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Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Polished Chrome Chandelier by Sciolari

Name: Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Polished Chrome Chandelier by Sciolari
Brand: Gaetano Sciolari
Rating: 5 (118 reviews)

About the Item

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 of his practice, this features six tiers extending from a central branch that culminate in circular hollow polished aluminum ends with demilune cutout in the center revealing the mercury bulbs that peak out from within. Full of élan and verve, this piece embodies the qualities that discerning collectors of first rate Italian midcentury design adore. With its clean lines and monochromatic palate, this piece is as versatile as it is beautiful, blending perfectly with any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. It has been newly rewired to American standards and is in excellent vintage condition. The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier is fitted with 24 candelabra based mercury bulbs offering up to 1440 watts of light. Italy, circa 1970 Dimensions: 40" height x 14.5" diameter.

Creator:
Gaetano Sciolari (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Diameter: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Chrome
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1970
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU793417102001

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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.

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