1950s Light Fittings
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Flush Mount
Copper
Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Crystal
20th Century Books
Paper
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Table Lamps
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Flush Mount
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Wall Clocks
Steel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Crystal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Crystal
Vintage 1950s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel, Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Flush Mount
Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass, Teak
Vintage 1950s French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
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1950s Light Fittings For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The parts of a light fitting vary from fixture to fixture. However, most feature basic components. They include a rod or cord that connects the fixture to the power supply and a light source, which may be an LED emitter or a bulb. Fixtures that feature bulbs will also have a socket, and most lights also feature either a shade or a cage that surrounds the light source. Explore a variety of lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
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