An Italian Gold Plate and Murano Glass Chandelier
About the Item
- Creator:Gaetano Sciolari (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1071635437872
Gaetano Sciolari
The work of celebrated mid-century Italian lighting designer and entrepreneur Angelo Gaetano Sciolari became widely popular in the United States during the postwar years and strongly influenced lighting makers around the world. The sculptural forms and striking geometric details of his vintage floor lamps, chandeliers and other fixtures fit seamlessly into the mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency interiors of the day.
Sciolari formally studied architecture but also pursued filmmaking for a short period. When his father passed away in 1949, Sciolari took the reins at his family's company, Sciolari Lighting, which had been in business in Rome since 1892. The manufacturer expanded considerably under Gaetano’s leadership. For one, pioneering American lighting company Lightolier, in New York City, began to import the Italian brand’s lighting for the U.S. market, and Lightolier’s star designer, Gerald Thurston, was significantly influenced by Gaetano’s work. In the 1970s, Americans looking to add provocative fixtures created by Gaetano Sciolari to their living rooms could find them in Lightolier catalogs.
Sciolari initially crafted lamps and sconces that bore the hallmarks of traditional Italian design. But during the 1950s, when he would become the in-house designer for legendary Milan lighting manufacturer Stilnovo — one of the leaders of Italian postwar design — he created revolutionary fixtures that endured as his best-known work.
Sciolari drew on a range of influences — enthusiasts see the imprint of Art Deco, brutalism and more in his lighting — and designed futuristic Space Age chandeliers, ceiling lamps and pendants for Stilnovo as well as Stilkronen and S.A. Boulanger that defied the conventions of the time. A dizzying array of materials and finishes characterizes the designer’s work, while geometry is pronounced in each sculptural fixture — there are blown opal glass spheres, polished chrome tubes and brass square bulb holders. These combinations were critical to the development of dazzling lighting that proves eye-catching in any space decades later.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Angelo Gaetano Sciolari lighting today.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
- A Gold Plated And Murano Glass Italian Sciolari ChandelierBy Gaetano SciolariLocated in London, GBA Rare model by Gaetano Sciolari in Gold Plate and Amber/Gold Murano glass tubed diffusers. Very good quality Mid century pieces typical of Sciolaris early modernistic design. With ...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGold Plate
- An Italian Murano Glass Leaf ChandelierLocated in London, GBa four tiered Murano glass "Banana" leaf chandelier in clear mottled glass on a chrome finished frame. Sizes given including chain drop. Without chain the actual light is 60cm high. ...Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- A Large Gold Plated Murano Glass Tubed Chandelier By Gaetano SciolariBy Gaetano SciolariLocated in London, GBA large gold plated with curved and shaped Murano glass amber or gold glass tube diffusers. One of 3 similar lights imported from Rome. Available in other listings and In very good c...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Italian Murano Glass Spiral ChandelierBy PulegosoLocated in London, GBAn unusual flush mounted chandelier with hung glass enveloped shaped pieces suspended on chains and descending in a spiral. Very much in the manner of vintage Pulegoso.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Pair of Italian Murano Glass Spiral ChandeliersLocated in London, GBAdam style wine cooler with hand-painted decorations, adorned with cherubs and floral festoons. Satinwood. Now felt lined and raised upon original brass...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- A large Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier By NovaresiBy NovaresiLocated in London, GBA large clear Murano glass cascading spiral chandelier pendant light by Italian Manufacturers Novaresi. Suspended from a gold lacquered frame with a drop of 120cm with the ceiling ro...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Gold Plate and Glass Gaetano Sciolari Style Vintage Italian ChandelierBy Gaetano SciolariLocated in Nuernberg, DEVery rare and beautiful gold-plated chandelier. Italy, 1970s. The Chandelier requires five European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal, Gold Plate
- Murano Glass Plates Chandelier, 1960s ItalyLocated in Nürnberg, BayernMurano glass plates chandelier, 1960s Italy Fully functional. With six E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Italian Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier by SciolariBy Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano SciolariLocated in Niederdorfelden, HessenElegant Italian Murano glass and chrome chandelier by Sciolari. Hanging glass resembles teardrops. Chandelier illuminates beautifull...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome
- 1970's Italian, Murano Glass & Chrome ChandelierBy Gaetano SciolariLocated in Praha, CZBeautiful chandelier from Italy, made in the 1970's. Attributed to the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. Made of Murano glass atypical lamp shades and chrome. The chrome parts show ...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome
- Brass Glass Chandelier Lamp Large Gold-Plated, Italy Mid CenturyBy Gaetano SciolariLocated in Vienna, ATRich gold-plated 23" crystal glass chandelier by Sciolari, Italy, 1960. It has been fully restored, newly polished and newly rewired according to US standards. Consisting of countl...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Venini PALM glass chandelier murano , italy 1970sBy Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano SciolariLocated in DÉNIA, ESExceptional Sciolari PALM chandelier with tube Murano glass with gilded gold structure. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design. This uniq...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
