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One of our most recent Mid-Century Modern finds is this unique floor lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, Milan. We have come across a few lamps by Gaetano Sciolari over the years, and they always impress us with their unique forms and use of detail. There are many lamps being made today with the Mid-Century look, but Gaetano Sciolari's designs have an inimitable quality.
I would love to collect them all.
A Sudden Career Change
Angelo Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994) graduated with a degree in architecture and then went on to train as a filmmaker.
He had a sudden career change in 1949, when his father passed away, and he took over Sciolari Lighting at the age of 22. His family owned Sciolari Lighting since 1892, only 13 years after Thomas Edison patented the first light bulb.
Sciolari Lighting
Sciolari was not only an amazing lighting designer, but also a wonderful entrepreneur.
Under Gaetano Sciolari, the Sciolari Lighting business expanded tremen