Francesco Bocola (1970)

Francesco Bocola (Italian), Bubble Lamp, c. 1970, for Pierre Cardin, manufactured by Stilnovo, perspex, stainless steel, chrome-plated steel, base impressed 'design F. Bocola, height 48 cm. Other Notes: Originally designed for 'Space Age' house of French…

Stilnovo brass twelve branch ceiling light, black fittings,…

Stilnovo 12-Branch Brass Ceiling Light, 1950s Italy

Stilnovo brass twelve branch ceiling light, black fittings, Italy, c1950's

Stilnovo brass and spun metal twelve branch ceiling light,…

Stilnovo 12-branch Ceiling Light, Italy c1950's

Stilnovo brass and spun metal twelve branch ceiling light, Italy, c1950's, 72 cm cm high, 82 cm deep

Stilnovo ceiling light in spun enamelled grey and orange metal…

Spun Enamelled Grey and Orange Stilnovo Ceiling Light

Stilnovo ceiling light in spun enamelled grey and orange metal Italy, c. 1950s. 43 cm high, 37 cm deep

An Italian Stilnovo floor lamp. C. 1950s six black metal arms…

Stilnovo 6-Arm Floor Lamp on Marble Base

An Italian Stilnovo floor lamp. C. 1950s six black metal arms on circular marble base