Stilnovo standard floor lamp Bruno Gatta Italy 1951

Stilnovo

Milano 1946 – 1988
Lighting manufacturer

This refined minimalistic floor lamp, designed by Bruno Gatta and produced by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1950s, embodies a perfect blend of elegance and simplicity. Standing gracefully on a round Carrara marble base, the lamp features a sleek black metal stem that rises to support a beautifully crafted milk glass shade, casting a warm and inviting light. Brass accents add a touch of sophistication, enhancing the lamp’s timeless appeal. The marble base houses the light switch, seamlessly integrated into the design. The top glass shade is framed by two brass rings, each punctuated with carefully placed openings, while a slender brass rod extends from the top, adding a distinctive design element.

Maintained in excellent original condition, this lamp preserves its authentic character while remaining a striking piece of functional design.

Literature; The Complete Designer’s Lights II by Clémence & Didier Krzentowski, pages 186-187.

Founded in 1946, Stilnovo became a pioneering force in Italian lighting design, renowned for its innovation and modernist aesthetic. The company played a key role in Italy’s post-war design renaissance, creating lighting fixtures that seamlessly combined artistic expression, functionality, and cutting-edge craftsmanship. With a strong commitment to quality, Stilnovo collaborated with leading designers and architects to produce an array of lighting solutions, from floor and table lamps to chandeliers, pendant lights, and wall sconces. Their work is characterized by a refined balance of form and function, utilizing premium materials like metal, glass, and fabric to create strikingly contemporary pieces.

This lamp has been inspected and cleaned in our workshop and is fully functional. For U.S. use, we can replace the plug upon request, or a converter can be used if necessary for compatibility with transformers in floor or table lamps.