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: 20th Century
Creator: Gaetano Sciolari
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
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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
Sculpture Chandelier Sciolari , glass, metal, Italian design 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big particular sculpture chandelier Sciolari design very special, 1970s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Sciolari Sculptural Chandelier Italian Design, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sciolari sculptural chandelier Italian design, 1970s, made of chromed metal and brushed brass parts.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass, Chrome
Rare Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Brass Table Lamp Base
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and good looking Italian table lamp.
This Gaetano Sciolari vintage brass lamp is marked and numbered on the bottom (see image 9). This blackened lamp is in excellent, origina...
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1950s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1970s Gold Aluminium and Glass Seven-Light Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Beautiful chandelier with seven individual lights on three geometric polished and matte gold aluminium arms. Gaetano Sciolari was one of Italy's most prominent Mid-Century designers....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Rare Italian Import Gaetano Sciolari Silver and Crystal Nine-Light Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Gaetano Sciolari silver plated two-tiered crystal chandelier. Italian origin with uncommon chevron and spear design. Nine lights with long simple crystals and tear drop shaped c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Modern Sciolari Gold and Cut Crystal Fixture
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Crystal and 22 carat gold plated brass Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1960. RIngs of bias cut flutes surround prism cut eliptical crystal pendants.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Smoked Glass Five-Arm Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian modern five-arm chrome and smoked glass globe chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Five chrome flat bar arms connect to the center chr...
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20th Century Italian Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Steel
Scolari Chrome Chandelier with Italian Lense Glass 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Scolari chandelier with Italian Lense glass from 1969
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
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Chrome
1960’s Six-Light Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by G. Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Classic Gaetano Sciolari style chandelier with characteristic use of crystal glass and polished and gold-plated brass. It holds six lights and is in good condition.
Please note, we...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Crystal and Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
An Italian crystal and brass chandelier by designer Gaetano Sciolari, mid-20th century, circa 1960s, Italy. Chandelier has long crystals with rounded corners, two-tiers, with 12-ligh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Captivating 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Kingston, NY
This captivating 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modernist chandelier was designed by Sciolari. It features 20 handblown ribbed opal glass tubes, which consist of two layers of glass that ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
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
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
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
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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
The Squirrel Cage Chandelier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice chromed cage lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier.
Four clear bulbs within the thick squared wire exterior.
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1960s Italian Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Sciolari Chrome and Magnifying Lens Crystal Pendant
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylish small chrome pendant chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari with glass magnifying lenses over four bulbs, perfect size for a vestibule or entry hall.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Brass and Glass Ceiling Light by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
A 12-light brass and glass ceiling light by Gaetano Sciolari
Italy, mid 20th Century
68 cm high by 64 cm diameter
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Two toned Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Modern Two toned Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. This brass and chrome light has the sophisticated glamour of the 1970's with its chic...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Sciolari Brass and Chrome 15 Bulb Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Westfield, NJ
Gaetano Sciolari brass and chrome 15 bulb chandelier. The mirror like quality of the chrome and the subtle brass make this an outstanding pi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Gilt Chandelier 60s Empire-Style, Hollywood Regency
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Halle, DE
A Gaetano Sciolari gilt chandelier from the late 60s in Empire-Style .
Nice Patina and the gilded Brass Structure makes this chandelier elegant and fits into every classic or antiqu...
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1960s Italian Empire Revival Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier By Gaetano Sciolari For S.A. Boulanger 1970
By Lightolier, S.A. Boulanger, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Boulanger Chandelier: A Strikingly Modernist Masterpiece by Gaetano Sciolari
Elevate your space with the breathtaking Boulanger Chandelier, a stunning testament to t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Hanging Lamp from Gaetano Sciolari, Model Concord, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saarburg, RP
Sputnik ceiling lamp by Sciolari - 1970s.
This large Sputnik lamp is a real design classic from the 1960s-1970s. The lounge lamp by Sciolari is an original and gives a pleasant li...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal, 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
Mid-Century Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century Sciolari chandelier is made of brass and clear glass in the holders.
This chandelier includes totally 16 pieces of E14 bulbs: 8 up and 8 down.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970's Chrome & Metal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Pretty rare Orbit chandelier by Sciolari. It consists of a massive chrome bar with four arms. On both sides a E14 socket. To get to the wiring you can take of the white lacquered met...
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Late 20th Century Italian Gaetano Sciolari Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, 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
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
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Metal, Brass, Chrome
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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