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Multicolored 1950s Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful and classically Italian multicolored 1950s Italian chandelier with perforated shades that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large 1950s Italian Chandelier In Brass Attributed To Angelo Lelli
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A large, original 1950s Italian chandelier attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. It also has
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Italian chandelier
Located in Brecht, BE
a charming small Italian chandelier ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1950s Italian Chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte and Pietro Chiesa
By Fontana Arte
Located in Oxford, GB
Classical 1950s Italian chandelier from the 1950s . Very much in the style of Pietro Chiesa for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
H 36.23 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1950s Italian Chandelier by Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian chandelier designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce.
Three handblown frosted glass cones
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Elegant and Tropical 1950s Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design
An elegant 1950s Italian palm tree chandelier, the patina is allot nicer in person.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1950s Italian Chandelier in the manners of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco, Fontana Arte
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Italian chandelier made of brass , glass and walnut .
In the manners of Stilnovo , Oscar
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950's Italian Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Hanover, MA
Absolutely stunning 9 light chandelier with frosted glass candle shades and brass tapers designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier Patinated Brass Art Glass Florence Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Chandelier Patinated Brass Art Glass Florence Italy
Sculptural Brass frame
Unmarked
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large 1950s Italian Chandelier In Brass, Glass and wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier from the 1950s – Mid-Century Modern style
The chandelier has eight elegant
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Lovely 1950's Italian chandelier, birch & brass hardware and 3 glass pendants
By Stilnovo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A high quality production Italian chandelier with 3 glass pendants hanging down from a brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950's Italian Ceiling Lamp with Glass Globes in The Style of Stilnovo
By Vintage Italian Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning 1950's Italian Chandelier with Glass Globes and Brass Detail in the Style of Stilnovo
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Italian Bent Glass Shade Pendant Lantern
Located in Hanover, MA
Perfect for an entrance hallway or powder room, this 1950's Italian chandelier has three curved
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Blown Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian chandelier with 6 lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 13.5"
Height: 28"
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1950's Italian Ceiling Lamp with Glass Globes in The Style of Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning 1950s Italian chandelier with glass globes and brass detail in the style of Stilnovo.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Chandelier in Murano Opaline Glass and Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Italian chandelier in Murano opaline glass and wood.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stilux Milano Italian Brass Chandelier
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian chandelier brass base with the six-glass shades.
Shipping standard parcel $195 this
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian chandelier in the style of Stilnovo.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950s Italian Pendant Five Arm Chandelier Sputnik Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian chandelier pendant lamp five arms.
Sputnik style brass hardware aluminum ivory shades
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Aluminum
1950's Italian Dragonfly Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Original 1950's Italian chandelier consisting of original green enameled aluminum spun double-top
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Iron Chandelier with Green Glass Hurricanes
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian chandelier with blown glass hurricanes. 12 candelabra lights.
Measurements
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wrought Iron
Stunning Italian Chandelier in the style of Angelo Lelii, 1950s, Brass
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Miami, FL
Rare 1950s Italian chandelier, six shades that turn 360 degrees. Brass, red, green, yellow and blue
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fifties Design Three Opal Shade Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
This chic 1950's Italian chandelier comprises three arms with opaque glass shades held in place by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian 16 Arm Sculptural Chandelier after Angelo Lelii Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian Chandelier Ceiling Lamp attributed to Arreloduce.
Sixteen sculptural arms connect to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large Hollywood Regency six-armed chandelier from Italy manufactured in the mid-century (1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Glass UFO Pendant with Twisted Brass Stem
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous early 1950's Italian chandelier in the manner of Pietro Chiesa and Max Ingrand of Fontana
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo 1958 Italian Black White Glass Pair of 6-Light Teak Brass Chandeliers
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 1950s Italian chandelier design for these circular Stilnovo light fixtures with a mid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Attributed Six Arm Chandelier with Opaline Box Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian chandelier attributed to Stilnovo with six arms with suspended opaline glass box
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Black Iron and Crystal Cage Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A stylish and charming 1950s Italian chandelier in patinated black iron with crystal and glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Iron
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Tulips & Flowers Italian 1950's Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Saturday Sale
Colorful Italian modernist 1950's chandelier. Each of the three curved brass arms
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
1950's Colorful Italian Botanical Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Whimsical and fun flowerpot style chandelier with the lights as long-stem flowers growing from a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Opaline glass & Brass Italian Chandelier 1950's
By Stilnovo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very nice Italian 1950's chandelier with 3 opaline glass tube shaped diffusers and brass details.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian 1950's Fuchsia Flower Tole Chandelier
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and incredibly rare 1950's Italian hand painted chandelier, in the form of Fuchsia
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Unusual 1950's Italian Triangular Flexi Arm Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
I've never seen anything quite like this intriguing chandelier. The main body is a conical
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Smoky Venetian Chandelier by Galliano Ferro. Italy, 1950's.
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Venetian chandelier with smoky Murano glass / Made in Italy circa 1950's by Galliano Ferro
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Elegant 1950's Murano chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant 1950's Murano glass chandelier , the color of the glass is so much nicer in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Faux Bamboo Pagoda Chandeliers Italy 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
, naturally toned paint.
Dating to the 1950's.
Each chandelier houses four e14 lampholders, and both with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Opaline Murano Glass Chandelier, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold flecks. Made in Italy, c. 1950's.
*Rewired to fit US lighting standards.
Dimensions:
55"H x 43.5"D
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Venetian Citrine & Rock Crystal Chandelier. Italy, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian citrine and rock crystal chandelier with beading details. Made in Italy, c. 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Venetian Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italy, c. 1950's.
Dimensions:
44"H x 33"D
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Large Chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950's
By Cristal Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950's. Six petals in smoked glass and brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950's Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Sweet, petite and colorful, this charming Italian 1950's pendant lantern looks like three tulips
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Barovier & Toso Murano Clear Glass Chandelier, Italy 1950's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A entire Murano blown clear glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s. With three downwards
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's 15 Light Italian Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
A spectacular Italian 15-arm chandelier from the 1950s attributed to Stilnovo designed with angular
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Opalin Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian 8 branches chandelier made of opaline globes mounted on a deep blue and beige painted metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950's Italian glass & brass chandelier with 9 glass globes
By Stilnovo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very nice looking 50's brass Italian chandelier with 9 glass globes with a transparent gold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Midcentury, Austria, 1950s
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Vienna, AT
An enchanting chandelier with dignified brass finishing and nice detail works. Manufactured in the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Modern Large 18 Arm Brass Italian Chandelier By Lumi
By Lumi
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1950's large solid brass and enamel 18 light Italian chandelier by Lumi, lightly restored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Venetian Opaline and Pink Chandelier by Galliano Ferro, Italy 1950's.
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Venetian chandelier with hand blown opaline and pink Murano glass / Made in Italy circa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Italian Design Glass & Brass XL Chandelier, Italy 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Italian Design XL Glass & Brass Pendant Chandelier. Made in Italy, 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950's Italian Tri-Colore Three Arm Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
A noble early 1950's Italian hanging fixture with three arms out of a central brass ball, each arm
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern, Italy 1950's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Fabulous, luxurious pure Murano glass three-light chandelier or lantern manufactured in Italy by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Clear Glass Leaf Chandelier, Italy 1950's
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A entire Murano blown clear glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s. With four downwards
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modernist Chandelier, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian modernist suspension chandelier from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo. Four satin
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Cone Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian cone chandelier from the 1950s. Brass structure with three arms, each with two lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian 1950s Ship Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail
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Vintage 1950s Italian French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Large Venetian Rock Crystal & Wrought Iron Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, floral shape figures and an impressive cut crystal ball. Made in Italy, c. 1950's.
*Rewired to fit US
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Italian 1950's Brass and Glass Three Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
chic statement piece!
Northern Italy, circa mid- 1950's.
Size: 38" high x 20" diameter.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Italian chandelier 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hannover, DE
A delicate chandelier in the Stilnovo style. A genuine Italian chandelier from the mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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1950s Italian Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s Italian chandelier for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every 1950s Italian chandelier was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1950s Italian chandelier, we have 4972 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1950s Italian chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s Italian chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Stilnovo, Venini and Arredoluce each produced at least one beautiful 1950s Italian chandelier that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Italian Chandelier?
The average selling price for a 1950s Italian chandelier at 1stDibs is $3,576, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
Questions About 1950s Italian Chandelier
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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