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1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light. possibly Buffa or Ulrich? this pendant could be reduced
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light
1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light
H 47.25 in W 16.93 in D 9.85 in
Danish Hand Hammered Copper Pendant Lamp from E.S Horn Aalestrup, 50s
By Horn Lighting
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Hand Hammered Copper Pendant Lamp From E.S Horn Aalestrup, 50s Danish hanging lamp, this
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20th Century Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

1 Danish Hand-hammered Copper Pendant Lamp by E.S Horn Aalestrup, 50s
By Horn Lighting
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
1 Danish Hand-hammered Copper Pendant Lamp by E.S Horn Aalestrup, 50s Danish hanging lamp, this
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Vintage 1950s Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Constellation pendant light 50's (Sweden)
Located in PARIS, FR
Swedish modern ceiling lamp with perforations in the constellations of the stars. Original blue lacquer. Wooden piece for adjusting the chords length in beech. Ceiling mount in brass...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

A resin chandelier France 50's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A very amazing resin 6-arm chandelier in the spirit of Victor Brauner (1903-1966). Each arm is composed of chimeric figures. France 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

A resin chandelier France 50's
A resin chandelier France 50's
H 21.6 in W 29.9 in D 29.9 in
Swedish Grace, Decorative Brass & Glass Pendant / Chandelier, 1940/50s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative brass lamp with glass drop details, three lamp holders. Made in Sweden, 1940/50s. In
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bisou Ceiling Fixture or Chandelier by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Flos
Located in New York, NY
. (Upcharge for nickel finishes) -Estimated Lead Time: 8-10 weeks. -DIMENSIONS: 50 3/4" L x 12 1/4" W x 42 3
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze

Pendant Chandelier Itailan Mdcentury from the 50s
Located in bari, IT
Pendant chandelier composed of three illuminating parts with frosted glass spheres brass structure
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo, Mid-Century Brass Pendant Lamp from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this pendant lamp manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Pendant Chandelier, Modern Design of the 50s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian pendant lamp manufactured in Italy during the 50s. Charming spherical pendant lamp
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large 1940/50s Brass pendant lamp, newer shades
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Vantaa, FI
Large brass pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell, Taito as manufacturer, shades are newer, made from wood.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Stilnovo Brass Pendant Light from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
from solid brass and glass. Produced by Stilnovo during the 50s. Full working with EU standard
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Golden CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier 50's
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique Golden CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier 50's The Bronze Swedish pendant
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

Mid-Century Lumi Milano Brass Pendant Light from 50s
By Lumi
Located in Catania, CT
from brass and glass. Produced by Lumi Milano during the 50s. Fixture height without rod 50 cm. Full
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Golden CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier 50's
Located in Hampshire, GB
There is space for Six bulbs in circular yellow metal with small and large prisms. Diameter: 45cm Condition Excellent Condition, Minimal Normal wear and tear. Worked at the time o...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

Antique Golden CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier 50's
Located in Hampshire, GB
There is space for four bulbs in yellow metal with small and large prisms. Length: 54cm Width: 26cm Height (luminaire): 140cm. Condition Excellent Condition. Worked at the time of ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

Suspension Pendant Glass Nichel-Plated Philips Netherlands 1940-50s Midcentury
By Philips
Located in Palermo, IT
Louis Kalff for Philips, Netherlands, 1940/50s. Central body in white glass with 3 steps where 3
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Leucos Deluxe S 50 Pendant Light in Matte Black and Chrome by Archirivolto
By Leucos Design Lab, Archirivolto
Located in Edison, NJ
The Deluxe pendant, designed by Archirivolto, is a versatile and bold lighting collection featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Leucos Deluxe S 50 Pendant Light in Satin White and Chrome by Archirivolto
By Leucos Design Lab, Archirivolto
Located in Edison, NJ
The Deluxe Pendant, designed by Archirivolto, is a versatile and bold lighting collection featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Golden Candle CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier 50's
Located in Hampshire, GB
There is space for six candles in yellow metal with small and large prisms. Length: 25cm Width: 26cm Height (luminaire): 120cm, including Chain. Condition Excellent Condition.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

Stunning Pendant Light Designed by A.Gangkofner Peill & Putzler, Germany, 50s
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A rare stunning pendant light designed by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Bari, Germany
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Opaline Glass

Large Italian Chandelier of the 40s/50s Signed Venini Murano Pendants
By Venini
Located in Lyon, FR
Sculptural Italian chandelier from the famous house Venini dating from the 40/50s. Structures in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mis-Century Stilnovo pendant with three lights. Italy 1950s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
50s. Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use but some dents on the metal parts
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

20th Century Stilnovo Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass and Brass Details, 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Turin, Turin
Colombo and Ettore Sottsass. Here we have a pair of pendant lamps with opaline glass diffuser and brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian brass chandelier from the 40's or 50's glass 4 cones
Located in Lyon, FR
bulbs recommended. Period: 50's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

20th Century Stilnovo Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass and Brass Details, 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Turin, Turin
Colombo and Ettore Sottsass. Here we have a pair of pendant lamps with opaline glass diffuser and brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

50s MCM XL 10 Light Frosted Crystal Petal Lantern type Chandelier/ Pendant Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Very Large 1950's Frosted Cut Crystal Petals on Vines Chandelier/ Lantern type Pendant
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century mod "T292" Copper Pendant Lamp by H.A. Jakobsson Sweden 50s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful set of 2 pendants model T292 in copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Poise, Double Lighting Pendant in black and white Paper, YMER&MALTA, France
By YMER&MALTA, Sebastian Bergne
Located in PARIS, FR
. As with the Akari Series from the 50’s, the required assembly of the paper is part of the experience
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2010s French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Angelo Lelli Lelii Ceiling Lamp from the 50's
By Angelo Lelii
Located in bari, IT
the innovative lighting company Arredoluce in Manza, Italy, in the years around World War II. Little
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Romantic Chandelier from the 50s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pana cotta color with opaline glass shades on the Brass base. Romantic Venetian chandelier.  
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 50s Glass Chandelier Decorated Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Chandelier with metal structure and yellow glass lampshade with decorated disc, 50s. CONDITIONS
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian hanging lamp in bent copper tubes from the 50's
Located in Lyon, FR
Very original Italian hanging lamp from the 50's with a bent copper base covered with a transparent
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Stilux Milano, Italian Labeled Chandelier from 50s
By Stilux
Located in Catania, CT
Original vintage condition with trace of age and use as shown in the detailed images. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass chandelier from the 50s by Lume Milano
Located in Catania, IT
Brass chandelier from the 50s by Lumi Milano in good condition. Brass frame with glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass chandelier from the 50s by Lume Milano
Brass chandelier from the 50s by Lume Milano
H 41.3 in W 11.02 in D 11.02 in
Gio Ponti in the Style Chandelier from the Late 50's
By Fontana Arte
Located in bari, IT
Midcentury chandelier in crystal and copper in the style of Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte.  
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Copper

Emil Stejnar Vintage Chandelier / Lamp Snowball 50s / 60s, Medium
Located in Berlin, DE
Emil Stejnar vintage chandelier / lamp Snowball 50s / 60s, medium Round luminous body in brass
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Emil Stejnar Vintage Chandelier / Lamp Snowball 50s / 60s, Large
Located in Berlin, DE
Emil Stejnar vintage chandelier / lamp Snowball 50s / 60s, large Round luminous body in brass
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Saturno Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco by Lumi, Italian Design, 50s
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Milan, IT
and style, typical of Italian design of the 50s. Adorn your home with this stunning blend of
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Extremely rare Swedish Modern brass ceiling lamp, 1940s-50s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern brass ceiling lamp. The design very well embrase the Scandinavian modern style and designers like Carl-Axel Acking or Hans Bergström comes to mind. The designer though...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

20th Century Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier mod. Vela, 50s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Turin, Turin
lighting design. In the 1947 He founded Arredoluce, a premier manufacturer of forniture and lighting
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large chandelier Stilux Italian glass and brass nickel-plated 50s
By Stilux
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian suspension lamp edited by Stilux in the 50's modernist. Nickel-plated steel structure
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

50s Italian brass and opaline suspension attr. to Stilnovo - H170
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Italian hanging lamp from the 50s, attributed to the Stilnovo publishing house. Saucer-shaped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

50s 60s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Mid Century Brass Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
50s 60s lamp light ceiling lamp Mid Century brass design 50s 60s Object: ceiling lamp
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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Arredoluce Monza, Large Mid-Century 18 Lights Chandelier from 50s
By Arredoluce
Located in Catania, CT
during the 50s and made from brass and opaline glass. No cracks or chips, patina on the brass. Full
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

20th Century Angelo Lelii Chandelier mod. 12758 for Arredoluce, 50s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Turin, Turin
revolutionize the world of lighting with his choice of high-quality materials and his inexhaustible executive
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Rare Large Stilnovo Manner Sputnik Chandelier from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
large chandelier attributable to Stilnovo and produced in Italy during the 50s. It is made from brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

20th Century Arredoluce attr. Chandelier Opaline Glass Diffuser and Brass, 50s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Turin, Turin
revolutionize the world of lighting with his choice of high-quality materials and his inexhaustible executive
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Bubble Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Opal 50s Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in St-Brais, JU
Lager Italian bubble lamp in Stilnovo style, 1950s. Hand made in Italy with opalglass and brass in a vintage look.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

50s 60s Stilnovo Lamp Light Bauhaus Mid Century Sheet Metal Design
By Stilnovo
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
50s 60s Stilnovo lamp light bauhaus mid-century sheet metal design 60s 50s Object: ceiling lamp
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Vintage 1950s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

50s 60s Stilnovo Lamp Light Bauhaus Mid Century Sheet Metal Design
By Stilnovo
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
50s 60s Stilnovo lamp light bauhaus mid century sheet metal Design 60s 50s Object: ceiling lamp
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Vintage 1950s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fontana Arte Style, Mid-Century Curved Glass Disc Chandelier from 50s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Catania, CT
50s. Original vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Glass with no cracks or chips. Full
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Chandelier Modern Brass Style Stilnovo or Gino Sarfatti 50s "Loula"
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful modern chandelier "Pilo", made by our Italian craftsman. Solid brass structure with eight branches arranged in a crown, each ending with a solid brass diffuser with a frost...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

'50s XL Mid Century Modern French Crystal Beaded Ship Galeon Chandelier Restored
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
than the front. This was on purpose. The lighting element is from the back. This is a large fixture.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Barovier & Toso Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Flower Basket Ceiling Light, 50s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Basket of flowers in multicolored Murano glass, produced by Barovier & Toso in the 1950s. The ceiling light has been rewired and features three E27 or E26 lamp holders for the USA
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Italian art déco chandelier 50s in oval solid brass and glass Pietro chiesa
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian art deco chandelier from the '50s. Structure and hanging system in solid brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large 50s Industrial Enameled Factory Lamp from France in the Original Colour
Located in München, DE
Beautiful mid century Industrial enameled metal factory lamp from France. Glossy dark green surface, white inside. Good vintage condition with great patina. 100% original condition...
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Coppia di Lampade '2211' Max Ingrand per FontanaArte, anni 50s-60s vetro bianco
By Max Ingrand
Located in Milano, IT
, schermo in vetro diffusore bianco satinato, montatura in ottone nichelato. Lampade anni '50 '60 in ottime
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century L. Kalff for Philips Metal and Glass Suspension Lamp 50s Netherlands
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Palermo, IT
Suspension lamp in chromed metal and satin glass, white above, blue below, with diffuser geometric shaped attributable to Louis Kalff for Philips, Netherlands, 1950s. There are defec...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

PH 5 Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Pendant
PH 5 Pendant
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
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50s Lighting Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 50s lighting pendant you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 50s lighting pendant — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 169 variations of the antique or vintage 50s lighting pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 47 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 50s lighting pendant — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 50s lighting pendant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 50s lighting pendant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Naomi Paul, Gino Sarfatti and Stilnovo are consistently popular.

How Much is a 50s Lighting Pendant?

The average selling price for a 50s lighting pendant at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

Questions About 50s Lighting Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    How much Chanel bags were in the 1950s varied based on style. When introduced in 1955, the now iconic Chanel 2.55 sold for $220. Chanel has raised the price of popular accessories over the years. Shop a large collection of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.

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