What watches were popular in 1950s?

Some 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.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The 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.

What is 1950s furniture called?

1950s 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.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Yes. 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.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In 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.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There 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.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The 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.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In 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.

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Frank 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.

1950s Globe Pendant

Holophane Paris Pendant Street Light

Frosted Globe Light

Parisian Lighting

Bamboo Globe

French Holophane Globes

Mid Century Globe Chandelier

Wrought Iron Globe

Globe Chandelier Milk Glass

Unusual Brass Pendant By Globe Lighting ca' 1950's

$1,850

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.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950's Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier

$1,332

1950's Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier 1950’s Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1950’s Original Large Crystal Wave Pendant Globe Lamps - 40cm

$676 / item

1950’s Original Large Crystal Wave Pendant Globe Lamps - 40cm

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Large Crystal Wave Pendant Globe Lamps – 40cm.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1950's Italian glass & brass chandelier with 9 glass globes

$2,600

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 finish

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Brass Pendant with Octagonal Mirror + Opaline Glass Globe, 1950s

$3,800 / item

French Brass Pendant with Octagonal Mirror + Opaline Glass Globe, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

A French brass pendant sourced in Paris, dating to the late 1950s–early 1960s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Glass Globe Pendants by Holophane, Paris, France

$824 / item

1950s Glass Globe Pendants by Holophane, Paris, France

By Holophane

Located in Amsterdam, NL

1950s Glass Pendant Globe by Holophane, Paris, France.

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier by Barovier, 1950s

$4,200

Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier by Barovier, 1950s

By Barovier

Located in Stamford, CT

This is a unique hand blown Murano glass globe pendant chandelier. The design of the globe is a white and clear scalloped and spiraled swirl. The brass stem is 19" high. The fixture ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Floral Foliage Globe Pendant Light in Polychromed Iron, 1950s

$4,013

Italian Floral Foliage Globe Pendant Light in Polychromed Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Multicolor Foliage & Flowers Pendant Light Fixture, Polychrome Iron, Italy, 1950s-1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

German Space Age Glass Globe Pendant Lamp from Erco, 1950s

$1,759

German Space Age Glass Globe Pendant Lamp from Erco, 1950s

By Erco

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare space age globe glass pendant light from erco. simple and elegant mid century lamp made of glass and aluminum. The glass lamp body revealing the inner workings of the trichterf...

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20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Pendant by Azucena, Italy, 1950s

$3,841

Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Pendant by Azucena, Italy, 1950s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A refined three-light pendant by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The Model LS1 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s French White Opaline Globe Metal Adjustable Pendant Lamp

$384

1950s French White Opaline Globe Metal Adjustable Pendant Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Opaline glass pendant Aluminium top and grip ring 2 meter black flex, including length adjustable mechanism Diameter globe 200 mm / 7.87 inch Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

1950s French White Opaline Globe Nickel Plated Pendant Lamp

$384

1950s French White Opaline Globe Nickel Plated Pendant Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Opaline glass pendant Nickel plated metal with grip ring 2 meter black flex, including length adjustable mechanism Diameter globe 200 mm / 7,87 inch Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Pric...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Spanish Globe Pendant Hanging Light in Rattan and Wicker, 1950s

$2,170

Spanish Globe Pendant Hanging Light in Rattan and Wicker, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching rattan lantern with globe or ball shaped lampshade, Spain, 1950-1960s. This suspension lamp is entirely handcrafted with rattan, bamboo and wicker. The ball shaped shade...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

French 1950's Eight Arm Iron Chandelier with Unusual Milk Glass Globes

$3,500

French 1950's Eight Arm Iron Chandelier with Unusual Milk Glass Globes

Located in Hanover, MA

A fairly large scale modernist iron spider chandelier from France, circa mid-1950's with unusual glass shades and brass drop rod with original canopy. Rewired.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Organic Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, 1950s

$1,204

Organic Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Natural organic woven wicker and bamboo large globe pendant hanging light 1950s.The beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo and wicker wire. The pendant lamp will be a nice addit...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Cotton

Large Mid-Century Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

$683

Large Mid-Century Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

An imposing mid-century opaline glass globe pendant dating from the 1950s, salvaged from former Czechoslovakia.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Globe Lamp, made in Brass from J.T. Kalmar, 1950's Austria

$9,746

Globe Lamp, made in Brass from J.T. Kalmar, 1950's Austria

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, Austria

A rare version of the Globe lamp, produced by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950's. What is unusual to the design is the canopy. The canopy is oval in form and made from cast brass. Most canop...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set 4 Classic BALL Prescolite pendant fixture's with white glass globe, c.1950s

$390 / item

Set 4 Classic BALL Prescolite pendant fixture's with white glass globe, c.1950s

By Prescolite

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Ball Prescolite pendant fixture with white glass globe, circa 1950s - Appears to be all original - good condition - 28" long, 10" diameter globe, 5" ceiling canopy, 5” fitte...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights, 1950s

$7,500 / set

French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights,1950s Elegant pair of finely decorated hand-blown glass globe chandeliers, each featuring a large circular dome e...

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Louis Sognot Bamboo Rattan Pendant Lantern with Glass Globe, France, 1950s

$2,247

Louis Sognot Bamboo Rattan Pendant Lantern with Glass Globe, France, 1950s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Boho-Chique pendant with a bamboo and rattan shade and a glass globe by Louis Sognot, France, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan, Art Glass

Scandinavian 1940s globe pendant lamp attributed to Tore Ahlsén, Sweden, 1950s

$1,089

Scandinavian 1940s globe pendant lamp attributed to Tore Ahlsén, Sweden, 1950s

By Tore Ahlsen

Located in Forserum, SE

A large globe shaped pendant lamp attributed to the Swedish architect Tore Ahlsén and probably produced for the Swedish consumer’s cooperative KF in the early 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950's Light fixture in the Style of Stilnovo with Brass and Six Glass Globes

$11,600

1950's Light fixture in the Style of Stilnovo with Brass and Six Glass Globes

By Vintage Italian Lamp

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

1950's Italian light fixture in the Stlye of Stilnovo. Six semi-opaque glass globes hang at varying heights from patinated brass frame. Provides a soft ambient light.

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Spanish Opaline Globe Chandelier in Silvered Wrought Iron, 1950s

$10,893

Large Spanish Opaline Globe Chandelier in Silvered Wrought Iron, 1950s

By Ferro Art

Located in Barcelona, ES

Manufacted by Ferro Art, Spain 1950s. Large size. Rare find. This stunning six-light chandelier features a ring structure holding six arms in sunburst disposition with an opaline gla...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

German Functionalist Globe Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1950s

$1,003

German Functionalist Globe Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare spherical pendant light in yellow opaline glass the half of which is decorated with horizontal stribes. It has a nickel plated top that allows for easy access when the bulb ne...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Large Brass Bohemian Chandelier with Frosted Glas Globes, the 1950s

$7,750 / item

Large Brass Bohemian Chandelier with Frosted Glas Globes, the 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

A large brass Bohemian chandelier with frosted glass globes, the 1950s A magnific chandelier with brass fixture produced and designed in Czechia Bohemian in the 1950s. There are s...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

"Vintage French Chandelier, Chrome and Glass with Amber Globes, 1950s"

$5,980

"Vintage French Chandelier, Chrome and Glass with Amber Globes, 1950s"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage French Chandelier with Original Amber Tipped Globes, circa: 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Starburst Chandelier in Silvered Wrought Iron with Opaline Glass Globes, 1950s

$6,375Sale Price|20% Off

Starburst Chandelier in Silvered Wrought Iron with Opaline Glass Globes, 1950s

By Ferro Art

Located in Barcelona, ES

Manufacted by Ferro Art, Spain 1950s. Large size. Rare find. This six-light chandelier features six arms in starburst disposition holding an opaline glass globe lampshade each.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf

Midcentury Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 Opaline Globes, Italy 1950s

$5,050

Midcentury Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 Opaline Globes, Italy 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 opaline globes, Italy 1950s This midcentury Italian brass chandelier by Stilnovo features 12 handblown opaline glass globes of exce...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Chandelier, 12-Globe Opaline Glass & Black Metal, 1950s Italy

$25,000

Stilnovo Chandelier, 12-Globe Opaline Glass & Black Metal, 1950s Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stilnovo Chandelier, 12-Globe Opaline Glass & Black Metal, 1950s Italy Executed in 12 opaline glass globes, brass and black enameled metal. An iconic Italian light sculpture of ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Chandelier with Frosted Glass Globes, Czechia 1950s

$5,500 / item

Brass Chandelier with Frosted Glass Globes, Czechia 1950s

By Preciosa

Located in Almelo, NL

Brass chandelier with frosted glass globes, Czechia 1950s A large chandelier with a brass fixture was produced and designed in Czechia in the 1960s. A total of six large frosted g...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Foliage Floral Opaline Globe Chandelier in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, 1950s

$8,703Sale Price|20% Off

Foliage Floral Opaline Globe Chandelier in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unique Foliage Floral Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron with 5 Opaline Glass Globes Spain, 1950. Large Size. One of a kind foliage globe chandelier in gilt iron and milk glass with flo...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

1950s Arredoluce Style Chandelier with Opaline Bottle Shaped Globes

$3,200

1950s Arredoluce Style Chandelier with Opaline Bottle Shaped Globes

By Arredoluce

Located in Hanover, MA

1950s Italian brass eight-arm chandelier with eight bottles or bowling pin shaped opaline glass globes, each one illuminated with a single candelabra size bulb. Rewired. We can lengt...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century English 9 Ct Gold Small Globe Masonic Ball Pendant, 1950s

$1,003

Mid-20th Century English 9 Ct Gold Small Globe Masonic Ball Pendant, 1950s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-20th century English 9 ct gold small globe Masonic ball pendant, 1950s An English cross Masonic globe ball pendant.

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Mid-20th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Gold

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Large Italian Venini Style Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, 1950s

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H 25.6 in Dm 13.78 in

Large Italian Venini Style Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, 1950s

By Gianni Venini

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Beautiful large Italian Venini style globe pendant light from the 1950s. The glass is very artistic decorated with off-white powder coat.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Stilnovo Pendant Light, Brass Glass Globes Design, 1950s

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H 25.6 in Dm 30.71 in

Large Stilnovo Pendant Light, Brass Glass Globes Design, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Bremen, DE

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, 1950s, featuring a central globe shaped pod with 8 cream white enameled spokes, joined in the middle sec...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Sputnik " Red Globe " Attention Getter Fixture

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H 38 in W 21 in D 21 in

1950s Sputnik " Red Globe " Attention Getter Fixture

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s Sputnik " Red Globe " Attention Getter Fixture

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo

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H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 22.05 in

Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo. Executed in 12 opaline glass globes, brass and black enameled metal. An iconic Italian light sculpture of impressiv...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large French Poillerat Style Globe Chandelier Wrought Iron Brass 1950s no.1 of 2

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H 40.56 in Dm 24.81 in

Large French Poillerat Style Globe Chandelier Wrought Iron Brass 1950s no.1 of 2

By Gilbert Poillerat, Maison Jansen

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Fantastic large french midcentury globe chandelier in Gilbert Poillerat Style, France around 1940s to 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Large French Poillerat Style Globe Chandelier Wrought Iron Brass 1950s no.2 of 2

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H 40.56 in Dm 24.81 in

Large French Poillerat Style Globe Chandelier Wrought Iron Brass 1950s no.2 of 2

By Gilbert Poillerat, Maison Jansen

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Fantastic large french midcentury globe chandelier in Gilbert Poillerat Style, France around 1940s to 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1950's Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier

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H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

1950's Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Brass And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1950's Italian 3 Globe Triangular Chandelier

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H 20 in W 25 in D 15 in

1950's Italian 3 Globe Triangular Chandelier

Located in Hanover, MA

Very similar to designs by Gino Sarfatti for Stilnovo this modernist triangular form chandelier has 3 frosted white globes which sit on a brass scalloped-edge bobeche on the matte bl...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

1950’s Original Brass Cone And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier

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H 39.3 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in

1950’s Original Brass Cone And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Brass Cone And Opal Globe Pendant Chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Italian 1950's 2 Globe Triangular Chandelier

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H 22 in W 35 in D 14 in

Italian 1950's 2 Globe Triangular Chandelier

Located in Hanover, MA

Very similar to designs by Gino Sarfatti for Stilnovo this modernist triangular form chandelier has 2 frosted white glass shades which sit on a brass bobeche on the matte black ename...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Frosted Murano Glass Globe Pendant, Italy 1950s

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H 29 in W 15 in D 15 in

Frosted Murano Glass Globe Pendant, Italy 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1950s Italian pendant featuring a handblown Murano frosted glass globe with white swirl detailing.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Banci Firenze 1950s Gilt Hanging Globe Pendant Lights

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H 33.47 in W 13 in L 33.47 in

Banci Firenze 1950s Gilt Hanging Globe Pendant Lights

By Banci Firenze

Located in Hastings, GB

Beautiful pair of Banci Firenze hanging globe pendant lights, Italy, 1950s Gilt leaves and flowers surround a 15 cm milk glass globe Twisted decorative details form the s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Globe Pendant Chrome and Opal Glass Lamp with inner mesh, 1950's

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H 55.12 in Dm 11.82 in

Large Globe Pendant Chrome and Opal Glass Lamp with inner mesh, 1950's

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Large Globe Pendant Chrome and Opal Glass Lamp with inner mesh, 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Raak Globe Pendant Lamp Frank Ligtelijn 1950s Holland

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H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in

Raak Globe Pendant Lamp Frank Ligtelijn 1950s Holland

By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn

Located in Den Haag, NL

Crystal brown smoked glass sphere lampshade. Aluminum conical reflector-diffuser and lampshade holder E27 socket. Designer: Frank Ligtelijn (1933-1996). For Raak Amsterdam model Gl...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Smoked Glass

Pair of 1950s Italian Case Glass Globe Pendant Lights by Stilnovo

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H 33 in Dm 11 in

Pair of 1950s Italian Case Glass Globe Pendant Lights by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

A great matched pair of Italian 1950s pendant lights by Stilnovo. Each shade is handblown of clear over white case glass, matt satin finish and a tear drop shape.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Stilnovo 3-Globe Chandelier

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H 38 in Dm 13 in

1950s Stilnovo 3-Globe Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Stilnovo 3-Globe Chandelier. A very elegant trio of satin finished opaline glass globes with attractively patinated brass details and armature. Provides nice scale and a sculp...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Stilnovo Six-Globe Chandelier

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H 43 in Dm 16 in

1950s Stilnovo Six-Globe Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Stilnovo six-globe chandelier. An iconic Midcentury design executed in matte finish opaline glass, brass and enameled metal with original architectural ceiling canopy. A highly...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

1950's Italian Ceiling Lamp with Glass Globes in The Style of Stilnovo

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H 38 in Dm 18 in

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, Italy. HEIGHT: 38 in. (97 cm) DIAMETER: 18 in. (46 cm)

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950s Italian Articulated Globe Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo

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H 29.53 in Dm 28.35 in

1950s Italian Articulated Globe Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A spectacular original 1950s Italian six-light ceiling fixture, attributed to Stilnovo. Each globe can be directed up or down in a variety of configurations, combining to evoke as...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Patterned Opaline Glass Globes, circa 1950s

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H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Patterned Opaline Glass Globes, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Patterned opaline glass globes, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Bakelite tops - Textured opaline glass globes - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with 100cm of black twist ca...

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Patterned Opaline Glass Globes, circa 1950s

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H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Patterned Opaline Glass Globes, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Patterned opaline glass globes, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Bakelite tops - Textured opaline glass globes - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with 100cm of black twist ca...

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in L 19.69 in

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

By Holophane

Located in Gloucester, GB

Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

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H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

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H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on th...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

By Holophane

Located in Gloucester, GB

Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top a...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in L 19.69 in

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

By Holophane

Located in Gloucester, GB

Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top and hoo...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

By Holophane

Located in Gloucester, GB

Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top a...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Spherical Black Iron Chandelier with White Globes, France 1950s

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H 21 in Dm 23 in

Spherical Black Iron Chandelier with White Globes, France 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous 1950s French patinated iron chandelier with elegant brass accents. The spherical, caged frame is composed of black iron and features six frosted glass cylinder-form globes...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Swedish 1950s Toile and Milk Glass Half Globe Pendant with Up and Down Lights

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H 36 in Dm 20 in

Swedish 1950s Toile and Milk Glass Half Globe Pendant with Up and Down Lights

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Swedish 1950s toile and milk glass half globe pendant with up and down lights.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French 1950s Pendant Ceiling Light with 2 Lights and a Frosted Half Globe Shade

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H 20 in Dm 13 in

French 1950s Pendant Ceiling Light with 2 Lights and a Frosted Half Globe Shade

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 1950s pendant ceiling light with 2 lights and a frosted half globe shade.

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Sputnik Glass Globe Chandelier in Chrome by Lightolier

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H 35 in Dm 22 in

1950s Sputnik Glass Globe Chandelier in Chrome by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage Sputnik chandelier, produced circa 1950s by Lightolier, with polished chrome frame, each radiating stem terminating in a socket, surrounded by a glass globe shade. Wiring a...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1950s Swedish Brass Ceiling Light with Five Opal Glass Globes

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H 26.78 in Dm 14.97 in

1950s Swedish Brass Ceiling Light with Five Opal Glass Globes

Located in London, GB

Mid-century modern ceiling light originated in Sweden circa the 1950s. This elegant fixture features a central brass column with five evenly spaced arms, each supporting a frosted op...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

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H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

By Holophane

Located in Gloucester, GB

Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Original...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

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H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

By Holophane

Located in Gloucester, GB

Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes 3 x E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top and hoo...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare 1950s Stilnovo Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes. Italy

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H 39.38 in Dm 25.6 in

Rare 1950s Stilnovo Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes. Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Catania, CT

Authentic mid-century chandelier by Stilnovo, dating back to the 1950s. Featuring a striking radial design with frosted glass globes and brass arms, this piece embodies the elegance ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Globe "Reticello" Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

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H 40.56 in Dm 9.85 in

Globe "Reticello" Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Budapest, HU

Hand blown glass sphere and conical shaft attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Amazing execution in Reticello glass.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling light Brutalist 19 globe opaline glass and gilt gold structure , 1950s

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H 13.78 in Dm 29.53 in

Ceiling light Brutalist 19 globe opaline glass and gilt gold structure , 1950s

Located in La xara, VC

very large circular ceiling light in hammered and gilded metal, made up of opaline 19 glass globes. Original lamp from the 50s/60s in the brutalist trend. a decorative piece that wil...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Large Italian 1950s Globe Chandelier in Brass and Glass in the style of Stilnovo

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H 27.56 in Dm 30.71 in

Large Italian 1950s Globe Chandelier in Brass and Glass in the style of Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A striking 1950s six-light globe chandelier in the style of Italian makers Stilnovo. In a combination of glass, brass and aluminum, the globe shades are suspended from brass arms, e...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilux Pendant

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H 56 in Dm 15 in

Stilux Pendant

By Stilux

Located in Inglewood, CA

Majestic of the period large globe pendant from 1950s Italy by Stilux. Brass, glass and Lucite diffuser.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce

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H 31 in Dm 11 in

Pendant by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pendant by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Banci Firenze, 1950s Gilt Globe Pendant Light

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H 31.5 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in

Banci Firenze, 1950s Gilt Globe Pendant Light

By Banci Firenze

Located in Hastings, GB

Beautiful Banci Firenze gilt globe pendant light Italy, 1950s Gilt leaves surround a 12.5cm matte opaline glass globe Twisted decorative details form the tall stem along with sma...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Banci Firenze, 1950s Gilt Globe Pendant Lights

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H 33.47 in W 13 in D 13 in

Banci Firenze, 1950s Gilt Globe Pendant Lights

By Banci Firenze

Located in Hastings, GB

Beautiful pair of Banci Firenze gilt globe pendant lights, Italy, 1950s Gilt leaves and flowers surround a 15cm milk glass globe Twisted decorative details form the ste...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Three Globe Red Disk Pendant

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H 17 in Dm 12 in

1950s Italian Three Globe Red Disk Pendant

By Arredoluce

Located in Hanover, MA

Petite 1950s Italian chandelier in the style of Arredoluce with three inverted red cones with white opaline glass globes and a reverse painted red glass disk and canopy. We can le...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Rattan Globe Pendants or Hanging Lights, 1950s

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H 27.96 in Dm 11.82 in

Pair of Rattan Globe Pendants or Hanging Lights, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching pair of rattan lanterns with globe or ball shaped lampshades, Spain, 1950-1960s. These suspension lamps are entirely handcrafted with rattan, bamboo and wicker. The bal...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Bamboo

Pair of Rattan Globe Pendants or Hanging Lights, 1950s

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H 24.41 in Dm 14.97 in

Pair of Rattan Globe Pendants or Hanging Lights, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching pair of rattan lanterns with globe or ball shaped lampshades, Spain, 1950-1960s. These suspension lamps are entirely handcrafted with rattan and bamboo. The ball shaped...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Italian Modernist Wicker Wire and Rattan Globe Pendant / Hanging Light, 1950s

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H 32.68 in Dm 13 in

Italian Modernist Wicker Wire and Rattan Globe Pendant / Hanging Light, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan globe shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Italian Modernist Wicker Wire and Rattan Globe Pendant / Hanging Light, 1950s

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H 32.68 in Dm 11.82 in

Italian Modernist Wicker Wire and Rattan Globe Pendant / Hanging Light, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan globe shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s

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H 42 in Dm 15 in

Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

One of two refined three-light pendants by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

15-Globe Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s

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H 16 in Dm 30 in

15-Globe Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Impressive transitional chandelier bridging the more classical style of the 1940s-1950s with the modern Stilnovo style of the 1960s. The frame is all brass and the round shades are f...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

1950s Quite Large Murano Art Glass and Brass Globe Pendant, Italian Made

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H 39 in Dm 16 in

1950s Quite Large Murano Art Glass and Brass Globe Pendant, Italian Made

Located in Schoorl, NL

Unique piece of Murano art with a wave of blue and yellow colors. The glass globe is ribbed on the outside and holds one light bulb. The picture doesn't really reflect its real beauty.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950S' Ferro Att Gilt Leaf & Globe Flush Light

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H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 11.82 in

1950S' Ferro Att Gilt Leaf & Globe Flush Light

By Ferro Art

Located in Hastings, GB

1950s' gilt Ferro globe flush light, spain Stunning large sized gilt leaf flush light att to Ferro, Spain Large leafy branches reach out from the central glass globe shade There i...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Modernist Wicker Wire and Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, 1950s

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H 34.26 in Dm 12.6 in

Italian Modernist Wicker Wire and Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan globe shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

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H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1950s Satin Glass Globe Chandelier with Sculptural Steel Wire Bell

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H 22 in Dm 20 in

1950s Satin Glass Globe Chandelier with Sculptural Steel Wire Bell

Located in Miami, FL

With a 1950s flair, this pendant chandelier has a steel wire bell shaped cage over a white satin glass globe.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Foliage Sunburst Opaline Globe Chandelier / Ceiling Light, Gilt Iron, 1950s

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H 21.66 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Foliage Sunburst Opaline Globe Chandelier / Ceiling Light, Gilt Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Foliage Sunburst Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron with 7 Opaline Glass Globes Spain, 1950. Large Size. One of a kind Foliage Glass Globe Chandelier / Flush Mount Ceiling Light...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Large 1950s Italian Globe Chandelier in the style of Stilnovo

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H 43.31 in Dm 19.69 in

Large 1950s Italian Globe Chandelier in the style of Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A large, vintage 1950s six-light hanging chandelie in the style of Stilnovo. In a combination of glass, brass and black enameled steel, the globe shades hang from steel rods, which...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Multi-Globe Atomic Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1950s

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H 22.45 in Dm 19.69 in

Multi-Globe Atomic Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1950s

By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten

Located in München, BY

Exceptional multi-globe atomic chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed by the Swiss artist and designer Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s. The chandelier is executed with nine op...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Fan Sputnik Chandelier by Lunel with Textured Globes

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H 24 in W 32 in D 16 in

1950s Fan Sputnik Chandelier by Lunel with Textured Globes

By Maison Lunel

Located in Hanover, MA

1950s French brass and black enameled metal horizontal Sputnik chandelier with six textured glass globes, by Maison Lunel. Measures: Height of stem can be modified. 24 inches h...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

German Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Sputnik Mid-Century Modern Chandelier 1950s

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H 35.44 in Dm 14.97 in

German Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Sputnik Mid-Century Modern Chandelier 1950s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

This gorgeous and elegant german chandelier is made with excellent craftmanship. The eight opaline glass globes seems "soft" when you touch them and are slightly different one from ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1950s

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H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1950s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful and elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with brass details. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The elegant Murano glass has a soft light yellow-brown /amber color with darke...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Burnished Brass and Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier

$8,026

H 35.44 in Dm 47.25 in

Mid-Century Italian Burnished Brass and Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Extraordinary Mid-Century Style Sputnik chandelier in burnished brass and 12 Murano glass spheres. Also available as a pair. The height of the brass rod can be customized. 11 lamp ho...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Parisian Glass Holophane Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lights 'Up to 3 Available'

$2,213 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in

Parisian Glass Holophane Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lights 'Up to 3 Available'

Located in London, GB

Original mid-century pendant lights. 40 cm model. Paris, France, c1950s. Original Parisian street lights, these lights produced by Europhane are formed from thick good qu...

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design

$284

H 10.24 in Dm 10.63 in

60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble chrome glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions...

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes, Cz 1960

$975 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in

Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes, Cz 1960

Located in Almelo, NL

Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes, Cz 1960 A mid-century chandeliers with a brass fixture and hand-blown glass globes was designed and produced i...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Mid-Century Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy

$3,440

H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in

Brass and Glass Mid-Century Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This elegant mid-century pendant lamp from Italy, dating to the 1960s, beautifully combines brass and glass in a timeless design. The lamp features a delicately textured, teardrop-sh...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Italy, 1960s

$1,900

H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in

Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Italy, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Patina and wear such as but not limited to mark...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Semi Globe Chandelier Italy circa 1960

$3,898

H 51.19 in Dm 12.8 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Semi Globe Chandelier Italy circa 1960

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier or Hanging Lamp from brass in the style of Franco Albini and Franca Helg circa 1960, Italy. A fantastic brass hanging lamp or chandelier with a ...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950's Brass & Glass Pendant in Style of Pietro Chiesa

$4,472

H 31.5 in Dm 18.51 in

1950's Brass & Glass Pendant in Style of Pietro Chiesa

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Schoorl, NL

his elegant piece consisting of a brass frame and 2 unique frosted and satin glass reflector/saucers. The lower round curved glass reflector with floral engraving mounts below a ro...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Italian blown glass Silhouette pendant lights

$587 / item

H 9.85 in Dm 7.88 in

Italian blown glass Silhouette pendant lights

Located in Malton, GB

We have been working with this fabulous workshop in Venice Italy to design some lighting of our own. That is currently on going and should you need custom lighting please get in touc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Clear Glass Globe Vintage European Brass Top Pendant Lights

$308 / item

H 12.21 in Dm 9.45 in

Clear Glass Globe Vintage European Brass Top Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Clear texture glass pendant. Brass top 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Paris Street Lamp Style Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier

$2,452 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in

Art Deco Paris Street Lamp Style Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier

Located in Berlin, DE

Inspired by the distinctive glow of historic Parisian streetlights, this large globe pendant light is a contemporary design from our own workshop. At the heart of the fixture lies a...

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2010s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier with 6 Glass Globes in Style Angelo Brotto

$1,120

H 25 in Dm 27.5 in

Italian Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier with 6 Glass Globes in Style Angelo Brotto

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Very decorative and beautiful chandelier made of brass, fitted with five E14 sockets with glass ball shades. Made by Hans Agne Jakobsseon in the 1960s. The fixture requires five Euro...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Pendant Lights

$274 / item

H 7.09 in Dm 9.85 in

French Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Clear glass lampshade by Holophane, France Brass glass holder with porcelain bulb holder. 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All la...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

mid century PENDANT LIGHT bubble glass satin glass 1960s

$421

H 41.74 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

mid century PENDANT LIGHT bubble glass satin glass 1960s

Located in Mannheim, DE

A fantastic vintage 1960s hanging lamp. The shade is made of thick glass, clear glass and satin glass. The base, chain and canopy are made of gray metal. Textil wire. Overall length...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Midcentury Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s

$549

H 14.18 in Dm 14.18 in

Rare Midcentury Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s

By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare type - space age style - marked by label - beautiful style of lighting - we can remake it with a fabric cable

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Clear Happy Pendant Light, Line Voltage, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

$1,495 / item

H 6 in Dm 7 in

Large Clear Happy Pendant Light, Line Voltage, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Large clear happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order. Measures: 6” T x 7” W. These works play with the reflective and malleable qualities of glass. This line consists of hea...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

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$12,613 / set

H 13.59 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Chandelier or Ceiling Light by Sciolari

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Located in Aci Castello, IT

An iconic brass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the Seventies. The chandelier it also can be used as a ceiling or wall light not using brass cilinder on the upper part. It...

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dramatic large-scale three-light pendant with reflecting dome shield and Stilnovo style double shade. Perfect for an impressive great room. Articulates to vary the width and height....

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$6,559 / item

H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in

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Located in London, England

Dagmar Design Model 54 Lounge Chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available to ...

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H 7.5 in Dm 4.75 in

1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce

By Archimede Seguso, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce Executed in hand-blown bubbled Seguso glass on a black painted metal mount. The simplicity of Sarfatti's de...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Italian Mid-century Designer Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Wall Sconces, 1970s

$1,375 / set

H 9.26 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

Italian Mid-century Designer Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Wall Sconces, 1970s

By De Majo

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Gorgeous pair of Murano glass wall sconces Made in Italy by De Majo Murano during the 1970s. Every glass is signed by hand ( see detail picture) This beautiful pair of shiny white sw...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,664 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

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2010s English Folk Art Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp

$1,200 / item

H 6 in Dm 14 in

Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,816 / item

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce

On Hold|~~$450 / item~~

H 11 in W 7.5 in D 8 in

Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Midcentury Eight Lights Chandelier Brass & Glass by Oscar Torlasco, Italy 1960s

$2,924

H 39.38 in Dm 26.78 in

Midcentury Eight Lights Chandelier Brass & Glass by Oscar Torlasco, Italy 1960s

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing chandelier in brass and glass by Oscar Torlasco. Made in Italy in the 1960s. It uses 8 bulbs.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Handcrafted Modern Night Stands by SUM Furniture, Solid English Quartersawn Oak

$7,912 / set

H 20.48 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in

Handcrafted Modern Night Stands by SUM Furniture, Solid English Quartersawn Oak

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

A pair of handcrafted English quarter-sawn oak night stands. The upper cabinet is defined by beautifully exposed hand-cut dovetail joints, an enduring hallmark of fine furniture mak...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk

$10,931

H 29.14 in W 75.6 in D 37.8 in

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk

By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen

Located in London, England

Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Big chandelier by J.T. Kalmar with structure glass around 1950s

$3,210

H 41.34 in Dm 27.17 in

Big chandelier by J.T. Kalmar with structure glass around 1950s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Wien, Au

Big chandelier by J.T. Kalmar with structure glass around 1950s Original condition Only the wire is changed ( new )

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 5-arm Chandelier in Brass, Sweden 1940s

$19,000

H 15.75 in Dm 25.2 in

Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 5-arm Chandelier in Brass, Sweden 1940s

By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan

Located in Prague, New Town

A rare 5-arm brass chandelier, model ’80’, designed by Swedish architect and lighting designer Hans Bergström (1910-1996). Manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made of brass a...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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1950s Globe Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s globe pendant you’re looking for. A 1950s globe pendant — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1950s globe pendant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s globe pendant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s globe pendant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stilnovo, Holophane and Venini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950s Globe Pendant?

A 1950s globe pendant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,787, while the lowest priced sells for $255 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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 Globe Pendant

What watches were popular in 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Some 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.
What was the clothing style in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
The 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.
What is 1950s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
1950s 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.
Were pearls popular in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes. 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.
How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
In 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.
What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
There 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.
What is the 1950s furniture style called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The 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.
What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
In 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.
Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Frank 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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