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 Scolari for Stilnovo 'A5011' Pendant
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo, ceiling light model A5011, metal, brass, Italy, design 1950 Elegant dynamic and modern pendant by Scolari for Stilnovo. This lovely pendant is adjustab...
Brass
1970s Largest Sciolari Glass Rod Chandelier with 8 Lights , Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
5 row of optical grade glass rod chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari . Solid well made structure . The longest rods measure 24 in. high , medium 16 in. and smallest 12 in. Total d...
Metal, Chrome
1970s Sciolari 'Orbit' 10 arms Silver Plated Chandelier , Italy
By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari elegant minimalist 'Orbit' 10 arms silver plated chandelier made in the 70s in Italy . Solid well made components , hardwares and sturdy assembly . Enameled b...
Silver, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari 5-Tier chandelier, brass & crystal, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Magnificent 5-tier Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, Italy, 1970s. This iconic mid-century masterpiece showcases cascading tiers of hand-cut crystal prisms suspended from a polished brass...
Crystal, Brass
Large 57 pc. Mid-Century Italian Gaetano Sciolari Cubic Chandelier, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Italian mid-century Cubic chandelier by Sciolari from 1970s. The chandelier is made in chrome with plexiglass shades / covers. Bulb holders: E14 type, 57 pieces. Measurements: ...
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Brass Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very large 1970s Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Lighting chandelier. The design of this chandelier is made in chrome half-round elements with brass stripes and plexiglass on their top...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Waterfall 7 arms chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier , USA. 260 optical quality glass rods hanging from a thick and solid brass structure . Contain 7 regular E26 Edison...
Brass
$3,095Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari 8 cubes chrome flush mount made in Italy in the 70s . Solid well made construction . Contain 8 E12 candelabra sockets rated at 15 watt each. Acrylic shade have a...
Brass, Chrome
Sciolari glass wall lighting murano pair, italy 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional G Sciolari wall lighting with tube Murano glass with gilded gold structure. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design. This supe...
Brass
Pair of wall light from the Sciolari house chromed metal Murano glass Italy 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare pair of wall lights from the sciolari house designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Wall lights composed of a geometric chrome structure supporting a piece of mu...
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Italian Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, Italy 70s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Lucija, SI
Beautiful chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the late 60s for Sciolari.
Brass
$3,495Sale Price|22% Off
1970s Sciolari 5 Arm Brass Chandelier with Huge Glass Shade, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari 5 arm brass chandelier with huge opale glass shade. Solid well made construction. Each glass shade measure 7.5 in. wide by 6.5 in. ...
Brass
Vintage 70's Gaetano Sciolari Cubist Chandelier Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Glamorous patina bronze toned square metal cubist city scape styled chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari known for his unique Mid Century lighting designs. A ten-bulb fixture that uses sta...
Metal
Baroque-Style Silver wall Sconce by Sciolari, Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely Italian wall sconce from the renowned Italian manufacturer Sciolari is quite a rarity, with its Baroque design. The sconce has two E14 Edison sockets, and for our friends...
Metal
Early Gaetano Sciolari Pendant Chandelier Ceiling Lamp in Brass - Italy 1960-70
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Early Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Lighting, “Cubic” Pendant Chandelier, Italy, circa 1968-1972 The lamp is made in beautiful two tones of brass (bronze and gold). An exceptional a...
Brass
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
Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking chrome chandelier was designed by Gaetano Sciolari in Italy during the 1960s. Sciolari is known for his sculptural and architectural approach to lighting, often combini...
Metal
Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking ceiling lamp, designed by the renowned Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s, is a perfect blend of modernist geometry and elegant craftsmanship. Feat...
Metal
1970s Gaetano Sciolari 37 Cube Chrome Chandelier MCM , Italia
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Iconic Gaetano Sciolari 37 cubes chrome chandelier , Italy Prime quality material, solid construction, fine assembly and craftsmanship. Brass cubes covered by a thick chrome coat. ...
Aluminum, Chrome
$3,757Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Rare Pair of Metal and Murano Glass Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Great Gaetano Sciolari scones with a wonderful combination of gold colored aluminium bars with a lightbulb inside the Murano glass cube. In full working condition and ready to use....
Metal, Aluminum
Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
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 in...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Hollywood Regency. Brutalist style flush mount by Gaetano Sciolary, Italy, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting, Metalarte
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist style flush mount by Gaetano Sciolary, Italy, 1970s. Formed by 5 gold chrome metal prisms joined by a tubular structure of the same material, arranging the lights at differ...
Metal, Chrome
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
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
$746Sale Price|20% Off
Gaetano Sciolari vintage floor lamp, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Vintage floor lamp floor lamp by Gaetano Sciolari Made in Italy in the 1970s, this beautiful and rare floor lamp was constructed of brass, with an opaline Murano glass shade. Designe...
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Glass Cube Flush Mount Chandelier by Sciolari in Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This brilliant Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized by the esteemed Italian glass studio Sciolari, circa 1970. It features four thick translucent glass cubed shades...
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari chrome 5 arms tubular floor lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
A sculptural five arms solid chrome tubular floor lamp designed C1965 by Gaetano Sciolari . Italy
Chrome
$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 clear cubic Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using bollicine tec...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare 1970s Sciolari 10-Light Iridescent Glass & Brass Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
This exceptional and rare 10-light mid-century modern chandelier, designed by the master of Italian lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, during the 1970s, represents the pinnacle of Hollywood...
Brass
Brutalist Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Satin Gold, Italy, 1977s
By Estiluz Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, Maison Jansen, Metalarte, Roche Bobois
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency. Brutalist chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, Italy, 1970s. This pendant lamp is composed of a satin gold chrome metal structure formed by five cylinders ...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$6,500 / item
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 1970s Ceiling Light by AVMazzega, Chrome & Amber
By Gaetano Sciolari, AVMazzega
Located in London, GB
1970s Gaetano Sciolari ceiling light for Mazzega. Chrome structure, four hand blown glass clear and amber submerso shades. The stem can be adjusted to required height. 50 cm high wi...
Chrome
Several Brass Wall Lights by Sciolary, Italy 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality brass wall lights by Sciolary, Italy 1970s. Solid brass in a glossy finish. The stylish and clean elegance of this lamp suits many environments, from mid century to Hol...
Metal, Brass
1 of 4 Large Gilt Brass 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 ind...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Lamps by Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant pair of wall lamps was designed by Gaetano Sciolari in Italy during the 1960s. Characteristic of Sciolari’s refined mid-century aesthetic, the lamps feature a striking g...
Brass
1 of 2 Pairs of Italian Chrome Wall Sconces Sciolari Style, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Italian chrome wall sconces Sciolari style, 1970s each wall light takes 6 x E14 small bulbs. Dimensions: Height: 23 cm Width 20 cm ...
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Modernist Chrome and Brushed Aluminum Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and impressive ten-light modernist chandelier sculpted in a combination finish of polished chrome and brushed aluminum with textured glass diffusers. Designed by Gaetano Sciol...
Aluminum, Chrome
$6,300Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of 6 Glass Rod Sconces by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall lights with clear hanging glass rods mounted on triangular gold metalic structures / Made in Italy by Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1970s Measures: height 16 inches, width 7 i...
Metal
Geometric Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970's
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Cork, IE
Created by Gaetano Sciolari, one of the most influential and successful names in mid-century modern light design, this rather rare chandelier is a dazzling 3-dimensional sculpture li...
Metal, Brass
$2,100Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Glass Rod Sconces by Sciolari, 3 Pairs Available
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall lights with clear hanging glass rods mounted on triangular gold metalic structures / Made in Italy by Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1970s Measures: height 16 inches, width 7 i...
Metal
1950s Blue Counterweight Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very rare pendant in enameled metal, deep blue metal and custom brass ceiling plate, solid brass pulley. The height can be adjusted by raising or lowering the counter weight and ea...
Metal, Brass
1970s Arredalux Italian Space Age Chandelier, 25 Lights, Chrome
By Arredalux, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
Large and impressive Italian Space Age chandelier produced by Arredalux in during the 1970s. This striking chandelier features 25 lights arranged in a dramatic atomic Sputnik struct...
Opal, Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari brass, chrome and lucite 12-light chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
An excellent chandelier made of brass, chrome, and lucite, c. 1960s, Italy. Also features brass square tubes with lucite ends, curved chromed sheet metal, brushed metal tubes with el...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive Modernist chandelier from the 1960s, model Sirius, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightoiler, Italy. Made from silvered brass. The chandelier has three arms and offer...
Silver, Brass
Gaetano Sciolari XXL Chandelier with chrome and aluminium fixture, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Almelo, NL
Gaetano Sciolari XXl Chandelier with chrome and aluminium fixture, Italy, circa 1970s This is an impressive chandelier designed by Angelo Gaetano Sciolari in Italy during the 1970s...
Aluminum, Chrome
Sciolari Chandelier 6 Lights Brass Glass, 1955, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Milano, IT
Sciolari chandelier 6 lights brass glass, 1955, Italy.
Brass
Modernist Gaetano Sciolari Sculptural Chandelier with Nine Lights
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Coimbra, PT
Original sculptural vintage nine light polished chrome and brushed aluminum chandelier with cylindrical elements terminating in textured gl...
Chrome, Aluminum
Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare chandelier with eight lights by Gaetano Sciolari. Wood inlay and aluminium frame. Very good vintage condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Toy Table Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp by the Italian manufacturer Ecolight/Valenti after a design by Gaetano Sciolari from the 60s. The small table lamp consists of two parts, the spherical ref...
Metal
Pair of Sciolari Sconces Wall Lamp, Metal and Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall lamp sconces by the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari, featuring a metal structure and glass decorations, two lights each sconce.
Metal
$1,784Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Praha, CZ
- Italy, 1970s - Design: Gaetano Sciolari - Very good original condition with patina.
Brass
Stunning Sciolari Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Five-light brass chandelier in the style of Sciolari. frosted glass in a very beautiful color. Made with brass, best of the 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Clean...
Brass
1960s Pair of Gaetano Sciolari Brass Sconces
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a square wall plate in matte brass on which rests a smaller square in gold-plated brass. In the center of the wall bracket, a small arm supports a golden brass cylinder, ...
Brass
Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Heavy Murano Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of 1960s Italian wall sconces represents a masterful collaboration between architectural form and artisanal glasswork, designed by the renowned Gaetano Sciolari. Each sconc...
Chrome
$1,232Sale Price|35% Off
1960s vintage Murano glass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Chandelier with chrome-plated steel frame and tubular pendants in transparent murano glass, design Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may s...
Metal
$2,850 / set
Sciolari Pair of Sconces
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Nice two-arm Sciolari pair of sconces. Three pair available. Priced by pair two light, 75 watt max per bulb.
Gold Plate, Chrome
1 of 3 Leola Flushmount Sciolari Light Fixture Dark Brass, Germany, 1980s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning five-light flush mount light fixture in brass can be used as wall or ceiling light. Sockets: 5 x E27 standard bulbs - max 60 watts each Light bulbs are not included. It is ...
Brass
$887Sale Price|69% Off
Minimal Sculpture Ceiling Lamp Sciolari Design Italian Design, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal sculpture ceiling lamp Sciolari design Italian design 1970s, metal chrome brass and Murano cubic glass, very special design.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Italian Mid-Century Modern minimal sculptural chrome chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s. Beautiful Art Deco inspired design. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for e...
Chrome
1970s Space Age White Glass Wood and Metal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white painted wood, steel, and white glass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari during the Space Age era is offered in excellent condition and is fully operational. The fixture ...
Metal
Italian Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950s. Design: Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950s. Design: Gaetano Sciolari This exceptional floor lamp from the 1950s was designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, one of Italy’s most renowne...
Marble, Brass