Pair of Neo-Empire Pendant Lights from Glass and Brass, France 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Neo-Empire 1950's small chandeliers from brass, glass, France Dimensions are 8.7" x 15.7" (shade only) height is 35" (as pictured) Beautiful pair of neo-Empire pendant light...
Brass
Small Ceiling Lamp Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Small Ceiling Lamp Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling lamp ...
Brass
Small Pendant lamp Maria Lindeman for Idman, 1950's Scandinavian Modern
By Idman, Maria Lindeman
Located in Chicago, IL
Maria Lindeman Pendant lamp Idman, circa 1950's. Finland. Hardwired. Teak slats, glass, enameled steel, brass, plastic 12.5" h × 7.25"d A beautiful and classic Scandinavian modern...
Teak
Small Gilt Brass Glass and Wood Chandelier by Temde, Switzerland, 1950s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A small Mid-Century Modern milk glass, gilt brass and wood chandelier by Temde, Switzerland, circa 1950s.
Brass
$500Sale Price|57% Off
Vistosi Round Small Midcentury Italian Chandelier Ruby Red, 1950s
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vistosi round small midcentury Italian chandelier ruby red, 1950s.
Murano Glass
1950's Large Scale French Industrial Pendant Lamps - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large Scale Industrial French Pendant Lamps – Small Batch Available. Classic industrial French lamp made by Mazda and widely used in the mid 20th Century in French industry,...
Sheet Metal
Sexy Small French Midcentury Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy small French 1950s chandelier, the brass can be polished, the height can be shorter to a flush if you wish.
Brass
Small Italian pendant chandelier in brass-plated zinc from the 1950s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Small Italian pendant light from the 1950s composed of three conical lampshades in brass-plated and hammered zinc on the outside and a hanging system in solid brass tubes.
Brass
1950's New Old Stock Pineapple Shaped Pendant Lamps - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s New Old Stock Pineapple Shaped Pendant Lamps – Small Batch Available. The gallery tops are original Bakelite (self insulated) and simply screw into the pineapple shaped glas...
Steel
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Design Small Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and rare Italian design small table lamp with 1 internal light. Made of Murano glass with gilded metal. Used good conditions, some signs of wear in the gilt. Perfectly func...
Metal
Small Scandinavian Art Glass Pendant Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual pendant lamp composed of partially perforated solid brass and thick art glass. Anonymous Scandinavian maker or designer in the style of Orrefors and Murano.
Brass
Small Kalmar pendant with structure glass around 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Small Kalmar pendant with structure glass around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Small Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamp 9068 in White & Brass, Idman 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The “Starry Sky” is one of Paavo Tynell’s most recognizable and enduring lighting designs. Produced by both Taito Oy and later Idman in several sizes and variations, the model takes ...
Metal, Brass
Small Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Black & Brass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
Metal, Brass
Green Art Deco Glass Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Art Deco Glass Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
Brass
Green Glass Art Deco Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Art Deco Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
Brass
Swedish Modern, Small Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Textured Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Small Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Textured Glass, Sweden, 1950s A unique pendant light designed and produced in Sweden in the middle of the 20th century....
Brass
Swedish Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass by Hans Bergström for ASEA
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
This small chandelier was made with an impressive sense for quality and design.
Brass
Pair of Small Green Enamel Pendant Lights, 1950s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
A truly lovely pair of green enamel pendant lights with the original tops. They come in a dark green color and are in an exceptional condition. They are stamped. Rewired...
Metal, Enamel
Late 1950s Small Ceiling Light in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Small but elegant ceiling light in curved glass and brass with reminiscent of the the lines of Fontana Arte Original conditions, the metal parts can be polished
Brass
Small Spanish 1950s Gilt Metal Floral Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
A captivating Spanish 1950s gilt metal chandelier, meticulously adorned with delicate floral motifs that evoke the beauty and charm of the Mediterranean lifestyle. This enchanting li...
Metal
Smaller Scale Vintage Wicker Fish Ceiling Light France 1950's
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb mid century wicker fish ceiling light, French, 1950's Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such goo...
Wicker
Small 1950s Italian Chandelier in the Taste of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
Small chandelier in white opaline, black lacquered steel and brass with nice finishes. In perfect condition. With interesting design and construction, and nice finishes.
Brass, Steel
Small 1950s Italian Chandelier in the Taste of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
Small chandelier in white opaline, black lacquered steel and brass with nice finishes. In perfect condition. With interesting design and construction, and nice finishes.
Brass, Steel
Small Botanical Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Italian 1950s Botanical chandelier with 5 lights with E12 based candelabra sockets.
Aluminum, Brass
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H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Very Pretty Small Chandelier from the 1950s in Painted Metals and Crystal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very pretty small chandelier from the 1950s in painted metals and crystal, with four lights and the candles themselves in opaline.
Metal
1950s 'Ferro Art' Leaf Gilt Chandelier
By Ferro Art
Located in Hastings, GB
'Ferro Art' leaf gilt chandelier, Spain, circa 1950s Lovely smaller size chandelier with the Classic Ferro leaf design Measures: 76 cm total height, 35 cm width, 11 cm rose width ...
Metal
Small Black Enamel Industrial Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial lamp with black enamel - White interior, cast iron top - Manufactured during the 1950s - New porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs.
Iron
Small Industrial Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made in former Czechosloivakia during the 1950s. White enamel inside the shade. Metal celing canopy. The original socket with switch requires E ...
Enamel, Iron
1950s 'Ferro Art' Seed Pod Gilt Chandelier
By Ferro Art
Located in Hastings, GB
'Ferro Art' seed pod gilt chandelier, Spain, circa 1950s Lovely smaller size chandelier with the Classic Ferro seed pod and leaf design Measures: 50Cm total height, 36Cm width, 11C...
Metal
Small Frosted and Etched Glass Lantern, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s. A diminutive elegant lantern. Polished, perforated brass mounts; frosted and etched glass shade. Measures: 10 Ø x 12 H body / 27 H with shaft. Rewired for u...
Brass
Sculptural French Bamboo Pendant Small Hanging Lamp 1950s France
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pendant lamp Sculptural French bamboo pendant small hanging lamp 1950s France Unsigned. It requires a bayonet bulb. 6.5 h x 6.25 diameter inches Original Preowned Unrestored Vi...
Bamboo
Small Danish Functionalist Glass and Copper Pendant from Voss, 1950s
By Voss
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Small cylindrical striped pendant lamp - Made from partially frosted hand blown single layered glass - The top is made from solid copper - Manufactured by Voss in Denmark during...
Copper
Small Barovier and Toso Pendant Light, 1950s
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty Murano pendant attributed to the Barovier and Toso glassworks, suitable for decorating a small space. Period: circa 1950. One light e27 European standard. Height 80 c...
Art Glass
Small Ceiling Lamp Murano Art Glass Venini Poliedro 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Ceiling Lamp Murano Art Glass Venini Poliedro 1950s
Murano Glass
Beautiful and Small 1950s Hanging Glass Lamp, Red Stripes, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Red and White striped glass lamp. Newly wired with pink colored textile cable. Beautiful brass finish and brass canopy. The white lamp in matching design you will find in another off...
Glass
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H 41.34 in Dm 11.42 in
Italian Mid-Century Red Pastiglia Chandelier with Aluminum Lamp Holder, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century small red pastiglia chandelier with aluminum lamp holder, 1950s Small pastiglia model chandelier, in red opaline glass with red aluminum lamp holder, matt black ...
Metal
Small Original 1950s, 2 x Glass Hanging Lamp by DORIA, Asia Style
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
This very delicate and small, but no less effective hanging lamp consists of two lampion-like glass shades, which are held apart by a brass rod. Asia Style. Manufacturer: DORIA Leuc...
Brass
French Whimsical Fifties Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A nice small 1950's French pendant/Chandelier in iron and brass accents.
Iron, Brass
Barovier 1950s Mattonella Small Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1950s Mattonella (brick) chandelier by glass house Barovier. Entirely made upA wonderful 1950s Mattonella (brick) chandelier by glass house Barovier. Entirely made up of ...
Iron
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H 14 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Small 1950's Stilnovo Style Red Enameled Metal & Brass Triple Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass Stilnovo Style three bulb chandelier with red enameled metal top shade and matching red socket holders. The lamp has EU candelabra sockets. In original condition with...
Metal, Brass
Faux Bamboo Green Painted Small Chandelier Light, circa 1950s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming newly painted chandelier in a organic shade of green. Perfect for lighting in a powder room or smaller space in any home or retail setting.
Metal
Small Heron Pendant from the 1950's, from J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A small Heron pendant lamp, in brass, from J.T. Kalmar. The original design stems from the 1930's, this one was produced in the 1950's.
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Very Pretty Small Chandelier from the 1950s in Painted Metals and Crystal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very pretty small chandelier from the 1950s in painted metals and crystal, with four lights and the candles themselves in opaline.
Metal
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H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
Small Mid-Century Modern Valinte Wall Lamp Model 2335, Finland 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A small vintage wall lamp in brass, glass and plastic wrap on shade manufactured by Valinte in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp model is 2335 and is the 1950s Valinte catalogue. The l...
Brass
George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s This is an iconic bubble lamp designed by George Nelson, originally for the Howard Miller Clock Company. As you can...
Steel
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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