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.
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
$1,225Sale Price / item|20% Off
1960s Sciolari chandelier.
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Palermo, IT
Sciolari chandelier with metal frame and Murano glass marbles. It has three levels of which the central one has the largest diameter. It has three points of light pointing upward and...
Metal
Sputnik `Dandelion` Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
This iconic Sputnik “Dandelion” chandelier was designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced in Italy during the 1960s. The model is among the most striking lighting designs of the Space...
Chrome
1970s Chrome and Glass Multi-Light Chandelier by Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking 1970s chrome and aluminium chandelier of sculptural, architectural form. Composed of multiple cylindrical light fittings arranged on intersecting horizontal arms around a ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Large Italian Brass Cubist Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting, Stilnovo, 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
Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Silver Overlay Chandelier by Sciolai
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and silver overlay 9 socket chandelier by Sciolari. Dimensions: 22" wide x 22" deep x 24" high.
Lucite
$1,266Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Gaeteno Sciolari Brass and Glass Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Italian midcentury Sciolari chandelier is made of polished brass and clear glass sticks.
Brass
Sciolari, five arms brass and glass tube chandelier. Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Five arms brass and glass chandelier produced in Italy by Sciolari. Very good original vintage condition with patina on the brass and normal trace of age and use. No cracks or chips....
Brass
Table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal lamp with metal shade and hand-sewn fabric. Stamped Sciolari on the top of the lamp and on the socket. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
Sciolari Suspension Lamp, Italian Design 70s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
This chrome-plated suspension lamp with brass structure by Sciolari, originating from the 1970s, epitomizes timeless elegance of Italian Design. Its sleek design, characterized by c...
Metal
Vintage Italian Chandelier, Multiple Glass Spheres, Chrome Metal Frame, Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier w/ multiple glass spheres & chrome metal frame. Designed by Sciolari circa 1970.
Metal, Chrome
Sciolari Italy ceiling lamp crystal sphere space age design years '70 modernism
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Biella, IT
Sciolari Italy ceiling lamp crystal sphere design years '70 with structure in metal chrome and sphere in crystal
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Sciolari Six-Light Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A six-light Sciolari brass chandelier with optical crystal shards. A modernist design which combines metal and glass surfaces to create depth and illusion.
Brass
Sciolari Chrome and Ice Cube 12 Light Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Gaetano Sciolari designed 12 light chandelier, made for Lightolier, in three levels of four arms and cubes. Lower and upper levels are the same size. The middle section cubes are s...
Glass
Sciolari Chandelier Metal Crome Glass Metal 1955 Italy
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier Sciolari
Glass
Vintage Italian Pendant with Clear Handblown Murano Glass by Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with clear Murano glass shades hand blown with white Murano glass swirls and textured spiked design, mounted on chrome frame. Designed by Sciolari. Made in It...
Chrome
1970s Sciolari Italy Production Set Two Vintage Space Desk Glass Lamps
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Biella, IT
Sciolari Italy production set two vintage space age desk lamps years 70 glass optical structure material is brass and gold metal color with oxi...
Crystal, Brass
Sciolari Metal Plated 12 Lights Chandeliers, 1952
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sciolari metal plated 12 lights chandeliers, 1952.
Metal
Italian Chandelier Murano Glass Globes, Curved Chrome Frame by Sciolari C 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Chandelier w/ Murano glass globes, curved chrome metal frame / Designed by Sciolari circa 1960’s.
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Chrome Pendant by Sciolari, c. 1960's
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chrome pendant with seven trumpet-like shapes and spiraled design. Made in Italy by Sciolari, c. 1960's. *Already rewired to fit US Lighting Standard Dimensions: 30"...
Chrome
Vintage Italian Pendant Chrome & White Enameled Metal / by Sciolari c 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant in chrome & white enameled metal shades / designed by Sciolari circa 1970’s.
Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Italy Design Years '70 Ceiling Lamp Chrome Glass
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Biella, IT
Gaetano Sciolari Italy design years '70 ceiling lamp chrome, alluminium and glass in very good condition Measure 32 inches x 32" x H 26".
Metal, Aluminum
Four Vintage Italian Sconces with Glass Cubes on Nickel Frame by Sciolari 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight vintage Italian sconces with clear glass cubes mounted on rectangular brushed nickel frame, by Sciolari / can be used vertically, horizon...
Glass