$3,203
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Midcentury Chandelier Aluminum and Steel by Max Sauze for Sciolari, Italy 1970s
By Max Sauze, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
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
$1,898
H 37.41 in Dm 19.69 in
Chandelier Cyclone, Steel Chrome and Aluminum, Attributed to Sauze for Sciolari
By Max Sauze, Gaetano Sciolari
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 Gaetano Sciolari, Max Sauze
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 Gaetano Sciolari, Max Sauze
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 Gaetano Sciolari, Max Sauze
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 Gaetano Sciolari, Max Sauze
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 Gaetano Sciolari, Max Sauze
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
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
$5,038 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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 Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$16,845 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$6,999 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$2,135
H 27.37 in W 27.37 in D 0.99 in
Midcentury Squared Wall Mirror with Green Frame by Cristal Arte, Italy 1970s
By Fontana Arte, Cristal Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared wall mirror with bottle green crystal frame attributed to Cristal Arte. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The mirror is very well-made, heavy and in good vin...
Metal
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$4,508 / set
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of Lounge Chairs by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Co, 1972
By Douglas Deeds, Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural pair of fiberglass lounge chairs in excellent condition. Designed by Douglas Deeds in the 1970s. Manufactured by Architectural Fiberglass Co. a division of Architectura...
Fabric, Carbon Fiber
$5,087
H 31.5 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Chandelier Torpedo Murano Glass Metal by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Torpedo chandelier ceiling pendant lightning light lamp by Carlo Nason the brother of Aldo Nason. white smoke Blown Murano glass, silver metal. Famous manufacture like Venini, Vistos...
Metal
$2,960
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 1.38 in
Midcentury Oval Wall Mirror Amber Frame by Metalvetro Galvorame, Italy 1970s
By Metalvetro, Italy 1, Metalvetro Galvorame
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval wall mirror with amber colored mirror frame and double decreasing beveled by Metalvetro Galvorame. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It comes with its original la...
Metal
Two Max Sauze Cassiopé Chandelier, 1970s
By Max Sauze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two aluminium and steel chandelier “Cassiopé”, designed in 1969 by Max Sauze and produced by Atelier Sauze in the 1970s. Originally this chandelier was designed for the Congress Cent...
Aluminum
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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