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Gaetano Sciolari is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, prolific and eclectic lighting designers of the space age. Born and living in Italy, he created several celebrated designs for lighting company Stilnovo and also collaborated with Goffredo Reggiani. His pieces enjoyed worldwide success and were imported into the US by Lightolier and Progress Lighting. It's not uncommon to see his designs in mansions around the world, as well as on TV shows set in the 1970s and 80s.
He worked almost exclusively with metal and his most famous and prized designs are those in silver-plated tubes, cubes or spheres - both shiny/chrome-plated and matte. He confronted all kinds of lighting, from chandeliers and sconces to floor and table lamps. The piece on offer is indeed a floor lamp, with a round base, a central shaft and eight lamps at the top, mounted in pairs around the shaft.
It is very charming and despite being unsigned, the stylistic features are almost certainly attributable to the pen of Gaetano Sciolari. It has been preserved in very good condition and functions perfectly thanks to a recent inspection and overhaul by a certified electrician. It has a light and pleasant patina which adds to the charm of the piece; however, if you prefer it to shine, a light rub with a suitable buffer pad will bring it to a like-new look.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsSilver, White, BlackMaterialChromeNumber of items1StyleModernHeight150 cmWidth40 cmSigns of usageRust