Gilt Brass Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier by Palwa Germany, Sciolari Design 1970
By Palwa
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large chandelier flush mount with crystal glass and gold plated brass frame made by Palwa, Sciolari Design Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glasses.
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
Palwa Gaetano Sciolari Style Brass & Crystal Candle Holder Candlestick, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful candle holder in the style of Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactured in the 1970s by Palwa Germany.
Crystal, Gold
Pair of Gilded Brass and Crystal Sconce, Sciolari Design, Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A pair of stunning golden sconces, made by Palwa, design Sciolari- Germany, circa 1960-1969.
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Gilt Brass Hollywood Regency Chandelier by Palwa
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Hollywood Regency Sciolari style chandelier by Palwa. Chandelier is plated in 24-carat gold on a brass frame.
Brass, Gold
Large Gilt Brass & Crystal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa, Italy 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Geneva, CH
Large gilt brass and crystal chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa, Italy ca. 1960s Measures: 70 cm diameter, 80 cm height Very good condition.
Crystal, Brass
Huge Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality brass chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. It is made of a brass frame and many crystals. Great scale and exquisite detail.2 small glasses are missing. ...
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
An outstanding and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with individual "jewe...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on gilt brass frame. Sockets: It needs 5 x E14 small bulbs (...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on gilt brass frame. Sockets: It needs 8 x E14 small bulbs (...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Sold|$4,200
Gilt Brass Glass Sconces by Palwa, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa, Palme & Walter
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
They are in the style of Italian lights designed by Sciolari or even Venini. Matching Palwa chandeliers, pendant lights, flush mounts, sconces and mirrors are available (see last im...
Brass
Pair of Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Glass Wall Lamps Sconces by Palwa, 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful pair of large gold-plated brass and smooth optical crystal glass wall lights by Palwa from the 1960s. They are in excellent condition and have been professionally refurbish...
Gold Plate, Brass
Sold|$6,800
Spiral Glass Rod Chandelier by Palwa
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic multi tiered chandelier composed of spiral glass rods on a 22kt gilt washed bronze frame. Currently, 3 matching sconces are available. Glass body measures 17 inches long,...
Brass, Bronze
1960s Germany Palwa Starburst Pistil Wall Flush Mount Sconce - Set of 6
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany in the 1960s.
Chrome
Stunning Pair of German Mid-Century Crystal Glass Wall Lights / Sconces by Palwa
By J.L Lobmeyr, Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning vintage midcentury pair of gilt brass and crystal glass wall-mounted lights, lamps or vanity sconces by Palwa, Germany, circa 1965-1975. Perfect for the Hollywood Regency st...
Crystal, Brass
Ice Cube Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Peill and Putzler
By J.T. Kalmar, Peill & Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari, Kinkeldey, Palwa
Located in München, DE
Fantastic ice cube wall lamp or ceiling lamp by Peill and Putzler from the 1960s. Very nice design and shape which spreads a great play of light in the room. Condition: Very good v...
Metal
Sold|$8,500
Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier by Palwa
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Bremen, DE
Stunning chandelier by Palwa, this piece features different sized jewel like smooth glasses and brass rings that sparkle and glisten as the light plays on them The overall heigh...
Brass
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