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.
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Vintage metal chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1950s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Large vintage geometric chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari made in Italy in the 1950s. The Sciolari brand was founded in Rome by Angelo Sciolari in 1892, but it was his namesake grand...
Metal
Brass Flush Mount 16 arms by Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous Sciolari ceiling light or wall light with 16 arms. Made of brass, Germany, 1960s. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The brass frame is in ve...
Metal, Brass
1970s Largest Sciolari Glass Rod Chandelier with 8 Lights , Italy
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
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 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
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
Italian Modern Brass Chandelier
By Oscar Torlasco, Romeo Rega, Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Brass Chandelier. Offered is a beautiful 10 arm brass mid-century Italian brass chandelier that has been newly wired with 10 new candelabra sockets for the U.S. market...
Brass
Mid Century Italian Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, Italy 70s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Lucija, SI
Beautiful chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the late 60s for Sciolari.
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
1970s Sciolari 5 Arm Brass Chandelier with Huge Glass Shade, Italy
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
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
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
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
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
Sciolari glass wall lighting murano 4 units , italy 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
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
Mid-Century Italian Sciolari Cubic Chandelier, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century Cubic chandelier by Sciolari from 1970s. The chandelier is made in chrome with plexiglass shades / covers. Bulb holders: E14 type, 13 pieces (bulbs are not includ...
Chrome
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...
Brass, Stainless Steel
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
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 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 in...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage cubic chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage brass chandelier with glass shades. The chandelier has 9 lights and emits a beautiful light. Good condition. The chandelier can be hung or flush mounted. 1970s - Italy T...
Brass
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
Early Gaetano Sciolari Pendant Chandelier Ceiling Lamp in Brass - Italy 1960-70
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
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
Stunning Midcentury Chandelier Designed by Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning nine-light brass chandelier, designed by Sciolari in the 1970s. Great geometrical shape. Very good condition. Sockets: 9 x E14 small bulbs. (max. 40 watts each) Light bu...
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Tubular Wall Sconce, Model "105", Italy 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful Gaetano Sciolari tubular wall sconce, Model "105", Italy 1970s. Featuring silver plated brass frame with two vertical tubes flanking exposed bulbs creating sleek geometric ...
Silver Plate, Brass
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
1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic thick , heavy , bubbly glass cubes sitting on a chrome plate flush mount from Gaetano Sciolari . Each glass cube measure 4.25 in wide 3.18 in high . Require 4 candelab...
Metal, Chrome
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
12 Arm 24 Lights Chrome Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century 12 Arm, 24 light Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. A unique 12-arm design, with each arm supporting two lights—one on the upper portion and the other on the lower....
Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Gold Chandelier, Brass & Iridescent Murano Glass, 1970s
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
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
Rare Pair of Waterfall Sconces by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall lights with clear hanging waterfall glass rods mounted on triangular gold metal structures / Made in Italy by Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1970s Measures: height 16 inches, w...
Metal
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
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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare pair of 1970s Gaetano Sciolari wall lamps featuring faceted Murano glass cubes in frosted translucent finish, mounted on sleek gilt brass rectangular frames with etched linear d...
Metal
Hollywood Regency. Brutalist gilt table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, BD Lumica, Gaetano Sciolari, Estiluz Lighting, Metalarte Spain
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Large Hollywood Regency table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, Italy, 1970s. Composed of a gold chrome metal and brass structure with four cylinders joined together by tubular brass joints. Each of the four cylinders have two lamp holders with molded glass diffusers and brass trims. Timeless piece. Brutalist, Space Age, Mid-Century Modern and Palm Beach Regency style yable lamp...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Rare Glass and Nickel Wall Sconces by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare Mid-Century Modern glass and nickel wall sconces by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s. This high quality pieces are made of many ...
Brass, Nickel
One of 2 Large Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Leola
Located in Berlin, DE
Large sculptural flush mount/chandelier. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 9
Chrome
Iconic Gold and Chrome Cubic Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier, Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Famous chandelier belonging to the series inspired by a trip of Gaetano Sciolari in New York, the chandelier is composed of 20 lights that radiate a striking light. Structure is made...
Brass
Chrome 4-Arm Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary Sciolari chandelier made in Italy in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its 4 amazing arms. The body is made of full metal and has a very elegant style. The light...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier by Sciolari for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in San Antonio, TX
Chrome Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier, Hollywood Regency. Takes 12 bulbs and is in overall great condition.
Chrome
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
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Chandelier or Ceiling Light by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic brass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the Seventies. The chandelier it also can be used as a ceiling or wall light not using brass cili...
Brass
Sciolari Chandelier 6 Lights Brass Glass, 1955, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Milano, IT
Sciolari chandelier 6 lights brass glass, 1955, Italy.
Brass
Pair of 2 Light Sciolari Sconces Nickel Finish Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Nice pair of two-arm Sciolari sconces, wall lamps in Nickel made in Italy. US Rewiring and each Light takes 2 light bulbs with 60 watts. Mid-Century Modern Lighting ready for a new Home. Three pair available. Please take a look at our large Collection of Midcentury Period Lighting...
Nickel
Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
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
Hanging Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari '13 Lights', 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Early nickel plated ceiling light designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Italy, Sciolari, 1970s. The CUBIC ceiling lamp with 13 light fittings, nickel-plated frame, plexiglass diffusers, designed and produced by Sciolari. While the company "Sciolari Lighting" has been around since 1892, it was their most famous offspring (Angelo) Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994), who went on to design lamps for the Italian manufacturer STILNOVO which were imported to the U.S. by LIGHTOLIER of New York and Progress...
Nickel
Italian Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950s. Design: Gaetano Sciolari
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
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
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
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
Midcentury Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century polished gilt brass chandelier with clear glass elements in the holders. This chandelier includes 12 pieces. E14 bulbs. Its is in a very good original vintage c...
Brass
AVMazzega. Brutalist style chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, AVMazzega
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Cubist style pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Composed by 9 cubic diffusers of translucent Murano glass combined with white glass using th...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Sciolari Flush Mount by Leola in Chrome, Italy circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Leola
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sciolari flush mount by Leola in chrome and glass. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. 13 candelabra sockets. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. NO TARIFFS, Duties or Customs fee...
Metal
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
Vintage Chrome Sciolari Floor Lamp, 1970s , Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian 3-Light Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Mazzega, 1970s Elegant Italian three-light floor lamp in Mid-Century Modern style, by Gaetano Sciolari, from the 1970s. Chrome fram...
Chrome
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
Chandelier chrome structure with glass spheres by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Firenze, FI
Gaetano Scolari's chandelier is a refined and sophisticated example of 20th-century modern design. The central structure features a polished chrome base with six curved arms joined a...
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Chrome Mid Century Modern Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Detroit, MI
This striking vintage mid century modern chandelier Model 105 by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari was made in Italy circa 1970. ...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Glass and Brass Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sciolari chandelier with brass frame surrounded by crystal glass pieces. Measures: Diameter 50 cm. Height 95 cm.
Crystal, Brass
1970s Gold Aluminium and Glass Seven-Light Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Beautiful chandelier with seven individual lights on three geometric polished and matte gold aluminium arms. Gaetano Sciolari was one of Italy's most prominent Mid-Century designers....
Aluminum
Glass Rod Prisms Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Light Fixture Stunning.
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Glass Rod Prisms Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Light Fixture Stunning.
Brass
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