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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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Beautiful and Sexy French 1950's Chandelier

$5,500

H 23 in W 38 in D 38 in

Beautiful and Sexy French 1950's Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

What a beautiful and sexy French mid century, the patina of the brass is so much nicer in person, if I did not have already a beautiful French 1950's chandelier, i would have kept th...

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Sexy French 1950's chandelier

$2,200

H 25 in W 23 in D 23 in

Sexy French 1950's chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sexy French mid Century light, the patina is much nicer in person

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French 1950's Chandelier w/ Parchment Diabolo Shades

$3,950Sale Price|50% Off

H 32 in Dm 22 in

French 1950's Chandelier w/ Parchment Diabolo Shades

Located in Hanover, MA

Attributed to Kobis Lorence and clearly influenced by Gino Sarfatti and Pierre Guariche, this pendant chandelier features a central brass ball base, four brass arms that are adjustab...

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French 1950's Chandelier with Brass and Gunmetal

$2,275Sale Price|30% Off

H 14 in Dm 14 in

French 1950's Chandelier with Brass and Gunmetal

By Maison Jansen

Located in Hanover, MA

Three curved brass arms from a gunmetal mount cradle three red enameled aluminum tall vente latte sized 'cans' which articulate and provide up-light (or downlight). Originally meant ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Sexy French 1950's chandelier design by Maison Arlus

$4,500

H 21 in W 28 in D 10 in

Sexy French 1950's chandelier design by Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and sexy French mid Century chandelier design by the iconic Maison Arlus, the patina is so much nicer in person

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French 1950s Chandelier with Six Opaline Glass Diabolo Shades

$3,700

H 6 in Dm 26 in

French 1950s Chandelier with Six Opaline Glass Diabolo Shades

By Stilnovo

Located in Hanover, MA

Lovely French 1950s chandelier which is easily adaptable to be a flush mount ceiling fixture.....a black enameled hub around which are three brass double arms each of which hold two ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

French 1950's Cruciform Chandelier by Arlus

$2,600

H 22 in W 23 in D 14 in

French 1950's Cruciform Chandelier by Arlus

Located in Hanover, MA

French 1950's chandelier in cruciform shape with tapering white striated opaline glass cone shades by Arlus.

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Elegant French 1950s Chandelier With Decorated Frame and Glass Drops

$6,415

H 47.25 in Dm 31.89 in

Elegant French 1950s Chandelier With Decorated Frame and Glass Drops

Located in London, GB

This unusual chandelier was made in France in the 1950s. It is made from gilt braonze and lovely cut glass icicles and drops.

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Sexy Small French Midcentury Chandelier

$2,850

H 16 in W 21 in D 21 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 flush if you wish.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant French Mid-Century Chandelier

$3,800

H 26 in W 23 in D 23 in

Elegant French Mid-Century Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We also have our own line of wrought iron reproduction sconces and chandeliers, or we could do your own design. A beautiful and elegant French 1950s chandelier.

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Brass

Elegant Mid-Century French Chandelier by Maison Arlus

$3,500

H 21 in W 31 in D 11 in

Elegant Mid-Century French Chandelier by Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We also have our own line of wrought iron reproduction sconces and chandeliers, or we could do your own design. A very nice and elegant French 1950s chandelier by Maison Arlus, th...

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Sexy 1950's French chandelier

$4,500

H 21 in W 31 in D 31 in

Sexy 1950's French chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French Mid Century chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in person, the height can be much shorter if you like, almost to a flush light, we could cut the center rod for...

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Brass

chandelier France - 1950's

$3,155

H 51 in W 61 in D 61 in

chandelier France - 1950's

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Forest, BE

This lustre, designed by Gillerme and Chambron in the 1950’s, features a symbiose of wood and fabric. The lampshades was restored by one of our craftsmen.

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Fabric, Wood

Sexy 1950's French Chandelier

$4,500

H 25 in W 34 in D 15 in

Sexy 1950's French Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and sexy mid-century chandelier, the lines are very sexy and flowing, the brass has some lost, (see pictures) totally normal with age.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French 1950's Brass Orbital Chandelier

$2,900

H 30 in W 19.5 in D 16 in

French 1950's Brass Orbital Chandelier

Located in Hanover, MA

Space Age styling to this kinetic orbital French modernist chandelier. The sputnik-like arms move on the central axis of two round scalloped edged mirror disks.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sexy 1950's French chandelier

$2,500 / item

H 24 in W 21 in D 21 in

Sexy 1950's French chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sexy mid century French chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person, the height can be shorter, we could almost make it a flush light, by cutting the center rod

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French 1950's Five Plexi Torch Chandelier

$2,800

H 19.5 in Dm 24 in

French 1950's Five Plexi Torch Chandelier

Located in Hanover, MA

Plastique fantastique! French modernist chandelier in the style of Pierre Guariche. Five torch lights mounted via brass rods to a lucite hub. Chain length can be adjusted. Note: a...

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Brass

French 1950's Atomic Wood & Brass Chandelier

$2,600

H 22 in Dm 23 in

French 1950's Atomic Wood & Brass Chandelier

Located in Hanover, MA

A most unusual hanging fixture made of maple wood (or pine?), 6 brass and with onion bulb pressed glass globes. The design is clearly inspired by the shape of molecular models and a...

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Estate French Painted Tole Grape Chandelier, Circa 1950's.

$2,100

H 20 in Dm 26.25 in

Estate French Painted Tole Grape Chandelier, Circa 1950's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate French Painted Tole Grape Chandelier, Circa 1950's.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French 1950's Brass Chandelier with Yellow Glass Shades

$4,800

H 27.5 in Dm 26.5 in

French 1950's Brass Chandelier with Yellow Glass Shades

Located in Hanover, MA

What you will note on first examining this French 1950's light fixture is the quality and sheer girth of the lathe milled brass elements.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950's French Diabolo Chandeliers in Brass & Light Grey Metal

$3,986 / item

H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in

1950's French Diabolo Chandeliers in Brass & Light Grey Metal

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Striking original 1950's diabolo-shade chandeliers in the manner of Stilnovo, crafted in brass and light grey lacquered metal.

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Metal, Brass

French 1950's Rock Crystal Chandelier with Silver Leaf Finish

$14,200

H 47 in Dm 39 in

French 1950's Rock Crystal Chandelier with Silver Leaf Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking French rock crystal chandelier from the 1950s, executed in hand-worked iron with a luminous silver leaf finish and adorned with substantial natural rock crystal pendants a...

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Rare and Sexy 1950's French chandelier ( with matching sconces )

$6,500

H 28 in W 44 in D 44 in

Rare and Sexy 1950's French chandelier ( with matching sconces )

Located in Los Angeles, CA

What a beautiful and sexy French mid century chandelier we have the matching sconces, very rare to have a set, ( see pictures ) the patina is so much nicer in person

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Brass

French 1950's Four Arm Chandelier in Copper & Turquoise Aluminum

$2,995

H 30 in Dm 18 in

French 1950's Four Arm Chandelier in Copper & Turquoise Aluminum

Located in Hanover, MA

Unusual chandelier from early 1950's France in copper (as opposed to the usual brass) and Guariche style articulating turquoise enameled aluminum diabolo cones emanating from a centr...

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Aluminum, Copper

French Audoux Minnet rope lantern chandelier, 1950's

$1,398

H 26.38 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

French Audoux Minnet rope lantern chandelier, 1950's

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in BELFORT, FR

Rare and beautiful lantern chandelier attributed to Audoux Minnet, France, in the 1950's.

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Rope

French 1950's Wrought Iron, Cut Glass and Rock Crystal Chandelier

$22,600

H 42 in Dm 42 in

French 1950's Wrought Iron, Cut Glass and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant French chandelier from the 1950's crafted in wrought iron with a rich patinated metal finish.

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Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Estate French Empire Gold Bronze and Steel Chandelier, Circa 1950's.

$3,200

H 19 in Dm 37.5 in

Estate French Empire Gold Bronze and Steel Chandelier, Circa 1950's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate French Empire Gold Bronze and Steel Chandelier, Circa 1950's.

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Bronze, Steel

French 1950s Brass Chandelier

$3,500

H 24.81 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in

French 1950s Brass Chandelier

Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW

This French 1950s brass chandelier features an elegant and well-balanced linear structure, expressing the classic language of Mid-Century Modern design.

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Brass

French 1950's Mid Century Modern Aluminum Chandelier

$1,980

H 33 in W 31 in D 31 in

French 1950's Mid Century Modern Aluminum Chandelier

Located in Buchanan, NY

This remarkable French 1950s mid century modern cast aluminum chandelier features six frosted glass globes.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

French Mid-Century Red and Black Chandelier by Jacques Biny, 1950's

$1,950

H 23.25 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

French Mid-Century Red and Black Chandelier by Jacques Biny, 1950's

By Jacques Biny

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Biny's work was widely featured in French design publications of the 1950s and collected alongside contemporaries such as Mathieu Matégot and Jean Royère.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

1950's Banci Firenze Gold Crystal Floral Chandelier

$8,040

H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

1950's Banci Firenze Gold Crystal Floral Chandelier

By Banci Firenze

Located in Hastings, GB

An exceptionally beautiful large Banci Firenze chandelier, gilt iron frame surmounted with crystal leaves and flowers that sit on spiralling golden gilt arms, within the lower area s...

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Metal

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$3,600

H 19.5 in Dm 17.5 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Brass

French 1950's Eight Arm Iron Chandelier with Unusual Milk Glass Globes

$3,500

H 18 in W 40 in D 23 in

French 1950's Eight Arm Iron Chandelier with Unusual Milk Glass Globes

Located in Hanover, MA

A fairly large scale modernist iron spider chandelier from France, circa mid-1950's with unusual glass shades and brass drop rod with original canopy.

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French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$2,200

H 26.5 in Dm 16 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$2,800

H 29 in Dm 26 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$3,600

H 18.5 in Dm 19 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$2,800

H 39 in W 12 in D 11 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Chrome, Glass, France, 1950s

$2,800

H 27 in Dm 21 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Chrome, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A glass and chrome-plated metal chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

$4,800

H 27.3 in Dm 23.5 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and fabric chandelier likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$4,900

H 14 in W 15 in D 30 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Bronze, Fabric, France, 1950s

$3,800

H 31 in Dm 23 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Bronze, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A bronze and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

$2,600

H 23.625 in Dm 6 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

$4,200

H 21 in Dm 22.5 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white fabric chandelier likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$3,900

H 25 in W 11.75 in D 8.625 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and painted white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$2,900

H 17.125 in Dm 21.375 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

$2,200

H 19.375 in Dm 16.625 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A gold-painted metal and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$2,600

H 20.5 in Dm 14.5 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

$4,200

H 37.5 in Dm 19 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$3,800

H 15.5 in W 11 in D 3 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950's French Regency Crystal "Diamond Series" Pendant / Chandelier by Baccarat

$3,188Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in Dm 8.5 in

1950's French Regency Crystal "Diamond Series" Pendant / Chandelier by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1950's French Hollywood Regency Crystal "Diamond Series" Hanging Pendant Fixture/ Chandelier by Baccarat France.

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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

French Designer, Chandelier, Glass, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s

$4,800

H 22 in W 29 in D 20 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Glass, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A white opaline glass, brass and black-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French 1950s Googie Atomic Chandelier

$4,400

H 32 in Dm 25 in

French 1950s Googie Atomic Chandelier

By M. Kobis & R. Lorens, M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1

Located in Hanover, MA

Mid-Century French chandelier, circa 1957. Red and black enameled cast aluminium 'nucleus' orb with five curved arms radiating like protons and electrons spinning around an atom. Mul...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

French Designer, Chandelier, Metal, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$2,400

H 13 in W 19 in D 7.5 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Metal, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A metal, brass and light pink opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Faux Bamboo French 1950s Gold Chandelier

$1,675

H 27.17 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Faux Bamboo French 1950s Gold Chandelier

Located in Hastings, GB

1950s French faux bamboo gilt chandelier Stunning faux bamboo gilt metal chandelier France, circa 1950s The light has 6 arms each with single bulb holder and faux candle sleeve The o...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lunel Gorgeous French Midcentury Chandelier, 1950s

$12,000

H 33.08 in Dm 30.32 in

Lunel Gorgeous French Midcentury Chandelier, 1950s

By Maison Lunel

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This exquisite French midcentury chandelier by to LUNEL, Paris, France, from the 1950s, is a stunning example of vintage lighting design.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

$4,400

H 21 in Dm 29 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Cord, France, 1950s

$3,900

H 28.25 in Dm 24 in

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Cord, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, opaline glass and beige cord chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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French 1950’s Brass and Glass Chandelier

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H 25 in W 35 in

French 1950’s Brass and Glass Chandelier

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This 1950’s French chandelier hangs 25” from the ceiling on a brass rod.

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

An 1950's Enameled Brass Chandelier

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An 1950's Enameled Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Central pendant holds twleve arms holding each a candelabra. Fully rewired for the US.
Specifications: Height: 29, Diameter: 27.5

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquered Four-Arm Chandelier, French, 1950s

Unavailable

H 20 in Dm 26 in

Red Lacquered Four-Arm Chandelier, French, 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lacquered metal and brass four-light chandelier, the shades and central disc in bright red, each shade with three bands of perforations and each shade adjustable with a hinge joint, ...

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s French Hot-Air Balloon Chandelier

Unavailable

H 21 in W 11 in D 11 in

1950s French Hot-Air Balloon Chandelier

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Small 1950s French hot-air balloon shaped metal chandelier with a beautiful patina.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Late 1950's Pair of French Lanterns

Unavailable

H 20.87 in Dm 12.6 in

Late 1950's Pair of French Lanterns

Located in London, GB

Pair of French lanterns in copper and blown glass with inside a white glass cylinder to hide the lights bulbs .

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Lacquered, Lucite and Glass Chandelier, French, 1950s

Unavailable

H 23 in Dm 24 in

Lacquered, Lucite and Glass Chandelier, French, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

A lacquered, Lucite and glass chandelier, French, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

1950's Stitched leather " boat style" lanterns by Jacques Adnet

Unavailable

H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in

1950's Stitched leather " boat style" lanterns by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

1950's Stitched leather " boat style " lanterns by Jacques Adnet France Re-wired

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large French Poillerat Style Globe Chandelier Wrought Iron Brass 1950s no.2 of 2

Unavailable

H 40.56 in Dm 24.81 in

Large French Poillerat Style Globe Chandelier Wrought Iron Brass 1950s no.2 of 2

By Maison Jansen, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Fantastic large french midcentury globe chandelier in Gilbert Poillerat Style, France around 1940s to 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Large French Poillerat Style Globe Chandelier Wrought Iron Brass 1950s no.1 of 2

Unavailable

H 40.56 in Dm 24.81 in

Large French Poillerat Style Globe Chandelier Wrought Iron Brass 1950s no.1 of 2

By Maison Jansen, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Fantastic large french midcentury globe chandelier in Gilbert Poillerat Style, France around 1940s to 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1950s Vintage Italian Design Chandelier

Unavailable

H 55.12 in W 51.19 in D 53.15 in

1950s Vintage Italian Design Chandelier

Located in Central, HK

This 1950s vintage Italian design gem will amp up the elegance in any room. The clear acrylic crystal rods attach to a glimmering frame and extend beautifully in a “oval” configurati...

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

1950s French Brushed Brass Pendant

Unavailable

H 24.81 in Dm 18.9 in

1950s French Brushed Brass Pendant

Located in Stockport, GB

1950s brushed brass pendant with art glass shades and crystal details. The pendant takes four SBC lamps, B15.

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Midcentury French Acrylic Pearls Geometrical Pendant, 1950s

Unavailable

H 14.18 in W 22.05 in D 10.24 in

Midcentury French Acrylic Pearls Geometrical Pendant, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

French pendant lamp ideal for lower ceiling rooms, one block rectangular acrylic pearls diffuser matched with brass elements. Transition period item due to late elements of the Art D...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Black Iron Gilt Brass Chandelier Sevres Crystal Glass Fontana Arte Jansen 1950s

Unavailable

H 31.5 in Dm 25.6 in

Black Iron Gilt Brass Chandelier Sevres Crystal Glass Fontana Arte Jansen 1950s

By Maison Jansen, Gilbert Poillerat, Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Gorgeous neoclassical black enameled wrought iron and metal midcentury chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Large chain-hanging height adjustable five-scrolled-arm chandelier with nice g...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Pendant, Three Opaline Glass, French, 1950s

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Pendant, Three Opaline Glass, French, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

An elegant black stitched leather pendant designed by Jacques Adnet in France in 1950s. Three brass cups support opaline glasses. Original French bayonet socket, new wiring. Vintag...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s French Chromed Midcentury Pendant with Polished Glass Shades

Unavailable

H 24.02 in Dm 15.36 in

1950s French Chromed Midcentury Pendant with Polished Glass Shades

Located in Stockport, GB

1950s French chromed midcentury pendant with stepped graduating opaque white to clear polished glass shades. In immaculate condition.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1950s French Pendant Lamp with Six Perforated Iron Shades

Unavailable

H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in

1950s French Pendant Lamp with Six Perforated Iron Shades

Located in Bilbao, ES

Beautiful 1950s pendant lamp with six brass arms ending in six black painted perforated iron shades and another six brass arms ending in massive little brass balls. The central stem ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Hanging or Standing Light Fixture, France, circa 1950s

Unavailable

H 63 in W 36 in D 36 in

Large Hanging or Standing Light Fixture, France, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

Large hanging or standing light fixture, possibly from a circus or theatre.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1950s Original Metal Pendants

Unavailable

H 19.69 in Dm 23.63 in

Pair of 1950s Original Metal Pendants

Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France

Pair of 1950 Original Metal Pendants

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Teardrop-Shaped rare Rotaflex ceiling lamp by Yasha Heifetz. Near mint!

Unavailable

H 13.78 in Dm 8.67 in

1950s Teardrop-Shaped rare Rotaflex ceiling lamp by Yasha Heifetz. Near mint!

By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz Rotaflex

Located in Firenze, FI

1950s Yasha Heifetz ceiling wall lamp for Rotaflex (France) Designed by Yasha Heifetz Manufacturer: Rotaflex / model #32b Dimensions: Ø 22cm x 35cm height (lamp) plus another met...

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

1950s Italian Murano Corroso Art Glass Ceiling Light by Seguso for Veronese

Unavailable

H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in

1950s Italian Murano Corroso Art Glass Ceiling Light by Seguso for Veronese

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italian opalescent Murano Corroso art glass bowl light by Seguso for Veronese, circa 1950. Mint condition.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Gilt Tole Flush Mount Chandelier Nice Patina, 1950s-1960s

Unavailable

H 9.85 in Dm 20.48 in

Gilt Tole Flush Mount Chandelier Nice Patina, 1950s-1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Gilt tole flush mount chandelier with a nice patina, 1950s-1960s. Original 3 porcelain light fittings. The chandelier will be supplied with simple screw-in adapters for US candela...

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Mid-20th Century French Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

X-Large French Mid-Century Sunburst Chandelier with 14 White Satin Glasses 1950s

Unavailable

H 20.08 in Dm 31.5 in

X-Large French Mid-Century Sunburst Chandelier with 14 White Satin Glasses 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Hamburg, DE

We offer here an exclusive, timeless modern and oversize Sputnik or Tulip chandelier with almost 31.5 inches diameter, from France, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elegant and whimsical French 1950's chandelier

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H 20 in W 31 in D 14 in

Elegant and whimsical French 1950's chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and unique French 1950's chandelier , it is quite whimsical, and unusual

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 1950's chandelier

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H 39 in W 27 in D 27 in

French 1950's chandelier

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 1950's 4 light tortoise shell chandelier with centre down light.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant French 1950's chandelier

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H 26 in W 23 in D 23 in

Elegant French 1950's chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sexy French Mid century chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Maison Baguès Style French 1950s Chandelier

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H 34.65 in Dm 25.99 in

Maison Baguès Style French 1950s Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in London, GB

This charming chandelier was made in France in the 1950s in the style of Maison Baguès.

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Vintage 1950s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French 1950's Perforated Metal Chandelier

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H 40 in Dm 35 in

French 1950's Perforated Metal Chandelier

Located in Miami, FL

French 1950's chandelier, 8 perforated metal shades in red, green, yellow, ivory.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Unusual French 1950s Chandelier with Sunflower Detail

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H 45.28 in Dm 24.41 in

Unusual French 1950s Chandelier with Sunflower Detail

Located in London, GB

We've not seen a chandelier like this one before! The column is covered in blown glass and 'sunflower' arms, finished in small drops add decoration to the circular basket base. ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French 1950s Chandelier with Four Lighted Arms

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H 33.86 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in

French 1950s Chandelier with Four Lighted Arms

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Brass chandelier composed of a rectangular brass base, on which are arranged four arms of light in slightly curved brass. Each arm has at its end a plate of black lacquered metal sup...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Sexy and Rare French 1950s Chandelier by Maison Arlus

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H 20 in W 39 in D 17 in

Sexy and Rare French 1950s Chandelier by Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

What a beautiful midcentury chandelier, the picture speak for it self, if I did not have already a sexy chandelier in my dining room, I would keep that one for me, the height can be ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 1950s Chandelier with Opalescent Shades on Brass and Black Frame

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H 17.72 in Dm 25.6 in

French 1950s Chandelier with Opalescent Shades on Brass and Black Frame

Located in London, GB

Classical chandelier with clean lines has holds 8 opalescent shades each on an oxidized brass arm is French 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Sexy Mid Century French Chandelier

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H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in

Sexy Mid Century French Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and very sexy French 1950's chandelier, we could polish the brass for you if you wish, I rather keep it original patina for now, some people like it original, this light ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Suspension Light Fixture after Angelo Lelli

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H 20.5 in W 33.5 in D 19 in

Suspension Light Fixture after Angelo Lelli

Located in Hanover, MA

Gorgeous asymmetrical French 1950's chandelier in the manner of Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sexy Midcentury French Chandelier

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H 15 in W 31 in D 16 in

Sexy Midcentury French Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and sexy French 1950s chandelier, The height can be shorter to almost a flush if you wish, we could do that for you.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant French Midcentury Chandelier

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H 18 in W 31 in D 31 in

Elegant French Midcentury Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sexy French 1950s chandelier, some of his plated has faded, normal considerate the age of the light, but it is on some area you don't see.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sexy French Midcentury Chandelier

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H 17.5 in W 33 in D 25 in

Sexy French Midcentury Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We also have our own line of wrought iron reproduction sconces and chandeliers, or we could do your own design A beautiful and sexy French 1950s chandelier, the patina is much nicer...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 1950's Sputnik Chandelier

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H 18 in Dm 28 in

French 1950's Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Hanover, MA

French 1950's twelve arm multi-color Sputnik chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Sexy 1950's French Chandelier

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H 21 in W 34 in D 16 in

Sexy 1950's French Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and sexy French mid Century chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage French 1950's Industrial Chandelier

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H 28 in W 19 in D 19 in

Vintage French 1950's Industrial Chandelier

Located in Buchanan, NY

1950's French Industrial Chandelier with Frosted Glass and metal.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large French Sputnik Chandelier 1950's

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H 43.31 in Dm 27.56 in

Large French Sputnik Chandelier 1950's

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large French sputnik chandelier early 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Large Twelve Branch Chandelier, France, 1950's

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H 55 in Dm 42 in

A Large Twelve Branch Chandelier, France, 1950's

Located in New York, NY

A large twelve branch neo classical chandelier in polished and patinated bronze France, 1950's 42 Ø x Body H 26", overall H with chain and canopy: 55" H Rewired for use in the US.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French C.1950's Sputnik Chandelier

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H 31 in Dm 24 in

French C.1950's Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Miami, FL

2 patinas brass 10 bulbs French Chandelier. Maximum wattage : 75W each bulb

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 1950`s lanterns chandelier.

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H 39 in Dm 24 in

French 1950`s lanterns chandelier.

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful brass, red enamel and perforated metal tops chandelier. Completely redone to perfection.

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Set of 3 Chandeliers 1950's France.

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H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Set of 3 Chandeliers 1950's France.

Located in Antwerp, BE

3 pieces mouthblown glass, light pink to dark pink in gilt metal frame.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Modern, French Chandelier, 1950's

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H 23.25 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Mid-Century Modern, French Chandelier, 1950's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great original enameled metal chandelier with three black enameled metal perforated shades with red enameled metal shade and brass hardware. Shade is in very original condition with ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

French 1950's Sputnik Flush Chandelier

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H 12 in Dm 24 in

French 1950's Sputnik Flush Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A decorative brass and black enamel French flush mounted sputnik chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French 1950’s gilt metal and glass chandelier

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H 29.53 in Dm 19.69 in

French 1950’s gilt metal and glass chandelier

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

A very elegant glass and gilt metal French chandelier in the style of Maison Jansen. Glass drops and gilt metal.

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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Chandelier by Jacques Biny for Luminalite, France 1950's

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H 26 in Dm 19 in

Rare Chandelier by Jacques Biny for Luminalite, France 1950's

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Beautiful elegant 1950's chandelier by master french lighting designer Jacques Biny with beautiful fluid form reflectors in a wonderful deep cherry red color with brass arms ,bras...

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950's French Chandelier with Five Satin Glass Diabolo Shades

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H 23 in Dm 20 in

1950's French Chandelier with Five Satin Glass Diabolo Shades

Located in Hanover, MA

This is a French chandelier with Italian stylings. The body consists of a bouquet of brass, at the end of each stem hangs suspended by a pair of brass spring pins, an elongated whit...

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s French Chandelier

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H 27.25 in Dm 33 in

1950s French Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Immaculate fifteen-light Mid-Century French chandelier. True to the period. Two tone polished patina lacquered brass finish. Completely rewired for use in the US. Fixture height: ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s French Bronze Chandelier

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H 29 in W 26 in D 26 in

1950s French Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1950s French nine lights bronze chandelier, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.

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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French, Ceramic Chandelier, 1950s

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H 25.6 in Dm 20.48 in

French, Ceramic Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Fine French ceramic chandelier from the 1940s. Four-armed structure made of ceramic glazed in maroon with gold accent stripes. The original socket covers are made of painted wood. Fo...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sexy 1950s French Chandelier

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H 35 in W 21 in D 21 in

Sexy 1950s French Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The height of the chandelier can be much shorter to almost a flush light, I am sorry I did not realized how dirty the glasses were at the time of the photo shooting, the brass can be...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Chandelier, 1950s

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H 30 in W 20 in D 14 in

French Chandelier, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

A nice original 1950s French six-light chandelier composed of an aged brass body and six decorative white glass cone shades.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pineapple Chandelier - France, 1950s

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H 23.63 in Dm 26.78 in

Pineapple Chandelier - France, 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

A fun pineapple chandelier with 5 lights. The body of the pineapple is painted white, and the top, bottom and arms are of gilt iron.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Modernist French 1950s Glass Chandelier

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H 33 in Dm 19 in

Modernist French 1950s Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

France, 1950s. Modernist chandelier. Beautiful glass circular base with frosted center, frosted glass drum, bronze mounts.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Arlus Fixture, France 1950's

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H 32 in W 89 in D 29 in

Large Arlus Fixture, France 1950's

By Arlus

Located in New York, NY

Imposing lighting fixture in brass, aluminum and steel with eight double-sided Fresnel lenses, Fresnel manufactured all the glass lenses for French lighthouses.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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France 1950s Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal France 1950s chandelier for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every France 1950s chandelier was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect France 1950s chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A France 1950s chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Empire and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one France 1950s chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Lunel, Arlus and Maison Baguès produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a France 1950s Chandelier?

The average selling price for a France 1950s chandelier at 1stDibs is $2,948, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $40,862 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 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.