Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian, 1927-1994
The work of celebrated mid-century Italian lighting designer and entrepreneur Angelo Gaetano Sciolari became widely popular in the United States during the postwar years and strongly influenced lighting makers around the world. The sculptural forms and striking geometric details of his vintage floor lamps, chandeliers and other fixtures fit seamlessly into the mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency interiors of the day.
Sciolari formally studied architecture but also pursued filmmaking for a short period. When his father passed away in 1949, Sciolari took the reins at his family's company, Sciolari Lighting, which had been in business in Rome since 1892. The manufacturer expanded considerably under Gaetano’s leadership. For one, pioneering American lighting company Lightolier, in New York City, began to import the Italian brand’s lighting for the U.S. market, and Lightolier’s star designer, Gerald Thurston, was significantly influenced by Gaetano’s work. In the 1970s, Americans looking to add provocative fixtures created by Gaetano Sciolari to their living rooms could find them in Lightolier catalogs.
Sciolari initially crafted lamps and sconces that bore the hallmarks of traditional Italian design. But during the 1950s, when he would become the in-house designer for legendary Milan lighting manufacturer Stilnovo — one of the leaders of Italian postwar design — he created revolutionary fixtures that endured as his best-known work.
Sciolari drew on a range of influences — enthusiasts see the imprint of Art Deco, brutalism and more in his lighting — and designed futuristic Space Age chandeliers, ceiling lamps and pendants for Stilnovo as well as Stilkronen and S.A. Boulanger that defied the conventions of the time. A dizzying array of materials and finishes characterizes the designer’s work, while geometry is pronounced in each sculptural fixture — there are blown opal glass spheres, polished chrome tubes and brass square bulb holders. These combinations were critical to the development of dazzling lighting that proves eye-catching in any space decades later.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Angelo Gaetano Sciolari lighting today.
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Creator: Gaetano Sciolari
Wall Mounted Pendant Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari (Model 2061)
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wall Mounted Pendant Lamp designed by the renowned Italian designer, Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Stilnovo crafted with a combination of me...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
1970s Gaetano Sciolari "Chevron" Large Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Large 1970s brass and chrome 15 lights "Chevron" chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari, in vintage original condition with minor minor wear and patina to the brass due to age and use.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Chandelier with Large Crystals by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier with large crystals by Sciolari, Italy 1950s. This chandelier has 12 bulbs. The height on this listing is for the chandelier ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Mid-Century Modernist Eight Arm Chrome & Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and materially dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Eight Arm Chrome & Brass Chandelier is by the esteemed designer Gaetano Sciolari. This piece originates from Italy, Circa 1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Cubist chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Cubist style chandelier composed of intersecting bars by Sciolari.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Mixed metal "Futura" chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
"Futura" modern mixed metal chandelier composed of curved bands, rods and acrylic details by Sciolari.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Nickel
37 Light Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Impressive “cubist” chandelier designed by Sciolari in the 1970s. Features 37 lights on a polished nickel frame with satin nickel accents. Diffusers are acrylic.
Condition: Good vin...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Adjustable Ceiling Light Model A5011, 1950
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo adjustable counterweight ceiling or suspension light model A5011, Italy, 1950. This modernist ceiling or pendant light is composed of a blac...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Glass Rod Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern chandelier by Sciolari Lighting featuring long glass rods set inside a polished brass ring. Two up light, three down light sockets.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1970s Chrome and Metal 10 Lights Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Interesting Gaetano Sciolari 10 ligths Chandelier, each tube holds a candelabra light bulb and metal panels on the arms.
The enameled metal panels hold each other with magnets.
The...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Enamel, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Italian Chrome Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern 24 bulb chandelier featuring sculpted chrome frame with glass trim, designed by Gaetano Sciolari.
Please confirm item location NY or...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Sciolari Italian Brass and Glass Rod Pendant
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A large Mid-Century Modern brass and glass pendant made by designer Gaetano Sciolari in Italy in the 1970s. The brass frame holds square rows of glass rods that surround the light so...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari 'Sculptura' Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning mid-century modern chandelier with gold and silver combination. Up and down lighting to illuminate your home.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
Brass Plated Crystal Prism Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass plated chandelier featuring crystal prism details by Sciolari.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Glass Rod Chandelier Pendant Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Glass rod chandelier pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari with ten lights tiered around the central light.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Designed Chandelier for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great sculptural chandelier with 36 sockets, both up and down for tremendous light. Made of tubular chrome with black trimming. Designed by the top mid-century chandelier designer, f...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Cube Chrome Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass light fixture with chrome frame.
Measures: 40" H (includes rod) without rod: 15" H. Light fixture itself: 15.5" x 15.5".
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Large Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Large nickel chandelier with acrylic accents designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s after he visited New York and remained in owe of its sky...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Modern Cubist Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Modern Cubist chandelier in chrome, brass, and glass elements, circa 1960s. A geometric composition that is reminiscent of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Nickel
Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica Glass Teardrop and Brass Pendant 1970's
By Gaetano Sciolari, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Murano glass pendant with Venini tear drops and brass frame by Willy Rizzo for BD Lumica, Italy 1970's. A remarkable chandelier with hand-blown glass and cubist frame.
M...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Mid Century Modern 8 Arm Chrome & Mottled Murano Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern chandelier was realized by the fabled 20th century designer, Gaetano Sciolari in Italy circa 1970. It offers a grouping of eight volumetric rectangul...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist Glass Cube Flush Mount Chandelier by Sciolari in Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This brilliant Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized by the esteemed Italian glass studio Sciolari, circa 1970. It features four thick translucent glass cubed shades...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, circa 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A very uniquely designed brass starburst Sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The dramatic arms emanate from the central brass ball, with its original brass canopy and chain. Newl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rectilinear Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York City, NY
A dynamic and kinetic Mid-Century Modernist/ Space Age chandelier in chrome and lucite by Gaetano Sciolari.
The total height can be shortened to ~31" ht (without the chain links) and can be lengthened to suit any height with additional chain link extension. (38"ht with chain as shown in photos)
Angelo Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994) designer for the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950s.
His designs were imported to the American market by Lightolier & Progress Lighting...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Sciolari Chandelier in Antiqued Nickel with Crystals 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant round chandelier in antiqued nickel with glass crystals at bottom by Sciolari, Italian 1950's. This was rarely done in antiqued nickel. A...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Stainless Steel Alveolus Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, c. 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York City, NY
Unique stainless steel Alveolus chandelier by acclaimed industrial designer Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, c. 1970s.
Both futuristic and organic in design, this impressive fixture cons...
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1970s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Stainless Steel
Gaetano Sciolari Geometric Chrome Panel and Lucite Cube Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A rare and impressive chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The chrome panels create a wonderful effect reflecting the light at every angle. There is some discoloration to the Lucite cubes...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Italian Leaded Glass & Brass Monumental Mid-Century Chandelier, Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Leaded Glass & Brass Monumental Mid-Century Chandelier, Gaetano Sciolari .
Stunning Sciolari chandelier with his trademark long crystal hanging rods mounted on brass fixtu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Rectilinear Polished Brass and Lucite Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This refined rectilinear chandelier was realized by Gaetano Sciolari in Italy, circa 1970. It features a cylindrical body with six arms of the s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Gorgeous Sciolari Chandelier with Glass Ornaments
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century chrome frame chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Beautifully decorated with glass globes suspended by thin chains. Six bulbs hang downward.
(Please confirm item location -...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
1970s Italian Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Abstract 1970s chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for his Italian family's noted lighting company of the same last name. Polished chrome metal tubes house each bulb and are capp...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Polished Chrome Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and graphic Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed lighting atelier, Gaetano Sciolari, in Italy circa 1970. A rare and especially stunning example...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Sciolari Italian Modern Chandelier Pendant
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Italian modern chandelier pendant designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1970s. The piece is chromed and is in great vintage condition with some...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Futuristic Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Gaetano Sciolari (1927–1994).
Asymmetrical seven-branch chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, in chrome with cubist textured glass lenses and contrasting steel mounts.
Rewired for us...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Brass Chandelier with Crystal Ornaments, 1960 Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Bronx, NY
Gaetano Sciolari brass chandelier with crystal ellipse shaped ornaments, 1960 Italy with 22 long ellipses shaped crystal pieces, the frame has aged with patina, each crystal is 9" lo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Polished Aluminum 'Cyclone' Pendant Fixture by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gaetano Sciolari 1970s 'Cyclone' ceiling fixture composed of polished aluminum rings mounted to a center cylindrical shade in white acrylic with chromed-metal accents, canopy, and ha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Chrome
Dish Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Blue-green glass textured with an acid-etched whirlpool, encasing an inner translucent shade and suspended from a nickel-finished structure. The original cord is in tact which can ea...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Gaetano Sciolari Modernist Chrome Ceiling Pendant Light
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Italian modernist ceiling pendant light in chrome designed by famed Italian designed Gaetano Sciolari. The piece is in great vintage condition and takes sixteen light bulbs, two per ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Mid-century Italian Modern Sciolari Trapezoidal Tubular Glass & Steel Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare steel and glass Italian modern / Postmodern design. Glass tubes serve to refract and emit light in a gorgeous manner and the trapezoidal ring that holds the tubes echoes around ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Large 1970s Italian Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 1970s Italian chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari.
The chrome frame supports 32 chains with chrome tubing and crystal balls to create a minimalist chandelier.
The fixture has be...
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1970s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Chrome
sciolari chandelier / matching sconces available
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
larger chandelier and sconces available
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Mid-20th Century Italian Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
Large Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
matching smaller ceiling light available + 5 sconces
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20th Century Italian Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Italian Mid-Century Sciolari 12-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Sciolari chandelier featuring 12 sockets and 24 beveled glass prisms radiating from a central cylinder from multi-levels secured with both double and single arm b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Large Chrome and Glass Lens Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York City, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari two-tier chandelier featuring a Sputnik frame and stepped canopy in the original chrome finish. Large optic glass lenses are decoratively...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Sciolari Chandelier of Brass, Chrome and Glass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sciolari chandelier of brass, chrome and glass. Original label.
Located in NY.
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1960s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Ice Cube Chandelier by Gaetano Scolari for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A chrome framed chandelier with glass ice cubes shades by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari' for Lightolier, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Pair of 1960s Sciolari Italian Flush Pendants
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of original 1960s Space Age flush ceiling lights by the famed Italian lighting maker, Sciolari. The lights are composed of polished chrome round fixtures, clear crystal ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Gaetano Schiolari Chrome Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A vintage modernistic 24 light chandelier, produced circa 1960s by noted Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari, with chrome frame. Very good condition, consistent with age and use.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Gaetano Sciolari chandeliers and pendants are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gaetano Sciolari chandeliers and pendants, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Gaetano Sciolari were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Stilnovo, Mazzega Murano, and Carlo Nason. Prices for Gaetano Sciolari chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $425 and can go as high as $22,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,824.
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