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Mid-Century Polished Brass Eight-Light Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari ca. 1970s

Name: Mid-Century Polished Brass Eight-Light Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari ca. 1970s
Brand: Gaetano Sciolari
Price: 3400 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A MID-CENTURY POLISHED BRASS EIGHT-LIGHT CHANDELIER Designed by Gaetano Sciolari ca. 1970 unmarked Item # 311JBP02P This sleek and austere chandelier is a quintessential representation of Gaetano Sciolari's design ethos from the 1970s. It features a high-polished brass body of remarkably good quality, the reflective surfaces creating a great deal of fullness in all of the negative space. The frosted glass globes diffuse the light beautifully to create a warm interior ambiance that is easy to live in. The design elements reflect a balance between the geometric and the organic, a testament to Sciolari's ability to encapsulate the forward-looking spirit of the time while delivering functional art. The chandelier has been meticulously restored, all elements disassembled completely and carefully polished out, the result being a nearly pristine presentation. The wiring has been checked carefully throughout during the disassembly process and remains ready to place. It is worth noting that we have left the brass unsealed to allow it to naturally patinate over time slowly - this can be sealed with lacquer upon request to arrest the process, though we love the slow changes that can naturally occur to the brass when left to oxidize in the air. Measurements: 27 3/4" H x 18 1/8" D x 22" W (approx. bulb to bulb) - the height can be adjusted slightly down and that alteration can be performed in-house prior to shipping upon request (or performed by your lighting professional) Condition Report: Very fine condition, no observed flaws. Includes new LED lightbulbs. Naturally this is designed to be wired directly into a box by your electrician so no plug is included. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Creator:

Gaetano Sciolari (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 27.75 in (70.49 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 18.13 in (46.06 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Glass

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1970

Condition:

Very fine condition, no observed flaws. Includes new LED lightbulbs. Naturally this is designed to be wired directly into a box by your electrician so no plug is included.

Seller Location:

Shippensburg, PA

Reference Number:

Seller: 311JBP02P1stDibs: LU1059039030852

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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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