Gaetano Sciolari Italian Chrome Mid Century Modern Chandelier, 1970s

This striking vintage mid century modern chandelier Model 105 by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari was made in Italy circa 1970. The sculptural architectural design features six polished chrome tubular arms connected by distinctive geometric metal-covered brackets, creating a dramatic interplay of linear and curved forms. Exposed globe bulbs emphasize the clean modernist aesthetic while providing illumination from multiple light points. The chandelier exemplifies the glamorous Italian lighting designs of the 1970s, combining minimalist geometry with reflective chrome surfaces to create a bold visual statement. This elegant, timeless ceiling light is equally suited to dining rooms, entryways, living spaces, or commercial interiors, where it can serve as both functional lighting and sculptural focal point.

Gaetano Sciolari
Gaetano Sciolari (1927–1994) was one of Italy’s most influential lighting designers of the mid-20th century. After taking over his family’s lighting company in 1949, he transformed it into an internationally recognized manufacturer, earning acclaim for innovative designs that combined sculptural forms with exceptional craftsmanship. Working with materials such as polished chrome, brass, and glass, Sciolari created lighting that perfectly captured the glamour and optimism of postwar Italian modernism.

During the 1960s and 1970s, Sciolari’s chandeliers became icons of modern design through collaborations with leading manufacturers including Stilnovo, Lightolier, and Progress Lighting. His bold geometric compositions and sophisticated use of mixed materials made his work a favorite in both Europe and the United States, where it appeared in influential lighting catalogues and high-profile interiors. Today, Sciolari’s designs remain among the most recognizable and collectible examples of Italian mid-century modern lighting.

CONDITION
Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches and wear with minor patina to the chrome finish and a vintage appearance. Rewired for use in American outlets. Direct wire. Original sockets are intermediate size. Converter pieces have been added to accept a standard base bulb. New silver-tipped standard base lightbulbs included (as shown).

DIMENSIONS
W 20.25” x D 20.25” x H 32”