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.

Can ceramic table lamps be painted?

Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.

Can you paint a glass lamp shade?

Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.

What kind of paint should I use on ceramic lamps?

To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.

Why would the artist George Catlin’s paintings from the 1800s be considered a form of artistic documentation?

The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.

1950s Painted Lamp

Erik Warna

Mcm Table Lamps

Mid Century Modern Atomic Lamps

Perforated Lamp

1950s French Lighting

Italian Mid Century Desk Lamp

Mcm Lighting 1960

Brass Lamp With Red Metal Shade

Pair of Painted Metal lamps

$5,400 / set

Pair of Painted Metal lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian 1950's painted lamps with verdigris and black finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vontury Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamps by Rembrandt, 1950s

$3,000 / set

Vontury Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamps by Rembrandt, 1950s

By Rembrandt Lamp Company, Vontury, Inc.

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair Vontury for Rembrandt Lamp Company painted ceramic & brass table lamps with glass shades, 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Hand Painted Hollywood Regency French Ginger Jar Lamps by Marbro

$2,800 / set

1950s Hand Painted Hollywood Regency French Ginger Jar Lamps by Marbro

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Stunning pair of table lamps by the Marbro company. Made from French shaped vintage ginger jars. Hand painted views of peacocks on floral trees. Bordered by an array of attractive ge...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sevres Style Hand Painted & Gilded Porcelain Lamp - France - Circa 1950's

$1,200

Sevres Style Hand Painted & Gilded Porcelain Lamp - France - Circa 1950's

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Chatham, ON

Sevres style hand painted and gilded lamp - featuring a twisted and fluted form with raised floral decoration - all on a white glazed ground - brass base and mounts - signed on the b...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950/60's Chalk Ware Bonsai Tree Lamp att. to Reglor of California c 1950's

$200

1950/60's Chalk Ware Bonsai Tree Lamp att. to Reglor of California c 1950's

By Reglor Of California

Located in New York, NY

Chic cast plaster table lamp made in the form of a stylized Bonsai tree, circa 1950's, attributed to Reglor of California, unsigned. This example is in good, original, clean and work...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Paint

French Painted Iron Floor Lamp c. 1950s

$792

French Painted Iron Floor Lamp c. 1950s

Located in Warminster, GB

A green-painted iron floor lamp. French, c. 1950s. Stock ref. #3319 Professionally rewired to UK standards.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

1950s Hand Painted Table Lamps Bohemian Czech Glass

$1,260Sale Price / set|20% Off

1950s Hand Painted Table Lamps Bohemian Czech Glass

By Bohemia

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Sculptural pair table lamps white gold and green glass floral hand paint Vintage Bohemian Czech case glass Measures: 24 tall to socket x 8 diameter 35 to top of finial Preow...

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Paint

Stunning large Hand Painted Chinoiserie table lamps 1950s France

$2,287 / set

Stunning large Hand Painted Chinoiserie table lamps 1950s France

Located in Den Haag, NL

Stunning large France Porcelain Chinoiserie Table lamps . double gourd shaped . beathiful hand painted with Japanese decoration . Bronze gilded base , Top quali...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp by Guido Gambone, 1950s

$2,859

Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp by Guido Gambone, 1950s

Located in Berlin, BE

Vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by celebrated mid-century ceramicist Guido Gambone, Italy, 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1950s Italian Hand Painted Column Lamps

$975 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Hand Painted Column Lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1950s Italian hand painted wood column lamps.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras

$888

French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras

By Bernard-albin Gras

Located in London, GB

French 1950’s black metal articulating anglepoise clamp lamp. Rewired with red silk flex.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Venetian Hand-Painted Giltwood Table Lamp, Floral Decor, Italy, 1950s

$571

Venetian Hand-Painted Giltwood Table Lamp, Floral Decor, Italy, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Venetian Hand-Painted Giltwood Table Lamp, Floral Decor, Italy, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Table Lamps, Hand-Painted, 1950s

$1,200 / set

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Table Lamps, Hand-Painted, 1950s

Located in Portland, OR

A fantastic pair of Italian hand-decorated ceramic table lamps. Abstract bird forms. Rewired with inline cord switches and fresh whipstitched parchment barrel shades added. Ideal as ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Eva & Johannes Andersen Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, Denmark, 1950s

$4,575

Eva & Johannes Andersen Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, Denmark, 1950s

By Eva & Johannes Andersen, La Maison Pierre Frey

Located in The Hague, NL

This extremely rare table lamp was designed by Eva & Johannes Andersen and produced by their workshop E&J Keramik in Denmark in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Green Ceramic Lettuce Table Lamp by Jean Roger Paris 1950's

$2,391

Green Ceramic Lettuce Table Lamp by Jean Roger Paris 1950's

Located in Hastings, GB

Jean Roger is one of the World’s most renowned ceramicists, his career began in 1947 after the end of the second world war, when he moved to Paris and established his first workshop....

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French 1950'S Black Metal Tripod Based Floor Lamp

$1,161

French 1950'S Black Metal Tripod Based Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

French 1950's black metal tripod based floor lamp. Sold rewired, not including shade which is for display. Height top of shade: 164cm Height top of light fitting: 136cm Width: 50...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Painted Iron, Yarn, Sweden, 1950s

$1,900

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Painted Iron, Yarn, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-painted iron and yellow / pink-dyed yarn table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Bespoke 1950's Brass & Steel Tripod Floor Lamp after Tommi Parzinger

$9,500

Bespoke 1950's Brass & Steel Tripod Floor Lamp after Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in West Chester, PA

Bespoke 1950's Brass & Steel Tripod Floor Lamp in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Enameled steel with epic stylized bird brass finial and brass discs details on shaft. Double pull chai...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Majolica Table Lamp Hand Painted Landscape Hunting, Italy 1950s-1960s

$630

Majolica Table Lamp Hand Painted Landscape Hunting, Italy 1950s-1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Minimal white background allows the lamp to look crisp and fresh while being fully painted on.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Stilnovo 1950s Italian Floor Lamp in Painted Aluminium and Opal Methacrylate

$5,397 / item

Stilnovo 1950s Italian Floor Lamp in Painted Aluminium and Opal Methacrylate

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

A fantastic floor lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950s. This elegant mid-century piece is crafted in painted aluminium with an opal methacrylate diffuser, creating a refined and scul...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Opal, Aluminum

Hydrangea Table Lamp in White and Gold 1950's

$2,411

Hydrangea Table Lamp in White and Gold 1950's

Located in Hastings, GB

A rare 1950s American Hydrangea table lamp. The gold painted leaves and flower stems housed within a golden pot, each of the three off white Hydrangea flower heads has a wonderful cr...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Decor! MCM 1950s

$1,839Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Decor! MCM 1950s

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT: 29" SHADE: 18" CIRCA 1953 WOW! A 70 year old Rembrandt atomic styled m...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare Rembrandt Lamp Iconic Mid Century Modern Atomic Sputnik Decorator MCM 1950s

$5,500

Rare Rembrandt Lamp Iconic Mid Century Modern Atomic Sputnik Decorator MCM 1950s

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MCM LAMP! MID CENTURY LIGHTING! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT: 38.5" SHADE: 19" MILK GLASS DIFFUSER FABRIC SHADE WITH TEXTURED GOLD FOIL...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Italian Mid-Century Painted Steel Desk Lamp, 1950s

$320

Italian Mid-Century Painted Steel Desk Lamp, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

An Italian 1950s vintage desk lamp with an articulating gooseneck arm and diffuser shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Salvadori Hand Painted Wild Apple Blossom Toleware Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s

$1,100

Salvadori Hand Painted Wild Apple Blossom Toleware Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s

By S. Salvadori

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming vintage floral side or table lamp from the 1950s, handmade of metal by S. Salvadori, Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Murano De Biasi Table Lamps, Hand-Painted Glass, Italy, 1950s

$1,790 / set

Rare Murano De Biasi Table Lamps, Hand-Painted Glass, Italy, 1950s

By Murano DeBiasi

Located in Southampton, NJ

A rare pair of Murano De Baisi table lamps. Hand-painted in pink, gold and light blue. Hand-signed, Lavorazione a Mano (handmade) Mario De Biasi.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Black and Brass Perforated Shade Table Lamp

$2,000

1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Black and Brass Perforated Shade Table Lamp

By Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps, Erik Wärnå

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Black and Brass Perforated Shade Table Lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Vintage 1950s Serge Roche Style White Painted Plaster Lamps

$1,800 / set

Pair of Vintage 1950s Serge Roche Style White Painted Plaster Lamps

By Serge Roche

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage Serge Roche or Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency style pair of plaster lamps painted white with wave design. Measures: Shades are 15.5" x 15".

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Bo Bergström, Table Lamp, Painted Stoneware, Svensk Form, Sweden, 1950s

$2,250

Bo Bergström, Table Lamp, Painted Stoneware, Svensk Form, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brown, painted and glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Bo Bergström and produced by Svensk Form, Sweden, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

French Toile Style Transfer Printed Porcelain Lamp - U.S.A. - Circa 1950's

$1,500

French Toile Style Transfer Printed Porcelain Lamp - U.S.A. - Circa 1950's

Located in Chatham, ON

French toile de jouy style transfer printed lamp - featuring a continuous pattern of flowers and birds on all four sides - green printed pattern on a white glazed ground - original p...

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Floral Painted Brass Lamp

$2,800

Floral Painted Brass Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Turkish painted lamp with flowers. Measurements: Height of body: 27" Height to shade rest: 36" Diameter: 7"

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, Painted Steel Base, Brass Pole, 1950s

$2,290

Midcentury Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, Painted Steel Base, Brass Pole, 1950s

By Rupert Nikoll

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare floor lamp by Rupert Nikoll desiged in the 1950s in Vienna, with a painted steel base and brass center pole, shade adjustable fitted with one E27 socket and cone-shaped shade, s...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

1950s Desk- or Table Lamp in Burgundy Red Painted Metal

$1,544

1950s Desk- or Table Lamp in Burgundy Red Painted Metal

Located in Beerse, VAN

This desk- or table lamp from the 1950s, of which the designer and manufacturer are unknown, is strongly inspired by mid-century Italian designs. The lamp consists of copper combin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Painted Floor Lamp With Tole-Style Shade and Carved Paw-Foot Base

$2,400

1950s Painted Floor Lamp With Tole-Style Shade and Carved Paw-Foot Base

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A good-looking floor lamp with a carved wooden base painted black with gilt edges. The base is triangular with three paw feet, and the column is carved in a tight spiral with a nicel...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950's "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs

$15,901

Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950's "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hienoterä

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Experience a touch of timeless elegance with Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1950s "Maija the Bee" floor lamp. Where our passion for Scandinavian Vintage Design defines us, we offer this iconic ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Table Lamps, Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s

$1,100 / set

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Table Lamps, Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Stamford, CT

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamps, Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s Pair of painted wood model B45 table lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade

$850

1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade Height to top of shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Driftwood

1950s Wrought Iron and Tole Tall Floor Lamp , Italy

$2,500

1950s Wrought Iron and Tole Tall Floor Lamp , Italy

By The Marbro Lamp Company, Maison Charles

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Sculptural wrought iron and flower motif tole floor lamp made in Italy in the 50s . Solid well made construction. Weight 25 pounds. Rotating on/off switch on top of fixture . C...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Hand-Painted Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Bitossi, 1950s

$350

Vintage Hand-Painted Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Bitossi, 1950s

By Bitossi

Located in New Orleans, LA

A vintage hand painted Italian faience or glazed pottery table lamp with fanciful, bucolic scenery and brass fittings, attributed to Bitossi.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

1950s Gold and Silver Painted Porcelain Tassel Table Lamp

$950

1950s Gold and Silver Painted Porcelain Tassel Table Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Gold and Silver Painted Porcelain Tassel Table Lamp Needs rewiring Height to top of washer underneath finial Hairline cracks in glazing on underside Minor paint loss consi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

1950's Vintage Pair of Red Hand Painted Crystal Medallion Series Candle Lamps.

$1,580Sale Price / set|20% Off

1950's Vintage Pair of Red Hand Painted Crystal Medallion Series Candle Lamps.

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair Vintage French Baccarat Candle Holders/ Table Lamps with Red Shades. The shades are hand painted floral relief. Clear Medallion Series Base. French estate purchase. Unmarked.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Mutual Sunset 4-Light Mid Century Modern Italian Marble Table Lamp 1950s

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Mutual Sunset 4-Light Mid Century Modern Italian Marble Table Lamp 1950s

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in Peoria, AZ

FABULOUS MODERNISM! MUTUAL SUNSET 4-LIGHT MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! ITALIAN MARBLE AND BRASS The "Table Sputnik" Lamp An Interior Eye-catcher! DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATE HEIGH...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Painted Tole Lamps

$4,800

Pair of Painted Tole Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's French painted tole table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 19" Height to shade rest: 30" Base: 5.5" square

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Collection Francaise Moreau French Metal Cold Painted Lamp W/Apple Pickers

$1,450

1950s Collection Francaise Moreau French Metal Cold Painted Lamp W/Apple Pickers

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Germantown, MD

A large, splendid Auguste Moreau signed table lamp. Cold painted. Depicts two young ladies picking apples, with a basket of apples at the base. Has the Collection Francaise Foundry c...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Other, Spelter

1950-1960’s MCM Floor Lamp Brass Plated & Black Pheasant Tail Accent Drum Shade

$1,295

1950-1960’s MCM Floor Lamp Brass Plated & Black Pheasant Tail Accent Drum Shade

Located in Topeka, KS

We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s. If you can’t find light in the darkness… BE the light in the darkness.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Painted Pottery Lamp

$2,400

Midcentury Painted Pottery Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian painted ceramic lamp with wood base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Tall Design-Technics Hand Painted Pale Citrus Banded Pottery Table Lamp, 1950s

$2,500

Tall Design-Technics Hand Painted Pale Citrus Banded Pottery Table Lamp, 1950s

By Lee Rosen, Design Technics

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Substantial Lee Rosen for Design Technics hand-painted ceramic table lamp, 1950's. Featuring a hand crafted corseted classic DT pottery bottle form with hand-painted horizontal bandi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 1950'S Black Metal Tripod Based Floor Lamp with central iron detail

$1,161

French 1950'S Black Metal Tripod Based Floor Lamp with central iron detail

Located in London, GB

French 1950's black metal tripod based floor lamp. Sold rewired, not including shade which is for display. Please note, the wire runs along the central rod, it is not integrated. He...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Bronze Three Light Bouillotte Table Lamp with Painted Tole Shade

$850

1950s Bronze Three Light Bouillotte Table Lamp with Painted Tole Shade

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Bronze Three Light Bouillotte Table Lamp with Painted Tole Shade Height to top of finial Needs rewiring

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Cosack Cobra Table Lamp, White Painted Metal and Brass, Germany, 1950s

$875

Cosack Cobra Table Lamp, White Painted Metal and Brass, Germany, 1950s

Located in Kangasala, FI

Rare mid-century “Cobra” table lamp by Cosack, manufactured in Germany during the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Painted Tole Lamps

$5,200 / set

Pair of Painted Tole Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian 1950's painted tole lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 24" Height to shade rest: 35" Diameter: 7"

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Spiral Modernist Iron Floor Lamp

$975

1950s Spiral Modernist Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Oakland, CA

1950s spiral form iron Modernist floor lamp with circular base in black, a simple gracful floor lamp constructed of three elements, circular base, spiral accent and a straight tube f...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wire

Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Swiss Banker Decor! Goat Horn MCM 1950s

$3,000

Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Swiss Banker Decor! Goat Horn MCM 1950s

By Franz Hagenauer, Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

RARE MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MID CENTURY MODERN SWISS MOUNTAIN GOAT TABLE LAMP! DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT: 25" SHADE: 18" CIRCA 1953 WOW! A GORGEOUS Rembrandt atomic styled modernist...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Swedish Modern, Two-Arm Table Lamp, Brass, Black Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s

$1,500

Swedish Modern, Two-Arm Table Lamp, Brass, Black Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Two-Arm Table Lamp, Brass, Black Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s An organic modern two-arm table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden in the middle of the 2...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Crackle Glaze and Hand Painted Table Lamp, circa 1950s

$850

Mid-Century Modern Crackle Glaze and Hand Painted Table Lamp, circa 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Modern crackle glaze and hand painted table lamp, circa 1950s Classic midcentury lamp No shade Wired and ready to illuminate The lamp has a harp with no finia...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bauhaus table lamp from the 1950s, crafted in grey textured-painted metal.

$629

Bauhaus table lamp from the 1950s, crafted in grey textured-painted metal.

By Bauhaus

Located in Copenhagen, DK

1950s Bauhaus Adjustable Metal Table Lamp A striking Bauhaus-inspired table lamp from the 1950s, crafted in grey textured-painted metal.

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Empire Tole Painted Metal Shade Brass Bugle Table Lamp, circa 1950s

$556Sale Price|20% Off

French Empire Tole Painted Metal Shade Brass Bugle Table Lamp, circa 1950s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Empire style brass bugle table lamp, dating from the 1950s, beautifully captures the neoclassical elegance of the period.

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Vintage 1950s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Stilnovo Style Counterweight Desk Lamp, Liguria, 1950s

$2,675

Italian Stilnovo Style Counterweight Desk Lamp, Liguria, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Italian Stilnovo Style Counterweight Desk Lamp, 1950s A striking mid-century Italian desk lamp in the manner of Stilnovo, dating to the 1950s. This sculptural counterweight design f...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Face Decor, France, 1950s

$2,974

Mid-Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Face Decor, France, 1950s

By Cloutier Freres

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

This striking mid-century modern ceramic table lamp captures the poetic and artistic essence of 1950s French pottery.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Industrial Table Lamp from BAG Turgi, 1950s

$170

Industrial Table Lamp from BAG Turgi, 1950s

By BAG Turgi

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Industrial table lamp manufactured in Switzerland by BAG Turgi during the 1950s - Iron base and adjustable aluminum shade - New porcelain socket requires E 27 light bulbs - New ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Iron

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1950's Metal White Leaf Table Lamps Painted

Unavailable

H 37 in Dm 9 in

1950's Metal White Leaf Table Lamps Painted

Located in Miami, FL

Light and airy, these table lamps could round out a beach house or outdoor living space. Ivy-like metal leaves wrap around the metal frame of the lamps. Shades are not included. 2 ...

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20th Century American Table Lamps

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Metal

Floor 1950's Lamp

Unavailable

H 67.72 in Dm 17.72 in

Floor 1950's Lamp

Located in Porto, PT

Floor lamp with painted ceramics, brass and black painted metal, new fabric shade. Measures: H 172 cm, D 45 cm (shade).

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of Porcelain with Bronze Painted Bases

Unavailable

H 36 in W 36 in D 16 in

1950s Pair of Porcelain with Bronze Painted Bases

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Austin, TX

1950s, pair of hand-painted porcelain fonts on tripod bronze patinated bases with traditional pleated drum shades (16" diameter).

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Vintage 1950s American Baroque Table Lamps

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Bronze

Laurel-Style Articulating Desk Lamp, 1950s

Unavailable

H 16.75 in W 13.5 in D 8 in

Laurel-Style Articulating Desk Lamp, 1950s

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

You'll find both form and function in this articulating desk lamp, in the style of Laurel, from the 1950s. It features a spun aluminum shade with decorative perforations, a brass nec...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

1950's Wood and Brass Lamp with Hand Painted Parchment Shade

Unavailable

H 34 in

1950's Wood and Brass Lamp with Hand Painted Parchment Shade

Located in New York, NY

1950's Wood and Brass Lamp with Hand Painted Parchment Shade

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

$Pair, 1950\'s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps$

Pair, 1950\'s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 14 in W 7 in D 5 in Dm 12 in

Pair, 1950\'s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

Pair, Whimsical, Stylized Cuban Muscian/Dancer Figures, as table Lamps, Custom made (mounted and electrified) by Brady\\\'s. Shown with Black Silk, Rectangle Lamp Shade with rounded ...

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

French Metal Painted 1950s Floor Lamp

Unavailable

H 63 in Dm 25.2 in

French Metal Painted 1950s Floor Lamp

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

French metal painted 1950s floorlamp /////Diameter 64, HOOG 160;/////prijs1950 euro

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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Faux Driftwood Painted Ceramic Lamp, 1950s

Unavailable

H 32 in W 10 in D 8 in

Mid-Century Modern Faux Driftwood Painted Ceramic Lamp, 1950s

Located in Hudson, NY

This unusually sculpted lamp is one of a kind. The surface has been hand-painted and it is in excellent condition for a vintage piece. It has been rewired and the shade is new. The ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Bruno Gatta Rare Floor Lamp Edited by Stilnovo

Unavailable

H 76.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

1950's Bruno Gatta Rare Floor Lamp Edited by Stilnovo

By Bruno Gatta

Located in New York, NY

With its brass structure and distinctive trio of circular forms, each crafted from painted metal and coated with sanded glass, the floor lamp immediately captivates the eye.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen floor lamp in metal, 1950's.

Unavailable

H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen floor lamp in metal, 1950's.

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Espergærde, 84

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen (1913-2004), Very nice and subtle grasshopper shaped floor lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, manufactured by Holm Sørensen & Co, Denmark 1950. This ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Polia Pillin Signed Hand Painted 1950s Abstract Art on Pottery Lamp or Vase

Unavailable

H 36 in Dm 6 in

Polia Pillin Signed Hand Painted 1950s Abstract Art on Pottery Lamp or Vase

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous tall Pillin! Largest we have ever seen. Artist signed on bottom. Superior color and detail. Fabulous piece of abstract art pottery. Originally a tall vase, however it has be...

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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Hand-Painted and Signed Fantoni Table Lamp from the 1950s

Unavailable

H 32 in Dm 5 in

Hand-Painted and Signed Fantoni Table Lamp from the 1950s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Houston, TX

Hand-painted and very rare signed Fantoni, Italy lamp from the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

European Table Lamp, circa 1950s

Unavailable

H 33 in Dm 11.75 in

European Table Lamp, circa 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A painted strie ceramic table lamp from the 1950s. Unknown origin.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Ceramic

French Cocotte 1950s Brass and Painted Metal Table Lamp, Also Hangs as a Sconce

Unavailable

H 10 in Dm 5 in

French Cocotte 1950s Brass and Painted Metal Table Lamp, Also Hangs as a Sconce

Located in santa monica, CA

Rare Mid-Century French cocotte 1950s brass and yellow painted metal table lamp, also hangs as a sconce.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Palm Tree Floor Lamp in Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wood

Unavailable

H 63 in Dm 29.53 in

1950s Palm Tree Floor Lamp in Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wood

Located in Parma, IT

1950s wooden palm wholly hand-carved and hand-painted, of Italian production. Parchment lampshade with brass finishes.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

French Cocotte 1950s Brass and Painted Metal Table Lamp, Also Hangs as a Sconce

Unavailable

H 10 in Dm 5 in

French Cocotte 1950s Brass and Painted Metal Table Lamp, Also Hangs as a Sconce

Located in santa monica, CA

Mid-Century rare brass French Cocotte table lamp with hook that makes it a sconce as well. Wired for European use, but can easily be converted to US standards. Red paint is in origin...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Glass Lamp

Unavailable

H 25.6 in Dm 9.85 in

1950s Glass Lamp

Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia

1950s lamp in painted glass and aluminum.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Elegant 1950s Articulated French Floor Lamp

Unavailable

H 68 in W 35 in D 16 in

Elegant 1950s Articulated French Floor Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

Stylish floor lamp in iron and bronze with beautifully detailed workmanship throughout; tripod base; paper shade with black trim; dimensions variable; shade measures 16" diameter.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Italian Silver Leaf Plaster Urn Lamp, 1950s

Unavailable

H 22.5 in W 3.63 in D 3.63 in

Italian Silver Leaf Plaster Urn Lamp, 1950s

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is a stunning, handmade, Italian plaster urn lamp with a silver leaf finish, circa 1950s. Gorgeous shape and overall design, with exquisite detailing and finish. Heavy, weighi...

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20th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps

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Silver Leaf

Eclectic 1950s Stilnovo Floor Lamp

Unavailable

H 64.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Eclectic 1950s Stilnovo Floor Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Berlin, DE

In organic form designed, like typical modernistic Italian products in this time, this unusual floor lamp was produced from Stilnovo Milano. A visible lighting accent that has charmi...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A pair of table lamps/wall lamps designed by Eric Wärnå for Gnosjö, 1950s

Unavailable

H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 8.67 in

A pair of table lamps/wall lamps designed by Eric Wärnå for Gnosjö, 1950s

By Erik Wärnå

Located in Påarp, SE

Pair of table lamps that also can be used as wall lamps. Designed by Eric Wärnå for Gnosjö in the 1950s. The table lamps have a few details that set them apart. One shade has a mor...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Brass Floor Lamp with Tri-colored Enameled Shades

Unavailable

H 69.5 in W 30 in D 10.25 in

1950s Italian Brass Floor Lamp with Tri-colored Enameled Shades

Located in North Miami, FL

1950s Italian floor lamp with two adjustable brass arms and enamel painted shades that swivel to aim light where needed.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swiss Floor Lamp Type 600 by Baltensweiler First Edition, 1950s

Unavailable

H 72.84 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Swiss Floor Lamp Type 600 by Baltensweiler First Edition, 1950s

By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Baltensweiler AG

Located in Zürich, Zürich

First original edition of floor lamp type 600 by Rosmarie and Rico Baltensweiler with reflector. Linkage in chrome steel, tubus with integrated switch. Lamp base cast steel painted b...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Sheet Metal

G30, Cerf Volante Floor Lamp by Pierre Guariche, France, 1950s

Unavailable

H 57.09 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in

G30, Cerf Volante Floor Lamp by Pierre Guariche, France, 1950s

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Stockholm, SE

An original Pierre Guariche floor lamp in untouched original condition. A pair is available, both of same condition. Brass parts can be polished but have not been. Also reflector...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury 1950s Vintage Wood and Leather Column Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 33 in Dm 6 in

Midcentury 1950s Vintage Wood and Leather Column Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury 1950s vintage wood and leather column table lamp Center section of this Vintage, 1950s lamp has black leather and gold leaf stencil dual bulb table lamp. brass finial ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mathieu Mategot Black and White Perforated Metal Table Lamp, French, 1950s

Unavailable

H 24.81 in Dm 11.42 in

Mathieu Mategot Black and White Perforated Metal Table Lamp, French, 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

A large black and white perforated metal table lamp designed by Mathieu Mategot in 1950s. It comes from a property in Casablanca, decorated in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Angelo Lelli Attributed Brass and Plexiglass Floor Lamp, Arredoluce, Italy 1950s

Unavailable

H 70.08 in Dm 17.72 in

Angelo Lelli Attributed Brass and Plexiglass Floor Lamp, Arredoluce, Italy 1950s

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

A brass and plexiglass floor lamp with 2 fabric lampshades attributed to Angelo Lelli by Arredoluce in Italy in 1950s. A ball joint system allow to move the second brass arm with th...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Lunel Black Metal and Brass Floor Lamp, Counterbalance Adjustable Arm, 1950s

Unavailable

H 64.97 in W 45.28 in D 13.78 in

Lunel Black Metal and Brass Floor Lamp, Counterbalance Adjustable Arm, 1950s

By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

Rare metal and brass floor lamp designed by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel in France in 1950s. An adjustable arm with a counterweight allow to place it in all positions. A ball join...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

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1950s Painted Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s painted lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every 1950s painted lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950s painted lamp 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 painted lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1950s painted lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Stilux and Arteluce are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Painted Lamp?

The average selling price for a 1950s painted lamp at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $108,480 for the highest priced.

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Questions About 1950s Painted Lamp

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?
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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?
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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.
Can ceramic table lamps be painted?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
Can you paint a glass lamp shade?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
What kind of paint should I use on ceramic lamps?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
Why would the artist George Catlin’s paintings from the 1800s be considered a form of artistic documentation?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.