Vintage mid Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Italian 1960/70s

Vintage mid Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Lamp Glass Balls Ceiling Lamp 60/70s. Stunning chandelier that is in good condition with minor ageing marks as you would expect with a chandelier over 50 years old.

1 meter drop this beautiful chandelier is rare and an eye catching statement piece. Item is residential and we have nowhere to hang this sadly in our new home. It is working but would recommend this is tested and installed by a qualified electrician. The lighting designs of Italian entrepreneur-designer Angelo Gaetano Sciolari have recently come back into the spotlight, particularly as glamorous 1970s pieces have attracted a new generation of admirers. Some solid biographical information on Sciolari has survived, but given his current popularity, additional details would be very welcome.

Sciolari was born in 1927. After graduating with a degree in architecture, he began training as a film director. In the postwar era, many Italian design companies, Stilnovo in particular, were attracting international acclaim for their experimentation with new materials and streamlined silhouettes. Sciolari, however remained attracted to slightly more traditional expressions, often employing opaline glass, perspex, and brass. His Molecular Chandelier (1955) produced by Stilnovo, for instance, showcases his penchant for blending modernist geometry with deco-style materials.

In the mid-to-late-1960s, Sciolari's designs for his own manufacturing company began to take off with high-end interior designers in Europe and the US. This body of work was influenced by a range of art movements, from Cubism and Deconstructivism, to Minimalism, but always exhibited a sophisticated, sculptural, and even futuristic interpretation. He utilized crystal and ice glass while juxtaposing highly polished metals against satin finishes, including the unconventional combination of brass with chrome.

During the 1970s, Sciolari Lighting imported lamps to America via Lightolier & Progress Lighting, which featured many Sciolari collections in annual catalogues, including Sciolari's Geometric Series, Habitat Series, Scultura Series, and Futura Series (specific design dates unknown). The result was massive sales and a successful expansion of the family business. Many argue that Sciolari produced his best work in the 1970s, when design tastes began to shift away from strict modernism in favor of more crafted and decorative aesthetics alongside Art Deco and "space age" styling-a similar trend can be seen in the work of, Paul Evans, Franc¸ois Monnet, and Verner Panton. Sciolari's Cubic Series, which was realized in a variety of sizes, configurations, and finishes, is Sciolari's most well known design form these years; it appeared in many TV shows in the 1970s and'80s.

Notably, Sciolari was the founder and first president of the trade association of Italian manufacturers of lighting fixtures. Sciolari passed away in 1994. Today, his lamps, pendants, and chandeliers fetch high prices and are highly-sought after by collectors. This item is in the category "Collectables\Lamps, Lighting\Chandeliers & Ceiling Fixtures".

The seller is "montagecomms" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, European Union.

Antique: Yes
Light Colour: White
Power Source: Corded
Size: Large
Year Manufactured: 1969
Colour: Silver
Vintage: Yes
Design: Sputnik, Tubular
Department: Unisex Adults
Control Style: Switch
Item Height: 100
Manufacturer: Scolari
Style: Mid-Century Modernism
Features: Ceiling Mounted
Unit Quantity: 1
Room: Hall, Lounge, Foyer, Kitchen
Finish: Brushed Chrome
Number of Settings: 1
Required Tools: Drill, Screwdriver
Item Diameter: 42 cm
Material: Chrome, Glass
Installation Area: Indoor
Number of Lights: 9
Brand: Gaetano Sciolari
Mounting: Ceiling Mounted
Type: Chandelier
Era: 1960s
Assembly Required: No
Original/Reproduction: Original
Number of Blades: More Than 10
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Shade Shape: Round
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy