Published by Stilnovo, Joe Colombo's Topo floor lamp is a fascinating automotive-inspired object: the slots on the metal cap recall the air intakes of 1960s sports cars, while the shape of the lampshade corresponds to the envelope of the classic E27 bulb housed inside, like a body on the underlying engine. The articulated metal arms of the Topo floor lamp make it easy to direct the light.
Founded in 1946 by Bruno Gatta in the heart of Milan, Stilnovo is an Italian brand specializing in designer lighting. Awarded several times at the Milan Triennale and the prestigious Compasso d’Oro (Golden Compass), Stilnovo boasts a catalog filled with iconic pieces, such as the Saliscendi suspension light, designed in 1957 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for the Milan Chamber of Commerce. Over the years, Stilnovo has collaborated with renowned designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Gae Aulenti, and Piero Castiglioni, who created the Minibox table lamp in 1981.