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.
Vintage Floor Lamp Design Pierre Cardin for Sciolari, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Sciolari Lighting
Located in taranto, IT
70s Floor lamp, original Sciolari production, made of curved steel sheets on four sides. Exclusive design Pierre Cardin for Sciolari. The lamp was found in a closed shop, it st...
Steel
Vintage Steel Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in taranto, IT
A floor lamp, 1970s, original production Sciolari, made of curved steel sheets on four sides the lamp was found in a closed store, is still equipped with its original tag, retains...
Steel
Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Floor Lamp, 1970's
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Sciolari Illuminazione Arlum Srl in the 1970s. It features six lights at different heights and positions. The lamp is...
Metal, Chrome
Hanging Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari '13 Lights', 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Early nickel plated ceiling light designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Italy, Sciolari, 1970s. The CUBIC ceiling lamp with 13 light fittings, nickel-plated frame, plexiglass diffusers, designed and produced by Sciolari. While the company "Sciolari Lighting" has been around since 1892, it was their most famous offspring (Angelo) Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994), who went on to design lamps for the Italian manufacturer STILNOVO which were imported to the U.S. by LIGHTOLIER of New York and Progress...
Nickel
Vintage Chrome Sciolari Floor Lamp, 1970s , Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian 3-Light Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Mazzega, 1970s Elegant Italian three-light floor lamp in Mid-Century Modern style, by Gaetano Sciolari, from the 1970s. Chrome fram...
Chrome
$4,000
H 48 in W 10 in D 10 in
Neal Small for Koch & Lowy Aluminum and Steel "Skyscraper" Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Neal Small, Koch & Lowy
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Neal Small for Koch & Lowy polished aluminum periscope, tower floor lamp. In sculpted reflective aluminum, with white enamel interior atop a balanced, heavy, square, black enameled s...
Aluminum, Steel
Cactus Floor Lamp with Shelf, 1970s USA
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun-loving cactus floor lamp. Perfect addition to any art-lovers home. Serves as both a functioning floor light and a beautiful piece of art. Overall great vintage condition. Tested...
Pine
Gaetano Sciolari vintage floor lamp, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Vintage floor lamp floor lamp by Gaetano Sciolari Made in Italy in the 1970s, this beautiful and rare floor lamp was constructed of brass, with an opaline Murano glass shade. Designe...
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Brass and Glass Rods Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
Dazzling floor lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier in brass with multiple glass rods. Illumination comes both from a single socket above for standard size Edison screw cap bu...
Brass
$1,800
H 69 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
1960s Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Glass Cane Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1960s Gaetano Sciolari brass and glass cane floor lamp. This extraordinary floor lamp features a breathtaking design and overall presentation. This lamp features multiple tiers of ...
Brass
$1,767Sale Price|20% Off
H 55.12 in Dm 13.78 in
Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Praha, CZ
- Italy, 1970s - Design: Gaetano Sciolari - Very good original condition with patina.
Brass
$1,976
H 63.78 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mario Bellini for Artemide “Area 160” Large Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent and iconic "Area 160" floor lamp, designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Artemide in the 1970s. The lamp is signed on the bottom. Fully original and in amazing condit...
Metal
Pierre Guariche Floor Lamp
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pierre Guariche "Cerf Volant" floor lamp model G30. France, 1951. Black lacquered metal feet, brass stem, black and white re-lacquered small metal shade, brass fixings. Bibliography - Patrick Favardin, "The decorators of the 50s", Éditions Norma, Paris, 2002, similar model reproduced on p.213 - C. & D. Krzentowski, "The Complete Designer's Lights II, 35 years of collections", Éditions JRP Ringier, Zürich, 2012, similar model reproduced on p.106 - Delphine Jacob, Lionel Blaisse, Aurélien Jeauneau, Pierre Guariche, Luminaires- Furniture-Interior Architecture, Éditions Norma, 2020, model reproduced pp...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$3,255Sale Price|20% Off
H 81.89 in W 14.97 in D 12.21 in
1970s Brutalist Floor Lamp by Salvino Marsura, Wrought Iron Design
By Salvino Marsura
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Brutalist lamp designed by Salvino Marsura in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture. The floor lamp is made entirely of burnished wrought iron, simply charming. The base...
Wrought Iron
1970s Vintage Italian Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage Italian chandelier in chrome and brass. This was designed by Gaetano Sciolari, it was made in Italy and dates from the 1970s. It is a lovely s...
Brass, Chrome
Floorlamp by Gaetano Sciolari in Brushed Aluminum, Italy 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Hellouw, NL
This sculptural floor lamp is a remarkable piece from the 1970s, designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Known for merging brutalist aesthetics with glamorous materials, Sciolari’s work redefi...
Aluminum
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H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
'Metric' Chrome Table Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Zagreb, HR
Metric table lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, Italy, 1970s.
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Tubular Floor Lamp, 1970's
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced in Italy, during the 1970s. It features eight lights at different heights and positions (8 x E14 bulbs) in the ends of t...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Modernist Chrome Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modernist design chrome floor lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Beautiful, timeless design. Notice the fact the arms grow apart, like a bouquet of flowers. Original foot sw...
Chrome
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H 38.39 in Dm 17.72 in
Gaetano Sciolari Oversized Pair of 1970s Vintage Italian Steel Table Lamps
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental tall Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of Italian oversized, large-scale table or floor lamps by Gaetano Sciolari circa 1970s. Featuring polished curved bent sheets of steel...
Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel