12/08/2026
Stilnovo Ceiling Lamp, 1950, opaline glass and metal
Dimension: Diameter 50 cm x H92 cm
Founded in 1946 by Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo made its first appearance in Domus, with two table lamps and a brass tray. In 1949, Bruno Gatta’s brother Paolo joined the company.
In 1947 participated in the VIII Triennale, by invitation of Piero Bottoni, presenting lamps and decorative metal art objects.
In 1951, Stilnovo exhibited again at the IX Triennale, in the lighting section curated by Achille, Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, with six models of lamps, made mainly of metal and marble, two of which were later purchased by the Triennale to be used as prizes. Stilnovo also took part in the X Triennale, in 1954, obtaining the silver medal for an arm lamp.
In 1954 and 56 was nominated for the Compasso d’Oro and in the 50s and 60s collaborated with great architects and designers on various projects.
With Melchiorre Bega collaborated on two occasions: in 1960 to furnish, with the ceiling lamps designed by Gaetano Scolari, the boardroom of Torre Galfa and in the same year to illuminate the new conference room at Fiera Milano.
In 1963 Dino and Silvana Gatta, Bruno’s children, joined the company.
In 1969 the company image was renewed, by Italo Lupi and Giancarlo Iliprandi, redesigning the logo too.
In the 1970s Stilnovo continued to collaborate with great designers, producing some of its most important pieces. Despite its success, Stilnovo began to suffer in terms of sales and in 1986 it was purchased by the Finvetro group and then in 1988 by the Venini group, which attempted to relaunch it with new models until finally ending production in 1993, Year when Bruno Gatta passed away at the age of 79. Linea Light Group, acquired Stilnovo in 2019, restarting its production.
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