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.
Pair of Gold Rod Glass and Brass Wall Sconces in Style of Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful pair of high-end wall sconces in the style of Sciolari. With long glass 'tubes' and brass details giving each piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, fillin...
Brass
Rare Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional pair of wall scones designed by Geatano Sciolari in the 70s made in polished brass and glass ornament in the middle. A wonderful shape and they provide beautiful gold...
Brass
Pair of Gold Hanging Rod Glass and Brass Wall Sconce in Style of Sciolari, 1960
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Wonderful high-end wall sconces in the style of Sciolari. With long hanging glass 'tubes' and brass details giving this piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, ...
Brass
Pair Of Brass Wall Sconces in Style of Sciolari, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of brass wall sconces in style of Sciolari, 1970. Clean lines to complement all decors. Wonderful high-end wall lights with a beautiful appearance. Please notice the price is f...
Metal
Set of Large Gold-Plated Glass Wall Lights in the Style of Brotto
Located in Rijssen, NL
This stunning set of wall lights with each one glass bowl and gold-plated fittings was produced in the 1970s in the style of Brotto. Illuminates beautifully. Elegant and fine, it is ...
Gold Plate
Gold Rod Glass and Clear Brass Wall Sconce, Sciolari, 1960
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful high-end wall sconces in the style of Sciolari. With long glass 'tubes' and brass details giving each piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, filling a room w...
Brass
Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass and Glass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist glass and brass sconces. Italy, 1960s.
Brass
Pair of Stunning Brass and Glass Wall Sconces designed by Emil Stejnar, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Stunning Brass and Glass Wall Sconces designed by Emil Stejnar, 1960s High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each sconce requires 2 ...
Brass
Set of two minimalist Brass Wall Lights Sconces, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall lights Origin: Italy Age: 1970s This set of two modernist wall lights was produced in Italy in the 1970s. It is made from solid brass with a loo...
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Model 2021/1 Brass & Glass Sconces, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A simply elegant design and an impressive scale make these sconces a rare find. In original condition including the brass ring at the top of the tapered glass shade. Two pair are ava...
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina on brass. One has two hairline cracks on backplate. ...
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 16” W x 8.87” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.62” H x 2.37...
Brass
