$3,255
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Midcentury Chandelier Aluminum and Steel by Max Sauze for Sciolari, Italy 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, Max Sauze
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chandelier with 10 lights in steel and aluminum curved by Max Sauze for Sciolari
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1960s Chrome Table Lamp Attributed to Max Sauze for Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Max Sauze
Located in Schoorl, NL
Characteristic playful large table lamp. Consist of six leaves and five layers of rings, each layer has three-chrome rings attached. It holds three lights.
Chrome
$1,929
H 37.41 in Dm 19.69 in
Chandelier Cyclone, Steel Chrome and Aluminum, Attributed to Sauze for Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Max Sauze
Located in Roma, IT
Cyclone chandelier, in chromed steel and aluminum. Eight-light pendant. Attributed to Max Sauze for
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Sculptural Chandelier by Max Sauze for Sciolari
By Max Sauze, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural chandelier, designed by Max Sauze for Sciolari, Italian, circa 1970s.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Polished Aluminum Light Fixture by Max Sauze for Sciolari
By Max Sauze
Located in North Miami, FL
piece designed by Max Sauze for Sciolari, in beautiful original condition. 53.5 inches in length with
Aluminum
Max Sauze for Sciolari Cyclone Pendant Lamp
By Max Sauze
Located in New York, NY
The aluminum ribbons create a kinetic visual effect. One of Sauze's foremost designs.
Cyclone Chandelier by Max Sauze for Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in San Francisco, CA
Max Sauze design "Cyclone" chandelier for Sciolari, Italy. Good vintage condition with age
Sold
H 44.1 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Space Age Saturn Pendant Lightning by Max Sauze for Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Max Sauze, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
fireworks saturn or satellite chandelier ceiling pendant lightning lamp by Max Sauze for Gaetano Sciolari
Metal, Chrome
Max Sauze Chandelier for Sciolari in Aluminium and Acrylic, Italy 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Max Sauze
Located in London, GB
attributed to Max Sauze for Sciolari. Italy 1960s.
Aluminum
Max Sauze Cyclone Pendant Chandelier for Sciolari
By Max Sauze, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Astoria, NY
This Italian, circa 1960s pendant chandelier, designed by Max Sauze for Sciolari, comes with
Aluminum
Max Sauze Cyclone Pendant Chandelier for Sciolari, Italy, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Chromed steel chandelier designed by Max Sauza for Sciolari. Inner white tubular shade with light
Steel
Max Sauze for Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Pendant Light by Max Sauze for Sciolari featuring the chromed steel ribbon in free form
Glass
Polished Aluminum Chandelier Designed by Max Sauze for Sciolari
By Max Sauze, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Miami, FL
aluminum encircling an acrylic center tube. A virtuoso piece designed by Max Sauze for Sciolari, in
Aluminum
Chandelier in Polished Aluminium and Acryl by Max Sauze for Sciolari Roma
By Max Sauze, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Modernist pendant by Max Sauze. This representation of a cyclone consists of polished aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum Cyclone Rings Pendant by Max Sauze for Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
-center placement to give the piece movement. Designed by Max Sauze. Manufactured by Sciolari. Italian
Aluminum
Aluminum Cyclone Rings Pendant by Max Sauze for Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Chromed Ring Sciolari Light Fixture Designed by Max Sauze
Located in Dallas, TX
Intriguing chrome and white vitralite ceiling light fixture designed by Max Sauze for Sciolari.
Vintage Italian Spiral Globe Light Fixture by Max Sauze
By Max Sauze
Located in Hudson, NY
a stunning and dynamic vintage 1970's Italian hanging light designed by Max Sauze for Sciolari. one
Aluminum
Vintage Italian Chrome Globe Light Fixture by Max Sauze, a Pair Available
By Max Sauze, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Hudson, NY
a stunning and dynamic vintage 1970's Italian hanging light designed by Max Sauze for Sciolari. one
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Italian Chrome Globe Light Fixture by Max Sauze
Located in Hudson, NY
a stunning and dynamic vintage 1970's Italian hanging light designed by Max Sauze for Sciolari. one
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Italian Cyclone Light Fixtures by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Hudson, NY
A stunning and dynamic vintage 1970's Italian hanging light designed by Max Sauze for Sciolari. one
Aluminum
$5,124 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 33.08 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
By Arredoluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
$3,050 / set
H 9 in W 6 in D 5.375 in
Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Polished Nickel, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror poli...
Aluminum, Steel
$8,439 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 61.03 in
Murano Black Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, Lazio
Extraordinary and original design for a Murano chandelier from the middle of the last century. Particular workmanship of the glass combined with a polished brass finish. Linear and a...
Brass
LUnnone Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. All brass patina finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras ba...
Brass
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
Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chrome Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Chrome tubular ceiling light or chandelier with 18 lightpoints designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger. Very good condition. Tested and ready for use with regular E14 light ...
Chrome
$2,893 / item
H 39.38 in W 60.63 in D 26.38 in
Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Ivory Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A captivating and innovative take on mid-century-inspired chandeliers, this design artfully plays with asymmetry in its arm combination. The result is a chandelier that pushes bounda...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,181Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 12.6 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Acerbis LOKUM M Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
Lilypad Chandelier in Green Glass by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
Brass
Unavailable|$19,291 / set
H 25.6 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Set of 4 Cognac XO Chairs & Matching Table by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of 4 Cognac XO Chairs & Matching Table by Eero Aarnio for Asko An iconic piece of Mid-Century design – this set of four Cognac XO Chairs and the matching table, designed by Eero...
Fabric, Fiberglass
$4,650
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
TOTEM Side Table in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$2,200
H 38 in W 59 in D 4 in
Large Mid Century Modern Enamel and Brass Rod Wall Sculpture brutalist elements.
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Mid Century Modern Enamel and Brass Rod Wall Sculpture brutalist elements.Nicer then most of the wall hangings I've come across.Great size.. form..Great use of color ,space and...
Metal, Brass, Enamel
$2,699 / item
H 59.7 in W 52.6 in D 28.6 in
6-Arm 'Howard' Chandelier by Space Copenhagen for GUBI in Bone China
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
6-Arm 'Howard' Chandelier by Space Copenhagen for GUBI in Bone China. Dominated by dark metals and industrial aesthetics, the 'Howard' Collection is the latest offering from the col...
Metal, Brass
Bubble25 Pink Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink rock crystal bubble lamps with polished brass finishes, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Measures: To the rock crystal part 13 in / H. Overall height 25 inch High, Lamps...
Rock Crystal
Under The Banyan Side Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Side Table Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, ...
Brass
$17,600 / item
H 71.66 in W 23.63 in D 37.41 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Vilma, Mirror, Fibers
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Vilma is a vertical display cabinet composed of two modules: a drawer unit covered with rattan fiber and a storage cabinet with solid huanacaxaxtle wood doors and glass shelves. The ...
Steel
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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