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Lightolier Aluminum Pendant Lights, 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Three Lightolier aluminum pendant lights, circa early 1950s. These examples have Lightolier
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Lightolier Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier attributed to Lightolier, USA, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Nickel-Plated Lightolier Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
Nickel-plated Lightolier chandelier from 1950s. With the pole height 40" made in Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lightolier Chic Pendant Light in Brass, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
1 pendant light in brass with pin holes at bottom by Lightolier, American, 1950s. The brass has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell c. 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Brass, painted metal, and glass Mid Century Modern chandelier made by Lightolier circa 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Tulip Eight-Light Brass Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
designer Paavo Tynell in collaboration with Lightolier, circa the 1950s. The chandelier features eight
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/ Chandelier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/Chandelier, 1950s
USA, 20th century
An
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20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Chandelier, circa 1950s, style of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Moe Light
Located in Peabody, MA
for Lightolier, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Black on Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1950's American Sputnik chandelier, probably by Lightolier, in solid brass but which has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare Gerald Thurston 5 arm pendant for Lightolier .
Pierced brass plated shade mounted on an
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s 15 Arm Sputnik Chandelier with Down Light, Italy
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Unique, bold brass sputnik 15 arm chandelier with downward light .
Contain 15 E12 candelabra
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Lightolier Pendant Lamp chandelier Brass and Lacquer 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A simplistic form from Edward Wormley for lightolier. The white cup allows for light to diffuse
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gerald Thurston six arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade . Opale glass diffuser under
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite twelve-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Lightolier Chandelier by Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Mid-Century Modern era. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier in the 1950s and featuring six
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Brass Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A rare and very exclusive six-branch brass chandelier designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare 1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Glass and Brass Sunburst Ceiling Light
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This rare and super dramatic light was designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier and still retains
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Five-Light Chandelier from 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
Original vintage LIGHTOLIER Five light - Five arm chandelier with perforated brass diffusers and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lightolier 1950s Five-Light Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Very well designed chandelier of curvaceous brass rod and two-part etched and milk glass shades
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lightolier, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige-lacquered metal and glass chandelier designed and produced by Lightolier, USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Brass and Etched Glass Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
1950s brass with etched glass eight-arm chandelier by Lightolier.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Modern Brass and Glass Chandeliers by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s modern brass chandeliers with original double glass diffusers.
Both
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lightolier Chandelier with Three Striped Milk Glass Shades, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
by Lightolier, American, 1950s. (Lightolier label on canopy). The drop can be modified to spec.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Sputnik Glass Globe Chandelier in Chrome by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Sputnik chandelier, produced circa 1950s by Lightolier, with polished chrome frame, each
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Lightolier Brass Chandelier with Diffusers & Smoked Glass Shades, 1950s 'Signed'
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
shades by Lightolier, American, 1950s (Lightolier label present). The combination of brushed brass and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32 in Dm 34.5 in L 32 in
Grand American Lightolier 1950s Ballroom Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful American, 1950s Mid-Century Modern chandelier by famed lighting company, Lightolier
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
1950's hanging chandelier by Lightolier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
12 candlesticks on fanciful wagon wheel shaped support with daisy and wheat sheaf brass decorations
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier 1950's Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A lovely mid-century chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. Paavo Tynell worked in NY
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Modernist Chandelier by Edward Wormley for Lightolier
By Edward Wormley, Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled and graphic modernist chandelier having a vividly lacquered steel dome and stem with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Exceptional Gerald Thurston Eight-Light Brass Chandelier for Lightolier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Lightolier. The chandelier has eight-light diffusers with brass mesh shades and eight black metal rods topped
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Lightolier Chandeliers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s Lightolier chandeliers.
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Lightolier 1950s Five-Light Brass Chandelier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Chicago, IL
Very well designed chandelier of curvaceous brass rod and two-part etched and milk glass shades
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Spun Aluminum Chandelier in Brass Finish with Multidirectional Shades
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare atomic age aluminum chandelier with three multidirectional lampshades, in brass finish. Each
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Modernist Chandelier by Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modernist Chandelier, designed for Lightolier, circa 1950's. While this chandelier has been
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Glass Chandelier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier brass and glass 5-arm chandelier, the brass have been lightly
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Lightolier Origami Chandelier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare cut metal chandelier by Lightolier circa mid 1950's. This example has 24 cut metal diamond
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury American Modern Ribbed Glass Pendant Chandelier, circa 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century Modern pendant fixture of three ribbed glass globes, circa 1950s.
Shades measure 12
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Original 1950's Multi Shade Color Accent Pendants by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and playful pendant fixture with cylindrical shades and colored lucite accents. The overall height may be adjusted per customer request. shade measures 9.5"h x 5"d
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage American Midcentury Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
. American origin likely made by Lightolier circa 1950s', the chandelier displays wonderful patina that comes
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s American Modern Turquoise Orange Black Perforated Metal Mesh Pendant Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950s. Lamp casts beautiful light patterns on nearby walls. See my pictures taken at night. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950s Light Fixture Chandelier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in West Hartford, CT
Very unusual Mid-Century Modern chandelier manufactured by Lightolier and designed by Gerald
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lightolier Chandelier with Brass and Satin White Glass ca' 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An outstanding and large, ceiling mount chandelier by Lightolier ca' 1950's. Original satin glass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Unusual Starburst Lightolier Chandelier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual starburst chandelier by Lightolier (signed), ca' 1950's.
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Vintage 1950s American Flush Mount
Materials
Opaline Glass
Lightolier Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier attributed to Lightolier, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lightolier Chandelier with Six Striped Milk Glass Shades 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Lightolier, American, 1950s. (Lightolier label on canopy). The drop can be modified to spec.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Chandelier for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Miami, FL
An inspired design by Gerald Thurston and produced by Lightolier, this chandelier uses reflection
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Satellite 1950's Brass Glass Chandelier, Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950's brass and art-glass chandelier, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lightolier Brass and Glass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
1950s Lightolier brass chandelier with original double case glass, the inner shade is milk glass
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lightolier Lytecaster Enameled Steel and Glass Lens Chandelier, 1950s , USA
By Lightolier, Edward Wormley
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
The Lightolier touch.
Avoiding harshness in lighting became trendy during the 1950s era and a lots
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Dinelier Model 4682 from Lightolier, Four-Light Chandelier, 1950s, USA
By Lightolier, Carl Moser 1
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Textured, Annealed glass and spun aluminium.
Designed by Carl Moser & J.S.Hamel.
Three light
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Vintage 1950s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers a...
Materials
Aluminum
Brass & Enamel Mid-Century Modern Chandelier E Wormley for Lightolier, USA 1950s
By Lightolier, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Lightolier, USA, 1950s.
Rewired,
In good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Astral for Lightolier Triple "Sputnik" Twenty Four Bulb Mobile Pendant, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Astral 4084 for Lightolier twenty-four light adjustable Brass & Cord Hanging Pendant. Featuring
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 30 in D 30 in
1950s Paavo Tynell Style Blooming Brass & White Daisies Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Springtime hope and renewed optimism emanate from this whimsical 1950s blooming daisies Chandelier
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynel, Mid-Century Modern 1950s, USA
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Floral bouquet and hardware are brass plated, main stem is made of brass.
The spun aluminium pierced shade is enameled in a cream white mat finish.
Glass diffuser under.
Mat...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Sputnik Pendant, Lightolier, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold Gerald Thurston pendant made of brass plated pierced aluminium shade , enameled black steel rod toped with solid brass ball, completed with an opale convex glass diffuser under....
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Sputnik Pendant, Lightolier, Usa
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gerald Thurston pendant made of brass plated pierced aluminium shade, sputnik enameled black steel rod toped with solid brass ball, completed with an opale convex glass diffuser unde...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Unusual Vintage Chandelier by Lightolier, 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1950s. Perforated brass shade, glass reflector with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Unusual Vintage Chandelier by Lightolier, 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1950s. Perforated brass shade, glass reflector with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Lightolier Six-Arm Brass Chandelier in the style of Paavo Tynell, 1950s, USA
By Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Paavo Tynell collaborated for Lightolier in the 1950s and we certainly could feel is input into
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Gerald Thurston Twin Shade Pendant for Lightolier, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gerald Thurston twin shade pendant for Lightolier, USA
Stars pierced motif enameled aluminium
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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Lightolier Chandelier 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of lightolier chandelier 1950s for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct lightolier chandelier 1950s — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Lightolier chandelier 1950s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of lightolier chandelier 1950s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern lightolier chandelier 1950s are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made lightolier chandelier 1950s over the years, but those made by Lightolier, Gerald Thurston and Paavo Tynell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Lightolier Chandelier 1950s?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $27,900 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.
Questions About Lightolier Chandelier 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 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 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.
- 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.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank 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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