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Rare Ceiling Light by Stilnovo

$18,000
£13,589.54
€15,905.60
CA$25,578.01
A$26,015.26
CHF 14,875.97
MX$314,675.90
NOK 174,296.68
SEK 174,254.82
DKK 118,903.40

About the Item

Rare Ceiling Light by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s A rare and architecturally ambitious chandelier by Stilnovo, this piece reveals its full intention when viewed from below – eight spherical shades positioned at each node and terminus of a black lacquered rod structure that resolves into a precise diamond grid. Rhombic negative space, intersecting angles, a crystalline lattice suspended in air. The spheres appear impaled on the rods rather than merely supported by them, held at each node with a precision that suggests both engineering rigor and sculptural intent – closer to a molecular diagram or a Buckminster Fuller study than to any conventional chandelier form. The spheres themselves are enameled metal in a warm greige tone, each one pierced with a constellation of small perforations. When lit, the fixture becomes something between a lamp and a celestial map. An exceptional example of Stilnovo at its most experimental. Rewired for U.S. standards. Accommodates 8x E26 sockets; we recommend a maximum of 40W or LED equivalent per socket.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49.25 in (125.1 cm)Width: 45.25 in (114.94 cm)Depth: 45.25 in (114.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU794749665732

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