Stilnovo floor lamp 1950

Stilnovo - A rare example of a Stilnovo Floor Lamp. Made in Italy, circa 1950s. Brushed satin glass diffuser, height 110cm diameter 52cm "FOR SALE" IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE BLACK FEET HAVE SUFFERED THE ASSAIL OF TIME AND HAVE A PATINA. Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo was founded by designer Bruno Gatta in 1946 in Lainate. In response to the aftermath of World War II; at a time when Italy was focused on rebuilding the country under conditions of scarcity, Bruno dedicated Stilnovo to producing innovative lighting fixtures that embodied the principles of rationalism and where form follows function. During the post-war period, Gaetano Sciolari became the company's in-house designer. As economic recovery swept through Italy, Stilnovo became known for its prestigious and innovative public and private spaces. In the mid-1960s, Bruno’s son Dino Gatta had the idea of inviting the best designers of the day to develop new products, and Stilnovo became a cradle of progressive design ideas and a laboratory for material experimentation. Iconic pieces from this futuristic era include the Periscopio Floor Lamp (1967) by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi, the Treiedo Spotlight (1970) and Topo Adjustable Wall Lamp (1970) by Joe Colombo, the Lucetta Table Lamp (1970) by Cini Boeri, the Fante Desk Lamp (1978) by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi, and the Valigia Desk Lamp (1977) by Ettore Sottsass. In 1972, many Stilnovo pieces were exhibited in the remarkable exhibition Italy: The New Domestic Landscape at the Museum of Modern Art. Massimo Anselmi, an art director in the world of fashion design and contemporary art, acquired Stilnovo in 2012 and launched re-editions of iconic designs at the Salone del following year. MORE INFO ASK ME