Sciolari Lighting was the first Italian lighting company to sell its pieces in the United States. Its luminous work spanned decades of styles and innovative designs, including striking chandeliers, table lamps and wall lights.
Italian designer Angelo Gaetano Sciolari took over his family’s lighting company after his father’s death in 1949. He had studied architecture and was previously pursuing a career as a film director. In the 1950s, Sciolari became an in-house designer for Italian entrepreneur and designer Bruno Gatta and his lighting manufacturing company Stilnovo.
By the late 1960s, Sciolari was using his own manufacturing company in combination with Lightolier to reach the American market. His 1970s designs are considered among his best work, including the Cubic Chandelier and other pieces from his Cubic Series, which featured in popular American television shows such as Dallas.
A talented designer, Sciolari preferred using crystal and glass with polished metals, including unconventional combinations like brass and chrome. He crossed many design styles and drew influence from art movements including Cubism, Deconstructivism and Minimalism. His later work, in collaboration with S.A. Boulanger and Stilkronen, involved Hollywood Regency-style fixtures, while his 1970s work reflected Art Deco influences and Space Age aesthetics.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Sciolari Lighting chandeliers and pendants, floor lamps, table lamps and more.
Mid- Century glass and chrome chandelier by Sciolari. Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. Oxidation and dots on the metal parts. Produced in Italy during the late 60s by Sciolari. Full working with EU standard, adaptable o...
Chrome
Sciolari 9 lights slight gilded chrome and perspex Chandelier model Ice, Italy 6
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Produced in Italy during the 60s by Sciolari, it is in fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. Made from gilded chrome and perspex, it mounts 9 sockets for E14 bulb. Height...
Metal
Sciolari 15 lights slight gilded chrome and perspex Chandelier model Ice, Italy
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Produced in Italy during the 60s by Sciolari, it is in fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. Made from gilded chrome and perspex, it mounts 15 sockets for E14 bulb. Heigh...
Metal
Sciolari, iconic glass sphere and chrome chandelier. Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use. Slight oxidation on the metal. No cracks or chips on the glasses. Produced in Italy during the late 60s by Sciolari. Full working wi...
Chrome
Fontana Arte Style, Italian Cut Glass Chandelier by Zero Quattro, 1970s
By Zero Quattro
Located in Catania, CT
Thick cut glass element chandelier produced by Zero Quattro during the 70s.Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use; some small chips ne...
Glass
Sciolari, five arms brass and glass tube chandelier. Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Five arms brass and glass chandelier produced in Italy by Sciolari. Very good original vintage condition with patina on the brass and normal trace of age and use. No cracks or chips....
Brass
1970s Chrome and Glass Multi-Light Chandelier by Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking 1970s chrome and aluminium chandelier of sculptural, architectural form. Composed of multiple cylindrical light fittings arranged on intersecting horizontal arms around a ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Geometric Sciolari Chrome Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari, S.A. Boulanger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chrome Italian chandelier design by Gaetano Sciolari 1960s. Geometric metal chromed structure with 13 lights. The chandelier remains in very good vintage condition with normal patina.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Sciolari Chrome And Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century chandelier by Sciolari from 1970s. The chandelier is made in chrome with thick and heavy glass shades / covers. Bulb holders: E14 type, 5 pieces (bulbs are not in...
Chrome
1960s Italian Geometric Chrome Ceiling Light By Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Italian 1960’s geometric modern design chrome structure chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari. This chandelier holds 9 small screw light bulbs pointing downward. The chandelier is ...
Chrome
Rare Chrome Midcentury Chandelier Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - 12-flames - beautiful style of lighting - very good original condition
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Twelve-Light Chandelier attributed to Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian chromed chandelier with twelve cylindrical lights arranged in a circular formation with six lights on the top and six on the bottom, from the 1970s. Twelve sockets for E14 s...
Chrome, Metal
