Stilnovo flush mount model 1206 made in Italy 1960s

Stilnovo

Milano 1946 – 1988
Lighting manufacturer

This minimalistic black flush mount lamp model 1206, designed by Stilnovo and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s, is a beautiful example of the company’s mastery in blending sleek design with functional lighting. Known for their iconic mid-century modern aesthetic, Stilnovo created this piece with a focus on clean lines and subtle yet striking details. The lamp’s simple, black metal frame holds a milk glass shade in a classic form, which fits perfectly inside the structure, leaving just enough space between the shade and the diffuser rim to create a sense of aesthetic depth.

An interesting and distinctive feature of this design is the die-cut diffuser patterns along the rim. These meticulously crafted cutouts allow the light to filter through in a way that produces a beautiful, textured light effect on the surrounding walls and ceiling, creating a warm, inviting ambiance. The milk glass shade, with its soft, diffused glow, is both functional and visually pleasing, while the hexagonal brass screws that secure the shade are a trademark of Stilnovo’s attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.

The lamp also bears the Stilnovo stamp on the inside, confirming its authenticity and quality, making it not only a stylish lighting fixture but also a piece of design history. The lamp is in fantastic original condition, with minimal signs of age, and is easy to hang, offering both form and functionality for modern interiors.

Literature; Stilnovo Apparecchi per Illuminazione lighting fittings, page 158.

Stilnovo, founded in 1946, quickly became one of Italy’s most prestigious lighting companies, recognized for its innovative designs and collaboration with renowned designers and architects. With its focus on modern, functional lighting, Stilnovo’s pieces captured the spirit of post-war Italy’s design renaissance, integrating technological advancements with artistic expression. The company’s lighting fixtures, including floor lamps, chandeliers, pendant lights, and wall sconces, were celebrated for their balance between form and function and their use of high-quality materials like metal, glass, and brass.

This lamp has been fully checked and cleaned in our own atelier and is now suitable for use in the USA, ensuring it is ready to light up any space with its timeless elegance. Whether used in a contemporary living room, hallway, or as a statement piece in an entryway, this Stilnovo lamp will undoubtedly elevate its surroundings with its sophisticated simplicity and unique lighting effect.