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Pair of Arlus Mid-Century Wall Sconces, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
sophisticated aesthetic of the 1950s French lighting style. Their original patina enhances their vintage charm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Michel Buffet 'B206' Black and White Wall Lamp for Disderot
By Michel Buffet, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
sheet of black and white lacquered steel, this fluid and refined design is emblematic of 1950s French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Steel
Michel Buffet 'B206' White Wall Lamp for Disderot
By Michel Buffet, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
sheet of black and white lacquered steel, this fluid and refined design is emblematic of 1950s French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Steel
Pair of Michel Buffet 'B206' White Wall Lamps for Disderot
By Michel Buffet, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
sheet of black and white lacquered steel, this fluid and refined design is emblematic of 1950s French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Steel
Pair of Michel Buffet 'B206' Black and White Wall Lamps for Disderot
By Michel Buffet, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s French lighting aesthetics and shares many attributes with Buffet's better known contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Steel
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
Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Green Parchment Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large diamond faceted table lamp on a plinth with brass nails.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elegant French 1950's chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy French Mid century chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950's French 12 Arm Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1950's 12 arm French brass chandelier with beautiful craftsmanship and detail, fully restored
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Arlus Fixture, France 1950's
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Imposing lighting fixture in brass, aluminum and steel with eight double-sided Fresnel lenses
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Jean Besnard Table Lamp, France 1950's
By Jean Besnard
Located in New York, NY
Spherical table lamp with a white glaze and a geometric pattern over a black center stripe.
Round Base only 10x10 (14 with socket)
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Marais Hand Lamp, France 1950's
By Jean Marais
Located in New York, NY
One of Jean Marais most striking lamp designs, a life-size arm holding a ring in glazed terra-cotta. Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta
Bronze Abstract Table Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
An Abstract bronze lamp representing a couple embracing.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Jean Marais Table Lamp, France 1950's
By Jean Marais
Located in New York, NY
Large lamp by Jean Marais in gunmetal patina. Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sexy 1950's French Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy mid-century chandelier, the lines are very sexy and flowing, the brass has some
lost, (see pictures) totally normal with age.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Télé-ambiance table lamp, 1950's
Located in Montréal, QC
Two-faced plexiglass lamp made in Italy and attributed to Arredoluce. Yellow and white moulded plexiglass panel shades held by enameled brass pins. Black enameled steel mesh, black e...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
French 1950’s black metal floor lamp
Located in London, GB
A smart black metal based floor lamp with X framed base. Sold with bespoke shade and rewired.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 1950's Dual Headed Desk Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Charming dual cone desk lamp from France in the manner of Biny. One cone yellow; the other nearly
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
French 1950's Brass Orbital Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Space Age styling to this kinetic orbital French modernist chandelier. The sputnik-like arms move
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Faux Tortoiseshell Shaded Bronze Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Artist made cast bronze table lamp with a bronze shade decorated with faux tortoise shell panels.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Tormos Abstract Stone & Wicker Lamp, France 1950's
By A. Tormos
Located in New York, NY
Petite stone carved lamp by Tormos with original wicker shade.
14x10. Base only 6x3.5x3.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Floor Standing French Surgeons Lamp Circa 1950's
Located in Gloucester, GB
Floor Standing French Surgeons Lamp Circa 1950's
- Fully rewired
- New bulb holder, inline foot
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
French 1950's Cruciform Chandelier by Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1950's chandelier in cruciform shape with tapering white striated opaline glass cone shades
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French tripod table lamp with copper trim, 1950's
Located in Montréal, QC
1950’s French tripod table lamp with copper trim. 1x 40 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
French Vintage Floor Lamp ca. 1950's
Located in Hudson, NY
This vintage chain floor lamp was discovered during a Paris buying trip. Made in the 1950s, the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Ceramic table lamp by Georges Pelletier, France, 1950's
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table lamp by georges Pelletier, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sexy 1950's French chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy mid century French chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person, the height can be shorter
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950's Ceramic Lamp by French Artist Accolay
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's ceramic lamp by French artist Accolay
France
Signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
French 1950’s black metal and rope lamp.
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A French 1960’s tripod based black metal table lamp with rope detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ceramic lamp by Louis Giraud, Vallauris, France, 1950's
By Louis Giraud
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic black table lamp by Louis Giraud, signed, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
French 1950's Five Plexi Torch Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Plastique fantastique! French modernist chandelier in the style of Pierre Guariche. Five torch
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's French Industrial Torch Cut Iron Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
A modernist sculptural creation of welded iron "fer forge" from 1950's France, totally rewired.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Vintage French Blackened Etched Glass Lantern 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A blackened multi-sided patterned glass set in a finely iron frame embellished wit gilt rosettes. Lantern 14 inches H for 6.5 inches W, One Edison -base 100watt bulb.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French 1950's Atomic Wood & Brass Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
A most unusual hanging fixture made of maple wood (or pine?), 6 brass and with onion bulb pressed glass globes. The design is clearly inspired by the shape of molecular models and a...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
French 1950's Articulating Arm Table Lamp by Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
Handsomely crafted French 1950's table lamp with a an articulating arm on a machine milled swivel
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Granite Hourglass Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Carved granite lamp with a grey/blue tint.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Granite
Brutalist Oak Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Solid wood base heavily carved in natural patterns with a dark patina.
Base size only 14x6x6. As shown 18x24.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Abstract Oak Lamp, France 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Carved Oak table lamp in abstract forms.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 1950's Unique Gilded Leaf Motif Floor Lamp
Located in Aspen, CO
French 1950's Unique Gilded Leaf Motif Floor Lamp and Custom designed shade
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
French 1950's Saddle Stitched Leather Square Column Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1950's saddle stitched leather square column lamp attributed to Longchamps and in the style
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950's Twisted Glass Table Lamp by Sevres France
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Chicago, IL
. You'll see other, smaller sized Sevres crystal lamps online marked at over $3,900.
France, circa 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Tripod lamp by Jacques Biny, France, Circa 1950's
By Jacques Biny
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques BINY 1913-1976 Tripod table lamp Perforated metal and brass
Edition Luminalite circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tall French 1950’s glazed pottery lamp with fabric shade
Located in London, GB
Fabulous tall French 1950’s glazed pottery lamp with fabric shade. Rewired.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Sculptural Blue Mid-Century French Ceramic Table Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully special mid-century vessel converted into a lamp.
Dimensions given are for the lamp body, they do not include the shade.
Shade not included in offering.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 1950's Adjustible Tripod Lamps by Disderot
By Disderot
Located in Hanover, MA
Fine example of 1950's French whimsical lighting design from the house of Disderot. Probably
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
French 1950’s black metal floor lamp on tripod base
Located in London, GB
A French 1950’s black metal floor lamp on tripod base. Rewired. Measurement to top of shade is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950's Rope Chandelier by French Designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in North Miami, FL
overall a wonderful piece of French design. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Rope, Paper
French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in London, GB
French 1950’s black metal articulating anglepoise clamp lamp. Rewired with red silk flex.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Monix Adjustable Floor lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A Monix adjustable floor lamp in original finish with original shade
Adjust 65 to 85
Shade 18” diam
Base 10”
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ramsey “Hooves” Floor Lamps, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable floor lamps with a grooved stem on a tripod base ending in hooves. Adjusts to 85" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Chain Floor Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large and well-made chain floor lamp on a stylized horseshoe base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Estate French Painted Tole Grape Chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Painted Tole Grape Chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Baccarat Table Lamp French Crystal 1950's
By Baccarat
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Crystal table lamp signed by the famous Baccarat house dating from the 1950's. Very good
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Rispal Midcentury French Drop-Shaped Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
By Rispal
Located in Roma, IT
fantastic piece was designed in Italy in the 1950s.
The lines are smooth and delicate and its elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Maison Lunel Sconce, France, 1950's
By Maison Lunel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sconce by Maison Lunel, France, 1950's. Adjustable shades with moveble kneecap and fixed arms
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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1950s French Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1950s French lighting on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every piece of 1950s French lighting was constructed with great care. There are 6961 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of 1950s French lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of 1950s French lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1950s French lighting, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Maison Lunel, Arlus and Jacques Adnet each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 1950s French lighting that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s French Lighting?
The average selling price for a piece of 1950s French lighting at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $79,835 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About 1950s French Lighting
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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