Mid-Century Black Painted Iron Floor Lamp with Milk Glass Shade, 1955

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Elegant mid-century floor lamp – black painted iron with milk-glass shade in the style of stilnovo.

dimensions: h 107 cm … Read more Elegant mid-century floor lamp – black painted iron with milk-glass shade in the style of stilnovo.

dimensions: h 107 cm × w 28 cm × d 28 cm (approx. H 42.1” × w 11.0” × d 11.0”)

elevate your living space with this refined mid-century modern floor lamp, its sleek tripod base crafted from fine black-painted iron converging into a minimalist yet sculptural form. Gracefully perched atop is a tapered milk-glass shade, gently diffusing light into a soft, ambient glow. The simplicity and elegance of this design channel the spirit of post-war italian minimalism, striking a balance between understated presence and architectural poise.

clean, geometric silhouette with balanced, tripod support
elegant opaline (milk) glass softens illumination for cozy yet sophisticated lighting
crisp black enamel steel offers modern contrast and visual lightness
ideal for corners, reading nooks, or refined gallery environments
why it resonates with stilnovo aesthetics:

this lamp reflects stilnovo’s ethos—melding simplicity with inventiveness, metalwork with luminous glass—and would complement a curated interior in the tradition of celebrated stilnovo pieces like the “alberello” floor lamp or streamlined tripod models .

collector’s note:

while not a documented stilnovo production, the design language resonates strongly with the milanese studio’s mid-century modern heyday. Especially appealing to lovers of italian modernist lighting, this piece evokes the purity and cerebral elegance that modern collectors admire.


this floor lamp is a captivating embodiment of post-war italian design ideals—functional, sculptural, and imbued with refined restraint. With its tripod black-painted iron support and soft milk-glass shade, it would resonate strongly with collectors and design aficionados familiar with the stilnovo lineage. A timeless jewel for any modernist or mid-century interior.

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wear consistent with age and use.
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less