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Master of the Mid-Century: Sciolari Lighting

The above image is one of my favorite things, found in a magazine many years ago. It looked nothing like interiors I had seen before and inspired my interest in interior design. I became obsessed with finding the source of the palm tree chandelier. Turns out, it's made by Gaetano Sciolari, and his designs are among the best of the mid-century.

 
 

Sciolari made his chandeliers in Italy and combined minimalism with high-glamour. The individual shapes that comprise his pieces are arranged in a highly geometric but still somewhat irregular manner, giving them an organic quality. The chosen materials are either highly reflective or highly transparent, thereby either multiplying the light produced by the fixture, or letting it pass directly through. This combination of seemingly-simple characteristics produces a personal style that is aesthetically satisfying and iconic. If you're lucky enough to have one of these pieces, please show us!

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Thank you for posting something that isn't owls, chalkboard walls, or IKEA hacking.

posted by raina on October 22nd 2009 at 8:52pm
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yes please.........!!!

posted by pinkorangered on October 22nd 2009 at 9:42pm
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forget the chandelier, where do i get that purple rug??

posted by shannanigans on October 22nd 2009 at 10:37pm
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This is one of my favorite rugs, too. You can buy it here. It's made to order. http://www.therugcompany.info/designer-collection/diane-von-furstenberg/spiral-hearts.htm

posted by eyemandy on October 23rd 2009 at 3:24am
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I agree with raina. Let's aim higher - and the qualifies!

posted by callmecath on October 23rd 2009 at 10:48am
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I meant - and THIS qualifies!

posted by callmecath on October 23rd 2009 at 10:49am
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"Thank you for posting something that isn't owls, chalkboard walls, or IKEA hacking."

Ditto - These are fabulous!
Now I know what to set my new eBay search for!

posted by bepsf on October 23rd 2009 at 11:11am
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these are great!!! #3 makes my heart flutter and my eyes bat! love it :)

posted by Kpaige13 on October 26th 2009 at 3:49pm
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