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.
Wall Sconces in Colored Glass and Chrome from Veca, Italy, 1970s, Set of 2
By VECA
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of wall sconces dating from the 60s and 70s and produced by the VECA company, a famous Italian company known for glass production such as Fontana Arte durnig the 20th century....
Chrome
Vintage SCIOLARI Chandelier in Brass and Smoked Bevelled Glass Discs, Italy 70s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a super glamorous chandelier that recalls the smoky clubs of the 70s in Rome such as Gilda or Piper, and Rome is in fact the city where they were produced and ...
Brass
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian chrome sconces by Sciolari, 4 pieces available
By Sciolari Lighting, Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale two sets, each consisting of a pair of stunning and minimalist wall sconces produced by the historic Italian lighting company “SCIOLARI.” These four ...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Brass Plated Adjustable Reading Wall Lights with Swing Arm, Italy 70s
By Florian Schulz, F. Fabbian
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of elegant wall lights with a classic and timeless style. Made in Italy, around the 70s, these brass-plated metal wall lights have adjustable swing arms, whi...
Metal
Midcentury Wall Light with Brass Mirrors in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
A Pair of glamorous italian wall light datable between the 1940s and the 1950s. These midcentury Sconces were made with precious materials, like brass and copper and the the curved...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Italian Smoked and Green Nilo Glass Sconces in the style of Veca 1960s
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
a pair of wall lamps certainly made in Italy between the 60s and 70s, the style is that of the Italian company known in the field of lighting "Veca". The lamps have 2 light points ho...
Chrome
Pair of Brass and Smoke Glass Sconces, Sciolari Stil, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of wall sconces in the manner of Sciolari, Made in Germany, 1970s. Each sconce is composed of 2 smoked glasses with a brass base. High quality and in very good condition. Clean...
Brass
Pair of Sciolari sconces in glass and gilded brass. Italy 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Set of two sconces by Sciolari in brass and glass. Good vintage condition with slight trace of oxidation. Glasses with no cracks or chips. Produced in Italy during the 70s. Full work...
Brass
Pair of Brass and Satin Glass Sconces, Sciolari Stil, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of wall sconces in the manner of Sciolari, Made in Germany, 1970s. Each sconce is composed of 2 satin glasses with a brass base. High quality and in very good condition. Cleane...
Brass
Vintage Italian Brass Wall Lamps set of 2
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in KUTNO, PL
A stunning pair of brass wall sconces in the style of iconic Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari, known for combining classic elegance with futuristic geometry. Each sconce has been cr...
Metal, Brass
Sciolari, set of two large sconces in glass and gilded brass. Italy 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Pair of sconces by Sciolari in brass and glass. Good vintage condition with slight trace of oxidation. Glasses with no cracks or chips. Produced in Italy during the 70s. Full working...
Brass
Pair of Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of brass and glass wall lamps, made in Denmark in 1970s Very good condition E14 bulb.
Brass
