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Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Italian

Though Bruno Gatta founded Stilnovo way back in 1946, it is still one of the most instantly recognizable names in lighting. Gatta (1904–76) began his business in Milan, and, like many European creatives designing furniture and decor in the wake of World War II, he leaned toward the new wave of mass-market and streamlined styles. In fact, Stilnovo loosely translates to “new style” in Italian, and vintage Stilnovo chandeliers, floor lamps and other lighting have endured as a practical choice for those looking to bring innovative and forward-thinking design into their homes.

Soon after Stilnovo was established, Gatta’s lighting fixtures were applauded throughout Europe for their novel industrial materials as well as their unique yet functional shapes. Italy during the mid-20th century was completely revolutionary, and Bruno Gatta and Stilnovo’s head designer, Angelo Gaetano Sciolari, helped shape the era.

When the 1960s arrived, Stilnovo was experiencing such a boom that the company opened a new production plant in Lainate. One of the brand’s most famous pieces, Giovanni Luigi Gorgoni’s quirky 1965 Buonanotte spherical table lamp, became a best seller.

Gatta partnered with some of the most well-known names in design, including Ettore Sottsass, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Joe Colombo and Gae Aulenti. Sottsass’s pieces for Stilnovo, including the 1977 Valigia four-legged table lamp, the 1968 Lampros chandelier and Manifesto ceiling light, and the Castiglionis’ 1957 Saliscendi pendant light fixtures are some of the brand’s most recognizable to date. In 1978, De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi designed the Fante lamp with an adjustable reflector that playfully recalls a broad-brimmed hat.

Stilnovo’s designs, including Danilo and Corrado Aroldi’s flexible Periscope table lamp, were featured in the 1972 exhibition “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Art. While Stilnovo continued to operate with new designer collaborations after Gatta’s death, it closed its doors in 1988.

Italian art director Massimo Anselmi acquired the company in 2012 and rereleased several of Stilnovo’s most celebrated pieces. Then in 2019, lighting giant Linea Light Group purchased Stilnovo and relaunched its classic designs with contemporary touches like LED lighting systems.

Find vintage Stilnovo chandeliers and pendants, wall lights, table lamps and other fixtures and furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Stilnovo
Pair of Rare Model No. B 4917 Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aluminum and brass. Rewired for US junction boxes. Adjustable shades. Each light takes one E27 75w maximum bulb. Priced per pair. Literature: Roberto Aloi, L’ Arredamento Moderno, se...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Aluminum

Italian Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 wall sconces by Stilnovo.Base is Brass painted in black aluminum shade holders ,and white glass shade .Wall sconces rewired and ready ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

20th Century Stilnovo Wall Lamp Extendable Arm in Brass and Lacquered Metal, 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Turin, Turin
Stilnovo is founded in Milan by Bruno Gatta in 1946. In December 1946 Stilnovo made its first appearance in Domus, where two table lamps and a brass tray were published. In 1949 Brun...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Stilnovo Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of Italian Stilnovo wall lamps made in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare opaline glass shade. The body of the lamp is made of brass The lights require E14 light b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Articulated Wall Lamps in Mid-century Italian Green Brass Gold Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Articulated wall lamps in Mid-century Italian Green Brass Gold Stilnovo.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Articulating Stilnovo Wall Sconce in Brass, Italy 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A large adjustable wall sconce by Stilnovo extends to 50'' and swings from side to side, while the shade is adjustable up and down with a counterweight. Can we wired for plug-in or h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Stilnovo Adjustable Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning fully adjustable wall lamp designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1960. The lamp has a super quality solid brass adjustable arm, which can rotate and can be adjusted i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Sconce by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A wall sconces made of a brass structure holding a tall white frosted glass cone. This model of Stilnovo wall lamp is an incredibly elegant and refined object. His design recalls all...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Double Arm Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two double arm sconces by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Brushed satin glass diffusers, painted metal armature, custom brass backpla...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Applique Glass Brass, 1950, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo appliques glass brass, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Italian Wall Light Signed by Stilnovo, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two light, wall or flush mount lamp in brass, white lacquered metal body and frosted glass in the stamped in the back "Stilnovo ITALY", Italy, circa 1950. The brass has been polishe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare & Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Wall or Table Lamp Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern table / wall lamp by Stilnovo, Itlay, 1950. With adjustable diffusor in original green color. Executed in brass and painted aluminiu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Adjustable Sconces Brass Metal, 1950, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo sconces.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Abstract Stilnovo Wall Lamp in Brass and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Large abstract stilnovo wall lamp in brass and glass, Italy 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Set of Three Italian Sconces by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Made from chromed brass, lacquered aluminum and duplex opaline glass. Each sconce mounts one E14 socket. Full working wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo Adjustable Wall Light Model 2061, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo wall light model 2061, Italy, circa 1957. Wall-mounted counterbalance swing arm lamp with brass arm, black enameled metal shade, and counterbalance pulley mechanism for rais...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal, Aluminum

Stilnovo Pearl White Red Globe Sconces, Mid Century
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pearl white red globe pendant lamp, circa 1965 Beautiful vintage Italian wall lamps, aluminium sheet, enameled pearly white and red with a visor ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Stilnovo Sconces Model 2108, Italy, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare pair of sconces model 2108 designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1960. These lamps have a polished aluminium tubular structure with perspex diffuser shades in green ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Articulated Wall Lamps in Mid-century Italian Red Brass Gold Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Articulated Wall Lamps in Mid-century Italian red Brass Gold Stilnovo
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo, Signed Mid-Century Adjustable Wall Lamp from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this wall lamp produced by Stilnovo during the 50s and made from chrome and lacquer. Signed. Full working with EU standard, adapt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

TwoMid-Century "1940" Modern Flush Mounts by Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid Century Modern square flush mounts, manufactured by Fontana Arte in lacquered metal, brass and pressed glass. Pictured in Fontana Arte catalogues as model "1940" There are 3 ava...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950's. Enameled metal, brass. Original backplates. Arms and shades pivot to various position...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Sconces Brass Opaline Glass 1950 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Sconces.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

20th Century Stilnovo Pair of Wall Lamps with Glass Diffusers and Chromed Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Turin, Turin
Pair of wall lamps designed by Stilnovo in '50s. This couple of lamps have a chromed metal structure and the diffusers are in satined glass. This design of course remembers something...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Brass/Black Enameled Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Midcentury wall light/sconce by Stilnovo featuring brass wall plate and extended arm in black enamel with black enameled shade. Switch is on wall plate. Articulating arm and light sh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century pair of sconces by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Brushed satin glass diffusers and brass. Lamp is in very good condition. These ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stilnovo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Stilnovo wall lamps, Italy, 1950s. Original labels.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Rare Pair of Stilnovo Adjustable Sconces or Spotlights, Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Fair vintage condition with evident trace of age and use for this set of two signed Stilnovo lamps produced in Italy during the 50s. Made from aluminum and metal with original green ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Stilnovo Brass Glass Midcentury Sconce Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tan France Auction Pick Italian big wall lamp sconce model “2021/1” produced by Stilnovo, brass structure and satin glass diffuser, Stilnovo ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall Lamp with Pulley by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall lamp with pulley by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass. Wired for U.S. standards. Recommend Lamping: 120v 1 Qty E27 Socket 60w Frosted Bulb. Li...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Walllamp, Italy 1950s Metal, Brass, Perspex
By Stilnovo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wall lamp designed and made by Stilnovo, Italy, 1955. Modernist wall lamp with black lacquered arm, an off white lacquered shade, green plexiglass diffuser and brass details. This la...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Single Stilnovo Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning classic mid-century wall sconce from Stilnovo of Italy from the 1950s in naturally aged brass, blown-glass and painted aluminum. Partially restored. 3 E12 candelabra based s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Single Wall Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single wall light by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass. Rewired for U.S. standards. Shade adjust to va...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Stilnovo Milano, Set of Five Orientable Wall Lights from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Set of five spotlights produced by Stilnovo Milano during the 50s in Italy. Made of lacquered metal and chrome, they are in fair vintage condition with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

Stilnovo Italian Glass and Brass White Sconces Wall Lamps 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design large sconces wall lamps produced by Stilnovo from 1950s with white frosted glass diffusers and brass frame. Adhesive manufacturer’s labels. Ple...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall Sconces by Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Stilnovo wall sconces made in Italy about 1950's Brass with frosted glass shades. Measures: H: 13.75", W: 5.5", D: 6.7".
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Sconce/Ceilling Light Brass Glass Metal 1950 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo sconce/ceilling light.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Stilnovo Italian Mid Century Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of 1950s Italian mid century sconces in golden polished brass and black enamel with white frosted glass shades. Rewired. One 120 watt candelabra socket each. Made by...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Stilnovo Sconce Brass Metal Glass 1950 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo sconce.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1960s Stilnovo Faceted Diffuser Wall Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Stilnovo faceted diffuser wall lamps. Executed in black painted metal and etched lucite. A sculptural and refined design characteristic of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Sconces Brass Opaline Glass 1950 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Sconces.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Stilnovo Wall Lights (marked), Italy, 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of 4 of the 'Model 232' wall lamps, designed by Bruno Gatta and produced in Italy by Stilnovo in 1955. The colour is 100% original and the lamps are in very good shape. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Wall Light Italian Mid-Century Design Stilnovo Light Blue Colored Metal and Gold
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall Light Italian Mid-Century Design Stilnovo Light Blue Colored Metal and Gold.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall or Ceiling Sconce Model 2055/7 by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950's
By Stilnovo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall or ceiling sconce model 2055/7 edited by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950's. Seven arms with brass shades. Brass and black enamelled metal arms.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Pair of Stilnovo Monumental Eight Light Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and exceptional pair of monumental eight-light wall sconces by the renowned Italian design house, Stilnovo, dating back to the 1950s. With their impressive dimensions of 79....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large and Ten Lights Six Stilnovo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, SM
Large and ten lights six Stilnovo sconces.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Italian Midcentury Pair of Wall Lights by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in bari, IT
Italian midcentury pair of wall lights by Stilnovo, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Stilnovo Extendable and Adjustable Wall Light Brass Metal 1950 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo telescopico diametro diffusore 44cm. Lunghezza Max 160 cm.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950s by Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Design Pair of Wall Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, IT
Green glass and brass details. Perfect condition Perfect working order.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Wall Lamp Lidokov, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Stilnovo, Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Marked - Rare type - Original very good condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Ceiling Light/Sconce Brass Metal Opaline Glass 1950 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo sconce/ceiling light.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Sconces Brass Metal 1950 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo sconces.
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1950s Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Wall Lamp with Red and Yellow Perspex Shade, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Spectacular wall lamp designed and made by Stilnovo, Italy, 1955. Modernist wall lamp with black lacquered arm, an off white lacquered shade, red and yellow plexiglass diffuser and b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Stilnovo Sconces Brass Opaline Glass, 1950, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo sconces.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Sconces Metal Crome Opaline Glass 1955 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo sconces originali anni 50 Coppia di appliques a 3 luci cada uno in perfetto stato di conservazione
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass

Stilnovo 1960 Ca. Wall Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
This wall lamp was produced in Italy by Stilnovo in the 1960s. It is made from a brass structure with a white Opaline sandblasted shade. This piece will add a touch of Italian desi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950s Stilnovo Wall or Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilnovo wall or table lamp. Featuring two sculptural brass and painted metal legs, with the original green lacquered aluminum shade. A delica...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Sconces Brass Glass, 1955, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Stilnovo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Stilnovo wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Stilnovo wall lights and sconces, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall lights and sconces by Stilnovo were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall lights and sconces by Venini, Gino Sarfatti, and Arteluce.

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