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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Gaetano Sciolari
Creator: Fontana Arte
Midcentury Italian Sciolari Chrome Chandelier, circa 1970
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian midcentury chandelier by Sciolari from 1970s.
The chandelier is made in chrome.
This chandelier includes 16 pieces of E14 bulbs.
It is in a very good original vintage cond...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari’s Cyclone Ceiling Light in Aluminiun - Italy 1970s
Located in Girona, ES
Ceiling light in polished aluminum and plexiglass (methacrylate). Two points of light.
Model: Cyclone by Gaetano Sciolari.
Italy c.1970
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s
- Chrome plated brass arms
- Takes 6x E14 bulbs
- By Gaetano Sciolari
- Italian ~ 1960s
- 40cm wide x 40cm tall
- 145cm fro...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Sputnik Chrome Ceiling Lamp Sciolari from Boulanger, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Vintage Sputnik Ceiling Lamp - 1970s
The designer lamp is a real classic from the 70s. The lounge lamp from Boulanger is an original and gives a pleasant light. The ceiling lamp i...
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1970s Belgian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Rare Max Ingrand Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier. Thick blades of glass, nickel brass
Eighteen light.
Re wired for the USA and Europe.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Chandelier with Large Crystals by Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier with large crystals by Sciolari, Italy 1950s. This chandelier has 12 bulbs. The height on this listing is for the chandelier ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Four Modern Brass and Caged Murano Glass Large Pendant Lamps by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Number four Suspension lamps, produced with the ancient cage-blown glass technique: the master glassmaker blows the glass bubble into his mouth inside a metal cage, which only partially contains its natural expansion. In this way the final artifact is partly retained by the cage and partly escapes it, creating a play of tension that generates an object suspended in the act of coming out of its constraint; the cage is further embellished with a galvanic treatment that enhances its appearance, making it shiny and bright.
Glossy white glass enclosed inside with transparent glass.
Produced by the masters of Fontana Arte.
The height of the pendant without chain...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Light by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pendant light designed by Italian Gaetano Sciolari in the seventies (stamp on the lamp, see picture)
Structure with brushed chrome and shiny chrome elements terminated by translucen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Chandelier, No. 2177 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Nickeled brass, faceted glass and colored glass. A rare, "Organo" chandelier with 5 cylinders of varying lengths, each housing a single E26 socket and capped with a faceted glass len...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Eight-Light Steel and Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Eight-light steel and glass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s.
Small signs of wear, but overall in excellent condition
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Gaetano Sciolari Six-Light Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass and Vertical Faceted
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Six-light chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Gold-plated brass and vertical faceted crystals. The sculptural forms and striking geometric details of his chandeliers and other fixtures f...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970s Gaetano Sciolari Brass & Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gaetano Sciolari Brass & Crystal Glass Chandelier, Italy, 70 s
measures 20.5 diameter x 34 high.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fontana Arte Chandelier Model 2362 by Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Fontana Arte chandelier model 2362 designed by Max Ingrand in the 1960s. Its hexagonal form is composed of twelve frosted glass tiles with hand chiseled centers. Brass details a...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
20th Century Max Ingrand Chandelier in Brass and Crystal for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Turin, Turin
Some notes about the author Max Ingrand: a famous French master glass worker and decorator, he was artistic director of FontanaArte for one decade, starting from 1954. During that ti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
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...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Pendant Lamp Lantern Glass Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Max Ingrand Fontana Arte pendant lamp Mod. 1995, Italy, 1960.
Dimensions 7.87" x 12.6" (cone shade only)
Original conic lantern with a dark finish, mounted with faceted ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cubic Chandelier 37 Lights by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Mid-Century Modern Cubic chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. This pendant consists of 37 rectangular polished chrome cubes with textured lucite shades. The hanging chain can be adjusted to suit, and the original ceiling cap is included. Labelled on inside of ceiling cap - Cubic by Lightolier, Made in Italy. The Cubic light...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern brass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s.
This elegant chandelier was designed by the Gaetano Sciolari in the 1970s. The lamp consists of 13 tubular s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Gaetano Sciolari Chrome Chandelier, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Chrome tubular ceiling light or chandelier with 18 lightpoints designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger.
Very good condition.
Tested and...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1960s Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Hurricane
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Gaetano Sciolari monumental chrome and brushed brass nine-light chandelier with cylindrical glass shades. From the Hurricane series. We have two pieces slight differences in wear.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Chandelier by Sciolari, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chandelier by Sciolari, 1960s.
Dimensions: H= 110 cm; W= 55 cm; D= 38 cm.
Spedizione tracciata e assicurata in tutto il mondo.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1970s Vintage Italian Chandelier 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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century polished gilt brass chandelier with clear glass elements in the holders.
This chandelier includes 12 pieces. E14 bulbs.
Its is in a very good original vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Brass Multi-Light Chandelier, Gaetano Scolari, Classic Modern De
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Italian Modern Brass Multi-Light Chandelier, Gaetano Scolari. Classic modern design. Architectural design, over 30 lights, 27-28 " drop....
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fontana Arte Ceiling Light Model 1748 by Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte ceiling light model 1748 designed by Max Ingrand in the 1950s. Features a beautiful thick glass shade with beveled e...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Geometric Chandelier from Sciolari
Located in London, GB
An original vintage ceiling light from the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. It's reflective panelling immerses the chandelier in an array of light. Whilst the interplay of the luci...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Italian Sciolari Chrome and Lucite Twelve Bulb Midcentury Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Unusual Italian chrome and Lucite chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari, the body comprised of interlocking chrome half-round pieces with chrome and gilt uprights. Twelve bulbs in ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Model No. 2073 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1964
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Embodying Max Ingrand's signature elegance, this ceiling light marries functionality and aesthetics. Crafted during his directorship at Fontana Arte, it showcases his skilled use of ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant No.2362 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Polished, chiseled & satin glass tiles, sating glass, brass, painted metal. Hexagonal form, with hand-cut glass tiles with acid-etched face and chipped center. Fixture has 12 x E12, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Cube Chrome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass light fixture with chrome frame.
Measures: 40" H (includes rod) without rod: 15" H. Light fixture itself: 15.5" x 15.5".
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Space Age Chandelier, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Chrome space age 'saturn' design chandelier with beige lacquer arms and enamelled saturn like lamp shades.
Designed by Gaetano Sciolari.
9 Lightpoints working with regular E14 ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Large nickel chandelier with acrylic accents designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s after he visited New York and remained in owe of its sky...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Space Age Sputnik Chrome Pendant Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age Sputnik chrome pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1970s.
Brighten up your home with this amazing Space Age chandelier in chrome from the Italian designer Gaetano Sc...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Chandelier, Brass, Crystal, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gaetano Sciolari, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Chandelier, Brass, Crystal, 1960s
A chandelier depicting a city comprised of gilt brass and faceted crystals designed by Gaetano Sciol...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Elegant Pendant Light by Fontana Arte, 1960s.
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
An elegant pendant light by Fontana Arte, 1960s.
Beautiful thick transparent/green art glass set on a chrome base. It contains a single socket E27.
Very good vintage condition,.
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Domed Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
This large 35 inch diameter glass ceiling mounted chandelier # 1508 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte is very RARE and ALL original vintage. Wonderful patina to brass ring diffuser - l...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s, Chandelier Designed by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, PA
1960s Chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Beautiful, even more so in real life. 24 Light bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model 1933, Italy, 1961
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An iconic design pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Model 1933, Italy, 1961. Organically shaped double lens cut panels of thick profiled polished Murano glass with sandblasted ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Industrial Brass and Brushed Chrome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Industrial chandelier composed of brass and brushed chrome. (GAETANO SCIOLARI).
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Metal, Brass
1960s Crystal Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, PA
Gorgeous 3 armed chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s, Italy.
9 crystal glasses set on a metal base. 3 light sockets.
Details
Creator: Gaetano...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Chrome
Max Ingrand Dahlia Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Dahlia" chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Brass, colored glass, nickeled brass. 16-arm fixture of oxidized brass and nickeled metal. Each arm has an elongated blue gl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Space Age White Glass Wood and Metal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A white painted wood, steel, and white glass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari during the Space Age era is offered in excellent condition and is fully operational. The fixture ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Gaetano Sciolari Midcentury Italian Modern Polished Chrome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Midcentury (1960s) chandelier comprised of three tiers of hanging polished chrome cylindrical lights. (GAETANO SCIOLARI).
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
1970s Sciolari 5 Arm Brass Chandelier with Huge Glass Shade, Italy
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. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Midcentury Italian Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1970
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian midcentury chrome, brass and plexiglass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari in 1970s.
The design of this chandelier is made in chrome half-round elements with brass stri...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Dandelion from Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Sputnik ceiling lamp by Sciolary - 1970s.
This large sputnik lamp is a real design classic from the 60s/70s. The lounge lamp by Sciolari is an original and gives a pleasant light....
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Impressively beautiful Italian brass chandelier from the 1960s.
High-quality workmanship and an absolute highlight for every room.
A beautiful lighting mood is created.
Design: ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large Italian Brass Cubist Chandelier by 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.
...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Hanging Lamp from Gaetano Sciolari, Model Concord, Bicolor, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Sputnik ceiling lamp by Sciolari - 1970s
This large Sputnik lamp is a real design classic from the 1960s-1970s. The lounge lamp by Sciolari is an original and gives a pleasant lig...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass, Chrome
Sputnik Ceiling Lamp from Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Sputnik ceiling lamp by Sciolary - 1970s
This large Sputnik lamp is a real design classic from the 60s/70s. The lounge lamp by Sciolari is an original and gives a pleasant light.
...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier MCM Italian Chrome and Glass Ice Cube Chandelier
Located in Countryside, IL
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier mid-century Italian chrome and glass ice cube chandelier
This chandelier measures: 22 wide x 22 deep x 32 inches high
We take our photos in a co...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
After Pietro Chiesa Mid-Century Italian Crystal Chandelier by Fontana Arte 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Mid-Century chandelier in curved crystal and brass was designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1940s.
Produced by Fontana Arte after Pietro Chiesa
Italian Art Deco designer Pietro Chiesa was born in Milan in 1892 into a family of artists from Ticino, Switzerland. After his studies at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, he completed an apprenticeship at the studio of furniture designer Giovan Battista Giannotti; after gathering enough confidence and experience, Chiesa opened his studio in 1921 under the name of Bottega di Pietro Chiesa.
Known above all for his work as a glassmaker, Chiesa presented his work for the first time in 1925 at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. In 1932 his studio became part of Fontana Arte, the legendary Italian manufacturer of lighting and glass objects founded by Gio Ponti and Luigi Fontana. Chiesa becomes the artistic director of the company and over the years has designed numerous models for Fontana Arte, including lamps, windows, tables and artistic furnishing objects. Among the most noteworthy pieces signed by the designer, we mention the Fontana table (1932), made of a single transparent molded glass beam, the Cartoccio vase (1932), and the Luminator lacquered brass floor lamp...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal
20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Sandblasted Opal Glass Pendant by Max-Ingrand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern French, Italian pendant, chandelier made of hand blown sandblasted opal glass and brass, designed by Max-Ingrand and produced by FontanaArte in good condition. The ceiling lamp, light is hanging, supported by two polished brass arms, imitating a ventilator. The satin-finish ground glass diffusers, shades are open, featuring a four light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1940 - 1950, Milan, Italy.
Fixture: 2" H
Maurice Max-Ingrand, better known as Max Ingrand was a French artist, designer and decorator born in 1908 in Bressuire, France and passed away in 1969 Paris. Ingrand studied in Paris at the French University École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. During this time, he was educated by the well-know French glass artists Jaques Grüber and Charles Lemaresquier. In 1937, he participated in designing the church windows of the Notre-Dame de Paris. During 1954 - 1967, Ingrand was the artistic director of the Italian design company FontanaArte.
FontanaArte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931 Milan, Italy. Founded by the two well-known Italian architect and designers Giovanni Ponti...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Opal, Metal, Brass
Original Italian Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari 1960s in Brass and Glass Tubes
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful chandelier from the 1960s by the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. Structure in solid brass and diffusers in transparent and opaque glass tubes. Very original design, re-e...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Chandelier inTinted Glass and Gilded Brass by Gino Paroldo, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Fontana Arte glass diamond shaped chandelier consists of eight triangular pieces of tinted and faceted hand cut glass. They have been positio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Candle Mid-Century Red Italian Chandelier "Lampara" for Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Candle
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic candle mid-century red and white metal chandelier "Lampara".
The iconic Lampara suspension lamp was designed in 1965 by Candle Tec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Pietro Chiesa, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Large ceiling lamp attributed to Pietro Chiesa.
Sandblasted glass shade supported by brass frame.
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Large Chandelier in Crystal
Located in Milano, IT
Large chandelier by Max Ingrand for the great Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte in 1955. The chandelier features a large crystal hat with a semi-spherical shape that encloses a glass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
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