1950s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Brass 16-Light Sputnik Chandelier

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1950s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Brass 16-Light Sputnik Chandelier

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A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s by Stilnovo, brass has been cleaned but maintain its vibrant vintage look, original wiring, triple type of lighting, 8-light up, eight-light down and all together. It works 110-240 volts and need 16 regular e14 bulbs. In the two last photos, you can see original conditions. The Sputnik Chandelier is a breathtaking piece of lighting design that exemplifies the bold and innovative spirit of the mid-century modern era. Stilnovo, an Italian lighting company founded in the 1940s, was renowned for its avant-garde creations, and this chandelier showcases their mastery of form, function, and materials. The chandelier's defining feature is its iconic "Sputnik" design, inspired by the space race and the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik in 1957. The chandelier with multiple arms extending in all directions, reminiscent of a starburst or an exploding firework. Each arm serves as a socket for a light bulb, creating a stunning visual effect when illuminated. Crafted primarily from brass, the chandelier features a lustrous and warm golden finish that adds to its luxurious appeal. The brass arms radiate outward from a central sphere or hub, creating a sense of movement and energy. The meticulous construction ensures that each arm is precisely positioned to achieve a balanced and symmetrical composition. The Stilnovo Sputnik chandelier epitomizes the mid-century modern design principles of simplicity, clean lines, and geometric shapes. Its striking appearance became an iconic symbol of the era, representing the optimism and fascination with space exploration that defined the time. Today, the Stilnovo Sputnik Chandelier is highly sought after as a collector's item and a statement piece of interior design. Its timeless appeal and ability to blend seamlessly with various decor styles make it a versatile and captivating addition to both contemporary and vintage-inspired spaces.

Creator:
Angelo Lelii (Designer),Stilnovo (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Diameter: 27.56 in (70 cm)
Power Source:
Hardwired
Voltage:
220-240v,208v,110-150v
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Aci Castello, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2394320034222

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Angelo Lelii

Angelo Lelii’s energetic and imaginative floor lamps, sconces and chandeliers often reflected his singular personality — whimsical but practical. He is responsible for some of the most delightfully eye-pleasing but functional works in the history of Italian mid-century modern lighting design.

Lelii was born Paolo Angelo Lelii in the seaport town of Ancona and moved to Milan when he was quite young. Not much is known about his early life — online resources frequently have his last name misspelled “Lelli” — except that he studied at the Superior Institute of Industrial Art in nearby Monza.

While there was no shortage of pioneering work being done in the field of mid-century modern lighting design, Lelii was a visionary whose dream was to create technologically advanced lighting that embodied the simple lines of modern design but would be defined by his own imaginative twists. In 1943, Lelii opened his first workshop in a tiny basement in Monza, under the name Arredoluce. A few years later, he designed the single-light, bent-arm Tris floor lamp. Later that year, he exhibited his Triennale floor lamp at the Milan Triennale VIII and garnered wide acclaim. This iconic, slender lamp features three adjustable arms with enameled aluminum shades.

Lelii’s sculptural fixtures in brass and cast iron appeared in the acclaimed design journal Domus, and he embarked on high-profile collaborations with Italian modernist legends such as Gio Ponti — a giant of architecture and design as well as a founder of Domus — Memphis Group member Ettore Sottsass Jr. and the brothers Castiglioni (formally known as Achille, Pier Giacomo and Livio).

Massive success followed for Arredoluce from the late 1950s and into the 1960s. For Lelii, there was his seminal Stella ceiling lamp, featuring opaque, acid-etched glass globe shades; his minimalist Cobra table lamp, which was one of the world’s first low voltage light fixtures; and his aptly named Eye floor lamp. Lelii continued to oversee design and production at his revolutionary lighting firm until his death in 1979.

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Stilnovo

Though Bruno Gatta (1904–76) founded Stilnovo way back in 1946, it is still one of the most instantly recognizable names in lighting. Gatta began his business in Milan, and, like many European creatives designing furniture and decor in the wake of World War II, Stilnovo leaned toward the new wave of mass-market and streamlined styles. In fact, Stilnovo loosely translates to “new style” in Italian, and vintage Stilnovo lighting has 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 in the 1950s was forming a completely revolutionized look, and Bruno Gatta and Stilnovo’s head designer, Angelo Gaetano Sciolari, helped shape it. 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.

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