Vintage chandelier 'Cubico' by G. Sciolari 1970

Cubico" chandelier by G. Sciolari, circa 1970 Gaetano SCIOLARI for SCIOLARI Brushed steel chandelier model "Cubico" with 5 lights, distributed in 5 square section tubes of different heights, encircled by a chrome-plated band, ending with a slightly bluish Murano glass cube with lattimo net. Circa 1970. Height : 50 cm- Width : 23 cm- Depth : 23 cm anodized rod: 44 cm 7,5 kg. Three small scratches on the corners of the glass cubes. Italian luminaire designer and entrepreneur Gaetano Sciolari appears in the spotlight with his 1970 and glamorous pieces that are attracting a new generation of enthusiasts. Gaetano Sciolari was born in 1927. After graduating in architecture, he studied film directing. His father died unexpectedly in 1949 and he returned home to take over the family business, Sciolari Lighting, founded in 1892. In the 1950s, Gaetano Sciolario became the main designer of the legendary Stilnovo lighting company, founded by Bruno Gatti in Milan in 1946. In the post-war era, many Italian companies, including Stilnovo in particular, were internationally acclaimed for their experiments with new materials and aerodynamic shapes. However, Gaetano Sciolari was committed to more traditional designs and often used opal glass, Plexiglas and brass. Produced by Stilnovo, his Molecular Chandelier (1955) embodies his penchant for modernist geometry with decorative materials. From the mid to late 1960s, Sciolari's designs for his own company were successful in the United States and Europe. His work is influenced by cubism as well as constructivism and minimalism. But they are characterized by their sophistication, sculptural and futuristic appearance. He uses crystal and glazed glass in juxtaposition with polished metal, including an original combination of brass and chrome. During the 1970s, Sciolari Lighting imported lamps into the United States through Lightolier & Progress Lighting, which featured numerous collections in annual catalogues including Geometric Series, Habitat Series, Scultura Series, and Futura Series. The success is there and sales are numerous. The family business is being strengthened as a result. Many say that Sciolari produced its best work in the 1970s, when its tastes moved away from strict modernism towards a more handcrafted and decorative aesthetic alongside Art Deco and Space Age style. The same pattern can be seen in the creations of Paul Evans, François Monnet and Verner Panton. The Cubic Series, which has been produced in a variety of sizes, configurations and finishes, is Sciolari's most famous design. It appeared on numerous television shows in the 1970s and 1980s. Sciolari was, among other things, the founder and first president of the professional association of Italian lighting manufacturers. Sciolari died in 1994. Today, his lamps are much sought after by collectors.