Chandelier by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1970s

Chandelier with four swiveling spots made of chromed metal designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo in the 1970s.

As described in a catalogue by Stilnovo this model, 6205, has been designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni in various versions: “Three series of swiveling projectors having different projection, made of yellow or black Makrolon with chromed or white lacquered reflector. Every set includes the utilizations: ceiling or wall, rail track, recessed, suspension, table, floor; it uses paraboles allowing to obtain, together with a large range of bulbs, concentrated or widened beams.”.

The condition of this chandelier is very good; some minor oxidation is visible on the ends of some of the screws.

The total height, measured from the top of the ceiling cap to the bottom of the spots when they are directed downwards, is 82 cm / 33 inch. The diameter of the projectors is 16 cm / 7 inch.

Rare piece.

Attribution

• Designer:
  Gae Aulenti & Livio Castiglioni
• Manufacturer:
  Stilnovo
• Model / Name:
  6205
• Design period:
  1970s
• Year of production:
  1970s
• Country:
  Italy

Character

• Materials:
  Chromed metal
• Condition:
  Very good vintage condition
• Colour:
  Silver, Black
• Diameter:
  50 cm / 20 inch
• Lightbulb:
  Par 38 - max 100W - E27 Fitting

Shipping

• Weight:
  4.5 kg / 10 lb
• Ships from:
  Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Product code:
  1821574