Buonanotte Table Lamp by Giovanni Luigi Gorgoni for Stilnovo Milan

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Buonanotte table lamp by giovanni luigi gorgoni for stilnovo, italy, 1965
original vintage edition – not a reproduction

a rare … Read more Buonanotte table lamp by giovanni luigi gorgoni for stilnovo, italy, 1965
original vintage edition – not a reproduction

a rare and charming example of mid-century italian design, the buonanotte (meaning goodnight) table lamp was designed by giovanni luigi gorgoni for stilnovo, milan, in 1965. This vintage piece showcases gorgoni’s playful yet functional approach to lighting.

design details:
designer: giovanni luigi gorgoni
manufacturer: stilnovo, milan
year: 1965

materials:
 • red-painted round iron base
 • adjustable red quarter-globe louvre shades, eclipse-style
 • white opal glass globe lampshade
 • four chrome rivets & spring mechanism for movable caps
 • black plastic base plate
 • bakelite e14 socket

condition: excellent vintage condition; authentic patina; all components original

markings: marked with original stilnovo milan label

notes:
• this is a vintage original, not the post-2018 reissue
• produced in several colourways; red is among the most iconic
• a beautifully engineered and highly collectible piece from the golden era of italian modernism

about stilnovo:
founded in milan in 1946 by bruno gatta, stilnovo became a leading force in post-war italian lighting. Collaborators included gaetano sciolari, joe colombo, gae aulenti, ettore sottsass, and many more. The company ceased operations in 1988, making original pieces increasingly rare.
this piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less