Large Gaetano Sciolari "Cubic" Chandelier Flush Mounth
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large 17 arms fitted each with E14 socket chandelier. Designed in the 1960s by Gaetano
Aluminum, Steel
Large Round Chandelier "Ovali" by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Paris, FR
Three stage chandelier from the "Ovali" collection by Gaetano Sciolari, in aged silver bronze
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Nickel
A Large Gold Plated Murano Glass Tubed Chandelier By Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Rare model by Gaetano Sciolari in Gold Plate and Amber/Gold Murano glass tubed diffusers. Very good
Murano Glass
Very Rare and Incredible Beautiful Large Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a beautiful chandelier, was told came from a Hotel, it has 768 glass rodes, if you cannot see
Metal
Chandelier Ovali by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier or ceiling pendant light by the designer Gaetano Sciolari, rare in this large size of
Metal, Chrome
$1,916
H 35.44 in Dm 23.63 in
Rare Large UFO Space Pendant Light in Grey and White designed by Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare chrome Sciolari Space Age by Italian modern design 70s Sciolari pendant ,in original good
Chrome
$24,108
H 37.41 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Chandelier Cubic 57 Lights Metal Chrome and Lucite by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Space Age Chandelier pendant lighting lamp or flush mount
Metal, Chrome
Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass, Iron and Glass Chandelier
By Gerald Thurston, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Houston, TX
Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier brass, Iron and glass chandelier. Rare large Mid-Century
Brass, Iron
Gaetano Sciolari Stilnovo floor lamp model 4013 Italy 1950
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare pair of floor lamps, model 4013, designed by the legendary Gaetano Sciolari and
Marble, Brass
Rare Midcentury Pendant Fischer Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Fischer Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - marked by label - one large cascade pendant or five
Brass
Rare Large Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's
Aluminum, Nickel
Large Modernist Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large rare 1960s chandelier, by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy. Made of brushed chrome and aluminum a
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Large 54-Bulb Lightolier Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a monumental and captivating chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. The
Aluminum
Italian, 81 Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The "Cubic" light is an icon of Italian Mid-Century Modern design. Gaetano Sciolari designed this
Italian, 81 Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The "Cubic" light is an icon of Italian Mid-Century Modern design. Gaetano Sciolari designed this
Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in Dm 29.53 in
Wonderful Rare XXL 1970s 15 Armed Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Made in Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large 1970s 15 arm chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Polished to high glossy, made by
Metal, Brass
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Glass rare chrome, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in La xara, VC
Gaetano Sciolari chandelier 6 level large glass Murano glass with chrome structure WITH 6 BULBS
Brass
Extra Large Brass Chandelier Astrolab by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare extra large brass chandelier ceiling pendant lights model Astrolab by the designer
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Large Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Large Chandelier by Sciolari. Vertical Chrome Tube Section Interlinked with Magnetic Metal
Chandelier Cubic by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The “Cubic” light is an icon of Italian Mid-Century Modern design. Gaetano Sciolari designed this
A Rare Large Gaetano Sciolari Cubic Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Chrome, brass, aluminum and lucite cube fixture by Sciolari. Great design for an over sized
Chrome, Brass, Aluminum
2 Chandeliers Ovali by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier or ceiling pendant light by the designer Gaetano Sciolari, rare in this large size of
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Brass Pendant Lights by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
A pair of brass ring pendant lights design by Gaetano Sciolari. These unique pendant lights are
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous and rare Gaetano Sciolari chandelier with 7 tiers of individual "jewel" like crystals
Brass
Mid Century Italian brass chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Dallas, TX
Elongated Mid Century Modern Brass chandelier, attributed to Sciolari, Italy 1970s. Mid Century
Brass
Set of Four Sciolari Sconces or Flush Mounts
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
style has been made in a larger number the sconces are very rare. Each sconce has four sockets. Half
Sold
H 49.22 in Dm 39.38 in
Stilnovo Vintage Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, 12 Lights, Made in Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Odense, DK
Such a magnificent rare large chandelier in metal with opaline glass. Made by Stilnovo in Italy
Metal, Brass
Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Very Large Rare 54 Light Version
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fifty four light brass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. The largest, most
Brass
Large Cubic Chandelier M131 by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare large cubic chandelier pendant light ceiling model 131 by Gaetano Sciolari. 45-light. Stamp
Metal
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H 31.5 in Dm 37.8 in
Gilt Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier, 1960s
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier. Design by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
Brass
Gaetano Scolari, Counterbalanced Suspension A 5011, Stilnovo, 1950
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare counterweight suspension model A 5011 by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo, Italy 1950. Golden
Metal, Brass
Large and Rare Chandelier Designed by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Italia
Large and rare 12 lights chandelier in polished chrome with cubes and plexiglass panels and brass
Metal
Large and Rare Chandelier Designed by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Italia
Large and rare 12 lights chandelier in polished chrome with cubes and plexiglass panels and brass
Metal
Cubic Chandelier in Bronze by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely large model 131 "Cubic" chandelier with brushed bronze shades by Gaetano
Huge Cubic Chandelier in Bronze by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Drop: 100cm. Width: 87cm. A rare and extremely large "Cubic Model 131" chandelier with brushed
Brass, Bronze
Gaetano Sciolari Crystal Prism and Gold Washed Brass Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous chandelier designed by Sciolari and manufactured in Austria in the early 1960s. This
Sciolari Chandelier Twelve Lights, Gold Gilt and Glass, 1970s, Italian
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
. Light bulbs included. This large sculptural vintage Gaetano Sciolari chandelier is impressive and
Gold Plate
Midcentury 9-Light Brass Flush Mount Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Midcentury large 9-light brass flush mount chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s. Rare model to
Brass
$10,246
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Iconic Gold and Chrome Cubic Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier, Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Famous chandelier belonging to the series inspired by a trip of Gaetano Sciolari in New York, the chandelier is composed of 20 lights that radiate a striking light. Structure is made...
Brass
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 shaped Murano glass shade. The geometric design is a variation of Sciolari's classic "Cu...
Chrome, Iron
Hanging Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari '13 Lights', 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Early nickel plated ceiling light designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Italy, Sciolari, 1970s. The CUBIC ceiling lamp with 13 light fittings, nickel-plated frame, plexiglass diffusers, d...
Nickel
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$9,800
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 35 in
Stainless Steel Alveolus Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, c. 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York City, NY
Unique stainless steel Alveolus chandelier by acclaimed industrial designer Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, c. 1970s. Both futuristic and organic in design, this impressive fixture cons...
Stainless Steel
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
$22,000
H 42 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod . Well made with prime quality material. Solid, sturdy...
Stainless Steel, Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Chrome Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari brass, chrome and Lucite petite chandelier.
Brass, Chrome
Ovali Chandelier by Angelo Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE 1960s chandelier from Sciolari's "Ovali" collection, referring to the distinctive modernist shaped crystals dangling from this sculptural geometric silver and nickel p...
Crystal, Nickel
Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful chandelier with eight lights of Gaetano Sciolari. Wood inlay and aluminium frame.
Metal
$6,509
H 22.84 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, AVMazzega
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Cubist style pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Composed by 9 cubic diffusers of translucent Murano glass combined with white glass using th...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$8,998
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Rare Mid-century design Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Model Metric 1960 Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this vintage chrome chandelier Model: Metric, designed by the legendary Gaetano Sciolari in 1960. This stunning mid-century modern...
Steel, Chrome
A Gold Plated And Murano Glass Italian Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
A Rare model by Gaetano Sciolari in Gold Plate and Amber/Gold Murano glass tubed diffusers. Very good quality Mid century pieces typical of Sciolaris early modernistic design. With ...
Gold Plate
Mixed metal "Futura" chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
"Futura" modern mixed metal chandelier composed of curved bands, rods and acrylic details by Sciolari.
Brass, Nickel
Gaetano Sciolari Cubist Aluminum Chandelier 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Impressive aluminum and polished chrome Cubist chandelier with acrylic lamps designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Italy, 1970's
Aluminum, Chrome
"Ovali" Italian Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy.
Metal
The work of celebrated mid-century Italian lighting designer and entrepreneur Angelo Gaetano Sciolari became widely popular in the United States during the postwar years and strongly influenced lighting makers around the world. The sculptural forms and striking geometric details of his vintage floor lamps, chandeliers and other fixtures fit seamlessly into the mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency interiors of the day.
Sciolari formally studied architecture but also pursued filmmaking for a short period. When his father passed away in 1949, Sciolari took the reins at his family's company, Sciolari Lighting, which had been in business in Rome since 1892. The manufacturer expanded considerably under Gaetano’s leadership. For one, pioneering American lighting company Lightolier, in New York City, began to import the Italian brand’s lighting for the U.S. market, and Lightolier’s star designer, Gerald Thurston, was significantly influenced by Gaetano’s work. In the 1970s, Americans looking to add provocative fixtures created by Gaetano Sciolari to their living rooms could find them in Lightolier catalogs.
Sciolari initially crafted lamps and sconces that bore the hallmarks of traditional Italian design. But during the 1950s, when he would become the in-house designer for legendary Milan lighting manufacturer Stilnovo — one of the leaders of Italian postwar design — he created revolutionary fixtures that endured as his best-known work.
Sciolari drew on a range of influences — enthusiasts see the imprint of Art Deco, brutalism and more in his lighting — and designed futuristic Space Age chandeliers, ceiling lamps and pendants for Stilnovo as well as Stilkronen and S.A. Boulanger that defied the conventions of the time. A dizzying array of materials and finishes characterizes the designer’s work, while geometry is pronounced in each sculptural fixture — there are blown opal glass spheres, polished chrome tubes and brass square bulb holders. These combinations were critical to the development of dazzling lighting that proves eye-catching in any space decades later.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Angelo Gaetano Sciolari lighting today.
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.