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 Modern set of eight brass and chrome sconces by Sciolari. Italy 1970
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Set of eight sconces in brass, chrome and clear glass signed by Sciolari. The set is composed of one large sconce with double glasses and lights and seven sconces with single glass a...
Brass, Chrome
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 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
Mid-Century nicheled brass and glass sconces by Sciolari. Labeled. Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Fair vintage condition with trace of age and use for this set of three double lights sconces by Sciolari, model Ovali. Made from nickeled brass and glass and produced in Italy during...
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern pair of brass Oscar Torlasco attributable sconces. Italy 1950
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Catania, CT
Great condition for this set of two sconces designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano. Produced in Italy during the 1950s. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA...
Brass
Lumi Milano, Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Brass Sconces from 60s
By Lumi
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this pair of solid brass sconces produced in Italy during the 60s. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand...
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Two Lights Wall Sconces Brass and Chrome, Italy 1970s, Pair
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern two light Gaetano Sciolari wall sconces made out of brass and chrome finish. Each sconce takes 2 light bulbs with max. 40 watts. Square back plate measur...
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Original 1970s Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of original 1970s wall sconces by Gaetano Sciolari.
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Pair Large Wall Lights / Sconces, Chrome, Brass, Glass, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning pair of sculptural wall lamps / sconces from the 1970s, designed and manufactured by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy. Executed in chrome-plated metal and brushed brass, each sconc...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Big Sculptural Sconces Sciolari Aluminum Steel Minimal Italian 1970 Gold Silver
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculptural sconces Sciolari aluminum steel minimal Italian 1970s gold silver, plexiglass parts.
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Gaetano Sciolari Sconces, 2 pairs Available
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of one light Gaetano Sciolari sconces, brass and chrome finish US rewire and in working condition One light, 100 watts max bulb Square back plate: 4.3/8 inches x 4.3/8 inches...
Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Lamps by Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant pair of wall lamps was designed by Gaetano Sciolari in Italy during the 1960s. Characteristic of Sciolari’s refined mid-century aesthetic, the lamps feature a striking g...
Brass
