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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Gaetano Sciolari
Creator: Stilnovo
20th Century Stilnovo Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass and Brass Details, 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Turin, Turin
Stilnovo is founded in Milan by Bruno Gatta in 1946.
In December 1946 Stilnovo made its first appearance in Domus, where two table lamps and a brass tray were published. In 1949 Brun...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Mid Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 1960's chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Lighting. Nice vintage condition with some warm dark spot to brass. Appropriate bulbs included with some extra re...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Frosted Opaline Glass Suspension Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier, pendant made of hand blown frosted opaline glass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The oval white shade of the ceiling light, lamp is supported by a sculptural polished brass frame, hanging on three long gold suspensions arms, featuring a four light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1950, Milan, Italy.
Measures : Shade: 13.5" Height x 13" diameter
Stilnovo was an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1946 in Milan by the well-known Italian designer Bruno Gatta. During the Mid-Century Modern era the Stilnovo brand was one of the most pioneered lighting design companies in Italy, also known as the Stilnovo Period. Well-known artists have worked and designed for Stilnovo, such as the Italian architect and designer Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Joe Cesare Colombo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension Light by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A pulley system suspension ceiling light allows for height adjustment. The shade and bottom finial ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Original Stilnovo Sputnik Six Arm Brass Chandelier "Satellite".Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Madrid, ES
A Stilnovo Satellite chandelier/pendant edited in the 50s by Italian Stilnovo . Original lighting feature holing a central burnished brass medallion...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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
Stilnovo Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Utrecht, NL
This characteristic Stilnovo chandelier is the definition of an eye-catching design. Decorative lighting is basically the fourth layer of illumination, the jewellery of the room. This lamp contains the impact of accent lighting with a one-of-a-kind structure.
A well-chosen lighting piece can change the overall look of a room and how it feels to be in that room. Historically, chandeliers would hang in the foyer or dining room, however, nowadays, a chandelier is often placed in smaller rooms or even a bathroom to set the aesthetic impression of the space. This mid-century chandelier has an innovative look that is established by the unique geometry of the arms, the conical cluster, and the peculiar shape of the glass shades. This model’s design revolves around its ten opaline glass shades arranged uniquely on curved brass arms. The arms are in pairs, with five connecting points to the cluster. They are bent to cross each other at different heights with a strong curvature. Yet, the resulting structure isn’t chaotic, instead it is interesting and airy, highlighting the shape of the glass shades. The pressed spheres have slim “necks” letting through the light directly. The combination of brass and glass was especially characteristic of the mid-century era as the brass shines beautifully when the light is on. The black lacquered conical cluster is a clever addition as it serves as a focal point. To leave the focus on the body the canopy and the tubing are quite understated. As a result, the design is well-balanced.
Stilnovo was the forerunner of innovative Italian lighting design, earning their models much recognition and often a place in museums. This unique chandelier leaves...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier with Lampshades in Opaline Glass Italian Manufacture 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Chandelier with three lampshades in opaline glass and a structure in enameled and nickel-plated metal.
Manufactured by Stilnovo in 1970s Italy.
Stilnovo was an important lighting c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Chandelier 8 Light Metal Crome Opal Glass or Shiny Glass 1958 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Chandelier.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful Futuristic Brass & Glass Stilnovo Chandelier Vintage Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier made of brass, fitted with for E14 Sockets. Made in Italy in the 1950s, by the famous well known Stilnovo Manufacturer. The Fixture requires ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 Opaline Globes, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 opaline globes, Italy 1950s
This midcentury Italian brass chandelier by Stilnovo features 12 handblown opaline glass globes of exce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo 37" Brass Chandelier in the manner of Gino Sarfatti, Italy 1950s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Spectacular large chandelier with 24 curved brass arms ending with black lampholders. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Multicolor Opaline Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The midcentury refined 50s Italian design hanging lamp by Stilnova. Good vintage condition, all parts are original and without damaged, no defects, but it may show slight traces of u...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Italian 30-Light Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Rare
By Stilnovo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Imposing brass chandelier by Stilnovo, Milan, 1960s. Thirty bulbs with E14 socket, with the reducers we can transform it into E12, USA socket. The last photo shows a smaller version ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in sculptural opaline glass with two-toned blue colored glas...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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
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
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
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
Tea Morosati pendant light by Stilnovo with Barovier & Toso glass, Italy, 1964
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pendant light designed by Tea Morosati and manufactured by Stilnovo in the early 1960s.
This particular Stilnovo lighting fixture has a very elegant brass structure with a di...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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 Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
Stilnovo Chandelier 8 Light Metal Crome Opal Glass or Shiny Glass, 1958, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Chandelier.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Brass Italian Pendant Light - Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish mid-century Italian ceiling light by Stilnovo. Made from brass with a black shade. The overall design is effortlessly stunning with its minimal profile and s...
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Stilnovo Model 622 Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1959
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
An extremely rare, oversized ceiling pendant model 622 designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1959. This large sized tear drop shaped pendant lamp is very impressive because o...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1970 circa
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1970s.
H 110 x 50 cm.
Good conditions!
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Original 20-Arm Brass Sputnik Plafond/Chandelier, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Madrid, ES
Huge and original brass sputnik plafond/chandelier produced by Stilnovo circa 1950.Twenty brass arms.Rewired for European/Usa E14 bulbs.Stunning condition,Brass cleaned and rewired.B...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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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
Gaetano Sciolari Designed Chandelier for Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great sculptural chandelier with 36 sockets, both up and down for tremendous light. Made of tubular chrome with black trimming. Designed by the top mid-century chandelier designer, f...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier Murano Glass Metal, 1950, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Height of glass only 31cm.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
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
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Chrome
Vintage brass chandelier, Stilnovo Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A unique vintage Stilnovo chandelier in pure mid century style.
The chandelier, manufactured in Italy in the mid-1950s by iconic Stilnovo company, is made of six brass arms and six frosted glass lampshades...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Iron
5-light stilnovo pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Genova, IT
1960s stilnovo five-light pendant, metal frame and brass opal glass diffusers.
Completely original condition, working.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, 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
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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
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Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Italian Brass Pendant Lamps by Stilnovo from the 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of Midcentury Italian brass pendant lamps by Stilnovo from the 1950s. With 24 light points each (E14) on a construction of brass tubes ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Rare Stilnovo 24 Light Brass Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Impressive brass chandelier by Stilnovo, Milano Italy.
24 bulbs.
Last picture shows smaller version of this fixture in Tamara Mellon's penthouse flat.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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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
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Crystal, Brass
Elegant and Rare Vintage Six-Arm Brass and Glass Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
It features six arms and is made in varnished aluminum, brass and glass.
This chandelier may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be consid...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Aluminum
Stilnovo "Cosmo" Chandelier Metal Crome Brass, 1950, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Cosmo.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Stilnovo Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo ceiling light or lantern with a long satin glass diffuser, bright red acrylic shade and brass hardware from the 1950s. Four origin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Steel
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Lightolier Chrome Glass Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Gaetano Sciolari Italian Lightolier Chrome Glass Chandelier
Offered for sale is a Lightolier mid-century modern chrome and glass "ice" c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
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Brass, Stainless Steel
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
Stilnovo Pendant in Brass, Opalin Glass and Aluminum
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Impressive Italian pendant chandelier of 1950s Stilnovo manufacture.
The chandelier is made of tubular brass and painted aluminum. Its lamp holder cap is formed by a large oval hemis...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo light fixture featuring a "doughnut" shaped glass shade on a perforated frame. The frame holding six light points is lacquered black wi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
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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
Large Stilnovo Chandelier with 18-Light and Opaline Glasses
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Large 18-light chandelier with brass structure and opaline glasses.
Shaped metal ceiling plate.
Stilnovo production, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Opaline Glass
Stilnovo Ceiling Light, Model 1140
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Graceful stilnovo semi-flush mount with a lacquered aluminum shell and a textured frosted glass shade. Brass fittings and canopy. Holds 3 E26 sockets. Marked with the original Stilnovo label...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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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