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.
Oversized Vintage Italian Sputnik Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Italy, 1960's.
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing vintage chrome metal chandelier in Sputnik design by Gaetano Sciolari, c. 1960's. Consists of a center chrome ball with attached stems with smaller balls. It includes 28 ligh...
Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome & Brushed Steel, 1970's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1970s. This dynamic fixture features a brushed steel central sphere from which chrome rods radiate outward in cl...
Chrome
Vintage Italian Chrome Pendant by Sciolari, c. 1960's
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chrome pendant with seven trumpet-like shapes and spiraled design. Made in Italy by Sciolari, c. 1960's. *Already rewired to fit US Lighting Standard Dimensions: 30"...
Chrome
Italian Sputnik Chandelier w/ Clear Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik chandelier with clear Murano glasses with textured bubbles, mounted on brass frame / made in Italy circa 1960’s. Height: 49 inches including rod and canopy.
Murano Glass
Vintage Sputnik Chandelier w/ Smoky Glass on Chrome Frame by Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Sputnik chandelier with smoky glass disks on chrome frame. Designed by Cristal Arte, circa 1960s. Made in Italy. Dimensions: 17.5"H x 17.5"D (Not including canopy).
Chrome
Vintage Italian Chandelier, Multiple Glass Spheres, Chrome Metal Frame, Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier w/ multiple glass spheres & chrome metal frame. Designed by Sciolari circa 1970.
Metal, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Chrome Sputnik Pendant by Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian midcentury chrome Sputnik chandelier by Sciolari. Six light sockets/E14 fitting. Measures: Diameter 38 cm. Height 75 cm.
Metal
Vintage Chrome Sputnik by Reggiani, Italy 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition for this chandelier designed by Reggiani and produced in Italy during the 70s. Some trace of age and use. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on dema...
Chrome
Vintage sputnik chandelier by Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century chrome sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The lamp emits a spectacular light. Light patina visible. Tested and ready for use with regular E14 light bulbs. The ch...
Chrome
Space Age Metal Vintage Chandelier Sputnik Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age metal vintage chandelier or pendant from chromed metal by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s. A fantastic chromium plated metal sputnik chandelier...
Metal
Space Age 8 lights Sputnik chrome steel chandelier, 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Space Age 8 lights Sputnik chrome steel chandelier, 1970s In chromed steel with 8 lights. Very good condition, with small and inevitable signs of time and use.
Steel
Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier Light Fixture in Polished Chrome, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury sputnik chandelier light fixture in polished chrome, 1960s.
Chrome
