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Nictea Tobia Scarpa

'Nictea' Pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nictea pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos. A cloud like all polished nickel pendant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

'Nictea' Pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nictea pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos. A cloud like all polished brass pendant featuring
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Nictea Pendant Light by T. Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Nictea adjustable pendant light by T. Scarpa for Flos Inspired by space exploration in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Flos" " NICTEA" Chandelier Brass Glass 1960 Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Chandelier.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Nictea' Pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
'Nictea' Pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1961 The Nictea lamp was created in 1961
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Nictea chandelier by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for flos 1962
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Torino, IT
Lampadario a sospensione modello Nitcea disegnato da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Flos. Particolare
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Nickel-Plated Nictea Pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Nickel-plated Nictea pendant designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Italian Lighting manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Vintage Nictea pendant light by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant pendant light designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos in the 1961. Nickeled brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-century Modern Brass Pendant Nictea by Flos, Italy, 1961
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, suspension lamp mod. Nictea Structure and diffuser in polished brass with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Nictea Chandelier by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern nickel-plated brass and glass Nictea chandelier by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

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quality. Along with the "Fior di Loto" and "Nigritella" lamps also designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the
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Chrome Silver "Nictea" Hanging Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
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"Fior di Loto" Polished Chrome Pendant by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blossom" name. Along with the 'Nictea' and 'Nigritella' lamps also designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, it
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White Enameled "Fior di Loto" Pendant by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
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by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, it formed part of Flos' inaugural collection in 1962.
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Nictea Tobia Scarpa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nictea tobia scarpa for your home. A nictea tobia scarpa — often made from metal, brass and nickel — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nictea tobia scarpa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A nictea tobia scarpa, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one nictea tobia scarpa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos and Tobia Scarpa produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nictea Tobia Scarpa?

Prices for a nictea tobia scarpa start at $2,690 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $3,539.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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