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Neo-Constructivist Italian Pendant Light by Stilnovo, Milanese School, ca 1959
$4,204.37
£3,111.93
€3,500
CA$5,754
A$6,265.56
CHF 3,314.81
MX$75,560.25
NOK 42,175.74
SEK 38,557.50
DKK 26,662.24
About the Item
This Italian ceiling light was manufactured by Stilnovo, Milan, and represents a highly refined example of neo-constructivist lighting design within the context of Italian post-war modernism. As one of the most influential lighting manufacturers of the mid-20th century, Stilnovo was instrumental in defining a new, progressive approach to lighting that combined engineering precision, material innovation, and architectural clarity.
The design is rooted in neo-constructivist principles, emphasizing structure, proportion, and functional logic. The bronzed brass framework is composed of slender vertical rods and rectilinear connecting elements, forming an open, rigorously articulated structure that reflects the constructive and rational design language characteristic of Stilnovo’s production during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Six cylindrical opaline glass shades are arranged in a carefully balanced configuration around the central structure. They provide an even, glare-free illumination and introduce a soft, atmospheric quality that contrasts with the graphic precision of the metal framework. This controlled interplay between luminous diffusion and structural clarity is emblematic of Stilnovo’s lighting philosophy, in which technical function and visual refinement are seamlessly integrated.
A sophisticated and timeless example of Italian neo-constructivist lighting, demonstrating the high manufacturing standards, formal restraint, and forward-looking design ethos that established Stilnovo as a central figure in the international history of modern lighting.
- Dimensions:Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:220-240v
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1959
- Condition:Minor fading. The metal structure shows a consistent and well-preserved patina with minor age-appropriate signs of wear. The opal glass shades are intact and free of cracks or chips. The fixture has been professionally checked, cleaned, and is fully functional.
- Seller Location:Berlin, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10689248115082
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