Pair of wall sconces by Gaetano Sciolari 1970s

Magnificent pair of wall sconces by Gaetano Sciolari for Maison Sciolari. Italy, 1970s. Brass structure supporting a sublime white opaline Murano glass tulip. Magnificent design, understated and very elegant. Excellent condition. Some minimal signs of wear, nothing to report. See photos. Fast and careful shipping. Angelo Gaetano Sciolari (1927 – 1994) An outstanding businessman, Sciolari was born in Italy in 1927. After graduating from the Faculty of Architecture, the young man returned to his first passion: cinema, particularly filmmaking. However, after his father's death in 1949, Sciolari had no choice but to take over the family lighting business. In just a few years, the designer transformed the company and propelled it onto the international stage. Sciolari was not only a brilliant entrepreneur, he was also a creative, prolific, and talented designer. He worked for design greats such as Stilnovo in Italy in the 1950s, Boulanger, and Stilkronen. Throughout his career, he designed magnificent and incredible lighting fixtures such as the "Mod A5011" pendant lamp (circa 1950), the "4079" floor lamp (1965), and of course, the Cubic chandelier (1970s). His creations are crafted in both shiny and matte metal, with multiple lights, evoking futuristic visions of the emerging space age. In the 1970s and 1980s, his creations were in high demand. Sciolari became the leading Italian retailer of lighting fixtures in the United States (products imported by America by Lightolier & Progress Lighting). During this same period, his creations appeared prominently in popular television and film due to their luxurious and futuristic appearance (Sciolari's designs were even featured in the popular series Dallas!). He then abandoned filmmaking to devote himself to architecture.