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Hanging Lamp by Louis Kalff for Phillips
By Louis Kalff, Phillips
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have been very fortunate, and able to purchase 10 of these Classic 1950s hanging lamps from the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid Century Pendant Light Brass 7 Glass Shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic elegant 1950s hanging lamp. Made of brass, red lacquered metal (middle), red plastic and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 1950s Pendant Lamp Kalmar Franken Ice Glass Textured Glass Brass
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 1950s hanging lamp produced by Kalmar Franken. The shade is a long tube
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Original Midcentury Layered Glass Hanging Light, 1950s, New Electrification
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Midcentury
Period: 1950-1959
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Material: Layered glass and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Lisa Johansson Pape Finish copper hanging lamp 1950's
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Forest, BE
Delicate copper and suspension lamp made in the 1950s. Designed by the finish female designer Lisa
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
1950s Italian Hanging Lamp
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
An elegant hanging lamp in Murano Glass in the style of Fontana Arte with hardware in grass. Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's WALL HANGING CLOCK WITH LAMPS DEPICTING A VILLAGE SCENE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
’s vintage wall hanging clock with twin lights
A very good looking decorators piece, the twin lamps
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
H 21.66 in W 28.35 in D 3.15 in
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Hanging Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory pendant light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features black
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Industrial Black Enamel Hanging Lamp from Reluma, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial pendant light made in Belgium by Reluma during the 1950s. Made from enamelled metal
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Charming pendant hanging lamp, Mid-Century Design, 1950s, Germany
Located in Wien, AT
Charming hanging lamp from the 1950s with an exciting surface effect on the glass lampshade from
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Diabolo Blue Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Diabolo Red Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art deco marbled glass hanging lamp , 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 35 cm Diameter, 80cm Height
Condition: Good
Material: Glass , metal , rope
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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
Lantern Hanging Lamp made of Copper and Brass, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful Latern is made of mouth-blown glass and copper. This lamp gives an impression of
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Vintage 1950s German Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Lovely Cocoon Counterweight Hanging Lamp by Münchener Werkstätten, 1950s Germany
By Münchner Werkstätten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Cocoon lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 29.53 in Dm 19.69 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated aluminum pendant lamp or hanging
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Exceptional Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights, Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamps or hanging lights. Manufactured in Germany
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Hala Zeist hanging lamp J.H. Busquet pendant , 1950s
By Hala Zeist
Located in Delft, NL
Hala Zeist hanging lamp J.H. Busquet pendant , 1950s
Dimensions: 65cm Height, 55cm Diameter
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Aquamarine & Brass Counterweight Hanging Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Counterweight hanging lamp was manufactured in Italy around 1950s and its style resembles the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Lovely Rare Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Hanging Lamp, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Rare Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Hanging Lamp, 1950s Italy
Rare and elegant midcentury
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Louis Kalff Hanging Lamp Teak / Opal Glass, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Louis Kalff hanging lamp teak / opal glass, 1950s
Beautiful hanging lamp of teak with
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Elegant Mid Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern solid brass pendant lamp or hanging light
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Hanging Lamp made of Brass and Lead Crystal, Austria 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hannover, DE
what this rare ceiling lamp embodies. Made from high-quality brass and crystal balls, this small lamp
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hanging lamp in Glass, Copper and Metal, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in glass, brass and metal. The lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Tapio Wirkkala Hanging Teak Lamp with Red Vistosi Glass Shade, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Vistosi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Teak hanging pendant with red glass Vistosi shade. Featuring a
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Teak, Glass
Italian Art Deco Decorative and Satin Glass Hanging Lamp, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian art deco hanging lamp from the 1950s, with decorative and satin glass. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamps or hanging lights
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Snowball hanging Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 75cm Height , 30 cm Diameter
Condition: Good
Period: 1950s
Material: Metal , glass
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Golden Diabalo Hanging Lamp by Egon Hillebrand for Hillebrand Lighting, 1950s
By Eduard Hildebrandt
Located in Hannover, DE
decorations in the lampshade and creates a wonderful pattern on the walls. The lamps were bought in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 4 Elegant Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
H 10.63 in Dm 8.67 in
White Metal Hanging Lamp by Joe Colombo Stilnovo Style, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White pendant lamp in the style of Stilnovo made in Italy in the 1950s. The light has the shape of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Danish hand-hammered copper hanging lamp by E.S Horn Aalestrup, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Oirlo, LI
Danish hand-hammered copper hanging lamp by E.S Horn Aalestrup, 1950s
Danish hanging lamp, this
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Small Original 1950s, 2 x Glass Hanging Lamp by DORIA, Asia Style
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
This very delicate and small, but no less effective hanging lamp consists of two lampion-like glass
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Glass Hanging Lamps, Black and White Striped, Original 1950s
Located in Berlin, BE
part of a chandelier, they have been converted into hanging lamps with an E14 brass socket and black
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Fog & Mørup Orient Orient copper teak pendant hanging lamp, Jo Hammerborg 1950s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Zevenaar, NL
appropriate to a copper lamp of its age (see photos for details).
The lamp has a diameter of 38 cm and a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 13.78 in Dm 14.97 in
Diabolo Kiwi Boho Basket Hanging Lamp in the style of J. T. Kalmar , 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
Warm, soft light streams out of the lamp, which has been carefully handcrafted in the shape of a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Barovier & Toso Blue Murano Glass "Twist" Hanging Pendant with Gold Inclusions
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Barovier et Toso murano glass spiral blue, gold flecked hanging lamp, 1950's. Featuring a slim
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
E.S Horn Aalestrup pendant lamp hand-hammered copper Denmark 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Danish hand-hammered copper hanging lamp by E.S Horn Aalestrup, 1950s Danish hanging lamp, this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Swedish Drop Pendant Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Oirlo, LI
Swedish drop pendant lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s
Beautiful hanging lamp
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Teak
H 46.46 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
1950s Italian Three Pendant Colorful Chandelier Brass and Art Glass Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Modern 1950s Italian Trio pendant hanging chandelier lamp
Yellow, blue and red
Brass and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1954 Vintage Stilnovo Italian Pendant Lamp Red
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Red Stilnovo Hanging Pendant Lamp Italy
in aluminum and brass
unsigned
18.75 diameter x 22.5
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed and manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in Dm 7.09 in
Set of three hanging lamps in Pelguso glass, 1950s
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Complete set of three hanging lamps made in Murano, Italy. Judging by the quality of the glass and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Black and Aluminum with Glass, 1950s, Danish Midcentury Hanging Lamp
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
condition.
A beautiful hanging lamp made up of two cylindrical aluminum piece with a black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
PH5 hanging lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1950s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in PARIS, FR
PH5 suspension lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Presented in 1924 at the Exposition
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Danish Boomerang-Hanging Lamp in Teak and Glass
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early 1950s Danish boomerang-hanging lamp. Made in teak, brass and three conical glass screens
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MILK GLASS pendant light with black decoration by Scandinavian producer, 1950s
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
lamp with brass lacquered top, in very good vintage condition.
This 1950s hanging lamp is made up of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Mid-Century, Hanging Lamp Brass 8 Glass Shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic large 1950s hanging lamp. Made of brass and beige lacquered metal. 8 shades made of white
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hanging Lamp by Louis Kalff for Phillips
By Louis Kalff, Phillips
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have been very fortunate, and able to purchase 10 of these Classic 1950s hanging lamps from the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gilt Brass Chandelier With Red Decorated Elements Italian Pendant Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Fantastic Elegant 1950s Hanging Lamp.
Vintage neoclassical style Chandelier for 8 horns in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Holmegaard Royal Blue Cased Glass Hanging Lamp, 1950's
By Holmegaard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Adjustable Holmegaard Style Bright Cobalt Blue Glass Hanging Pendant. Featuring a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
Holmegaard Royal Blue Cased Glass Hanging Lamp, 1950's
By Holmegaard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern adjustable Holmegaard Style bright cobalt blue glass hanging pendant. Featuring a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
1950's Suspended Hanging Paper Pendant Lamps - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Suspended Hanging Paper Pendant Lamps – Pair
1950’s Suspended Hanging Paper Pendant Lamps
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Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Hanging Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp from the 1950s.Previously black enameled lamp was painted on grey.
Now
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Hanging Lamp, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured during the 1950s in former Czechoslovakia. Black enamel shade
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Hanging Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging light manufactured in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Enamel
Industrial Black Enamel Hanging Lamp from Reluma, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial pendant light made in Belgium by Reluma during the 1950s. Made from enamelled metal
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1950s Indusrial Polish Metal Hanging Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This metal pendant light was made in Poland, circa 1950. Suspended by a chain, the lamp features a
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Vintage 1950s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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1950s Hanging Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s hanging lamp you’re looking for. A 1950s hanging lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 1950s hanging lamp, we have 128 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s hanging lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s hanging lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Rupert Nikoll, Stilnovo and J.T. Kalmar each produced at least one beautiful 1950s hanging lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Hanging Lamp?
Prices for a 1950s hanging lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $220 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
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Questions About 1950s Hanging Lamp
- What is a hanging lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Arc lamp is the name of a lamp that hangs over a sofa or chair. Base designs vary in size and shape but all support one or more arcing necks, each bearing a shade. Typically, arc lamps have dome shades. However, dome shades may also differ. Find a collection of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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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