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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
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Vintage 1950s French Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Italian chandelier
Located in Brecht, BE
a charming small Italian chandelier ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Faux Bamboo Chandelier Italy 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
Palm leaf and faux bamboo chandelier, Italy 1950's
A beautiful chandelier featuring hand painted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
1950's Colorful Italian Botanical Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Whimsical and fun flowerpot style chandelier with the lights as long-stem flowers growing from a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Small French 1950s Basket Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely little basket chandelier was made in France in the 1950s.
An elegant design
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in Dm 31.5 in
Italian 1950's Fuchsia Flower Tole Chandelier
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and incredibly rare 1950's Italian hand painted chandelier, in the form of Fuchsia
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950's Banci Firenze Gold Crystal Floral Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hastings, GB
vase shaped base,
The chandelier has 6 single E14 (small screw in bulb holders, each sits within a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950’s White Toleware Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
Located in Hastings, GB
Mid century toleware hot air balloon chandelier, c 1950’s
This stunning light is a rare find in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Exceptional 1950’s Maison Charles Att. Gilt Pineapple Chandelier
By Maison Charles
Located in Hastings, GB
gilt, the fronds and branches in gold gilt, dating to the 1950’s and attributed to Maison Charles
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Saturn Ring Pendant Lamp Chandelier 1950's
Located in Las Vegas, NV
pendant with aged steel fitter and ceiling cap. Circa early 1950's.
Frosted main globe with alternating
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1950's 15 Light Italian Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
A spectacular Italian 15-arm chandelier from the 1950s attributed to Stilnovo designed with angular
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Small Pendant lamp Maria Lindeman for Idman, 1950's Scandinavian Modern
By Maria Lindeman, Idman
Located in Chicago, IL
Maria Lindeman
Pendant lamp
Idman, circa 1950's. Finland.
Hardwired.
Teak slats, glass, enameled
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Teak
Petite Italian Crystal and Green Glass Chandelier, 1950's-1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small size vintage crystal and glass pendant chandelier. Having light green and clear glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vistosi Round Small Midcentury Italian Chandelier Ruby Red, 1950s
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vistosi round small midcentury Italian chandelier ruby red, 1950s.
Only glass cm.20 x 22 height
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1950's Italian Crystal Chandelier by Oscar Tolasco for Lumi Milano
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Paris, FR
A fantastic 20th-century Italian vintage 10-light chandelier from the 1950's hanging via a slender
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1950's Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Barovier and Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Schoorl, NL
Classic and elegant design. Petal chandelier Inspired by the delicate petals of the Dahlia flower
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Modernist Chandelier, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian modernist suspension chandelier from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo. Four satin
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Ceiling Lamp Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Ceiling Lamp / Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Additional
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 66.93 in Dm 31.5 in
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
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small French Rectangular Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice small rectangular all hand forged French wrought iron chandelier, the patina is allot
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Small Midcentury Fanciful Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair small six-arm black metal and brass chandelier featuring brass ball and curlicue bobeches
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Chandelier in Brass and Enamel Colour Cones, 1950 s, Italy
Located in Vienna, Austria
Italian pendant lamp from the 1950's. Five arms extending from a brass reflector, each arm has a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1950's Italian Rattan Pendant
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful dome shaped bamboo chandelier pendant in the style of Gabriela Crespi.
Newly rewired
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Floral 1940s-1950s Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous, cheerful and optimistic example of post war mid-1940s to early 1950s lighting design
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Unusual Brass Pendant By Globe Lighting ca' 1950's
By Globe Lighting
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceiling mount-pendant chandelier by Globe Lighting Products, ca' 1950's. Similar to the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Victorian Opaline Glass French Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
This vintage French Victorian Style chandelier 20th century.
The chandelier is made of brass
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Vintage 1950s French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small black-lacquered metal and brass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Charming Chandelier Ambra Drops Glass, Murano, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Venetian chandelier. Dozens of ambra drops hang from the golden canopy. Six small lights.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hotel Chandelier, in Brass and Glass, Austria 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large hotel chandelier with brass fixture and large hand blowed glass , Austria 1950s. The
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Italian Multicolour Murano Glass Pendant by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
. Circa 1950's.
Two other sets in green and yellow are also available.
This fantastic collectible piece
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Venetian Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Italy 1950s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Italy 1950s.
This beautiful chandelier was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Emil Stejnar Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful chandelier made by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria in the 1960s. The lighting
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Stilnovo Lantern Pendant Chandelier Vintage Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier lantern pendant made of brass and metal, fitted with an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Chandelier, Set of 2, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Chandelier, 1950s, Made in Italy, Set of two
Beautiful set of 2
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Twelve-Light Chandelier, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass twelve-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Decò Chandelier Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous 1950s deco-era chandelier made of murano glass.
the chandelier consists of a glass disc
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1950's Italian Mid-Century Adjustable Pendant by Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Paris, FR
pulley under the shade. The apple green color is original.
Italy. 1950's
In beautiful condition
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Small Crystal Beaded Yellow Italian Petite Chandelier Fixture
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Very decorative and elegant small Crystal Beaded Yellow Tear Drops Italian Petite Chandelier
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Vintage 1950s Italian Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Gray Lacquered Metal by Louis Weisdorf, 1950’s
By Louis Weisdorf
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Gray Lacquered Metal by Louis Weisdorf, 1950’s
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sexy small mid century French chandelier design by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy Mid century chandelier design by Maison Arlus, the height can be much shorter
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lobmeyr 'Fruit' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Gilt Metal, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chandelier from the 'fruit'-series by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Biedermeier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
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H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
Fagerlund for Orrefors 1950s Crystal Brass Three-Arm Chandelier
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Swedish Mid Century Modern chandelier with three tubular textured glass on brass mount. By
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lobmeyr 'Fruit' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Gilt Metal, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chandelier from the 'fruit'-series by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Mid
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Gold Leaf, Metal
Sputnik 'Tulipan' Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with 12 overlay satin glass globes on a white lacquered metal frame with brass
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Holger Johansson, 1950's
By Holger Johansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Holger Johansson, 1950's
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Brass & Glass Pendant Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
.
Please note, we have four of the same lights in stock, two larger dishes and two smaller. They can be
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Brass & Glass Pendant Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
.
Please note, we have four of the same lights in stock, two larger dishes and two smaller. They can be
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small Barovier and Toso Pendant Light, 1950s
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
small space.
Period: circa 1950.
One light e27 European standard.
Height 80 centimeters.
Cup
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Sputnik ten lights brass chandelier attribute to Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The ten-light brass Sputnik chandelier, featuring an oval central stem, is attributed to Stilnovo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Brass & Glass Pendant Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
together.Please note, we have four of the same lights in stock, two larger dishes and two smaller. They can be
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Brass & Glass Pendant Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
.
Please note, we have four of the same lights in stock, two larger dishes and two smaller. They can be
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Model 'Kuplat' Pendant Lamp by Yki Nummi, Finland 1950's
By Yki Nummi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
, with some smaller signs of age and use.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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1950s Small Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s small chandelier you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and art glass, every 1950s small chandelier was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s small chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1950s small chandelier bearing mid-century modern, industrial or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s small chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emil Stejnar and Vistosi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1950s Small Chandelier?
A 1950s small chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $984, while the lowest priced sells for $194 and the highest can go for as much as $9,775.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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.
Questions About 1950s Small Chandelier
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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