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.
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
$510Sale Price / item|40% Off
"Ice Cubes" Ceiling Light by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A mid-century flush mount "Ice Cubes" ceiling light fixture by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier featuring brass plates with four thick beveled ice block glass shades. Circa 1960s, US...
Brass
Hollywood Regency. Brutalist style flush mount by Gaetano Sciolary, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, BD Lumica, 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
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
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
1970s Italy Sciolari Modernist Chandelier Twelve Cubist Glass & Brass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with twelve glass cubes on a brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Designed by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy in the 1970s. Design:...
Brass
Italian Vintage Sculptural Sixteen-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage 16 Arm modernist Sciolari chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Measure: Diameter 20 In Height (body without bulbs) 9.5 In
Brass
$3,000Sale Price|32% Off
1960 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Crystal Lens & Brass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning cascading chandelier with lens crystals and a brass frame. Designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa, Germany in the 1960s. Design: ...
Crystal, Brass
1 of 3 Stunning 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 ind...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
By Leola, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Minimalist Sciolari ceiling or wall flush mount. Italy, 1960s. Polished gold version. Lamp sockets: 5 (Shipping without bulbs)
Metal
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod and Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier glass rod and brass two-tiered waterfall flush mount chandelier. Chrome-plated hexagonal ceiling mount with six brass plated reverse trefoil fitters. ...
Chrome, 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
One of 2 Large Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier
By Leola, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Large sculptural flush mount/chandelier. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 9
Chrome
Cubist Chrome & Glass Mid Century Modern 4 Light Flush Mount by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this pristine flush mount light. Perfect heavy glass cubes on a chrome frame. Built in the 1970s, made by Sciolari, this flush mount will ma...
Metal, Chrome
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
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 by Sciolari features four thick clear glass cubes with inset bulbs fixed to a close fitting chrome backplate. The design has ...
Chrome
Sciolari Flush Mount by Leola in Chrome, Italy circa 1960s
By Leola, Gaetano Sciolari
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
$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 blue cylindrical Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using bollicin...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
$5,500Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Gilt-Brass and Crystal Pendant Chandelier by Sciolari for Palwa
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stylish Hollywood Regency gilt-brass and crystal pendant light fitted with over-scaled round faceted crystal elements
Brass
1 of 3 Leola Flushmount Sciolari Light Fixture Chrome, Germany, 1970s
By Leola, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning nine-light flushmount light fixture in chrome, can be used as wall or ceiling light in style of sciolari. Very good condition. Sockets: 9 x E14 small bulbs - max 40 watt eac...
Chrome
One of Two Italian Chrome Loop Chandeliers by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of two of 1970s chrome band loop chandeliers by Gaetano Sciolari. Diameter 50 cm. Height fixture 31 cm. Please note that price is per item not f...
Metal, Chrome
1970 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Cascade Chandelier Crystal Balls & Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik waterfall pendant light chandelier with crystal balls on a chromed frame. Hanging glass resembles icicles. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of ligh...
Crystal, Chrome
1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Flushmount Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 20 Maxi Bulb Flush mounts designed by Raak, Netherlands, 1970s. Smoked glass in a very beautiful smokey brown color. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
Brass
1 of 3 Leola Flushmount Sciolari Light Fixture Chrome, Germany, 1970s
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 ...
Chrome
$4,438 / 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
Gaetano Sciolari Multi Tubular Brass Wall Light
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
Gaetano Sciolari designed the Tubular Collection for Lightolier in the 1960s. Here we present model 4686 multi-tubular brass wall sconce designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by ...
Aluminum, Brass
Set of Four Nine-Light Chrome and Glass Chandeliers by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four Gaetano Sciolari chrome and brushed brass two-tier nine-light chandeliers with cylindrical glass shades, stylish monumental Sciolari chandelier. Consist of three arms with gla...
Brass, Chrome
1970 Pair of Sciolari Flush Mount for Lightolier , USA
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Pair of Individual bubly glass cube flush mount from Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier . Could be wall mounted also . Contain one regular E26 Edison base ceramic socket per unit .
Metal
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
$12,249 / set
Pair of Cubist Chromed Gaetano Sciolari Wall Sconce
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of cubist wall sconces by Gaetano Sciolari made of square tubes geometrically assembled from which come out six sources of light. Can also be attached to the ceiling as a flush ...
Brass
Brass 5 light flush mount, Leola, Germany, 1970's
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Stockholm, SE
A great flush mount. Perfect for any wall or ceiling, Designed by Gaetano Sciolari for the German maker Leola. Made in the early 1970s. Brass with brushed finish. For five light bulb...
Brass
Palwa Sciolari Brass and Faceted Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Absolutely gorgeous Palwa brass gilt and crystal chandelier. Measure: Total height 100 cm. This light has eight E14 bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
Striking Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
An impressive chrome and nickel brushed Sciolari chandeliers, belonging to the series inspired by a trip of Gaetano Sciolari in New York. The chandelier is composed of 18 tubes that...
Brass
Glass Rod Waterfall Flush Mount Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
An Italian Mid-Century Modern glass rod and brass Gaetano Sciolari flush mount for Lightolier, circa 1960s-1970s. Illuminates beautifully. With 48 pierced round form clusters of ligh...
Brass, Steel
1 of 2 Leola Flushmount Sciolari Light Fixture Dark Brass Chrome, Germany, 1970s
By Leola, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning five-light flush mount light fixture in bi-color brass and chrome can be used as wall or ceiling light. Sockets: 5 x E27 standard bulbs - max 60 watts each Light bulbs are ...
Brass
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
Italian Midcentury Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
With the chrome frame supports 32 chains with chrome tubing and crystal balls to create an elegant timeless chandelier. We can rewire for the US. Standards. Eight-light bulbs E 14.
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
1960 Germany Palwa Orbit Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Orbit chandelier with cut Swarovski crystals on a gilt-brass frame. The sparkling and glittering Palwa chandeliers are hanging in the Residence of the Empress Marie-Therese o...
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Leola Flushmount Wall light Sciolari stlye Chrome Brass, Germany, 1970s
By Leola, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning three-light fixture in brass can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Sockets: 5 x E27 standard bulbs - max 60 watts each Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to i...
Chrome, 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 clear cubic Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using bollicine tec...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Gaetano Sciolari Large Ice Cube Chrome Flush Light Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent large Gaetano Sciolari ice cube chrome flush light with 16 cubes.
Chrome
Leola Flushmount Wall light Sciolari Brass, Germany, 1970s
By Leola, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning three-light fixture in brass can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Sockets: 3 x E27 standard bulbs - max 60 watts each Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to i...
Chrome
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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of Modern Brass Sciolari Sconces 1970'
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of brass sconces by Gaetano Sciolari. Each with five E 14 light bulbs. Available 2 pairs with 5 light. 2 pairs with 3 lights 2 pairs with 2 lights 2 pairs with 1 light
Brass