Sciolari Lighting was the first Italian lighting company to sell its pieces in the United States. Its luminous work spanned decades of styles and innovative designs, including striking chandeliers, table lamps and wall lights.
Italian designer Angelo Gaetano Sciolari took over his family’s lighting company after his father’s death in 1949. He had studied architecture and was previously pursuing a career as a film director. In the 1950s, Sciolari became an in-house designer for Italian entrepreneur and designer Bruno Gatta and his lighting manufacturing company Stilnovo.
By the late 1960s, Sciolari was using his own manufacturing company in combination with Lightolier to reach the American market. His 1970s designs are considered among his best work, including the Cubic Chandelier and other pieces from his Cubic Series, which featured in popular American television shows such as Dallas.
A talented designer, Sciolari preferred using crystal and glass with polished metals, including unconventional combinations like brass and chrome. He crossed many design styles and drew influence from art movements including Cubism, Deconstructivism and Minimalism. His later work, in collaboration with S.A. Boulanger and Stilkronen, involved Hollywood Regency-style fixtures, while his 1970s work reflected Art Deco influences and Space Age aesthetics.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Sciolari Lighting chandeliers and pendants, floor lamps, table lamps and more.
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| $1,898 |
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$991Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.97 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
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
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
$1,168 / set
H 12.01 in W 5.52 in D 2.17 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian chrome sconces by Sciolari, 4 pieces available
By Sciolari Lighting, Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale two sets, each consisting of a pair of stunning and minimalist wall sconces produced by the historic Italian lighting company “SCIOLARI.” These four ...
Metal, Chrome
$3,095Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy
By Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
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
$2,773
H 40.16 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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
H 28 in W 22 in D 22 in
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
$7,670 / item
H 18.9 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
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
$22,000
H 42 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
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
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Average sold price of items in the past 12 months |
| $655-$5,882 |
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