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Italian Vintage Sculptural Sixteen-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage 16 Arm modernist Sciolari chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Measure: Diameter 20 In
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Italian Brass Sputnik Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco
By Arteluce, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Brass Sputnik Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco. Fantastic Italian Brass Futurist Chandelier by
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Brass Chandelier Attributed to Oscar Torlasco
By Sciolari Lighting, Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco, Arteluce, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Italian midcentury Brass Chandelier Attributed to Oscar Torlasco. Fantastic Italian Mid-Century
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Petite Gilded Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp by Palwa, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
plates in excellent condition. The chandelier has been professionally cleaned/polished. It features four
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Pair of Rare Italien Vintage Twelve-Arm Modernist Ceiling Lights Chandeliers 60s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
TWO beautiful twelve-arm minimalist flush mounts/chandeliers or pendants (on request), Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

ONE of Rare Italien Vintage Twelve-Arm Modernist Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful twelve-arm modernist pedant or flush mount chandelier or pendant, Italy, 1960s. Measures
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Sciolari Gaetano Vintage Golden Metal Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Gaetano Sciolari vintage golden metal Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed 1960s, Italy. Gaetano
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Floral Glass Chandelier
By Ernest Palme, Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari, Bakalowits Söhne, Kinkeldey
Located in München, DE
Floral glass chandelier from the 1960s. Extremely successful design and very high quality
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1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

mid century light by SCIOLARI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
it in our store, also we have our line of wrought iron reproduction sconces or chandeliers, or we can
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Brass Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Fog Mørup, Temde Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very nice chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 lampshades spread a spectacular light. The lamp is
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Brass Chandelier
By Fog Mørup, Temde Leuchten, Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Stunning brass chandelier from the 1960s. Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship. The
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Opaline Sputnik Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Temde Leuchten, Max Bill, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 opal glass lampshades spread
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Smoked Glass Chandelier
By Temde Leuchten, Fog Mørup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Kaiser Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very nice chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 lampshades spread a spectacular light. The lamp is
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Opaline Sputnik Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Uno Östen Kristiansson, Stilnovo
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opaline glass lampshades spread a
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Italian ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressively sparkling light effect. Very high-quality workmanship and a real ey...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Unique Enameled Cascading Chandelier
By Temde Leuchten, Stilnovo, Staff Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Unique cascade lamp from the 1960s. High-quality workmanship and an absolute highlight for any room. The tubes are enameled in beautiful colors. This creates a beautiful lighting atm...
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1960s Swiss Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Rare Brass and Glass Fountain Chandelier Attributed to Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
This monumental and exceptional rare chandelier, attributed to Italian designer Carlo Nason
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Idell, Kaiser Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 12 opal glass lampshades spread a
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Brass Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Palwa, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and rare Sputnik lamp from the 1960s. The structured lampshades spread a sparkling light. The lamp is very high quality. Very contemporary design with a fantastic charisma....
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Brass Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Palwa, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Wonderful gold Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a cozy light
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Patricia chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Kinkeldey, Kaiser Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in München, DE
Stunning Patricia chandelier from the 1960s. Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Uno Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 12 opal glass lampshades spread a
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Doria Leuchten Germany, Uno Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Large Ice Glass Chandelier by Doria
By Gaetano Sciolari, Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits Söhne, Doria Leuchten Germany, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Fabulous ice glass chandelier from the 1960s. The lamp with the 72 glass pendants is very noble and
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Tulipan Ceiling Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Gaetano Sciolari, Kinkeldey, Ernst Palme, Bakalowits Söhne, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Tulipan chandelier from the 1960s. The 41 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits Söhne, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in München, DE
Ice Glass Lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s. The 12 glass elements spread a very noble light. Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home. Design: J.T. Kalm...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Opaline Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Helena Tynell, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Gaetano Sciolari, Gino Vistosi, Kinkeldey, Doria Leuchten Germany, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice Glass Lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s. The 30 glass elements spread a very noble light. Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home. Condition: Very ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful example of Sciolari's playful experiments in lighting design, the wire cage lamp came
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Flushmount Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 20 Maxi Bulb Flush mounts designed by Raak, Netherlands, 1970s. Smoked glass in a very beautiful smokey brown color. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handblown White Murano Glass and Chrome 12-Arm Sputnik
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
chandelier can accommodate 12 candelabra bulbs with a light output of up to 720 watts. Manufactured in
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Chrome

Palwa 26" Starburst Sputnik Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Christoph Palme, Gebrüder Cosack, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant starburst 29-lights chandelier with gold-plated stars. Designed by Christoph Palme. The
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Gold Plate, Brass

Pair of Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari Design for Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful pair of Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- Sciolari design for Palwa (Palme and
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari Design for Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful pair of Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- Sciolari design for Palwa (Palme and
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari Design for Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful pair of Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- Sciolari design for Palwa (Palme and
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Crystal, Brass

1 of 3 Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari style, Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- made by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of oval glass "lens" elements. One standard bu...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Crystal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Italian Glass and Chrome Pendant Light by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This Mid Century Modern pendant light designed by Gaetano Sciolari showcases the refined balance of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Chrome

Big Stilnovo Ufo Pedant
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Munich, DE
Very nice and modern pedant by Stilnovo. The ufo lamp in glass is quite common, but we never saw this beauty with green acrylic shade. Does add a very fresh effect. The lamp can be...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
By Artemide, Gaetano Sciolari, Max Bill, Temde Leuchten, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large German Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 etched lampshades
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason, Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
An exceptionally beautiful and large German Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 lampshades
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Fazzoletto Pendant Lamp by Leola
By Florian Schulz, Gino Sarfatti, Leola, Gaetano Sciolari, Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare lamp from the 1960s. Wonderful design with an extremely cozy charisma. An enrichment for every home. The design creates a spectacular play of light. Manufacturer: Leola C...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Opaline Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
By Helena Tynell, Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg, Gaetano Sciolari, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful sputnik pendant lamp from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Ice Glass Big Ball Lamp by Doria
By Palwa, Doria Leuchten Germany, Gaetano Sciolari, Cosack Leuchten, Gino Vistosi
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large golden Big Ball lamp by Doria from the 1960s. Very elegant Hollywood Regency design with a fantastically glamorous look. The structure in the glass creates a...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Gaetano Sciolari, Peill Putzler, J.T. Kalmar, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manufac...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg
By Peill Putzler, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, J.T. Kalmar, Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in every room. The structure in the glass creates a spectacular play of light. Manufac...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Large Ice Glass Lamp by Doria
By Palwa, Doria Leuchten Germany, Gaetano Sciolari, Helena Tynell, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large golden Big Ball lamp by Doria from the 1960s. Very elegant Hollywood Regency design with a fantastically glamorous look. The structure in the glass creates a...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Nylon Thread Pendant Lamp by Paul Secon for Sompex
By ERCO Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Paul Secon, Sompex
Located in München, DE
Very rare acrylic pendant lamp from the 1960s. Exciting design and great workmanship. The nylon threads create a very nice light atmosphere. Design: Paul Second Manufacturer: Sompex...
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1960s French Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Plastic

Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks. The lamp spreads a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its charisma. Great h...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Paolo Venini, Glashütte Limburg, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare pendant lamp from the 1960s. The hand-blown glass in an amber tone is a real eye-catcher and impressively designed. The lamp creates a cozy atmosphere and enc...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
By Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg, Paolo Venini, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare pendant lamp from the 1960s. The hand-blown glass in an amber tone is a real eye-catcher and impressively designed. The lamp creates a cozy atmosphere and enc...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Canadian Origami Metal Pendant Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari, Elio Martinelli, Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Very nice pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design and the appearance of the lamp is particularly beautiful. The shape creates a wonderful light. Condition: Very good vintage condit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Metal Pendant Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Erik Balslev, Lyfa, Fog and Morup, Gaetano Sciolari, Elio Martinelli
Located in München, DE
Wonderful stainless steel pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design of the lamp creates a cozy atmosphere. Very high quality processing. A great design object and an enrichment for ...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Colorful Glass Ball Pendant Lamp
By Carlo Nason, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Gaetano Sciolari, Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Wonderful colorful glass globe lamp from the 1960s. The glass elements, with a particularly successful color gradient, create an impressive play of light. Very high-quality workmansh...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Nylon Thread Floor Lamp by Paul Secon for Sompex
By Flos, Gaetano Sciolari, Paul Secon, Sompex, Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in München, DE
Spectacular floor lamp from the 1960s. Exciting design and great workmanship. The nylon threads create a very nice light atmosphere. Design: Paul Second Manufacturer: Sompex Condit...
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1960s French Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
By Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg, Gaetano Sciolari, Ateljé Lyktan, Anders Pherson
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Bumling pendant lamp with reflector from the 1960s. The design of the lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home. A very nice play of light is created. D...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Opaline Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
By Gaetano Sciolari, Glashütte Limburg, Kaiser Idell, Doria Leuchten Germany, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful sputnik pendant lamp from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Gaetano Sciolari, Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Helena Tynell, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks. The lamp spreads a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its charisma. Great h...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960

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Metal

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Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage chandelier sciolari 1960 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each vintage chandelier sciolari 1960 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and chrome. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage chandelier sciolari 1960, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage chandelier sciolari 1960, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier and S.A. Boulanger each produced at least one beautiful vintage chandelier sciolari 1960 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Chandelier Sciolari 1960?

A vintage chandelier sciolari 1960 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,488, while the lowest priced sells for $602 and the highest can go for as much as $11,668.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.