A striking pair of architectural wall sconces designed by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s. Executed in polished chrome, each fixture is composed of intersecting cubic and rectilinear forms arranged in a dynamic geometric composition. Four horizontal light arms extend from the central structure, creating a sculptural interplay of balance, symmetry, and reflection.
The clean lines and mirrored surfaces embody the bold modernism of the period while retaining a timeless sophistication. When illuminated, the exposed bulbs emphasize the sconces’ dimensional structure and cast a warm ambient glow.
Gaetano Sciolari was one of Italy’s most celebrated lighting designers of the mid-20th century, known for glamorous modern fixtures that combined clean geometry with luxurious materials such as chrome, brass, and crystal. Active from the 1950s through the 1980s, his designs bridged Italian modernism and Hollywood Regency style. Sciolari’s lighting remains highly collectible for its sculptural presence, craftsmanship, and timeless sophistication.