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Vintage Holophane Prismatic Glass and Copper Flush Light Fitting
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Holophane. Made in USA circa 1950 Beautiful spun copper cases holding prismatic Holophane convex shape
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Copper

Antique French 1950's Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
three light fittings adorned with circular bobeche drip pans, elegantly encased by sectional circular
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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1950's Vintage Cut Crystal Tower Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Unique 1950's Cut Crystal Tower Table Lamp. A beautiful cut crystal design covers this piece with
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

1950's Vintage Cut Crystal Tower Table Lamp
1950's Vintage Cut Crystal Tower Table Lamp
H 9.45 in W 3.55 in D 5.12 in
Golden Bell and Beehive: Light Fittings Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
included in the book is the Artek retail range of light fittings from the 1950s. Soft covers 68 pages with
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

1950's Eileen Gray Desk Lamp
By Eileen Gray
Located in London, GB
that the wiring is compliant in your country. 2 Light Fittings Rewired with Black Silk Twisted 3core
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950's Eileen Gray Desk Lamp
1950's Eileen Gray Desk Lamp
H 18.51 in W 21.66 in D 6.11 in
1950's Brass and Glass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This stunning and elegant light consisting of a brass frame and 2 unique glass reflector/saucers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950's Brass & Glass Pendant in style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
light is decorated with an elegantly etched floral design. The brass hardware contains an E14
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Mid-20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950's Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Barovier and Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Amsterdam, NH
petal. Hanging from a three tier brass frame with six light sources. In full working condition and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950’s American Gold Lotus Flower Lamp by the Marbro Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Hastings, GB
An exquisite brass table lamp by the renowned Marbro Company, made in the 1950’s, the piece
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950's Crystal Bubble Table Lamps.
Located in London, GB
An exquisite pair of 1950's Crystal Bubble Table Lamps. These captivating lamps feature two
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 1950's Crystal Bubble Table Lamps.
Pair of 1950's Crystal Bubble Table Lamps.
H 14.57 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Petite Barovier Toso Pendant Light Chandelier Murano Glass Basket, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite hand blown Italian Barovier & Toso pendant light with brass fittings. Clear ribbed glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Petite Barovier Toso Pendant Light Chandelier Murano Glass Basket, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite hand blown Italian Barovier & Toso pendant light with brass fittings. Clear ribbed glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Model 194 wall light by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy, 1950s
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Milano, IT
housing can also be rotated and adjusted up and down along the arm. B22 bayonet fitting, 1950s edition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Nickel

1950s Sunflower Shape Flush Mount or Wall Light by Banci
By Banci Firenze
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Netherlands. Edison E14 or E27 bulb fittings are an EU-denominated size, but can also be bought in the US. We
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 1950's 6 Globe Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Lunel
By Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
can be positioned pointed in either direction. The elbow form enameled steel arm with brass fittings
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ifö Sweden "Lyx" Glass Wall Sconce Moss Green, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Gunnar Nylund, Ifö Electric, Lindner, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Aarhus C, DK
number 6005. Use light bulbs E27 Edison screw fitting. Max 40W or led bulbs. Very good vintage
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Danish Brass and Yellow Glass Funkis Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Denmark during the 1950s, probably by either Voss or Lyfa. This light can be used as a low table lamp as
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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Large Light Up Factory Clock by TN, Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large light up factory clock by TN, Circa 1950s - Steel casing - Glass face and dial - Takes
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Pair of Wagenfeld Glass Wall Lamp Sconces White Modern Light, Lindner, 1950s
By Lindner, Sigvard Bernadotte, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Aarhus C, DK
glass. Both lamps are marked with model number 6068. Use light bulbs E14 Edison screw fitting
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Metal and Opaline Lampshade, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant lights from the late 1950s, designed in the Scandinavian style with an opaline
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Barovier & Toso Pendant Light Chandelier Murano Glass, 1950s
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Small pendant lamp by Barovier & Toso, hand blown, with brass fittings. The chandelier is 80 cm
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Midcentury Brass Ceiling Pendant Light - Vintage 1950s Modern Design
Located in Rome, IT
Italian midcentury ceiling pendant light, crafted in the 1950s with a fusion of timeless elegance
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Pair Swedish Black And Brass Designer Wall Light Sconces.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair elegant Swedish designer wall lights / sconces from the 1950s in black lacquered metal with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Industrial Veb Copper & Aluminium Pendant & Bronze Fittings
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
VEB copper and aluminium pendant with target grill. VEB was formed in he early 1950s and was the
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel

Val Saint Lambert 'Twisted Light' Crystal Table Lamp, Belgium 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
-wired and provided With a new fitting E27 And safe for immediate usage in the World Produced between
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert 'Twisted Light' Crystal Table Lamp, Belgium 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
-wired and provided With a new fitting E27 And safe for immediate usage in the World Produced between
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Gold Inclusion Foliage Pendant Light, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barntrup, DE
fittings and metal frame. Three new sockets for E14 size light bulbs. Dimensions: height: 57 cm / 22.44 in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Matt Black Metal & Brass 1950s Stilnovo Style Diablo Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A single contemporary directional wall light In the style of a 1950s Italian Stilnovo "Diabolo
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 3 Ifö Sweden Green Wall Lamp Sconces + Shelf, Modern Bathroom Light 1950s
By Lindner, Stig Carlsson, Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Aarhus C, DK
6035. Use light bulbs E14 Edison screw fitting. Measurements for each lamp height: 29 cm (11.42
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Modernist Eight Tier Amethyst Handblown Murano Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
that have created these stunning shades since the 1950s- and clean modernist lines, this piece would be
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Wonderful Pair of Barovier and Toso Light Pendant, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
cover photo: Small pendant lamp by Barovier & Toso, hand-blown, with brass fittings. Two leaves in
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Val Saint Lambert Green 'Twisted Light' Crystal Table Lamp, Belgium 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
-wired and provided With a new fitting E27 And safe for immediate usage in the World Produced between
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert LABEL 'Twisted Light' Crystal Table Lamp, Belgium 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
been re-wired and provided With a new fitting E27 And safe for immediate usage in the World Produced
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Reclaimed Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lights with Black Fittings by Thorlux
By Thorlux
Located in Nottingham, GB
light fittings date to the early 1950s and were manufactured by F W Thorpe Ltd more commonly known as
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Vintage 1950s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Enamel, Steel

Pair of Wagenfeld Glass Wall Lamp Sconces White, Modern Light, Lindner 1950s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Set of two original vintage wall sconces designed by German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld in the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Italian 1950s Ship Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail
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Vintage 1950s Italian French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian 1950s Ship Chandelier
Italian 1950s Ship Chandelier
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Dandelion Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Midcentury Dandelion Chandelier circa 1950s. - Brass stems - 26 outlets - Takes E14 fitting
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Dandelion Chandelier, circa 1950s
Midcentury Dandelion Chandelier, circa 1950s
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Modernist Copper Triple Drop Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
height/drop is also adjustable with the cable through the ceiling fitting. The light currently has black
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Modernist Copper Triple Drop Pendant Light
Modernist Copper Triple Drop Pendant Light
H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Louis Sognot, Natural Rattan Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Hastings, GB
Natural rattan floor lamp by Louis Sognot France 1950's Hand crafted rattan, shaped and curved
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Louis Sognot, Natural Rattan Floor Lamp, 1950s
Louis Sognot, Natural Rattan Floor Lamp, 1950s
H 56.7 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in
Smokey Gray, White Glass Cone Pendant, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1950s European Mid-Century Modern tapered glass ceiling light. Large cone shaped warm smokey grey
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French molded glass light fixture with bronze fittings. Measurements: Diameter
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Vintage 1950s French Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Barovier Gold Bubbles Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Smaller scale single 1950's Murano Italian hand blown ribbed glass hanging ceiling pendant light
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Murano glass table lamps, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Large Italian Murano glass table lamps, 1950s Large Italian Murano glass table lamps made of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Rectangular Textured Art Glass Wall Sconce, 1950s
By Venini, Orrefors, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large European rectangular Hollywood Regency midcentury crystal elongated wall light with shiny
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

12-Arm Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful 12-arm brass chandelier attributed to Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950's. The light has
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of French Midcentury Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six French circa 1950's milk glass pendant light fixtures with bronze body and fittings
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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Holophane Glass Sphere Globe Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Impressive original French Holophane glass ball light, cast iron top and original bottom fittings
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Gold Spanish Sunburst Light with Perforate Decorative Plate
Located in Hastings, GB
A splendid 1950's Spanish forged gilt metal large sunburst flush mount or wall light (there are
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Chandelier model 12697, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
shade above fittings for six light bulbs with lower opaline glass shade, secured with 80 brass clips
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Solid Teak Danish Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1950s saw brilliant Danish designers and cabinetmakers working to create furniture of the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Solid Teak Danish Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950s
Solid Teak Danish Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950s
H 25.6 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Opaline Ceiling Pendant Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Haderslev, DK
glass nor does the wooden top have any missing parts. Light source: E27 / E26 Edison screw fitting
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Teak

Victorian Opaline Glass French Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
. - 6 arms light fitting. - France, 1950s. Dimensions: Height: 33.5 inch (85 cm) Diameter
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Vintage 1950s French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian Articulated Desk Lamp with Clamp Fixing, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An unusual articulated desk lamp with clamp fitting that allows the light to be attached to a desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Scandinavian brass and opaline glass wall lamp 1950s, pcs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian midcentury brass and opaline glass wall lamp from the 1950s. Each lamp are held up by
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ikea Vanity 1950s Sweden
By IKEA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Must love this vanity so typical 1950s .Made by Ikea, Möbler. In the 1950s just a small Furniture
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

  Ikea  Vanity 1950s Sweden
  Ikea  Vanity 1950s Sweden
H 44.49 in W 37.01 in D 16.54 in
Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
other staff at Valaistustyö were higly qualified and brought out high quality light fittings to the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
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H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
French 1950s Pair of Hand-painted Toleware Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
cm x W23.5 cm x D15 cm The lamps have recently been rewired to the UK standards Light bulb fittings
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Flygsfors Green Swirl Art Glass Lamp, Paul Kedelv, 1950s
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Designed by Swedish Flygsfors' chief designer in the early 1950s, Paul Kedelv, known for his organic shapes
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Venini Mid Century Italian Amber Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, GB
deserves. With six light fittings, it offers ample illumination while exuding timeless elegance from the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Alingsås 1950s Hand-Painted Swedish Modern Floral Ceramic Table Lamp
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish town of Alingsås in the late 1950s-early 1960s. Switch on fitting. E27 bulb. In beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

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1950s Light Fittings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1950s light fittings is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s light fittings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are 187 antique and vintage 1950s light fittings for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 20 modern editions to choose from as well. 1950s light fittings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s light fittings bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. 1950s light fittings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Established & Sons, Palshus and Peill & Putzler are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950s Light Fittings?

1950s light fittings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,997, while the lowest priced sells for $228 and the highest can go for as much as $52,100.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1950s Light Fittings
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The parts of a light fitting vary from fixture to fixture. However, most feature basic components. They include a rod or cord that connects the fixture to the power supply and a light source, which may be an LED emitter or a bulb. Fixtures that feature bulbs will also have a socket, and most lights also feature either a shade or a cage that surrounds the light source. Explore a variety of lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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