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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Gaetano Sciolari
Creator: Palwa
Extraordinary Geometric Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing chandelier made in the 1960s by Palwa. Chrystal glasses with 24k gold plated body.
The light requires E14 light bulbs. Very good vintag...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier, Gilt Brass and Amber Tone Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful and rare version of a gold-plated brass chandelier with amber tone crystal glass pieces by Palwa, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (1960s-1970s). It has s...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A beautiful five chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chandelier has 5 gilt brass metal rings with in total 98 crystal glass teardrop, hand cut faceted crystal large an...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Charming Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960
Located in Budapest, HU
A five lights Murano glass shades and chromed steel arms.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ovali Chandelier by Angelo Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
1960s chandelier from Sciolari's "Ovali" collection, referring to the distinctive modernist shaped crystals dangling from this sculptural geometric silver and nickel plated round cha...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
1970s Mint Sciolari 5-Arm Glass Hurricane Chandelier, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Mouth blowed glass hurricane chandelier made of thick chromed steel and brass.
Prime quality material, solid construction.
Chandelier measure 1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded Wall Mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal g...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Impressive Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a Brutalist relief.
Sockets: ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Crystal Vintage Chandelier Gaetano Sciolari Italy 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
This sparkling brass and crystal vintage chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994)
consists of brass and crystal glass. The brass construc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gorgeous Gaetano Sciolari 1970s Chrome and Lucite Chandelier Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous 1970s Italian chandelier composed of polished chrome and Lucite-designed by Gaetano Sciolari.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Sciolari Chandelier in Brass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant 1960s 8-light gold plated brass and chrome chandelier by Sciolari of Italy.
This chandelier has (8) E14 candelabra based sockets.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari.
Huge Magnificent large 24-light Italian Modern chrome chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari lighting. This ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Petite Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful petite and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated wi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Chrome Glass Rod and Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Two-tier glass rod chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. Lucite center disk and Eight chrome sockets and fittings. Measurement length includes chain.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1960 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Crystal Lens & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning cascading chandelier with lens crystals and a brass frame. Designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa, Germany in the 1960s.
Design: ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960's six light sputnik Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Sensational 1960's Sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The light starts with chrome bal with attached six stems containing a light bulb. Each stem has 5 smaller stems...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier/Flush mount light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Midcentury Sciolari Style Brass Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury brass chandelier in the manner of Sciolari made by Staff Leuchten, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: 15 x E14 small bulbs./ max. 40 watt each-
L...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Petite Gilded Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp by Palwa, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate Palwa light composed of jewel-like circular and rectangular glass pieces and grained brass plates in excellent condition. The chandelier has been professionally cleaned/poli...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Elegant Chrome and Acrylic Chandelier
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant chrome and acrylic chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
six arms, signed.
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
German Vintage Gold-Plated Pendant Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful gold-plated brass and crystal glass drops/globes chandelier.
Germany, 1960s.
Height (Body): 12 in
Lamp sockets: 6.
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Sculptural Gaetano Sciolari Spiral Chrome, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spiral chrome chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1960. The chandelier is made of square chrome bars forming a partial spiral. It takes ten lights bulbs. The body of the cha...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Polished Chrome Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and graphic Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed lighting atelier, Gaetano Sciolari, in Italy circa 1970. A rare and especially stunning example...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Palwa Chandeliers 1 of 3 Gold Brass Glass Lamps Refurbished, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
1 of 3 Palwa 15" chandeliers Palwa, Germany circa 1960-1970- Sold and priced per piece
Petite gold brass glass chandeliers fully refurbished. Charming 15" gold-plated petite chandel...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Germany Chandelier, Brass and Faceted Crystals by Palwa, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Delft, NL
Germany Chandelier, Brass and Faceted Crystals by Palwa, 1970s
A beautiful brass gold plated with colored faceted crystals chandelier,
Manufactured in the 1970s by Palwa Germany.
Th...
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20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Palwa Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp Gold Finish, Germany 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 20" Palwa chandelier, refurbished and rewired, Germany 1960
Stunning 20" (diameter) gold-plated chandelier by Palwa. With a taste for excellence in both craftsmanship and styl...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold
Set of Four Nine-Light Chrome and Glass Chandeliers by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four Gaetano Sciolari chrome and brushed brass two-tier nine-light chandeliers with cylindrical glass shades, stylish monumental Sciolari chandelier.
Consist of three arms with gla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Hollywood Regency Sciolari Brass and Glass Chandelier Pair Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Sciolari brass and glass chandelier. 9 lights. Comes with original ceiling canopy. Matching pair available. Listed separately.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Globe and Diamond Crystal Midcentury Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Glamorous gold-plated brass and diamond shape crystal globe chandelier designed in the 1960 by Gaetano Sciolari.
Four E14 light bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Palwa Gilded Brass and Glass Flower Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Very glamorous and large flower chandelier with hundreds of crystals in different sizes. Gold plated brass stunning chandelier with 8 bulbs ill...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Glass and Brass Sciolari Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sciolari chandelier with brass frame surrounded by crystal glass pieces.
Measures: Diameter 50 cm.
Height 95 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round golden gilded brass body w...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960's PALWA eight-Light, Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Unique eight-light Palwa, circa 1960's, chandelier with gilt brass beautifully shaped rings and plates. Its truly amazing with all it's crystal prisms excellent condition. Please not...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Pair of Gaetano Sciolari Chrome Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Gaetano Sciolari three-light chrome chandelier.
US rewired and in working condition
60 watt max bulb per light.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Petite Palwa Pendant, Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite brass and glass pendant by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of oval glass "lens" elements enclosed in brass rings.
High quality a...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Sciolari Lighting in chromed metal and glass, eight E14 bulbs.
Angelo Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994) was the owner of Sciolari Lighting and designer for the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950s.[1] It was while working for Stilnovo that Sciolari "created his most recognizable and celebrated designs, a series of multi-light chandeliers fashioned with both glossy and matte metal, conjuring up futuristic visions of the dawning space age." [2] Throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s his designs were in high demand, with his designs imported to the American market by Lightolier & Progress Lighting.[1] During this same period, his designs appeared prominently in popular television and film due to their luxurious and futuristic appearance. [1] This has been considered remarkable because Sciorlari's first love was the cinema, a passion he gave up to pursue architecture.[3] He is also remembered as providing a "considerable contribution to the success of the Italian design around the world and in particular in the United States." [3] Despite passing away in 1994, Sciolari's designs have grown in popularity and demand, becoming sought after collectors pieces and fetching a high retail price. [4] Sciolari's Geometric Series, Habitat Series, Cultura Series, and Futura Series are among the most sought after. [4] Noted Interior designer Veere Grenney often uses Sciolari, having recently updated a home designed by John Nash Round, the architect of Buckingham Palace and much of Regency London, with a Sciolari fixture that he described as " a piece of sculpture on the ceiling".[5] A Sciolari chandelier now hangs in Howard Hughes's former mansion, a Spanish Colonial hacienda...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Three-tier shaped crystals on brass-plated frame. Three-tier, 13 lights.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Heavy Cut Glass and Strass Chandeliers by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare model of three-tiered six-light glass chandeliers by Palwa, circa 1960s.
The fixtures are made of silver color patinated and heavy triangular glass rods and strass - prism.
Floodlight prisms give this chandelier a striking shape; only selected triangular poles were used for the chandelier in this series.
The strass pearl necklaces bring sparkling spectral reflections.
The large prisms...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Chandelier Crystal Rods & Gilt Brass by Christoph Palme
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with crystal rods on a gilt brass frame designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this lig...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rare Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare 1960s chandelier by Sciolari features cascading crystal beads and teardrops set against a chrome frame.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Very Large Gold-Plated and Cut Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very large and very rare model of midcentury ten-light fixture by Palwa, circa 1960s.
This stunning chandelier is made of gilt brass and 236 large glass rings.
Socket: 10 x e14 f...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Minimal Chandelier Sciolari Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal chandelier Sciolari design 1970s, metal and brass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1970s Chrome, Brushed Brass and Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Stylish monumental Sciolari chandelier. Consist of three arms with glass cylinders on a chrome and brushed brass base.
Please note, we have different sizes chandeliers, scones and t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gilt Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp by Palwa, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate Palwa light composed of jewel-like oval glass pieces and gilt brass hardware. The chandelier has been professionally cleaned/polished. It features 8 bulbs with 40W each. Led...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Italy Sciolari Modernist Chandelier Twelve Cubist Glass & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with twelve glass cubes on a brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Designed by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy in the 1970s.
Design:...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Classic 8 Arm, 16 Bulb Italian Modern Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 8 arm, 16 bulb Italian modern chrome chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari..Amazing design, arms can be adjusted in multi-position. As desired. Presently 39 i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round golden gilded brass body w...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Very Rare and Beautiful Gold-Plated Chandelier by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful gold-plated chandelier in the form of palm leaves by Palwa (Palme & Walter).
Germany, 1960s.
Measures: Diameter 16 In, height (body) 16 In; with six lamp sockets.
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Petite Bubble Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Petite gilt brass chandelier with faceted Swarovski crystals. Manufactured by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s.
Lighting: takes one small Edison E14 base screw bulb.
Wattage: we recomm...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Elegant Sculptural Brass and Mirrored Metal Chandelier from Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Beirut, LB
Geometric Gaetano Sciolari brass and mirrored metal chandelier featuring nine sockets each for 60 watts for a total of 540 watts.
Delivered and wired for American or European use.
Gaetano Sciolari was an Italian designer known for his Mid-Century Modern lighting fixtures...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier or Table Lamp Sculpture by Gaetano Sciolari Chrome 9 Light Italy 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier in chrome by the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. 9 lights, Italy, 1970s.
It can also be transformed into a table lamp.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Minimal Design Gilt Metal 1970 Chandelier Aldo Marchetti Diapason Series
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Design Gilt Metal 1970 Chandelier Aldo Marchetti Diapason Series.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Chrome 4-Arm Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary Sciolari chandelier made in Italy in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its 4 amazing arms. The body is made of full metal and has a very elegant style.
The light...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hurricane Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Gaetano Sciolari chrome and brushed brass two-tiered nine-light chandelier
Three arms with glass cylinders
Chrome and brushed brass base
Perfect original condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Futuristic Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Gaetano Sciolari (1927–1994).
Asymmetrical seven-branch chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, in chrome with cubist textured glass lenses and contrasting steel mounts.
Rewired for us...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large Mid-Century Modern Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari, Plated Metal, Glass- Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Large pendant with three tiers of chrome-plated metal tubes with glass balls, 8-light. Original condition.
Design: Gaetano Sciolari
Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Sciolari Chandelier Italian, Design 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculptural Sciolari chandelier Italian, design 1970, made of brass and chrome.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful chandelier with eight lights of Gaetano Sciolari. Wood inlay and aluminium frame.
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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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