Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Cubic Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A sculptural Brutalist pendant light by Gaetano Sciolari, made in 1960-1970, Italy. Ice cubic
Chrome, Iron
Gaetano Sciolari. Brutalist style brass chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist gilt chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s. This pendant lamp is formed by a tubular
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$6,428
H 22.84 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Cubist style pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Composed
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$1,761
H 29.53 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Brutalist Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Satin Gold, Italy, 1977s
By Metalarte, Maison Jansen, Estiluz Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, Roche Bobois
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency. Brutalist chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, Italy, 1970s. This
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$2,160
H 43.31 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1960s chrome-plated Gaetano Sciolari Cubist, MCM Brutalist Pendant light, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Basel, BS
1960s Italian chandelier featuring a Mid Century Geometric, Brutalist, Cubist, Modernist design and
Chrome
1970s Sciolari Chrome and Cast Smoked Glass Ice Cube Chandelier
By Alessandro Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Gaetano Sciolari, this 1970's vintage Italian chandelier utilizes polished chromed
Steel, Chrome
$7,950 / item
H 57.49 in Dm 32.29 in
Midcentury Brutalist Steel Chandelier with 48-Light Bulbs, Berlin, 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modernist extreme large chandelier with 48-light bulbs. The fixture is made of metal
Steel
Unavailable
H 26 in Dm 21 in
Italian Gaetano Sciolari Brutalist Chrome and Lucite Geometric Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Italian Gaetano Sciolari Brutalist chandelier made up of
Stainless Steel, Steel
Unavailable
H 51.19 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Sciolari chandelier `Ovali` 12 lights, chrome with crystals, circa 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Sciolari chandelier (`Ovali` design) consisting of 12 lights on a chrome frame decorated with 42
Crystal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Sciolari Chandelier `Futura` 12-Lights, Brass, Chrome and Lucite, 1976 Italian
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Sciolari chandelier `Futura` series, 12-lights on a frame made of brass, chrome and Lucite, 1976
Brass, Chrome
XXL 1960s Sciolari Pendant Light
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Bremen, DE
Impressive chandelier by Gatetano Sciolari , brass structure with ramificated 20 spokes, brutalist
Brass, Bronze, Aluminum
Sold
H 33.47 in Dm 21.66 in L 33.47 in
Gaetano Sciolari Large Brutalist Chandelier in Chromed Brass Labeled, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Large brutalist chandelier by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. Chromed brass and brushed steel
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari "Metric" Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning extra large "Metric" chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960, in chrome
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 21 in D 21 in
Incredible Brutalist 36 Bulb Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Brutalist 36 bulb chrome chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s. Composed of mirror
Chrome, Aluminum
Large Chrome and Lucite Chandelier by Sciolari Ca. 1970’s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and attention demanding chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1970’s, made in
Chrome
Large Brutalist Snowflake Chandelier by gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
Fabulous extra large brushed steel and aluminum sculptural chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for
Steel, Aluminum
Striking Brutalist Chrome Chandelier by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible Brutalist or mid-century modern chandelier. Chandelier hangs from an industrial chain
Chrome
Italian Brutalist Brass and Bakelite Chandelier by Nucleo Forme
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Arteluce, Sciolari Lighting, Reggiani
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Brutalist brass and Bakelite chandelier by Nucleo Forme. Great midcentury Italian Brutalist
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hammered Brutalist Chandelier by Moe Bridges
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Modernist sculpted solid brass hand wrought stunning chandelier by Moe Bridges in a Brutalist
Italian 'Cubic' Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Italian 'Cubic' Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1970 in chrome and brushed steel. This piece
Chrome
Large Brutalist Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
A chandelier of brushed brass and brass plated metal. 16 lights with glass shades with geometric
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Brutalist Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
Large chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Sculptural form aluminum frame.
Aluminum
Italian Brutalist Steel Chandelier in the Style of Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Gaetano Sciolari style chandelier in the Brutalist style. This sculptural steel chandelier
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Chandelier, Sciolari Lightolier Era
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage chandelier. Aluminum frame with a brass plated finish. Unmarked
Aluminum
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 30 in
Gaetano Sciolari brutalist aluminum Chandelier with glass diffusers, 1960 Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Bronx, NY
Gaetano Sciolari aluminum chandelier with glass diffusers, 1960 Italy . brutalist aluminum frame
Aluminum
Modernist Gaetano Sciolari Brass Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Budapest, HU
1970s modernist brass chandelier by the Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari. It features 12
Brass
1960s Brutalist Patinated Steel Ceiling Fixture
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s brutalist patinated steel hanging fixture.
Gaetano Sciolari Chrome "Cubic" Chandelier for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning seventeen-light "Cubic" chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for lightolier. Polished chrome
Chrome
Sold
H 25.2 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Amazing Italian Geometric Mid-Century 1950s Brutalist Brass Vintage Chandelier
By Gio Ponti, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Absolutely unique Italian solid brass, geometric chandelier. Made of many geometric brass parts, a
Brass
Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Scolari Chrome-Brass 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier from the early 70s. This modele cubic is very well known, this
Brass, Chrome
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$20,121 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Blue Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Blue Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “a...
Textile
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$4,484
H 19 in W 24 in D 20 in
Satin Aluminum Magna Chair or Stool with Sheepskin Upholstery, Customizable
By Bestcase, Sight Unseen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from rolled aluminum — in a non-directional satin finish — and sheepskin, the Magna chair, designed by Charles Constantine, takes its inspiration from the ancient Roman curule, ...
Aluminum
8 Lights Mobile Brass Chandelier
By Alexander Calder, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold , playfull 8 Arms Stilnovo Style chandelier with an Alexander Calder twist to it ! Each arm rotate 360 degree . Shade move and ajust up and down . Made of pure , premium...
Brass
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$7,715 / item
H 19.69 in W 59.85 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare 6-Arms Brass and Onyx Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
Sistema Solare is the variation of the Sistema chandelier where the shade is made of a thin cut Ivory Onyx slab. Sistema collection uses the successful rotating stem structure of the...
Brass
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,499Sale Price|53% Off
H 43.31 in Dm 27.56 in
Round Black and Gold Brass Italian Chandelier Stilnovo Style 1950s Murano Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Stilnovo attributed Italian mid-century circa 1955, form and technique of very interesting construction, production of excellent quality.
Metal, Brass
$3,495Sale Price|22% Off
H 28 in W 22 in D 22 in
1970s Sciolari 5 Arm Brass Chandelier with Huge Glass Shade, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari 5 arm brass chandelier with huge opale glass shade. Solid well made construction. Each glass shade measure 7.5 in. wide by 6.5 in. high. Contain 5 candelab...
Brass
$2,559
H 19.69 in Dm 29.14 in
Hollywood Regency. Large gilt chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Estiluz Lighting, Maison Jansen, Gaetano Sciolari, Roche Bobois, Metalarte Spain
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Large Hollywood Regency pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, Italy, 1970s. This pendant lamp is composed of a clover-shaped gold chrome metal structure formed by nine cylin...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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