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German Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier or wall light designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with
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Brass
German Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier or wall light designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Modern Kaiser Pendant 1950s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Kaiser German Brass and Opal Glass pendant Midcentury Modern Light, labeled with Kaiser
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass, Enamel
Elegant 1950s Chandelier from Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Elegant 1950s chandelier from Germany.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
German Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and cream-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Sexy 1950s Chandelier from Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy midcentury chandelier from Germany, the color of the glass is so much nicer in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Grand German 1950s Chandelier
$3,400Sale Price|50% Off
Grand German 1950s Chandelier
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
A grand 1950s polished brass and white enamel chandelier with white glass shades. Made by the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Enamel
Kaiser-Leuchten, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Kaiser-Leuchten, Germany, c
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Welcome to this delightful 1950s chandelier, attributed to the designer Palwa. Straight rods
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Mid-Century brass Sputnik chandelier from Germany, dating back to the 1950s, embodies
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Amazing Huge Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amazing Huge Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s Germany The lamp is of the usual
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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Sputnik ceiling lamp from 1950s Germany is a stunning example of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning 1950s Sputnik ceiling lamp is a perfect example of mid-century modern design
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning 1950s Sputnik ceiling lamp is a perfect example of mid-century modern design
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Atomic Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hagenbach, DE
13-armed Brass and Crystal Glass Atomic Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Gorgeous Midcentury Sputnik Brass Chandelier Glass Shades Vintage German, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
-shaped glass shades of striped etched glass. Made in Germany in the 1950s. The Fixture requires five
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Amazing Huge Chandelier in Brass, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amazing Huge Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s Germany The lamp is of the usual
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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Monumental Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This breathtakingly large brass chandelier from 1950s Germany is a true statement piece. Recently
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Lovely Mid Century Modern 12-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass & metal, the pendant lamp / chandelier is
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Three Light Gilt wood Hollywood Regency Chandelier Tole, Germany 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect cream white, gilt wood
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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1950s Sputnik Enamel Brass Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Munich, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
, attached to a flushed canopy mount. Manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich in Germany in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Enamel
1950's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Flamboyant chandelier with beautiful faceted crystals held by gilt brass brass frame. One E27
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Amazing Twelve-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp 'Tornado' Germany 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
ceiling lamp or chandelier 'Tornado'. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. Executed in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
chandelier. Uplighter with perforated reflectors. Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Welcome to this delightful 1950s chandelier, attributed to the designer Palwa. Straight rods
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Beautiful Mid-Century Six Light German Brass & Etched Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Germany in the 1950s, unattributed Manufacturer. The Fixture requires six European E27 / 110 Volt Edison
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Birdcage Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
& manufactured probably by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany, 1950s. Executed in white color painted metal
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. Executed in wood and brass, the lamp
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Exceptional & Lovely Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
chandelier. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. Executed in pink and white enameled
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
Extra Large Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Sputnik-style ceiling lamp from 1950s Germany is a masterpiece of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Wolfgang Tümpel for Doria Germany 1950s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Wolfgang Tümpel 1
Located in Munich, DE
- 55. Designed by Wolfgang Tümpel for Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed in opaline glass and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Arredoluce
Located in Munich, DE
. Manufactured probably in 1950s in Germany. Executed in brass sheet and tubes. The perforated brass lamp shades
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Pair of Huge German Polished Brass Sputnik Chandeliers, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
polished brass with wonderful patination. Germany, circa 1950s. Measures: Diameter: 47.24 inches. Max
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Seven-Armed Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Munich, Germany in 1950s. Executed in brass tubes and sheet; partly blue
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Welcome to this delightful 1950s chandelier, attributed to the designer Palwa. Straight rods
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Welcome to this delightful 1950s chandelier, attributed to the designer Palwa. Straight rods
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Lovely Four-Armed Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant Light Germany 1950s
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Hillebrand, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and perforated
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Aluminum
Italian Midcentury Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This German Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a striking masterpiece of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Elegant Midcentury Chandelier from Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy 1950s chandelier from Germany, the patina of the wood is allot nicer in person.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1950's Glass & Brass Plated Steel Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning chandelier consists of five tiers of rectangle shaped glass crystals and top tier with
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Fived-Armed Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
& manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and acrylic glass, the pendant lamp/chandelier needs 5 x E14
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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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
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Metal, Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Seven-Armed Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
& manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in nickel-plated brass tubes, sheet aluminium and acrylic glass, the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Seven-Flamed Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and bakelite, the lamp needs 7 x E14 / E12 Edison screw
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1950's Crystal Glass & Brass Chandelier in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning 4 light pendant that will be an eye-catcher of the room. All tiers with crystal glass ornaments. 4 x E14 sockets.
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
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Cut Glass
Chandelier with 8 Lights, Polished Brass, Glass Lampshades, Germany, 1950s
$1,051Sale Price|40% Off
Chandelier with 8 Lights, Polished Brass, Glass Lampshades, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Chandelier with 8 lights, polished brass, black metal, glass lampshades. Germany, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Elegant mid century chandelier from Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1950's chandelier from Germany, the patina is allot nicer in person, on the picture it look
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Yellow-White Plexiglass 3-shade Chandelier by Schmelzer Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow-White Plexiglass 3-shade Chandelier, 1950s, Germany New old stok 4 available in stock
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Yellow-White Plexiglass 5-shade Chandelier by Schmelzer Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow-White Plexiglass 5-shade Chandelier, 1950s, Germany New old stok 4 available in stock
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large Round Milk Glass Tubes Chandelier attr. to Kaiser, Germany, 1950s
By Kaiser
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
chandelier attr. to Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, ca. 1950s. Socket: 8 x E27 or E26 ( US) for standard screw
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Elegant Mid Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier with Ten Brass Arms, Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
This large 10-armed Sputnik chandelier, which was manufactured in Germany in the 1950s, is a real
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Exceptional 10-armed Art Deco Chandelier in Glass and Metal, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional 10-armed Art Deco Chandelier in Glass and Metal, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1950s Brass And Black Five Armes German Sputnik Chandelier With Art Glass Shades
$1,635Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Brass And Black Five Armes German Sputnik Chandelier With Art Glass Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This striking Sputnik-style chandelier from Germany dates to the 1950s and features a dynamic five
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
A German Mid-Century Munich Glass Hanging Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950´s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking midcentury modern pendant light by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, featuring a sculptural etched outer shade and a soft, opaline glass inner diffuser for a warm, ambient glow.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Mid-Century Etched Glass pendant Lamp, 1950s Germany
$915Sale Price|43% Off
Mid-Century Etched Glass pendant Lamp, 1950s Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a lovely chandelier with a classic look. It's from the 1950s, so it's a bit dated, but that
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vereinigte Werkstätten, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Acrylic, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
, Munich, Germany, c. 1950s. Some minor stains on fabric shade. Moderate patina on brass. Wear consistent
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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1950s German Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s German chandelier available at 1stDibs. A 1950s German chandelier — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s German chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s German chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1950s German chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Doria Leuchten Germany, Peill & Putzler and Aloys F. Gangkofner are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s German Chandelier?
A 1950s German chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,320, while the lowest priced sells for $176 and the highest can go for as much as $36,295.
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 German Chandelier
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024Hans Holbein the Younger was the German portrait painter of the 1500s known for his photographic-like realism. Due to his incredible skill, Holbein established himself as a successful court painter in England. In addition to painting, Holbein was an accomplished printmaker, and his prints circulated widely through Europe. Some of his most famous works include The Ambassadors, Portrait of Henry VIII and Portrait of Sir Thomas Moore. Shop a wide range of portrait art on 1stDibs.
- 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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