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Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa Crystal Pendant Light
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Fulton, CA
Rectangular crystal and gilt brass pendant ceiling light designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa Gilt-brass and Crystal 6-light Pendant Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in San Francisco, CA
this stylish Hollywood Regency gilt-brass and crystal pendant light fitted with over-scaled round faceted crystal elements; great statement piece for a powder room, small hallway or ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier Sciolari Design by Palwa 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Fulton, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency wedding cake design chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1960 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Crystal Lens & Brass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
for Palwa, Germany in the 1960s. Design: Gaetano Sciolari. Measures: dm 11.8" in. (30 cm), height
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1960s Palwa Six-Light Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Chandelier by Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
amazing with all it's crystal prisms excellent condition. By Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa. Please note we
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
. Manufactured by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s. Design: Gaetano Sciolari. Model: Sputnik, Orbit. Execution
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

1960 Germany Palwa Orbit Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
hotels and embassies. Manufactured by Palwa (Palme und Walter), Germany in the 1960s. Design: Gaetano
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

1 (of 2) 1960 Germany Palwa Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
prisms and gilt brass rings. Designed in the 1960s by Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactured by Palwa (Palme
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s. It is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s. It is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Stunning Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design Style by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

1 of 2 Stunning Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari, Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Huge Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

1 of 4 Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

1 of 3 Stunning Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

1960's Gilt-Brass and Crystal Pendant Chandelier by Sciolari for Palwa
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stylish Hollywood Regency gilt-brass and crystal pendant light fitted with over-scaled round faceted crystal elements
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stunning Large Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
An outstanding and high-quality chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. It is made of a brass
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
An outstanding and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Italian Brutalist Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Kinkeldey, Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
very pleasant and sparkling light is created. Design: Gaetano Sciolari Condition: Very good vintage
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Italian Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Kinkeldey, Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
workmanship and an absolute highlight for every room. A beautiful lighting mood is created. Design: Gaetano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s composed of
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

1 of 2 Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by Palwa, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Flower Crystal and Wall Lights/Sconces by Palwa
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
An absolutely stunning midcentury pair of gilt and crystal wall-mounted sconces by Palwa, Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Starburst 26" Palwa Ball Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Christoph Palme, Gebrüder Cosack, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
lamp has an incomparable unique character, a touch of luxury fills the room. Manufactured by Palwa
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Patricia chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Kinkeldey, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Stunning Patricia chandelier from the 1960s. Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship. The lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home. A very sparkling li...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ice Cube Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Peill and Putzler
By Palwa, Peill & Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari, Kinkeldey, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Fantastic Ice Cube wall lamp or ceiling lamp by Peill and Putzler from the 1960s. Very beautiful design and shape which spreads a great play of light in the room. Condition: Very g...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Brass Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Helena Tynell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful gold Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a cozy light. The lamp is manufactured to a very high quality. Very contemporary design with a fant...
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari, Max Bill, Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Impressive large Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The amber lenses spread a sparkling light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic look...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier
H 43.31 in Dm 24.41 in
Brutalist Ice Glass Chandelier
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Impressive beautiful ice glass chandelier from the 1960s. The very beautifully shaped Murano glass elements spread an impressive sparkling light game. High quality. Very noble and lu...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brutalist Ice Glass Chandelier
Brutalist Ice Glass Chandelier
H 27.96 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Brutalist Ice Glass Chandelier
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Impressively large and very heavy ice glass chandelier from the 1960s. The beautifully formed Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light. Exceptionally high-...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Gaetano Sciolari mid-century chandelier glass Design by Palwa, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Denia, ES
Stunning large Italian glass chandelier Sciolari design by Palwa, 1970s With chrome frame and six
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Gaetano Sciolari mid-century chandelier glass Design by Palwa, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Denia, ES
Large Italian glass Chandelier Sciolari design by Palwa, 1970s Chrome frame with eight lights. A
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1960s Palwa Pendant Light, Glass & Brass
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Bremen, DE
Exceptional large midcentury ceiling fixture by Palwa. Palwa (which stands for Palme & Walter) is
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Gold-Plated Brass Framed Glass Chandelier, by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in London, GB
A Hollywood regency style gold plated brass framed glass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for German
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Huge Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Huge Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
. Manufactured by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s. Design: Gaetano Sciolari. Model: Sputnik. Execution: Oval
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Palwa Backlit Mirror
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite backlit glass mirror by Sciolari. Alternating glass cut jewel-like discs encompass the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Palwa Backlit Mirror
Palwa Backlit Mirror
H 4 in Dm 20 in
Set of Large Chandelier/Floor, Wall Light Sciolari Design, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Gilt Brass & Crystal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa, Italy 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Geneva, CH
Large gilt brass and crystal chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa, Italy ca. 1960s Measures
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Gilded Crystal Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning 19.7" (diameter) gold-plated chandelier by Palwa. With a taste for excellence in both
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Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960 Germany Palwa Bubble Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
prisms and gilt brass rings. Designed in the 1960s by Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactured by Palwa (Palme
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Flush Mount Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 70s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Stunning Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gaetano sciolari for palwa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and crystal, every gaetano sciolari for palwa was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the gaetano sciolari for palwa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A gaetano sciolari for palwa made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular.

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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.