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.
1970s Chrome, Brushed Brass and Glass Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Classic Gaetano Sciolari, Hurricane style wall light with characteristic use of chrome & brass and with cylindrical glass shades. It holds one E14 light. Please note, we have more...
Brass, Chrome
Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s. It is made of a 24 carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970’s Brass & Chrome Table Lamps, Classic Concorde Design by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Gaetano Sciolari stunning monumental Concorde design. Standing on three chrome and brushed brass arms holding one E27 socket. Classic Sciolari style chandelier with characteristic us...
Brass, Chrome
Hurricane Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Gaetano Sciolari chrome and brushed brass two-tiered nine-light chandelier Three arms with glass cylinders Chrome and brushed brass base Perfect original condition.
Brass
$500Sale Price|50% Off
Rare Vintage Spot Light by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian spot light which can be used as a wall light or flush mount, with a single amber cubic Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using bollicine tec...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
"Ovali" Italian Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy.
Metal
$22,773 / set
Pair of Gaetano Sciolari Cubist Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small cubist chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari made of square tubes geometrically assembled from which come out ten sources of light. Angelo Gaetano Sciolari Angelo Gaetano...
Brass
Large Cubist Chandelier / Pendant Sculpture Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Arredoluce, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
A Large Cubist Chandelier / Pendant Sculpture Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari 18 Light Chandelier.
Chrome
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Gold-plated metal and faceted crystal chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Rewired for US. Nine candelabra sockets. Max 60 watt per socket...
1960s Chrome Table Lamp Designed by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Typical Italian design from 1960s designed by Gaetano Sciolari. The lamps can be placed on any side for different effects. Fascinating design. In good condition.
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Pendant Lamp Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chromed chandelier fitted with eight E14 lights up to 60watts designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s. Made of polished chrome glass. Some scratches and patina to chrome panels.
Brass, Chrome
1960's six light sputnik Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Sensational 1960's Sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The light starts with chrome bal with attached six stems containing a light bulb. Each stem has 5 smaller stems...
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Chandelier, Brass, Crystal, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gaetano Sciolari, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Chandelier, Brass, Crystal, 1960s A chandelier depicting a city comprised of gilt brass and faceted crystals designed by Gaetano Sciol...
Crystal, Brass
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
An Italian Gold Plate and Murano Glass 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 Angel...
Gold Plate
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
Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Smoked Glass Five-Arm Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian modern five-arm chrome and smoked glass globe chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Five chrome flat bar arms connect to the center chr...
Chrome, Steel
Gaetano Sciolari Modernist Brass Chandelier with Crystal Blades
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Highland, IN
A stunning example of Sciolari's elegant aesthetic, this chandelier combines rich brass and brass colored aluminum with beveled crystal "blades" in a snowflake shaped sculptural form...
Crystal, Aluminum, Brass
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
Iconic and Rare Pair of Cubic Gaetano Sciolari Table Lamps , Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic and rare Pair of Cubic Gaetano Sciolari table lamps , Italy, 1970,,,Wonderful original condition,,40 years in the business ,,have never come across the table version of this l...
Chrome
Italian Brass Six-light Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Voorburg, NL
A striking example of Italian lighting design from the mid-20th century, this original Sciolari brass chandelier bears the maker’s mark, confirming its authenticity. Designed in the ...
Brass
Large 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
“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
Design Chrome & Crystal Chandelier by Italian Designer Angelo Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice design chandelier is made of chrome and crystal. This is an Italian work by Angelo Gaetano Sciolari. Circa 1970
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Catania, IT
I'm selling a magnificent Sciolari wall light, a true gem of Italian design that embodies all the charm and sophistication of mid-twentieth-century modernism. This piece is a perfect...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Waterfall Lamp Sciolari
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful unique mid century lamp attributed to Gaetano Sciolari. Brass tone metal caps hold cylinder ribbed rods done in a clear lucite/acrylic. Three tiers of hanging hooks from wh...
Brass
Space Age Metal Vintage Chandelier Sputnik Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age metal vintage chandelier or pendant from chromed metal by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s. A fantastic chromium plated metal sputnik chandelier...
Metal
Vintage Chromed Brass Ceiling Lamp from Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage Chromed Brass Ceiling Lamp from Sciolari, 1970s
Metal
Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Seventeen Light Ice Cube Chandelier MINT!
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Seventeen Light Ice Cube Chandelier MINT!
Aluminum
Midcentury Italian Sciolari Chrome Chandelier, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian midcentury chandelier by Sciolari from 1970s. The chandelier is made in chrome. This chandelier includes 16 pieces of E14 bulbs. It is in a very good original vintage cond...
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Brass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, circa 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A very uniquely designed brass starburst Sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The dramatic arms emanate from the central brass ball, with its original brass canopy and chain. Newl...
Brass
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
$2,400Sale Price|29% Off
Fine Crystal Sciolari Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
The chandelier is disposed up two floor of lights eight and four.
Crystal, Metal
Red Wall Lamp Model 2601 by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Hellouw, NL
Gaetano Sciolari was an influential Italian designer known for his forward-thinking lighting creations, particularly in the mid-20th century. Stilnovo, founded in 1946, was a leading...
Metal, Brass
Sciolari Chrome and Lucite 20-Light Chandelier Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari chrome and Lucite twenty-light chandelier from the 1970s. Comes with a 17 inches long chain and canopy. US rewired and in working condit...
Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Two Lights Wall Sconces Brass and Chrome, Italy 1970s, Pair
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern two light Gaetano Sciolari wall sconces made out of brass and chrome finish. Each sconce takes 2 light bulbs with max. 40 watts. Square back plate measur...
Brass, Chrome
1 of the 3 Chrome and Murano Glass Chandelier by Sciolari, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous chrome chandelier. Made by Sciolari for Mazzega, Germany 1970. This chandelier features 9 light arms with a chrome structure, making it ideal for accenting a living room,...
Chrome
One of the Six Modern Glass Rod Wall Sconces of Sciolari for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Wonderful high-end wall lights for Lightolier. With brass detail and hanging waterfall glass giving each piece an elegant appearance which refra...
Brass
Pair of Gaetano Sciolari Sconces, 2 pairs Available
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of one light Gaetano Sciolari sconces, brass and chrome finish US rewire and in working condition One light, 100 watts max bulb Square back plate: 4.3/8 inches x 4.3/8 inches...
Brass
$2,950Sale Price / set|24% Off
Pair of Gaeteno Sciolari Table Lamps
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chrome elipse Getano Sciolari Table Lamps. Elipse : 3.5 D, 5"W
Chrome
Sciolari Chandelier in Amber Murano Glass and Matt Gold Metal
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Five-light geometric Sciolari chandelier with original cubic textured amber tinted glass shades on mustard yellow anodized aluminum lamp holders, Italy 1960's. Angelo Gaetano Scio...
Aluminum, Brass
Three Sciolari Italian Midcentury Crystal Nickel Wall Light Sconces
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Naples, IT
Set of three wall sconces Sciolari design 1960s crystal design.
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Chandelier by Sciolari, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century chandelier is made of chrome and brass metal with clear glass elements in the holders. This chandelier includes 6 pieces. E14 bulbs.
Brass, Chrome
$2,659 / 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
$1,418Sale Price|20% Off
Sciolari style vintage chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Rare vintage Gaetano Sciolari style chandelier, adapted as a table lamp, but can also be used as a ceiling lamp, with 6 lights. Material: brass and steel with clear glass terminals. ...
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s - Chrome plated brass arms - Takes 6x E14 bulbs - By Gaetano Sciolari - Italian ~ 1960s - 40cm wide x 40cm tall - 145cm fro...
Chrome
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s - Chrome plated brass arms - Takes 6x E14 bulbs - By Gaetano Sciolari - Italian ~ 1960s - 40cm wide x 40cm tall - 145cm fro...
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Light Green Murano Glass and Brass Modern Flush Mount, 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Pure Minimalist design ceiling light with a pale green elegant square form Murano glass by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960. Four E 14 light bulbs.
Blown Glass
Mid-century Design chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Model: Dandelion 1960 Sputnik
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
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 Sixteen Arm Chandelier with Lucite Bobeche
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Silver plate chandelier with teal Lucite bobeche, having Sixteen arms, eight over eight; each candle has a silver plate collar. Comes with a silver plated ceiling plate. Condition: ...
Silver Plate
Chandelier in Chrome and Cream by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Minimalist chrome nine arm chandelier with nine lights and cream metal plates by one of the leading Mid Century lighting designers Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, marked with the original l...
Chrome
Mid-Century Polished Brass Eight-Light Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari ca. 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A MID-CENTURY POLISHED BRASS EIGHT-LIGHT CHANDELIER Designed by Gaetano Sciolari ca. 1970 unmarked Item # 311JBP02P This sleek and austere chandelier is a quintessential representa...
Brass
Modern Glass Rod Waterfall Flush Mount Sciolari for Lightolier, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Wonderful high-end light fixture for Lightolier. With brass detail and 192 hanging waterfall glass giving the piece an elegant appearance which ...
Brass
OSCAR TORLASCO -Table Lamp Metal Crome, 1955, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari.
Metal
$1,300 / set
Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in MADRID, ES
Wall sconces designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Chrome-plated steel frames with white metal inlay. Italy, 1960s. Length: 25,5cm Width: 17cm Height: 34cm Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994) wa...
Steel
$1,932Sale Price|31% Off
Rare 1960's Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier, featuring a striking tiered design with cascading crystal strands and faceted teardrop prisms. The chrome frame is adorned...
Crystal, Steel, 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
Sciolari Spider Chrome Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive round spider ceiling lamp, chrome metal designed by Sciolari, Italy with 6 bulbs. Also a set of two wall lights available. The lamp has been carefully cleaned and checked...
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari, Brass, Metal, Glass, Pendant Lights, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gaetano Sciolari, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Brass, Frosted Glass, Pendant Lights or Chandeliers, Italy, 1970s Pair of eight light brass, glass and metal chandeliers designed and p...
Metal, Brass
Sciolari Nickel and Lucite Modern Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
A chrome and Lucite chandelier by Sciolari. Length of chandelier is 38", 50" with the pole in the pictures. Takes 8 regular ch...