Sciolari Chandelier Gold Gilt Frame with Glass Petals, circa 1970s, Italian

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Sciolari Chandelier Gold Gilt Frame with Glass Petals, circa 1970s, Italian

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Sciolari gold chandelier with 32 glass petals, circa 1970s, Italian. This vintage chandelier has been gently cleaned while respecting the antique patina. It is rewired, earthed and ready to install. It is possible to install this chandelier in other countries although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. With its Modernist repeated cubic shapes this chandelier playfully twists the traditional form. The result is sculptural and chic. This design along with the gold-plated gilt frame and quality glass are characteristic of the designs by Gaetano Sciolari the attributed designer. The combination of Modernism and floral makes this chandelier a unique addition to a range of interiors such as Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, 1970s glamour, Postmodern or contemporary. Attention is drawn to the eight flower-like arms hanging downwards before spread opening to reveal the light bulb. Each flower is cubic shaped with four rectangular petals coming out of a golden cube. Carrying on this cubic theme the stem is gold-plated tubing with a square profile. This stem curves to join the central column, and at the end the tubing is cross-sectioned to finish in a diamond shape. At each junction, where the stems meet the central column, there is a decorative gold-plated disc. The central column has a wider disc which then narrows in stages to the pendant rod. At the top there is the original dome shaped ceiling cup. Inside the ceiling cup fitted at the top of the rod there is a hook to hang this chandelier to the ceiling. The pendant rod can easily be unscrewed making it possible to increase or decrease this rod, or replace with a brass chain. The removable glass petals are of exquisite quality craftsmanship: they are in clear glass with a top layer of white glass. The edges are bevelled to reveal the clear glass; therefore each petal appears to have an outer frame. Both surfaces of the pedals are highly polished. The outer surface has the white portion raised while the internal surface is all flat. These petals curve outwards so when grouped in fours they create a flower shape. At the top of each petal there is a hole which locks in place onto the frame by a metal prong in the frame. When installed each petal continues through the golden metal covers for a decorative finishing detail. This chandelier carries 8 small screw standard E14 light bulbs up to 40 Watts each. Here it is photographed with clear 25 Watts Pygmy shaped light bulbs which are included in this price. Other types of E14 light bulbs such a Candle could be used for a different look. This vintage chandelier is in very good condition. The frame is in good condition and sturdy, there is some rubbing to the gilt in a few small areas in line with age. The 32 glass petals are all in very good condition, with no cracks or chips. There is some rubbing to the glass in a couple of corners in line with age. Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport, the glass pieces would be removed and wrapped in a layer of bubble wrap & cardboard. The frame would be wrapped in bubble wrap. Together these parts would easily fit into a box ideal for posting. Additional dimensions: The Height of the frame without the hanging rod is 26 cm. The dimensions of each glass pedal are: Height: 17 cm & Width: 4 cm. Gaetano Sciolari Biography - While Sciolari lighting has been around since 1892, it was their most famous offspring Gaetano Sciolari who went on to design for Italian manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950s.

Creator:
Gaetano Sciolari (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)
Style:
Post-Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Gold Plate
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The frame is in good condition and sturdy, there is some rubbing to the gilt in a few small areas in line with age. The 32 glass petals are all in very good condition, with no cracks or chips. There is some rubbing to the glass in a couple of corners.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 109941stDibs: LU221739255183

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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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