Sciolari Prisms
Brass Plated Crystal Prism Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass plated chandelier featuring crystal prism details by Sciolari.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Vintage Brass and Crystal Prism Chandelier Italian
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Miami, FL
This modern elegant Italian vintage Gaetano Sciolari eight-light chandelier has 16 beveled crystal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass Classic Sciolari Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Stunning mid century Gaetano Sciolari chandelier.
This light fixture has a more classical design
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gold Wash over Brass Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Nine-light brass and crystal chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Great original, working condition
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Modern Sciolari Gold and Cut Crystal Fixture
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Crystal and 22 carat gold plated brass Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1960. RIngs of bias cut
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Ten-Light Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Two tiers of candle up-lights and bright chrome frame with crystal prism drops. Working, clean
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Gold Plated & Glass Eight-Light Chandelier Italy 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Gaetano Sciolari gold-plated eight-light chandelier with Glass prisms made in Italy in the 1970.
US
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Italian Mid-Century Sciolari 12-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Sciolari chandelier featuring 12 sockets and 24 beveled glass prisms radiating
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass & Crystal 6 Armed Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Polished brass & crystal prism 6 armed chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy
Lamp is in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Large Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 70s
By Stilkronen, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Eight light chandelier from Gaetano Sciolari production made for Stilkronen, Italy, 1970s.
Four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Sciolari Gold Brass Led Crystal Mid-Century Chandelier 12 Lights Stilkronen, 70s
By Stilkronen, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Twelve lights chandelier from Gaetano Sciolari, production made for Stilkronen, Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
H 33.47 in Dm 24.41 in
1 (of 2) 1960 Germany Palwa Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
prisms and gilt brass rings. Designed in the 1960s by Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactured by Palwa (Palme
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
Gaetano Sciolari Ceiling Lights in Metal and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Sciolari ceiling lights, glass, metal, Europe, 1980s
Stunning ceiling lights designed by
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Waterfall Beveled Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Waterfall form brass chandelier with hanging rectangular beveled glass prisms, circa 1980.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Palwa Six-Light Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Chandelier by Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
amazing with all it's crystal prisms excellent condition. By Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa. Please note we
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Gilt Brass and Optic Lens Crystal Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Hanover, MA
brass oval rings in which dangle the wheel ground optic lens prism crystals.
This chandelier has six
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier.
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Two Gaetano Sciolari Crystal Drops Chandeliers
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Gaetano Sciolari Crystal Drops Chandeliers.
Materials: Round lampshade made of chromed metal rods, tubes and parts in iron and brass. Black rectangular rods. Thin brass rods. Cr...
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Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Ivory Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
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H 39.38 in W 60.63 in D 26.38 in
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Metal
Large Italian Brutalist Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Wonderful brutalist chandelier from the 1960s.
Extremely successful Italian design.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
20th Century Italian Silver Table. Top is in brown Slab Fossil American Sequoia
By Argenterie di Milano
Located in VALENZA, IT
The table base is in solid silver 925°°/°°° gr. 6.000 in Italian Baroque style bearing the typical embossed and chiseled shells, with three layers of leaves and ovules. The central s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Tables
Materials
Silver
H 27.56 in Dm 34.26 in
Mid-Century Italian Gilt Brass / Clear Glass Chandelier by Sciolari, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century Sciolari chandelier is made of gilt brass with clear glass details.
This chandelier includes 12 pieces E14 bulbs.
It is in a very good original vintage condit...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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H 40.56 in Dm 25.99 in
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.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Chromed Metal Atomic Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Op Art Pop, Italy, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Awesome Space Age Op Art Pop Art chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari and executed by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1960-70. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of chromed brass a...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Metal, Brass
H 29.14 in Dm 14.18 in
Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games Drawer 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel, brass mounted and cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium, Circa 1880 in date.
It was skillfully crafted in rare coromande...
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Antique 1880s Late Victorian Crystal Serveware
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Brass
H 13 in W 14.97 in D 4.34 in
Gaetano Sciolari Vintage Brass and Glass Cube Chandelier, Italian
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage chandelier is Italian by Gaetano Sciolari. It has 13 cube glass lights suspended from a sculptural brass arm attached to a lacquered polished brass middle post. It is ti...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Sciolari Minimal Sculptural Chandelier Brass and Glass Italian Design
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sciolari minimal sculptural chandelier brass and glass.
Nine lights, small attack E14.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Steel, Chrome
1958, Kho Liang Ie, Rare Easy Chair from 020 Series by Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Metal
Jeremy Harvey, Hello There Breakfast Set for Artifort
By Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
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Porcelain
1970s 80s Classical Pedestal Side Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Coffee table with white ornate base and glass top. Traditional design with classical elements.
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20th Century American Side Tables
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Glass, Resin
Sciolari Three-Light Chrome and White Panel Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This charming chandelier is one of a group with matching medium and large versions available (See last photo). It was produces by the long time lighting manufacturer Sciolari of Ital...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Enamel, Chrome
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A pair of Sciolari Gold Plated Hanging Prism Light, Chandelier or Pendant
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Canaan, CT
gold plated hanging prism light, chandelier or pendant by Sciolari.
i have never come across this
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Gold Plate
Sciolari Glass Prism and Brushed Nickel Chandelier
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Modernistic glass prism and tubular candelabra bulb holder fixture chandelier with up and down
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Mid-Century Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Canaan, CT
a very sought after chandelier by Sciolari . it is from the early 1960's and it is in very good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Gold
Pyramidal Glass Prism Flush Mount by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Pyramidal glass prisms flush mount fixture by Sciolari.
The glass prisms are arranged horizontally
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Vintage 1970s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Prism Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. This beautiful chandelier
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Crystal Prism Chandelier, Italy, 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Madrid, ES
Gaetano Sciolari's Italian chandelier from the 1960s.
The chandelier consists of eight brass arms
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sciolari Italian Atomic Era Chandelier in Polished Brass with Cylindrical Prisms
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
An atomic era chandelier by Sciolari with cylindrical brass arms, each capped with Lucite prisms
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Sciolari Crystal Prism Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A great Italian crystal pendant chandelier by the lighting maker, Sciolari. Six light sources.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Mid Century Modernist Hexagonal Prism Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Stylized six arm prism chandelier
in chrome and brass with molded
glass cube details
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Sciolari Two-Tiered Large Chandelier 'Ovali', 1972
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Large Classic chandelier design by Gaetano Sciolari with crystal prisms with a satin finish on the
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Aluminum
Chrome And Glass Italian Chandelier Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Atlanta, GA
installed crystal glass prisms to reflect the lights. Designed by Gaetano Siolari for Lightolier Italy circa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Steel
Italian 1970s Brass Nine-Arm Chandelier with Glass Prisms
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970s brass nine-arm chandelier with glass rod hanging prisms.
Size 23" high x 22
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Sciolari Chandelier of Brass, Chrome and Glass, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari eight-light chandelier with 16 beveled crystal prisms
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Sciolari Twelve-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Naples, IT
Italian midcentury Sciolari chandelier featuring 12 sockets and 24 beveled glass prisms radiating
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Stunning Chandelier in Brushed Nickel with Crystals by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier in brushed nickel with mounted prisms and crystals by Sciolari, Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier in chrome with crystals and crystal prisms
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century G. Sciolari Bronze and Crystal Chandelier 1960s Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant circular bronze chandelier with crystal prisms and "teardrop" pendants, attributed to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Sciolari Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A grand 1960's Italian glass chandelier by the lighting company, Sciolari . 10 light sources. Brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1970s Sciolari 16 Light , Thick Beveled Glass Prism Chandelier for Stilkronen
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilkronen, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Chic and elegant 16 lights chandelier made of 64 thick beveled glass prism that project a very
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
H 20 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
1960s Chandelier Designed by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, PA
This two-tiled chandelier was designed by the Italian icon Gaetano Sciolari.
Still with its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Crystal Prism Chandelier Vintage, Italian
Located in Antwerp, BE
This modern elegant Italian vintage Gaetano Sciolari six-light chandelier has 24 beveled crystal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Sciolari Italian 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A great original 1960s Italian pendant chandelier by the famed lighting company, Sciolari. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers by Gaetano Sciolari in Brass, Crystal Glass 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 elegant chandeliers by the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. each single chandelier with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
H 31.5 in Dm 22.45 in
Gaetano Sciolari, Gold Brass and Lucite Midcentury Chandelier for Stilkronen
By Stilkronen, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Classic eight-light chandelier from Sciolari production made for Stilkronen, Italy, 1970s.
Four
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Gold Plate
1960 Germany Palwa Bubble Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
prisms and gilt brass rings. Designed in the 1960s by Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactured by Palwa (Palme
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Sciolari Gold Brass Led Crysal Mid-century Chandelier 12 Lights Stilkronen 70s
By Stilkronen, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Twelve light chandelier from Gaetano Sciolari production made for Stilkronen, Italy, 1970s.
Six
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Gold Plate, Brass
H 35.44 in Dm 24.41 in
Pair of Vintage Danish Gilded Sconces with Crystal Prisms from M.P.R, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pair of gilded prism sconces was manufactured and designed by M.P.R. in Denmark during the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal, Metal
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Italian Brass Sconce with Sculptural Lucite Shades by Lightolier, c. 1970's
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
lucite rods. The four series of curved lucite rings create beautiful prism lighting, while concealing the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Crystal and Brass Chandelier attributed to Lobmeyr or Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Four-Tiered Faceted Crystal and Brass Chandelier attributed to Lobmeyr or Sciolari. AUT/ITALY
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Tear Drop Faceted Crystal and Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Tear Drop Faceted Crystal and Brass Chandelier attributed to Lobmeyr or Sciolari. AUT/ITALY, circa
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare model in chrome with multiple big and small crystal prisms.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome and Prism Chandelier, in the style of Sciolari
Located in Stamford, CT
Great Chrome Chandelier has stunning 60's design.
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20th Century Unknown Flush Mount
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Crystal, Chrome
Italian Sciolari 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous 12 light chandelier by Sciolari. Made of brass with beveled crystal prisms to reflect
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
1970's Chrome And Glass Chandelier By Targetti Sankey
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Canaan, CT
prisms are there as you can see. Very similar to designs by Sciolari and Lobmyer.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
70's Italian Chandelier and Wall Sconces by Targetti Sankey
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Canaan, CT
a pair of wall sconces. The set is in amazing condition with no issues at all. glass prisms are
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Sciolari Brass and Lucite Chandelier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
9 light brass and lucite prism chandelier in the style of Sciolari.
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
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Find a variety of sciolari prisms available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all sciolari prisms available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of sciolari prisms available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency sciolari prisms are consistently popular styles. Sciolari prisms have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gaetano Sciolari and J. & L. Lobmeyr are consistently popular.
How Much are Sciolari Prisms?
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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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