Vintage chandeliers in Catania are one of our most requested segments: they completely change the look of a room, they are worth much less than a new designer chandelier for equivalent aesthetics, and they are unique pieces. At Il Bello dell’Usato you always find dozens of vintage chandeliers on display between our two showrooms in Gravina di Catania and Catania city centre.
The most sought-after Italian vintage chandelier producers
Italy between 1950 and 1980 was the world capital of lighting design. The producers we actively look for in Catania are:
- Stilnovo: historic Milanese company, clean and functional lamps, highly quoted today
- Sciolari (Gaetano): geometric chandeliers in chromed metal and crystal, 1960s-70s
- Arteluce (Gino Sarfatti): the absolute master of Italian lighting
- Arredoluce: floor lamps and table lamps with articulated arms
- Flos: Castiglioni pieces like Arco and Toio, available today in vintage version
- Murano (Venini, Mazzega, Vistosi): blown glass chandeliers from Murano are always an investment
- Stilux, Reggiani, Targetti: solid Italian producers with more accessible prices
Vintage chandelier styles for every home in Catania
For classic Sicilian homes in Catania we recommend crystal or brass chandeliers of a more traditional taste, perhaps 1950s with already modern but still elegant lines. For contemporary apartments the geometric chandeliers of the 1960s-70s (Sciolari, Stilnovo) create a spectacular focal point. For rustic or country environments the wood and wrought iron chandeliers of the 1940s-50s. Colored Murano glass chandeliers work everywhere thanks to their versatility.
How much does a vintage chandelier cost in Catania
Prices vary enormously: from 80-150 euros for anonymous Italian 1970s chandeliers in good condition, up to several thousand euros for pieces signed by Sarfatti or Castiglioni. On average, 1970s Sciolari chandeliers in Catania sell between 400 and 1200 euros depending on size and model. Signed Venini Murano chandeliers start at 600 euros for small pieces. Visit our modernism showrooms in Catania to see updated prices and models.
How to recognize an original vintage chandelier
Three elements to check: the electrical system (originals have fabric wires, ceramic sockets, no modern plastic), the brand (major producers signed behind the cup, on the base or on an internal plate), the materials (real brass vs low-quality chrome-plated steel, Bohemian crystal vs pressed glass). For free valuations bring your chandelier to the shop or send photos on WhatsApp.
Selling a vintage chandelier in Catania
If you have a vintage chandelier to sell in Catania, even if it doesn’t work or has some broken glass, don’t throw it away: for signed pieces there is always a market. Send us photos of the assembled chandelier and any brands or labels. Within 24-48 hours we will make you a concrete offer.
Visit our selection of vintage chandeliers
The selection changes continuously. We are waiting for you at Via Gramsci 47 in Gravina di Catania and Via Vagliasindi 43 in Catania city centre to see the chandeliers lit and evaluate their lighting effect and real dimensions.
