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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Gaetano Sciolari
Creator: Palwa
Gaetano Sciolari chandelier late sixties
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Stainless Steel
Crystal and Gold Hollywood Regency Style Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Hollywood Regency style chandelier having a gold colored metal frame, with faceted glass jewels, from which hangs graduated concentric rings with prismatic glass strands....
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Italian Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Impressively beautiful Italian brass chandelier from the 1960s.
High-quality and very solid workmanship and an absolute highlight for every room.
A beautiful lighting mood is created...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Glass Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A beautiful chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chandelier has six gilt brass metal rings with teardrop, hand cut faceted crystal glass.It holds four E14 lightbulbs. P...
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1960s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chrome Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Silver Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari - 1970s
The silver ceiling lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, made in 1970, is a truly iconic piece of modern lig...
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1970s European Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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
Stunning Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design Style 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
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Cubic Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A sculptural Brutalist pendant light by Gaetano Sciolari, made in 1960-1970, Italy. Ice cubic shaped Murano glass shade. The geometric design is a variation of Sciolari's classic "Cu...
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1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Mid-Century Italian Chandelier by Sciolari, circa 1970
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century chandelier is made of mirrored chrome and satin brass metal.
This chandelier includes 9 pieces. E14 bulbs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Nice Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari - 1970s
The silver ceiling lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, made in 1970, is a truly iconic piece of modern lighting art...
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1970s Belgian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Signed Palwa Flush Mount Chandelier Gilt Brass Flower Bouquet Crystal Glass 1960
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Round brass and gilt metal crystal glass floral flush mount chandelier made by high class lighting company Palwa, Germany, circa 1950s to 1960s, docu...
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1950s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
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
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
Materials
Brass
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
1970s Sciolari 12 Lights Brass Chandelier with Glass Rod, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari brass and optical glass rod 12 lights chandelier.
Twelve E12 candelabra size socket rated at 40 watt each.
Very good condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
Hanging Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari '13 Lights', 1970s
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
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
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
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Metal
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
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Brass, 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
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
Starburst 26" Palwa Ball Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant starburst 29-lights chandelier with gold-plated stars. Designed by Christoph Palme. The lamp has an incomparable unique character, a touch of luxury fills the room. Manufactu...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Gold Plate, Brass
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
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
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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Cubic Wall Sconces by Sciolari, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of wall sconces from the Cubic series by Gaetano Sciolari in gold colored metal with two lightbulbs each set in a square of Murano glass.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
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
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
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
Ernst Palme Palwa Flower Palm Tree Chandelier, Gilt Brass & Crystals, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful hand-crafted floral chandelier with a decorative palm tree top from the 1970s by Ernst Palme, manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany. Mad...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
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
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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
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
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Steel
Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Palermo, PA
Chandelier by Palwa, 1960. It features a gold-plated brass frame with crystal prisms and beads.
Details
Creator: Palwa
Dimensions: Height: 35 cm Height with chain: 85 cm Diamete...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal, 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
Spectacular LargeBacklit 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 many pieces of cut crysta...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Sciolari Design, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Sciolari Design Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glasses.
Measures: Diameter 24" ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Large German Palwa Cascading Chandelier Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass, 1960s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Classic large and precious gilt brass and crystal glass chandelier made by high class lighting company Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chain-hanging chandelier has 5 cascading tiers with lots of high lead hand-cut faceted crystal glass strings which sparkle like diamonds. This beauty takes seven E14 standard screw bulbs to illuminate. New rewired so fine working and ready to use. The total length is 88 cm / 34.65 inches and it has a width is 50 cm / 19.69 inches. Professionally cleaned this chandelier stays in a very good original vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. It presents beautifully. Typical for first class Palwa lighting which is comparable to Bakalowits and Lobmeyr, this chandelier is made with best materials and is of very high quality. This gorgeous sparkling beauty is an eye-catcher. It would be a perfect addition and upgrade for any Mid-Century Modern or noble stylish interior. When illuminated or unlit, it fills any room with noble elegance.
For further models and different sizes of crystal glass chandeliers and matching sconces...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
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
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Nickel
Extra Large Palwa Cascading Chandelier Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass, 1960s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Classic extra large and precious gilt brass and crystal glass chandelier made by high class lighting company Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chain-hanging chandelier has 6 cascading tiers with lots of high lead handcut faceted crystal glass strings which sparkle like diamonds. This beauty takes nine E14 standard screw bulbs to illuminate. New rewired so fine working and ready to use. The total length is 80 cm / 31.50 inches and it has a width is 60 cm / 23.62 inches. Professionally cleaned this chandelier stays in a very good original vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. It presents beautifully. Typical for first class Palwa lighting which is comparable to Bakalowits and Lobmeyr, this chandelier is made with best materials and is of very high quality. This gorgeous sparkling beauty is an eye-catcher. It would be a perfect addition and upgrade for any Mid-Century Modern or noble stylish interior. When illuminated or unlit, it fills any room with noble elegance.
For further models and different sizes of crystal glass chandeliers and matching sconces...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful and very rare chandelier from the 1970s.
The excellent workmanship and the very noble material impress at first glance.
Exceptionally beautiful design.
The la...
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1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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
Italian Space Age Cubic Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Charming Italian "Space Age" Murano glass cubic shape chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari per Mazzega manufacturer, from the 1970s. Blown Murano glass in amber clear color with chromium s...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Vintage Brass Sciolari Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
An extraordinary Sciolari chandelier made in Italy, circa 1970s. 18 arms with 36 opposing bulbs emerge from a brass body to create an elegant statement piece.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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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
Italienische Leuchte von Gaetano Sciolare für Boulanger, 1972
Located in Berlin, DE
Italienisches Design von Gaetano Sciolari. Produziert von der Firma Boulanger Anfang der 70er Jahre. Verchromte Struktur, 2 Leuchten.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Large Palwa Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass Sputnik Chandelier Palme 1960s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large rare gilt brass and crystal glass sputnik chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970. The chain-hanging length-adjustable chandelier has a gilt brass metal sputnik cons...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass, 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
Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Impressively beautiful Italian brass chandelier from the 1960s.
High-quality and very solid workmanship and an absolute highlight for every room.
A beautiful lighting mood is creat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Model 1187 Ceiling Lamp
Located in Roma, IT
Chandelier mounted by brass dome canopy, wire length is slightly adjustable with wire pulley detail.
Model 1187 ceiling lamp by Gaetano Scolari for Stilno...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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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
1960s Futuristic Series Cubic Aluminum Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Futuristic Modern Series Cubic Chandelier in Aluminum by Gaetano Sciolari.
Made in Italy
Impressive 22 Light Chandelier geometric design.
3...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
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
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
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Modern Cubist Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Modern Cubist chandelier in chrome, brass, and glass elements, circa 1960s. A geometric composition that is reminiscent of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Nickel
Crystal glass pendant lamp by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Breathtakingly beautiful and very high quality pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The excellent workmanship and the very noble material impress at first glance.
Exceptionally beautiful des...
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1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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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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