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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Period: 1970s
Creator: Gaetano Sciolari
Sciolari Nickel and Lucite Modern Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
A chrome and Lucite chandelier by Sciolari. Length of chandelier is 38", 50" with the pole in the pictures. Takes 8 regular ch...
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1970s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Gaetano Sciolari Elegant Chrome and Acrylic Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant chrome and acrylic chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
six arms, signed.
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1970s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
XXL 1960s Heavy Metal Chandelier in Space Age Design with 16 Sockets
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very rare large heavy 1960s metal chandelier in Space Age Pop Art design. Very elegant ceiling lamp from an italian production. Attributed to G...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod and Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier glass rod and brass two-tiered waterfall flush mount chandelier. Chrome-plated hexagonal ceiling mount with six brass plated reverse trefoil fitters. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Brass
Sculpture Sciolari Chandelier Cubic Aluminium Design, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture Sciolari chandelier cubic aluminium design, 1970s.
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1970s Minimalist Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Sculpture Italian Design Chandelier Crystal Brass Gold Aldo Marchetti 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1970, chandelier in gilded metal and chromed metal parts, with leaf-shaped crystals, Design Aldo Marchetti per Profili S.P.A, diameter cm. 65, height cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Chrome
Sculptural Sciolari Chandelier Italian, Design 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculptural Sciolari chandelier Italian, design 1970, made of brass and chrome.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier in Chromo, Glass and Brass Mid-Century Modern
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
A six-arm chandelier with enameled candlesticks, made of glass, brass and chrome, by Sciolari.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Pair of Chandeliers in Brass and Nickel Finishes by Gaetano Sciolari with Glass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of chandeliers designed by Sciolari with nine lights, made of nickel finish stems and brass color panels. Each arms support a clear glass cylinder shade.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sciolari Brass Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
A Gaetano Sciolari brass chandelier, with 12 curved arms and lights, re wired with new bulb fittings and PAT tested. The height of the drop c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Vintage Brass and Crystal Prism Chandelier Italian
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Miami, FL
This modern elegant Italian vintage Gaetano Sciolari eight-light chandelier has 16 beveled crystal prism glass pendants that attach to each arm. Th...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Sculptural Pendant Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari 1970s in Chromed Steel
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian large sculptural nine-light pendant chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari 1970s in chromed steel with lacquered inserts in the arms.
Murano Mazzega opaline glass bowls
Good condi...
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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Sciolari Trumpet Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sciolari Trumpet Chandelier
6 lights
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1970s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Miami, FL
Six-light chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Gold-plated brass and vertical faceted crystals. Sciolari label inside canopy.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Set of Gaetano Sciolari 8 & 6 Light Chandeliers Chrome & Glass Balls Italy 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Set of two Italian 8 & 6 Light chandeliers by Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern from Italy.
Glass balls and chrome reflect a gorgeous light through the 24 glass balls.
US Re...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Gold Plated & Glass Eight-Light Chandelier Italy 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Gaetano Sciolari gold-plated eight-light chandelier with Glass prisms made in Italy in the 1970.
US rewired and in working condition. 60 watts max per bu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid Century Modern Gaetano Scolari Satin Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous satin brass Sciolari chandelier in a spoke design. On each vertical rod is a pair of glass crystals, combining with brass to create a very elegant chandelier in a modern for...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Two-Tiered Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century two-tiered chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. With beautiful brass frame.
Height without chain 20 inches.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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
Gaetano Sciolari Three Tier Brass Pendant with Multi Faceted Drop Crystals
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gaetano Sciolari Three-Tier Brass and Clear Cut Crystal Hanging Lamp, C. 1970. Featuring a circular form with three-arm tubular Brass supports, th...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Minimal Chandelier Sciolari Design, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal chandelier Sciolari design 1970s, metal and brass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Minimal Design Gilt Metal 1970 Chandelier Aldo Marchetti Diapason Series
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Design Gilt Metal 1970 Chandelier Aldo Marchetti Diapason Series.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Ten-Light Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Two tiers of candle up-lights and bright chrome frame with crystal prism drops. Working, clean, original condition and ready to install. Height in listing does not include chain and ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Fine Crystal Sciolari Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
The chandelier is disposed up two floor of lights eight and four.
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1970s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Ceiling Fixture designed by Gaetano Sciolari in Original Glass Circa 1970 Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Ceiling fixture with five original glass diffusers that lock into a tubular chrome frame each connected by a rectangular brushed aluminum bar that enclose the wiring.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Gold Wash over Brass Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Nine-light brass and crystal chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Great original, working condition, ready to install, wired for US. Each prism 10"- L Fixture 19"- H without connection rod.
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Sciolari Chandelier with Six Lights, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Sciolari six lights.
18 crystal glass and three reserve.
Shipping cost 150$.
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1970s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1970s Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1970s eight lights brass and metal Italian chandelier by Sciolari.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in San Francisco, CA
An eight-arm chrome and glass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari.
Needs rewiring.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural 36-Bulb Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier ca. 1970s
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Peabody, MA
Large modernist thirty-six bulb chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier, ca. early 1970s. A classic architectural design that offers both upward and downward facing light, crea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
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
Materials
Metal
Chandelier Brass Chrome Glass by Sciolari. Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Nice chandelier or ceiling pendant light model by the designer Gaetano Sciolari. Brass, metal chrome and glass cabochon.
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, 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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