1950's Italian chandelier
Located in Brecht, BE
a charming small Italian chandelier ...
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
1950's Italian chandelier
Located in Brecht, BE
a charming small Italian chandelier ...
Glass
Multicolored 1950s Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful and classically Italian multicolored 1950s Italian chandelier with perforated shades that articulate.
Aluminum, Brass
Large 1950s Italian Chandelier In Brass Attributed To Angelo Lelli
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A large, original 1950s Italian chandelier attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce.
Brass
1950's Italian Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Absolutely stunning 9 light chandelier with frosted glass candle shades and brass tapers designed in 1950 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza. Model No. 12613 See other BG listin...
Brass
$4,916Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Italian Chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte and Pietro Chiesa
By Fontana Arte
Located in Oxford, GB
Classical 1950s Italian chandelier from the 1950s . Very much in the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte but not attributed too.
Chrome
Lovely 1950's Italian chandelier, birch & brass hardware and 3 glass pendants
By Stilnovo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A high quality production Italian chandelier with 3 glass pendants hanging down from a brass & birch fixture very nice diffused light and a minimal 50's look
Brass
Elegant and Tropical 1950s Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might h...
Metal
$4,995Sale Price|50% Off
1950s Italian Chandelier in the manners of Stilnovo
By Fontana Arte, Oscar Torlasco, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Italian chandelier made of brass , glass and walnut . In the manners of Stilnovo , Oscar Torlasco , Fontana Arte model '1963' . Contain 6 E26 size ceramic socket rated at 60 w...
Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier, Yellow Perforated Metal, Brass Structure
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking Italian chandelier from the 1950s features a yellow perforated conical metal shade positioned above four lights with original glass cups.
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier in Brass and Frosted Glass Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, crafted from beautifully patinated brass and delicate frosted glass shades.
Brass
1950's Italian Ceiling Lamp with Glass Globes in The Style of Stilnovo
By Vintage Italian Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning 1950's Italian Chandelier with Glass Globes and Brass Detail in the Style of Stilnovo, Italy.
Brass
Large 1950s Italian Chandelier In Brass, Glass and wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier from the 1950s – Mid-Century Modern style The chandelier has eight elegant, curved arms in polished brass, each with a tapered wooden holder and a matt opaline gl...
Brass
1950's Italian Bent Glass Shade Pendant Lantern
Located in Hanover, MA
Perfect for an entrance hallway or powder room, this 1950's Italian chandelier has three curved glass shades in asymmetrical zig-zag form.
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier with Murano Glass Fruit and Crystal Garlands
Located in Antwerp, BE
This unusual Italian chandelier was made during the 1950s and is richly decorated with hand-blown Murano glass fruit suspended from an elegant green-painted metal frame.
Crystal, Metal
$6,800
Italian Tulip Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian chandelier with tulip bobeches, 9 candelabra lights Measurements: Diameter:26" Drop:20"
Brass
Italian Blown Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian chandelier with 6 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 13.5" Height: 28"
Blown Glass
1950s Italian Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo in Black Enamelled Steel, Brass
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo, featuring a geometric and structural design.
Metal, Brass
1950's Italian Dragonfly Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Original 1950's Italian chandelier consisting of original green enameled aluminum spun double-top cluster body supporting six brass spider-like arms each of which holds a leaf shaped...
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Original chandelier produced in Italy during the 1950s by Stilnovo, a rare and highly valuable piece of mid-century lighting design.
Metal, Brass
$5,500 / item
Sexy Mid Century Italian chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a beautiful and sexy 1950's Italian chandelier, to bad I can not used it in my house, for sure I would have kept it, the height can be shorter, we could do the work for you
Brass
Iron Chandelier with Green Glass Hurricanes
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian chandelier with blown glass hurricanes. 12 candelabra lights.
Wrought Iron
1950's Italian Ceiling Lamp with Glass Globes in The Style of Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning 1950s Italian chandelier with glass globes and brass detail in the style of Stilnovo.
Brass, Metal
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Stilux Milano Italian Brass Chandelier
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian chandelier brass base with the six-glass shades.
Brass
1950s Italian Pendant Five Arm Chandelier Sputnik Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian chandelier pendant lamp five arms.
Brass, Aluminum
Italian Chandelier in Murano Opaline Glass and Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Italian chandelier in Murano opaline glass and wood.
Metal
$2,080Sale Price|43% Off
Chandelier in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian chandelier in the style of Stilnovo.
Brass
Rare Stilnovo chandelier brass and nine opaline shades. Italy c1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Rare 1950s Italian chandelier by Stilnovo Nine opaline shades suspended in a brass triangular shape
Brass
1950s Italian 16 Arm Sculptural Chandelier after Angelo Lelii Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian Chandelier Ceiling Lamp attributed to Arreloduce.
Aluminum, Brass
Stunning Italian Chandelier in the style of Angelo Lelii, 1950s, Brass
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Miami, FL
Rare 1950s Italian chandelier, six shades that turn 360 degrees.
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Glass UFO Pendant with Twisted Brass Stem
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous early 1950's Italian chandelier in the manner of Pietro Chiesa and Max Ingrand of Fontana Arte in the form of a flying saucer with clear crystal top and textured glass ventu...
Brass
Italian teak and brass chandelier
Located in BE
This elegant 1950s Italian chandelier combines solid teak wood accents with brass details and opaline glass shades, creating a warm and inviting glow.
Brass
Vintage Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large Hollywood Regency six-armed chandelier from Italy manufactured in the mid-century (1950s and 1970s).
Metal, Brass
Large Italian Brass Chandelier with 12 Arms, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant 1950s Italian chandelier in solid brass, featuring twelve curved arms with tulip-shaped holders and a beautiful natural patina.
Brass
Stilnovo Attributed Six Arm Chandelier with Opaline Box Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian chandelier attributed to Stilnovo with six arms with suspended opaline glass box shades.
Brass
Faux Bamboo Chandelier Italy 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
Palm leaf and faux bamboo chandelier, Italy 1950's A beautiful chandelier featuring hand painted faux bamboo stems and leaf fronds throughout There are 4 bulb holders which take ...
Iron
$1,300Sale Price|27% Off
Tulips & Flowers Italian 1950's Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Saturday Sale Colorful Italian modernist 1950's chandelier. Each of the three curved brass arms has an enameled aluminum come which has been shaped in the form of a flower with pet...
Aluminum, Brass
1950's Colorful Italian Botanical Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Whimsical and fun flowerpot style chandelier with the lights as long-stem flowers growing from a central bowl. Note that bowl, light-head cones and original ceiling canopy all have ...
Brass, Aluminum
Opaline glass & Brass Italian Chandelier 1950's
By Stilnovo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very nice Italian 1950's chandelier with 3 opaline glass tube shaped diffusers and brass details.
Brass, Metal
Estate Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Circa 1950's-1970's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Circa 1950's-1970's.
Murano Glass
Unusual 1950's Italian Triangular Flexi Arm Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
I've never seen anything quite like this intriguing chandelier. The main body is a conical structure formed from 5 brass arms, at the end of which is a section of brass goose-neck f...
Italian Chandelier in Wood, Brass and Metal, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Rare mid-century Italian chandelier in wood, brass and lacquered metal, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Faux Bamboo Pagoda Chandeliers Italy 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
Dating to the 1950's. Each chandelier houses four e14 lampholders, and both with original chain and matching scalloped ceiling rose.
Metal
Smoky Venetian Chandelier by Galliano Ferro. Italy, 1950's.
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Venetian chandelier with smoky Murano glass / Made in Italy circa 1950's by Galliano Ferro **20 lights Height: 61 inches / Diameter: 47 inches
Murano Glass
Italian Wrought Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier. 1950's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Italian mid-20th-century chandelier handcrafted in wrought iron and richly adorned with hand-cut rock crystal prisms. The sculptural scrolling iron arms feature a warm gil...
Wrought Iron
Venetian Citrine & Rock Crystal Chandelier. Italy, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian citrine and rock crystal chandelier with beading details. Made in Italy, c. 1950's.
Rock Crystal, Metal
Venetian Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Italy, c. 1950's. Dimensions: 44"H x 33"D
Rock Crystal, Metal
Large Chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950's
By Cristal Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950's.
Brass
Italian Silvered Wrought Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier. 1950's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and highly decorative Italian chandelier from the 1950s, executed in hand-forged wrought iron with a silver leaf finish and adorned with abundant natural rock crystal drops.
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
$1,100
Italian 1950's Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Sweet, petite and colorful, this charming Italian 1950's pendant lantern looks like three tulips under an umbrella. In the manner of Stilnovo.
The height with the exi...
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
Brass
Venetian Opaline and Pink Chandelier by Galliano Ferro, Italy 1950's.
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Venetian chandelier with hand blown opaline and pink Murano glass / Made in Italy circa 1950's by Galliano Ferro Height: 49 inches / Diameter: 33.5 inches
Murano Glass
$3,580Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Italian Design Glass & Brass XL Chandelier, Italy 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Made in Italy, 1950's. Beautiful extra large chandelier with 8 cone shaped white structured glass shades on solid brass hanging system on a central, cream stained metal bar.
Metal, Brass
1950's Italian Tri-Colore Three Arm Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
A noble early 1950's Italian hanging fixture with three arms out of a central brass ball, each arm terminating in an articulating swivel joint and brass band collar holding an enamel...
Aluminum, Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Clear Glass Leaf Chandelier, Italy 1950's
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A entire Murano blown clear glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s. With four downwards four light-arms with glass tulips and six upwards glass leaves.
Murano Glass
Italian Modernist Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian modernist suspension chandelier from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo.
Brass, Steel
Italian Cone Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian cone chandelier from the 1950s. Brass structure with three arms, each with two lacquered cones, professionally repainted in their original colors.
Aluminum, Brass
Large Venetian Rock Crystal & Wrought Iron Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Italy, c. 1950's. *Rewired to fit US light standards.
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
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.
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