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.
Gaetano Sciolari Wall Sconce, Brass & Opaline Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian wall sconce designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1970s. Featuring a brass structure and a spherical opaline glass diffuser, this elegant piece emits a soft, warm light. The c...
Brass
Vintage chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large cascading chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari with chromed tubes and glass beads. The multi height levels create a nice light effect. The chandelier has 8 E14 light bulbs Tested ...
Chrome
$1,787Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Italian Pendant Lamp Hollywood Regency, 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Italian Pendant Lamp Hollywood Regency, 1960 Very beautiful design lamp in the style of Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960. Gaetano Sciolari vintage brass 18 light Pistillo candl...
Gold Plate, Steel
Three Midcentury Chrome and Glass Chandeliers by Sciolari, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three Italian chrome and Murano glass chandeliers by Sciolari, 1960s-1970s. Measures: Diameter 55cm. Height 130 cm. Eight E14 bulbs.
Metal
Clear Gold Glass Tube Chandelier by Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Wonderful high-end light fixture by Sciolari. With brass detail hanging glass giving the piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, f...
Brass
Globe and Diamond Crystal Midcentury Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Glamorous gold-plated brass and diamond shape crystal globe chandelier designed in the 1960 by Gaetano Sciolari. Four E14 light bulbs.
Brass
Sciolari Chandelier with Six Lights, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Sciolari six lights. 18 crystal glass and three reserve. Shipping cost 150$.
Crystal, Brass
Mid-century Design chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Model: Dandelion 1960 Sputnik
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Illuminate your space with a touch of mid-century glamour featuring the Gaetano Sciolari "Dandelion" chandelier, a standout design from 1960. This exquisite chandelier, crafted from ...
Metal, Chrome
SCIOLARI Brass Pineapple Ceiling lamp / Wall Scone, Italy - circa 1960 - 1970
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Ceiling lamp / wall scone by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy - circa 1960-70 Designer: Gaetano Sciolari Manufacturer: SCIOLARI Country: Italy Model: Ceiling lamp / Wall scone Design period: ...
Brass
Oversized Vintage Italian Sputnik Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Italy, 1960's.
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing vintage chrome metal chandelier in Sputnik design by Gaetano Sciolari, c. 1960's. Consists of a center chrome ball with attached stems with smaller balls. It includes 28 ligh...
Chrome
Large Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
matching smaller ceiling light available + 5 sconces
Metal
Paire d'Appliques Originales des Années 1970 de Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Paire d'Appliques Murales Originales des Années 1970 de Gaetano Sciolari
Chrome
Pendant by Gaetano Scoilari, model Concorde
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Zemst, BE
A gothic revival or a bit Hollywood regency-style pendant by Gaetano Scoliari Solid brass and chrome pendant: excellent quality. 9 lightbulbs With the original chain and ceiling c...
Brass, Chrome
Luxurious Crystal and Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Budapest, HU
Stunning Italian chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Six arms.
Brass
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Chandelier shaded as Atom by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare, minimalist chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. It features shape of an atom and 8 lightbulb spots, using bulbs model E14, available worldwi...
Brass
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Gaetano Sciolari Spiral Brass, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spiral brass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1960. The chandelier is made of square brass bars forming a partial spiral. It takes ...
Brass
$1,250Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Gaeteno Sciolari Brass and Glass Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in London, GB
Italian midcentury Sciolari chandelier is made of polished brass and clear glass sticks.
Brass
Sexy 1970's Chandelier Design by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy 1970's Italian chandelier, design by the iconic designer Sciolari, the height of the chandelier can be shorter to almost a flush light, we could cut it for you, on the picture...
Metal
Chrome-plated Steel Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in MADRID, ES
Original pendant lamp by Italian industrial artist Gaetano Sciolari, with a chrome-plated steel structure and carved Murano glass pieces with 15 light points.
Steel
$910 / item
Chrome Classic Sciolari Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Classical chrome candle chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. This beautiful 12 lightpoint chandelier is in good condition, fully working and ready to use. The chandelier can be used...
Chrome
$1,196Sale Price|36% Off
Gaetano Sciolari Elegant Chrome and Acrylic Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant chrome and acrylic chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari six arms, signed. Compatible with led bulbs
Chrome
Large Mid-Century Modern Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari, Plated Metal, Glass- Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Girona, Girona
Large pendant with three tiers of chrome-plated metal tubes with glass balls, 8-light. Original condition. Design: Gaetano Sciolari Italy, circa 1960.
Metal
Vintage Lightolier Brass 36 Light Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari / Arredoluce
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lightolier Brass 36 Light Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Manner of Arredoluce
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Black Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very beautiful set of two Gaetano Sciolari chandeliers in brass and black with 6-light bulbs each. Hanging on a massive brass bar. Nice geometric structure and with a perfect style a...
Brass
$2,950Sale Price|25% Off
Large Vintage Gaetano Sciolari / Lightolier 13 Ice Cube Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Vintage Gaetano Sciolari / Lightolier 13 Ice Cube Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Brass
$3,440Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Crystal Chandelier, Gaetano Sciolari Italy 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Twelve round chandelier with crystal pendants and fixed crystal rods on two levels. In excellent condition, wiring has been checked and ...
Crystal, Metal
Airer Club Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Chrome & Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Airer Club chandelier with five chrome-plated metal arms and five clear glass globes, designed and produced by Gaetano Sciolari in Italy during the 1960s. This piece represents one ...
Metal
Table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal lamp with metal shade and hand-sewn fabric. Stamped Sciolari on the top of the lamp and on the socket. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
2 Chrome and Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Geneva, CH
2 identical chrome and brass 9 bulbs chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s. Very good condition. Manufacturer label. Measures: H 95 x ...
Brass, Chrome
‘Dandelion’ Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s - 2 Available
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘Dandelion’ sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari is a tribute to 1960s design innovation. Inspired by the delicate form of a dandelion in bloom, its 29 light sockets radiate ou...
Chrome
$1,808Sale Price / set|30% Off
Silver Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Table Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of chrome Sputnik table lamps, Italy, 1960s Made In Italy Gaetano Sciolari 1960S A very unique pair of statement table lamps Fabulous design, made of chrome-plated metal Used...
Chrome
Elegant Midcentury Chrome and Brass Geometric Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Beirut, LB
This exceptional Zig Zag Modernist chandelier by the renowned Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari is a striking example of 1960s lighting design. The piece features a dynamic, geometri...
Metal, Brass
$3,800
Sciolari Pendant Fixture
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nine-light chrome Sciolari pendant.
Chrome
Mid-Century Silver Plate Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Teal Lucite
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic and elegant Mid Century Italian Chandelier with 16 tiered and curved arms each with a colorful Teal Lucite Disc. With eight tall and eight short candle covers and taking a ...
Silver Plate
Vintage Italian Chandelier w/ Chrome & Murano Glass by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chandelier with unique trumpet design, consisting of a chrome frame and Murano glasses in each of its seven lights. Made in Italy, c. 1970's by Gaetano Sciolari, known for his Mid-century Modern lighting fixtures...
Chrome
Pair of Modern Square Glass Rod Wall Sconces of Sciolari for Lightoliers
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. A wonderful pair of high-end wall lights for Lightolier. With brass detail and hanging waterfall glass giving each piece an elegant appearance w...
Brass
“Trumpet” table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari – 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Girona, Girona
“Trumpet” table lamp in nickel-plated brass and white opaline glass. Model designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Italy, circa 1970.
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gaetano Sciolari chrome and crystal glass cascade pendant with 9-light from 1970s.
Chrome
Brass and Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This Space Age chandelier, designed by Gaetano Sciolari and crafted in Italy around the 60's, exemplifies timeless elegance. Constructed from brass and nickel, it features clean line...
Brass, Nickel
Chrome Steel Hanging Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Chrome steel hanging lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger, 1960s. Measures: h 62 x diameter 40 cm.
Steel, Chrome
$6,417Sale Price|46% Off
Mid Century Modern chrome wallight by Sciolari, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Exceptional and rare large wallight in polished chrome with plexi glass cubes and panels and brass rods designed by Gaetano Sciolari.
Metal
Sciolari Chrome and Frosted Glass Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frosted square glass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Full height of the chandelier with the chain is 48". Chain can be adjusted.
Glass
1960s Italian Geometric Chrome Ceiling Light By Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Italian 1960’s geometric modern design chrome structure chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. This chandelier holds 9 small screw light bulbs pointing downward. The chandelier is ...
Chrome
1970s Italian Large Chrome “Sputnik” Floor Lamp by Gaetano Scolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Large “Sputnik” chrome floor designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Sciolari Illuminazione Arlum Srl in the 1970s. It features 11 lights spread evenly within the sphere; the 11...
Chrome
$2,577 / item
Small pendant by Gaetano Sciolari – Italy 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Girona, Girona
Small pendant with three tiers of chrome plated metal tubes with glass balls, 6 lights. Desing: Gaetano Sciolari Italy, circa 1960.
Metal
XL Chrome "Sputnik" chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in BE
This XL chrome Sputnik chandelier by renowned Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari features 30 light points and showcases his signature attention to detail and quality. The imp...
Chrome
Sciolari Geometric Chandelier with Murano Glass Coupes
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sciolari geometric chrome and brass plated chandelier with nine Murano glass coupes. The total weight of the chandelier is 8 kg.
Metal, Brass
sciolari chandelier / matching sconces available
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
larger chandelier and sconces available
Metal, Chrome
Italian Space Age Chromed Wall Milk Murano Glass Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This stunning wall lamp was designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the late 1960s, during the Space Age era. The lamp is made of chrome-plated steel, chrome and black lacquered ABS, satin a...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair Sciolari Chrome & Brass Geometric Wall Sconces, Late 20th Century.
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of modernist wall sconces designed by Gaetano Sciolari, showcasing his signature blend of geometric precision and luxurious materials. Each sconce features a sculptur...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Gaetano sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp by Gaetano sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy 1950s.
Marble, Metal
$1,650 / set
Pair of Chrome Sciolari Sconces
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian sconces.
Whimsical Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Sciolari chandelier.
Chrome
Sciolari Chandelier of Brass, Chrome and Glass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sciolari chandelier of brass, chrome and glass. Original label. Located in NY.
Brass, Chrome