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 Chrome Tubular Chandelier. Italy, 1970's.
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Italian chrome chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, featuring a sculptural arrangement of vertical polished chrome cylinders set at varying heights around a central stem. The fix...
Metal
$819Sale Price|20% Off
4-Light italian Chandelier Glass Cubes, Space Age from 70s by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Venezia, IT
4-light chandelier with glass cubes, chromed metal and geometric structure by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy. Additional information: Material: Brass, Chrome plating, Glass, M...
Brass, Chrome
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
$1,182Sale Price|20% Off
Very Rare Mid Century Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting.
Chrome
Italian Desk Lamp by Gaetano Scolari for Ecolight Milano
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp by Ecolight Milano this company is founded at 1960 s Table lamp is Design by Gaetano Sciolari Pivoting shade, extending neck multi position. Professional lamp ...
Chrome
$1,198Sale Price / set|69% 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
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
Gaetano Sciolari Ice Cube Chandelier for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A Lightolier chandelier by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. It features nine glass shades resembling ice cubes with polished nickel body. It is in excellent vintage condition, cir...
Murano Glass
Sciolari Floor Lamp Metal Crome Glass Metal 1955 Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari foor lamp.
Glass
$2,016Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Italian Modernist Brass Chrome Ceiling Lamp Profili Industria Lampadari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A rare 1960s Modernist chandelier by Profili Industria Lampadari, Rome, Italy as part of their 'Modulo Series', with the distinctive radiused square rings that were made in either sa...
Chrome, Brass
Two 1960s Gaetano Sciolari Space Age Chrome Aluminum and Glass Ceiling Lights
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing set of two iconic 7 lights ceiling fixtures also usable as wall lights designed by Gaetano Sciolari and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties. The two fixtures are new, never used in an house, we bought them in a big lot of a closing shop in Italy...
Aluminum, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Spiral Ceiling Fixture
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Sciolari spiral six light ceiling fixture in helical form made of mirror polished stainless steel to present as chrome. Takes six E12 candelabra size ligjtbulbs up to 60 watt...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Wall lamp, model 2061, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Milano, IT
Wall lamp, model 2061, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo in the 1960s. Steel frame with a swiveling and extendable arm, allowing you to position the lampshade wherever you p...
Metal, Steel
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Gaetano Sciolari 1970s Chrome and Lucite Chandelier Midcentury
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous 1970s Italian chandelier composed of polished chrome and Lucite-designed by Gaetano Sciolari.
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Cubic Glass Pendant Light, Italy 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gaetano Sciolari Cubic Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1970s Overview A striking Italian pendant light designed by Gaetano Sciolari during the 1970s, featuring a sculptural arrangement o...
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari, Unique 5 Light Chandelier in Glass and Gilded Metal, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in FR
Stunning golden mid-century chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the early 1970s. This 5-light asymmetrical suspension from the "cubic" series has a structure in gilded anodiz...
Metal
"Ovali" Italian Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy.
Metal
Mid Cenrury Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Mid Century Modern 8-arm crystal and gilt bronze chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. It features beautiful golden fixture with hanging drop...
Crystal, Bronze
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 in Brass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant 1960s 8-light gold plated brass and chrome chandelier by Sciolari of Italy. This chandelier has (8) E14 candelabra based sockets.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Marked Gaetano Sciolari Two Lights Wall Sconces 2 Tone Brass Italy 1970s, Pair
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern two light Gaetano Sciolari wall sconces made out of two Patina Bronze and come with Black and Gold Paper Shades. Each sconce takes 2 light bulbs with max....
Brass, Metal
Sciolari Silver Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Silver plated crystal chandelier designed by Geatano Sciolari. The light requires twelve single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (45 Watt max.). Diameter 74 cm. Height Fixture 44 cm. Tot...
Crystal, Metal
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
Set of Gaetano Sciolari 8 & 6 Light Chandeliers Chrome & Glass Balls Italy 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Set of two Italian 8 & 6 Light chandeliers by Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern from Italy. Glass balls and chrome reflect a gorgeous light through the 24 glass balls. US Re...
Metal, Chrome
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...
Gaetano Sciolari Eight Light Brass and Crystal Prism Chandelier, Italy, 1970's
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Miami, FL
This modern elegant Italian vintage Gaetano Sciolari eight-light chandelier has 16 beveled crystal prism glass pendants that attach to each arm. Th...
Crystal, 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
$4,325 / item
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...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
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
Gaetano Sciolari Iridescent and Gold Plated Standing Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A Gaetano Sciolari iridescent and gold plated standing lamp. The 'wings' of the standing lamp emanate from a central gold plated stem, with iridescent glass rods inserted into indivi...
Gold Plate
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
Sculptural Sciolari Chandelier Italian, Design 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier in glass by Gaetano Sciolari. Ceiling lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s, made of tubular chromed steel and glass with four light points.
Metal, Chrome
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
$1,674Sale Price|40% Off
Rare 1960's Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
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
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
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
60s 70s Wall Scone Ceiling Lamp Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Brass Design 60s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wall scone ceiling lamp Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Brass Design 60s Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Sciolari Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimens...
Metal, Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Pendant Brass and Chrome Italy 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier pendant featuring three lights in chrome and brass by the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attached on the ce...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Lovely Sculptural Brass Wall Lights Flush Mounts by Leola, 1970s
By Leola, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Sculptural Silber / Gold Wall Light Flush Mount by Leola, 1970s Germany The fixture need 5 x E27 standard bulbs with 60W max. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to insta...
Metal
Chandelier or Sconces in Chrome and Glass by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Abstract 1970s chandelier or sconces designed by Gaetano Sciolari for his Italian family's noted lighting company of the same last name. Polished chrome metal tubes house each bulb a...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in San Francisco, CA
An eight-arm chrome and glass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Needs rewiring.
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant brass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s Very good condition.
Brass
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Chrome Sputnik Wall Light by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Sputnik chrome wall lamp by Gaetano Sciolari.
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
Nice Gaetano Sciolari "Ice Cube" Light Fixture
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century modern Gaetano Sciolari light fixture.
Chrome
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
Steel Crystal Chandeliers, 1970s Italian Design
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Detail lighted circular chandeliers 1970s Italian design, chromed metal structure with circles, embossed crystal, very particular and unique in its kind.
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
$1,365Sale Price|20% Off
Sciolari Sculptural Chandelier Italian Design, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sciolari sculptural chandelier Italian design, 1970s, made of chromed metal and brushed brass parts.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
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
SCIOLARI Brass Pineapple Ceiling lamp / Wall Scone, Italy - circa 1960 - 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
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
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
$1,657Sale Price|48% Off
Italian Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Pendant Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A magnificent Italian space-age chrome sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, chrome brass, 11 lights E14 format. From the Space Age period of the 1970s, this piece has a profound d...
Brass
Red Wall Lamp Model 2601 by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
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
$1,811Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Space Age Geometric Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 13 Lights
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Milano, IT
Gaetano Sciolari is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, prolific and eclectic lighting designers of the Space Age period. Born and lived in Italy, he created several celeb...
Aluminum
$1,730Sale Price|20% Off
Sciolari Cyclone Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing Sciolari chandelier.
Aluminum
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
Large Italian Brass Cubist Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Stilnovo, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian brass cubist chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Stunning large Italian brass chandelier was designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari lighting in the mid to late 1960's. ...
Brass
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Gaetano Sciolari Spiral Chrome, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spiral chrome chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1960. The chandelier is made of square chrome bars forming a partial spiral. It takes ten lights bulbs. The body of the cha...
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
$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
Space Age Vintage Circular Sputnik Chromed Pendant Gaetano Sciolari 1960s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age Vintage circular silver chromed sputnik shape pendant or hanging light by Gaetano Sciolari 1960s Italy. An amazing sputnik shape circular pendant with six E 14 sockets fr...
Metal