1950s floor, ceiling and desk lights by Stilnovo, Italy

Stilnovo was a company founded in Milan, Italy in 1946 by Bruno Gatta. It was one of the first companies to specialize in the production of innovative, functional lighting. Stilnovo worked with a number of Italy's leading designers, including Gae Aulenti, Joe Colombo, Ettore Sottsass, and the Castiglioni brothers.

The company's early work was characterized by its use of simple, geometric forms and its focus on functionality. Stilnovo lamps were often made from metal and glass, and they often featured innovative light-diffusing techniques.

In the 1950s and 1960s, Stilnovo became one of the most important lighting companies in the world. Its lamps were featured in major design exhibitions, such as the 1951 Milan Triennale and the 1964 New York World's Fair. Stilnovo lamps were also used in important architectural projects, such as the Olivetti showroom in New York City (1958) and the Pirelli Tower in Milan more... (1960).

Stilnovo continued to produce innovative lighting designs throughout the 1970s and 1980s. However, the company faced financial difficulties in the 1990s and was eventually acquired by Linea Light Group in 2019.

Stilnovo is a leading manufacturer of LED lighting. The company continues to produce iconic designs from its past, as well as new designs from a new generation of designers. less...