Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Textured Clear Glass and Chrome, 1970s

A German enameled and chromed glass sputnik pendant light / chandelier in the style of Kinkeldey, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 The lamp takes six medium screw base Edison ...

A light fixture by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). It is made of a nickeled (similar to chrome) frame which holds nine l...

A star-shaped ceiling light by Kalmar manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The lamp is made of frosted ice glass pieces mounted on a white...

A very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass Hollywood Regency light fixture model 'Palazzo' by J.T. Kalmar, Vi...

Vintage sixteen light chrome and white glass shade chandelier by Lightolier. Fixture features a chrome frame with trumpet form arms, round glass shades and great Sputnik form. Chande...

This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized in Italy, circa 1970. It features a cylindrical body with a subtly flared center composed of panels of highly textural transl...

This stunning Post-Modern style Italian chandelier is an un - branded piece but we can say that was made by a factory in the Northern part of Italy, where it was possible to find thi...

Chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Sciolari Lighting in chromed metal and glass, ten E14 bulbs with 51 spheres of blown glass. 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...