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.
Sciolari, Pair of Large Brass and Chrome Sconces from 70s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Good general vintage condition with trace of age and use. Brass with oxidation. Each sconce has got the original manufacturer sticker. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on dem...
Brass, 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
$960Sale Price|65% Off
Midcentury Sciolari 12-Arm Polished Chrome Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Esperance, NY
1970s Sciolari 12-arm polished chrome chandelier. Great 1970s modern stylish chrome chandelier design by Sciolari. The light fits 24 light bulbs. 12 on top and 12 on bottom les.
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier 12 Spot Brass Pendant Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Brass 12 scone pendant lamp / chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Lighting, Italy - circa 1970.
Brass
$1,241Sale 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
$1,592Sale Price|20% Off
Gaetano Sciolari chandelier late sixties
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in bari, IT
A classic and iconic chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari from the late sixties. Angelo Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994) was the owner of Sciolari Lighting and designer for Italian manufactur...
Stainless Steel
Mid-century Design chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Model: Dandelion 1960 Sputnik
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
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
Sciolari Metal Plated 12 Lights Chandeliers, 1952
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sciolari metal plated 12 lights chandeliers, 1952.
Metal
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
Vintage Italian Chrome Sputnik by Sciolari, circa 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chrome sputnik with curved and minuscule sphere details. Designed by Sciolari, made in Italy, c. 1970's Dimensions: 26"H x 18"D (including rod & canopy)
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
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
Table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
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, iconic glass sphere and chrome chandelier. Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use. Slight oxidation on the metal. No cracks or chips on the glasses. Produced in Italy during the late 60s by Sciolari. Full working wi...
Chrome
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
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 Chandelier Metal Crome Glass Metal 1955 Italy
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier Sciolari
Glass
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
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
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
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
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
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