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Four 1950s Lighting Sconces in Black Lacquered Iron
Located in Paris, FR
Four 1950s lighting sconces in black lacquered iron with white lacquered interior.
Perforated
Category
1950s French Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950 Austria Kalmar Drum Flush Mount Chandelier Glass Tubes & Chrome
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
, Austria in the 1950s.
Lighting: takes four large Edison E27 base screw bulbs.
Condition: very good
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of italian Black & White aluminum & Brass Mid-Century sconces by Gilardi &
By Gilardi & Barzaghi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
(they comes from a 1950s lightings store remainings), but they show light signs of oxidation.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 11.82 in W 6.5 in D 9.06 in
1950s Sputnik Enamel Brass Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany, Munich
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
, attached to a flushed canopy mount.
Manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich in Germany in the 1950s
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 23.63 in Dm 5.12 in
Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Chrome by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria in the 1950s.
Lighting: takes four small Edison E14 base
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Nickel
H 27.56 in Dm 13.78 in
1950 France Maison Bagues Amber Chandelier Crystal Flowers & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
. Manufactured by Maison Bagues, France in the 1950s.
Lighting: takes one large Edison E27 base screw bulb
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Unusual Brass Pendant By Globe Lighting ca' 1950's
By Globe Lighting
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceiling mount-pendant chandelier by Globe Lighting Products, ca' 1950's. Similar to the
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Incredibly Rare Angelo Lelli Arredoluce Mesh Wire 'Vela' Chandelier , Italy 1957
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
example of Italian 1950's lighting by Arredoluce
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Parzinger Style Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1950s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Architectural Digest since the 1950s, the Feldman Lighting Lotus Line is one of the most esteemed in Hollywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s EJS Lighting Glass & Polished Chrome Torch Wall Lights or Sconces
By EJS Lighting
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of wall lights or sconces manufactured during the 1950s by EJS Lighting Corp of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Kalmar Vienna, c. 1950's
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Austrian chandelier, crafted by Kalmar Vienna in the late 1950s, boasts a nickel
Category
1950s Austrian Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1950's Glass Wall Light Attributed to Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A Classic wall-piece attributed to Kalmar. Originating from the 1950s, the textured glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italy, 1950's
Located in Milan, IT
brass. The socket and switch are in Galalith. Aldo Tura for Macabo, Cusano Milanino Italy 1950'. Wear
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Lighting Table Moon, Italie 1950s
By Guzzini
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
desk lamp from the 50s
origin Italy according to Guzzini
the "full moon" model in opaline and structure in white painted metal tube
this model of ball lamp is very interesting to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable lamp in the Style of Nessen Lighting
By Nessen Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish mid-century modern floor lamp offers up or down lighting with its adjustable design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian 1950's Student Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
frame, opaque white globe and tomato/brick red enameled aluminum reflector. This is undoubtedly a 1950's
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Antique French 1950's Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
For sale is a stunning French bronze hall lantern from the 1950s. This antique lantern features
Category
1950s French Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian 1950's Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Sweet, petite and colorful, this charming Italian 1950's pendant lantern looks like three tulips
Category
1950s Italian Retro 1950s Lighting
Decorator Table Lamps by Feldman Lighting Co., Los Angeles
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of handmade cast plaster table lamps with glazed patina finish in a Arts & Crafts, Art Deco styled finish. Retains the original paper label to each piece by the Feldman Lamp c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Plaster
1950's German Desk Lamps
Located in Montréal, QC
Pair of petite German desk lamps. Enameled vented steel shades, brass gooseneck, enameled steel base. 40 watts max G-16.5 candelabra incandescent bulbs recommended or higher if LED/C...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Enamel
Glass and Brass Lantern Attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy Lighting 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous pendant in beveled glass and brass. This gorgeous piece was designed in the 1950s and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 10.63 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
1950's German table lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Table lamp made in German. Polished brass stem and foot, paper backed cloth shade. 40-60 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
Rewired wi...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Enamel
1950's Torch desk lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Torch light desk lamp made in France. Polished brass base, perspex cone shade. 40 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
Rewired with E-26 ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950's Glass & Metal Lantern
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Lantern consists of thick glass ornament in the middle covering the E14 lightbulb, Finished off with a metal frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Arc Wall Light, by BIS Lighting Sappemeer, the Netherlands, 1950's
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chrome arc wall light and brown globe metal lamp shade.
The brown parts have been repainted.
The rubber on the back to cover the light switch, has burst open.
With EU plug.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 10.63 in W 47.25 in D 10.63 in
Italian 1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp
Rewired with a new E-12 candelabra base socket, 18/2 black plastic
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Enamel
Industrial Factory Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial factory lamp shade and cast iron insert clear glass.
Two pieces available. The lamps are in original vintage condition.
Category
1950s Czech Industrial Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Iron
1950's Italian Twisted Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian floor lamp with brass base and white enameled wood spiral turned shaft.
Category
1950s Retro 1950s Lighting
1950's Italian Orange Flowerpot Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Merry little Italian table lamp from the 1950's with a brass tri-pod base and an enameled Arteluce
Category
1950s Italian Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1950's Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
1950s Italian floor lamp with eight branches in the shape of petals: four red-orange, two light
Category
1950s Italian Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Heifetz Rotoflex Green Cone Pendant Fixture by Moe Lighting
By Moe Lighting, Yasha Heifetz
Located in New York, NY
Architectural form ribbed plastic cone chandelier, Rotoflex by Heifetz for Moe Lighting. The green
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Pair of 1950's Vallauris Table Lamps
By Vallauris AM
Located in LYON, FR
recognisable green glaze usually seen on ‘woven’ bowls and rarely on lighting.
A pair of 1950/60 Vallauris
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Alabaster Table Lamp, Spain, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large alabaster table lamp from 1950's, Spain. Composed of two parts of carved alabaster and stone
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Stone, Alabaster, Iron
1950's Ceramic Lamp by Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Ceramic lamp by Vallauris
France
Dimensions given without shade
No shade provided.
Category
1950s European Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Germany 1950's chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant mid century chandelier from Germany
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
French 1950's Bamboo Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
In the style of Maison Charles and Jacques Adnet this lamp has an extraordinary woven brass framed shade atop a main column of faux bamboo sharing its base with a brass heron.
Category
1950s French Retro 1950s Lighting
Turkish Table Lamp from 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Turkish table lamp from 1950's. Embossed brass and clear and colored glass beads.
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950's Three-Light Italian Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Three-Light Table Lamp with opaline oval glass shades mounted on metal towers. Italy, circa 1950's
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Lantern by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather lantern by Jacques Adnet.
Great condition
Possibility of a second one to
Category
1950s French Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950's Pair of German nightstand lamps
Located in Montréal, QC
Pair of brass nightstand lamps manufactured in Germany in the 1950’s. Lacquered brass body
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
1950's Vintage Brass Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fabulous vintage brass desk lamp, this was made in England, and dates from the 1950-60’s.
It
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950's Colorful Arredoluce Candelier
By Arredoluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Whimsical and fun flowerpot style chandelier with the lights as long stem flowers growing from a central bowl. Note that bowl, light-head cones and original ceiling canopy all have ...
Category
1950s Italian Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1950's Stitched Leather Lantern by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather lantern by Jacques Adnet
Black leather
France.
Category
1950s European Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stilux Eclipse Sconce, 1950's.
By Stilux
Located in Montréal, QC
Stilux Eclipse Lucite & Perforated Steel Sconce, 1950's. 60 watts E-26 Edison medium base
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Faux Bamboo Chandelier Italy 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
Palm leaf and faux bamboo chandelier, Italy 1950's
A beautiful chandelier featuring hand painted
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Jacques Biny desk lamp c.1950’s
By Jacques Biny
Located in London, GB
A French 1950’s small desk lamp by Jacques Biny. Original paint on shade some minor dents and paint
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Enamel
1950's American Modernist Lamp by Aladdin
By Aladdin Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
drool. In the 1950's they produced several stunning modernist designs, all rare and highly collectible
Category
1950s American Retro 1950s Lighting
1950's Pair of Hairpin Table Lamps
Located in Montréal, QC
Brass plated steel hairpin legs and frame, linen shades. 40 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
Verified original E-26 Edison medium bas...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Geometric Floor Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic geometric wood floor lamp with two-tone finish, carved of solid walnut in a repeating pattern, it is a statement piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice small vintage table lamp made of glass, metal and imitation veneer.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp 1950's
Located in East Hampton, NY
This wonderful tall ceramic lamp with a matte metallic speckled finish has a very industrial, brutal style reminiscent of Art Deco building reliefs. It is a tall single lamp, easy t...
Category
1950s American Brutalist Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1950's Biomorphic ceramic lamp By Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Studio pottery ceramic lamp
Showing a woman
Dimension given without shade
No shade included
Category
1950s French Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Original Arredoluce Brass Easel Lamp ca' 1950's
By Arredoluce
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and original, signed Arredoluce Monza easel lamp, ca' 1950's. Polished and lacquered brass
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950's Bamboo / Rattan Table Lamps
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage pair of bamboo table lamps retaining their vintage lamp shades. Excellent vintage condition with light wear to shades. Base measures 7.25" square. Shades measure 12 diamete...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Bamboo
Four Large Kalmar Frosted Textured Glass Sconces, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful lot of four wall lights or sconces made by Kalmar in Austria, in the 1950s, in good
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kobis & Lorence Floor Lamp, 1950's
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed and produced by Kobis & Lorence in France during the 1950's. It has
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950's Stitched leather lamp By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
France
Dimensions given without shade
No shade
Category
1950s French Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950's Stitched leather lamp By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather lamp by Jacques Adnet
France
Rare in red
Dimensions given without shade
Category
1950s French Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched leather lamps by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather and bamboo lamps by Jacques Adnet
Great condition
Dimensions given
Category
1950s French Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Arlus Tripod Standing Lamp, France 1950's
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Two tone Arlus tripod standing lamp, the stem is in gunmetal patina while the base is gilt brass. Shade for photographic purposes.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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Retro 1950s Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of retro 1950s lighting on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every piece of retro 1950s lighting was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of retro 1950s lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of retro 1950s lighting over the years, but those crafted by Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Arlus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Retro 1950s Lighting?
Prices for a piece of retro 1950s lighting start at $1 and top out at $791,382 with the average selling for $2,400.
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.
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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.
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