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Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Itsu Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chandelier, manufactured by Itsu Oy, Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, crystal details, opaline glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Bakalowits Chandelier Nickel-Plated Around 1950s
By Bakalowits
Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits chandelier nickel-plated around 1950s
Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Elegant Chandelier Lumi Design Milano, 1950s
By Lumi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant chandelier Lumi design Milano 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,495 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s Pendant Chandelier in Giltbronze by Italian Designer Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Brussels, BE
designing for Lumi.
Particularly active during the 1950s and 1960s, Torlasco’s lighting designs - which
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-Century sputnik dandelion blowball chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar and produced
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Two Chandeliers circa 1950s Attributed to Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wien, AT
Two chandeliers circa 1950s attributed to Lobmeyr
Good original conditions
Sale and price per
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,136 / item
Fine Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid-century, six -light laquiered brass of aluminium chandelier, circa 1950s.
Measurements
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Very Elegant Bakalowits Chandelier, Vienna, circa 1950s
By Bakalowits
Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Wien, AT
Very elegant Bakalowits chandelier, Vienna, circa 1950s
Brass nickel-plated
Good original
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Midcentury Crystal and Brass Ceiling Lamps, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of metal and bronze framed pendant chandeliers, each with four etched crystal panels
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Lisa Johansson-Papé Chandelier Model 1068 in Brass
Glass, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp model 1068 in brass, crystal and glass designed by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rare Veinnese Amethyst Chandelier by Oswald Haerdtl for Bakalowits, 1950s
By Bakalowits
Söhne, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare midcentury cut glass and gilt brass nine -arms and chandelier designed by Oswald Haerdtl for
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Hanging Lamp made of Brass and Lead Crystal, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hannover, DE
what this rare ceiling lamp embodies. Made from high-quality brass and crystal balls, this small lamp
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Copper, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper
Three Bakalowits Nickel, Brass and Faceted Crystal Pendant Lamps, Austria, 1950s
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three beautiful and elegant Viennese crystal glass pendant lights, designed and executed
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass, Hand Painted Glass and Crystals, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp. This lamp has some similarities to Paavo Tynell lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Pendant Light Chandelier Brass Glass, Austria, 1950s, 1 of 3
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three outstanding Viennese sputnik / blow ball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
One of Three Emil Stejnar Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Glass, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three outstanding Viennese sputnik / blow ball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
A. Lelii for Arteluce Imposing Brass and Glass 10-arm Chandelier 1950s Italy
By Arteluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Palermo, IT
Imposing and sculptural 10-arm chandelier in curved brass with globe diffusers in worked satin
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,186 Sale Price
68% Off
Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Attributed to Fontana arte , 1950s
By Zero Quattro
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Magnificent Italian mid-century crystal chandelier attributed to Zero Quattro per Fontana Arte, the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$4,746 Sale Price
63% Off
Large Art Deco Faceted Crystal Gilt Bronze 5-Light Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful, large Art Deco faceted crystal and cast gilt bronze flush mount, Austria, 1950s. With
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
$2,475 Sale Price
47% Off
Italian Glass, Crystal and Brass Ceiling Lamp Mod, Delta, by Sergio Mazza, 1950s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian glass, crystal and brass ceiling lamp mod. Delta, by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Vintage Lantern in Crystal Cut Glass and Brass, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
the 1950s.
Perfect for a small room, bathroom or an entryway.
The cut glass is much better to see in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Hollywood Regency Crystal Glass Flower Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Hollywood Regency style crystal glass, floral, and gold metal five-light ceiling lamp.
A
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Lantern in Crystal and Brass 1950s Pear Shape
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian midcentury lantern in crystal and brass 1950s pear shape
Only glass cm. 40 x 20
1 Light
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$830 Sale Price
30% Off
Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll vienna around 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Luxury Pair of Large Vintage Glass and Brass Lanterns Pendants Chandeliers 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
for the reception area of a palace.
Germany, 1940-1950s.
Measures: (min.) Height of the body: 19.6 in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J.&L. Lobmeyr Vienna 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Twelve-Light Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern crystal glass twelve-light ceiling light, Germany, circa the 1950s.
This
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Rare Italian Floral Chandelier with Murano Glass Tulip Shades, circa 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A refined and highly decorative Italian chandelier, crafted in gilt metal with a rich botanical
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Amethyst Glass Leaves Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful six-light amethyst crystal flower chandelier in the style of Maison Baguès, France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Round Gino Paroldo Midcentury Italian Chandelier Fontana Arte Style 1950s Brass
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Gino Paroldo midcentury Italian chandelier Fontana Arte style 1950s brass structure, glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,156 Sale Price
30% Off
Beautiful Clear Glass Leaves Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful six-light clear crystal flower chandelier in the style of Maison Baguès, France, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Glass Leaves Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful pair of six-light clear glass and amethyst crystal flower chandeliers in the style of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Very Rare Glass Chandelier in the Style of Lobmeyr, circa 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare Austrian glass and gilt brass chandelier designed attributed to Oswaldt Haerdtl for
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lobmeyr Style Crystal and Bronze Pendant Light Mid-Century Modern, Austria 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern crystal and bronze 3-light pendant light in the style of
J. L. Lobmeyr made in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Chandelier Snowball Sputnik by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
This enchanting chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar in the 1950s for the Viennese lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,542 Sale Price
35% Off
Round Pair of Bouque of Flowers in Crystal and Metal French Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round pair of bouque of flowers in crystal and metal French design 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$1,495 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Rare Pink Glass Chandelier and Sconces by Oswaldt Haerdtl for Lobmeyr, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare set of three light fixtures designed by Oswaldt Haerdtl for Lobmeyr, circa 1950s, Vienna
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Space Age Square Green Color Chandelier by Lupi Cristal Luxor, 1950s
By Lupi Cristal Luxor
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Gorgeous Italian chandelier from the 1970s, Space Age period by Lupi Cristal Luxor. This lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Steel
$854 Sale Price
44% Off
French Cut Crytal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French cut crystal and glass chandelier with 12 lights.
Measurements:
Min. drop: 27
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$12,000
Lovely Gilt Iron and Glass "Fruit" Chandelier by J.
L. Lobmeyr, ca. 1950s
By J.
L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful and lovely hand-crafted gilt iron and colorful glass "Fruit" chandelier by J. & L
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Exclusive Ceiling Lamp with Diamond Shape Crystal Glass Pieces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exclusive Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp with diamond shape crystal glass pieces, 1950s, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Massive brass and crystal glass Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik lamp, 1950s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Massive brass and crystal glass Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik lamp, 1950s.
Six E27 sockets
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, crystal details, glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of Two Elegant Mid Century Pendant Lamps by Oswald Haerdtl for Lobmeyr 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Bakalowits
Söhne, Rupert Nikoll, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern brass and crystal pendant lamps or
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Italian Pocket Watch Pendant Light in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
the center axis of the UFO, this pendent is in the form of a pocket watch, having etched glass crystal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Glass and Brass 1950s Pendant in the Style of Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pendant light was designed in Italy, circa 1950s. Its style resembles the contemporary Azucena
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Polished Brass and Green Felt Pendant Light, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid-century, two-light brass chandelier with dark green felt shade, circa 1950s.
Measurements
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier Maria Teresa Style 1950s Thirteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Milano, MI
Lampadario Maria Teresa da Salotto in cristallo 1950 riccamente decorato da pendenti in cristallo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Lampadario Italiano In Cristallo 1950s Dodici Bracci Curvi ed Elementi Dorati
Located in Milano, MI
Timeless twelve-light circular crystal chandelier, made in Italy in the mid 20th century coming from a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendants by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Three Floral Brass and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Pendant by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
polished and stove
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$712 Sale Price / item
73% Off
Italian Crystal Chandelier in 1950s Maria Theresa Style with Nine Lights
Located in Milano, MI
cristalli di Bohemia, decorazione tipica del 1950.
Questo lampadario da sala è stato completamente
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1 of the 2 Murano White Clear Glass and Brass Chandeliers, Italy, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful white and clear glass chandelier, made of Murano glass crystals, Italy, 1950s. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Black Iron and Crystal Cage Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A stylish and charming 1950s Italian chandelier in patinated black iron with crystal and glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Large Floral Flush Mount Chandelier Crystal
Brass by Emil Stejnar attr. 1950s
By H. Richter, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large flush mount with small glass flowers on a brass frame. Chandelier illuminates
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fountain Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, Germany, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful crystal and patinated metal chandelier by Vereinigten Werkstätten München, Germany
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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1950s Crystal Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s crystal chandelier you’re looking for. A 1950s crystal chandelier — often made from metal, stone and crystal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1950s crystal chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s crystal chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Empire and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s crystal chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits
Söhne and Rupert Nikoll produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1950s Crystal Chandelier?
Prices for a 1950s crystal chandelier start at $246 and top out at $39,100 with the average selling for $3,464.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
Questions About 1950s Crystal Chandelier
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers 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 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.
- 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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