1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic thick , heavy , bubbly glass cubes sitting on a chrome plate flush mount from Gaetano Sciolari . Each glass cube measure 4.25 in wide 3.18 in high . Require 4 candelab...
Metal, Chrome
$3,095Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari 8 cubes chrome flush mount made in Italy in the 70s . Solid well made construction . Contain 8 E12 candelabra sockets rated at 15 watt each. Acrylic shade have a...
Brass, Chrome
Cubic Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New Haven, CT
This 12 Light Cubic chandelier by Lightolier was made in Italy and was designed by Gaetano Sciolari.
Nickel
Cubic Chandeliers by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated rectangular down light chandeliers by Lightolier comprised of a cluster of four brushed anodized copper colored aluminum shades, overall height is 36" and can be adj...
Metal, Aluminum
Chandelier Cubic by Sciolari, Lightolier, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Chandelier or ceiling pendant light by the designer Gaetano Sciolari. The most iconic model of Sciolari in a seventeen lights version. Stunning Burnish Bronze cube and Lucite diffuso...
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Cubic Chandelier for Lightolier in Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is an icon of Italian Mid-Century Modern design the cubic chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier, otherwise known as the ice cube chandelier.
Constructivist CUBIC Sconce by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A very dramatic design by Lightolier, rarely found in a sconce format. A cluster of 13 cubes are connected by geometric brass arms, each capped with a plastic cap, the caps having b...
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari "Cubic" Chandelier for Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
seventeen bulb
chromed casings with matte metal connections and patterned acrylic light diffusers
Metal
Gaetano Sciolari "Cubic" Chrome Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gaetano Sciolari designed "Cubic" chrome chandelier complete with brushed brass light fixtures, Murano glass shades, and chromed steel arms.
Brass, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Lightolier Brass Cubic Chandelier Mid-Century Modern
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier brass cubic Chandelier. Chandelier retains its original Lightolier Label. 12 inches more of original chain included with the chandelier and ad...
Brass
Sold
H 14 in W 18 in D 18 in
Gaetano Sciolari Cubic Italian Chrome Lucite 13 Light Chandelier Flush Mount
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Cubic chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari and made in Italy for high quality lighting manufacturer, Lightolier.
Chrome
Sold
H 44 in W 26 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Cubic Light Fixture Chandelier Sciolari, 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, cuboc chandelier, made of chrome and Lucite, by Sciolari for Lightolier, circa 1970s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 26" ...
Chrome
Italian, 13-Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Labelled on inside of ceiling cap, cubic by Lightolier, Made in Italy.
Metal
Cubic Chandelier 37 Lights by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Labelled on inside of ceiling cap - Cubic by Lightolier, Made in Italy. The Cubic light is an icon of Italian Design & a collectors piece.
Aluminum, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier "Cubic" Fixture, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Norwalk, CT
Noted Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari designed the futuristic Cubic series in the 1970s. Distributed in the USA by Lightolier these designs have stood the test of time.
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari For Lightolier Cubic 37 Bulb Monumental Brass Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A massive Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier 37 bulb cubic chandelier. A simply stunning piece of hanging art.
Brass
Lightolier "Cubic" Chandelier
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Modern, sculptural hanging chandelier by Lightolier. Retains original label: "Cubic by Lightolier.
Chrome, Aluminum
Gaetano Sciolari Cubic Chandelier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
Cubic chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari Italy, circa 1970s holds 37 bulbs, brass + metal + acrylic Measures: 20 ” H x 37” W x 37” D.
Metal, Brass
Italian Sciolari Cubic Chrome Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Frisco, TX
Large hanging chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier's cubic series. The chandelier has a geometric chrome-finished steel body and frosted amber acrylic shades.
Chrome
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.
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Cubic Chandelier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
Cubic chandelier Designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Italy, circa 1970s Holds 12 bulbs, brass, metal and acrylic Measures: 10” H x 25 13/16” W x 18” D.
Metal, Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide Executed in nickeled brass and delicate opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired ...
Brass, Nickel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White 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 “...
Textile
$6,907 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, 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
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
$4,800
H 11.41 in W 26 in D 26 in
J.T Kalmar Mid Century Brass Lucite Ceiling Light Flush Mounts (2), Austria
By Fontana Arte, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Perfectly preserved vintage, labelled J.T Kalmar flush mounts, Austria, circa 1970- Two lights available, priced per piece. Dimensions are 26" x 26" x 11.4" Rare minimalistic flush ...
Brass
$16,500 / set
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969, Set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo...
Velvet
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Flush Mount by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush Mount by Seguso (IT, c. 1960s) Beautiful heavy bodied glass square with chrome housing. This light holds a single E27 socket-type, adapted for the US. We recommend a 40w max b...
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$13,463 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$9,365 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
Large Solid Stone Green Marble Oval Dining Table with Bellini style Column Legs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, Holland
This minimalist table is crafted entirely from stone, featuring an oval horse-track top in green marble with elegant white veining. It rests on four cylindrical columns that taper in...
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
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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