Sergio Rossi, Large Athena Torchere, Scavo Green from the 1980s

Important to avoid any confusion: Price listed is for the pair and I have two pairs (total 4 units). Second there is another lot with twin light (5 units available) in my listing that would be a perfect match. Here an exceptional pair of sconces. The sconces were showing some age for regular use and gold discoloration. I have had them completely re-polished and gilded with thick gold plating and re-wired. I am listing with Jansen (Maison Jansen) attribution although not found any listing with these pieces. Very well manufactured with attention to detail. Probably made for the US market as backplate cover the US box. Statement sconces...

The Gaia chandelier, the multicolored edition, is an emblem of the 80s postmodern style. This multicolored version is an extremely rare find. It was d...

Twelve lights chandelier from Gaetano Sciolari, production made for Stilkronen, Italy, 1970s. Eight lights down and four lights up. Brass gold-plated. Transparent elements in Led Crystal. Bulbs are sorrounded by 24 led crystal vertical elements to diffuse the light with the refraction principle. This is an interesting version of the Sciolari's production. Usually he is known for bare un-shaded lights and great, sculptural, metalwork. Most of the time it's missing a play with light. Here Gaetano has used classic crystal chandelier in a contemporary revised and updated design. A step in the past: chandeliers were made to have many upward lights (in origin candles) to provide greater light output for larger rooms. The addition of elements of glass or crystal all around was not made to shade the light, but to refract it, creating the impression of multiplying the light candles or bulbs used. This lighting play was used with all the leaves and frills of Murano chandeliers and French crystal chandeliers...

This intriguing and lovely chandelier that represents the quintessential of the 1980s. That was the roaring decade of fashion houses, in particular Italians, and the Expansion beyon...