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Wonderful Flower Leaves Chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful six-arm gilt iron and crystal flower chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Wonderful Large Flower Leaves Chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, very rare eight-arm gilt iron and crystal flower chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Iron
One of Two Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandeliers, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two outstanding 1950s Viennese Sputnik / blowball / snowball chandeliers / pendant lights by
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Crystal Cut Glass Pendant, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant pendant was designed and made in Italy in the 1950s. The lamp is made of brass and has
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Crystal Encrusted Pendant Light
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Hung by a chain this tiny golden grid is mounted with finest of
crystals
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Chandelier with Cascading Brass Frame, c. 1950
s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chandelier with waterfall frame and cut crystals evoking Victorian Era
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Round Crystal and Brass Chandelier, Italy 1950
s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Chiesa (1892 - 1948)
A graceful and minimalist chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Murano Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Bilbao, ES
This crystal chandelier is made from Murano glass. It features four arms and four palm leaves
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Spanish Crystal Empire Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Mobile, AL
Spanish crystal Empire chandelier with antique inverted scalloped brass frame with shell motif
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Early 1950s Spanish Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Mobile, AL
Beautiful early 1950s Spanish six-light chandelier. Heavy brass with a Spanish bronze finish and
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Very Extravagant Grand Crystal
Brass Chandeliers 1950
s, 2 Available
Located in Miami, FL
2 large very extravagant grand crystal & brass 12-light chandeliers. Made in Sweden in the 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Chandelier Large Crystal Chandelier by Lyfa/Orrefors in the 1950s
By Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Orrefors chandelier by Lyfa/Orrefors in the late 1950s, most likely designed by Carl Fagerlund, who
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Spanish Bronzed Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Mobile, AL
1950s Spanish bronzed brass and crystal eight-light chandelier. Excellent quality crystal prisms
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Murano Venini Pink Crystal Chandelier
Located in BRUXELLES, BE
Murano, circa 1950, by Venini
Exceptional pink crystal chandelier, made of various pink crystal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Midcentury Lobmeyr Style Drum Chandelier Patinated Brass Crystal Glass 1950s
By J.
L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful Lobmeyr style patinated brass and crystal glass drum chandelier, Austria, circa 1950s. It
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Bakalowits Chandelier Brass Crystal Glass Strings Lamp Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Precious petite midcentury chandelier made by the famous Austrian company Bakalowits, Vienna
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Regency, Crystal Glass Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A large Vintage "Montgolfier" Bag Chandelier in the Regency manner with crystal glass and richly
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Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Rare Midcentury Crystal Glass Brass Flower Chandelier Josef Frank Style, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
or Sweden, early 1950s. The rare patinated brass chandelier has 5 scrolled arms with faceted crystal
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Bakalowits Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Silver Crystal Glass 1950s Lobmeyr
By Bakalowits
Söhne, Palwa, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
1950s. The precious chandelier is made of silver brass metal with an extraordinary faceted crystal glass
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Lobmeyr Maria Theresia Style Chandelier 1950s Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass
By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits
Söhne, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fantastic six light J. & L. Lobmeyr "Maria Theresia Style" chandelier, Vienna, Austria 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Large Emil Stejnar Dandelion Chandelier White Brass Crystal Glass Flowers, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fantastic large seventeen-light midcentury dandelion sputnik chandelier from the Pyra series
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Black Iron Gilt Brass Chandelier Sevres Crystal Glass Fontana Arte Jansen 1950s
By Maison Jansen, Cristalleries De Sevres, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
1950s. Large chain-hanging height adjustable five-scrolled-arm chandelier with nice gilt brass metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Lobmeyr Crystal Glass String Chandelier Patinated Brass Austria 1950s, No.1 of 2
By J.
L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful Lobmeyr attribution patinated brass and crystal glass chandelier Austria, Vienna, circa
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lobmeyr Crystal Glass String Chandelier Patinated Brass Austria 1950s, No.2 of 2
By J.
L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful Lobmeyr attribution patinated brass and crystal glass chandelier Austria, Vienna, circa
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s "Froschhaxl" Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
. This design was very prominent for coffee houses and retail spaces in the early 1950s.
The frame is
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful Austrian Stejnar Style Chandelier, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Frisco, TX
A beautiful chandelier in the form of a fountain. Attributed to Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1950s Kalmar Style Crystal Chandelier with Brass Details and Anchor Shape Frame
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate crystal chandelier of polished and white varnished brass. Pendant crystals on the arms and
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Crystal Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Impressive chandelier by the Austrian armature designer J.T. Kalmar, Vienna. The lamp is composed
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venini Poliedri Vintage Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Chandelier by Venini Poliedri, Italy, around the 1950s. Beautiful ceiling lamp with white faceted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Dandelion Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Glass and brass chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
Sputnik chandelier.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Art Glass Hanging Fixture with Pear Crystal Canopy by Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish mid-20th century art glass hanging light fixture by Orrefors. With pear crystal canopy. Arm
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
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
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Venini, Chandelier, Murano Crystals, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Noiseau, FR
Chandelier with Murano crystals by Venini, Italy, 1950s.
Measures: total diameter 35 cm
Height
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Orrefors Chandelier by Lyfa/Orrefors, 1950s, Large Crystal
Brass Ceiling Light
By Lyfa, Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Orrefors chandelier by Lyfa/Orrefors in the late 1950s, most likely designed by Carl Fagerlund, who
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Double Crystal Light Fixture by Eriksmålaglas, 1950s, Scandinavian Crystal Light
By Eriksmålaglas
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Double crystal light fixture by Swedish Eriksmålaglas (presumed) in the 1950s, super attractive
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
White Crystal Light-Fixture, 1950s, Vintage White Crystal, Brass and Rosewood
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
White Crystal light fixture from the 1950s by unknown Scandinavian producer - gorgeous vintage
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Northern Light Pendant by Eric Wärnå for Kemp Lauritzen, 1950s
By Eric Wärnå, Kemp
Lauritzen
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
by Danish Kemp Lauritzen in the 1950s, attractive square crystal light with brass frame.
A smaller
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Copper and Black Pendant by Voss in the 1950s, Danish Midcentury Ceiling Light
By Voss
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Copper and black pendant by VOSS in the 1950s - extremely rare opal glass lamp with copper and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Copper
Crystal Chandelier, Northern Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
1950s crystal chandelier
Dimensions: Height 112 cm / diameter 41 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chippendale Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950
s Diamond Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1950's Diamond Crystal Chandelier
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1950
s. Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
1950's Italian iron and crystal chandelier with crystals draped and swagged. Bottom has basket
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1950
s Silverplated Crystal Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2515 A five arm silverplated brass and crystal chandelier.
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Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Whimsical 1950
s Austrian Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A great playful 1950's Austrian brass, crystal , and white enamel chandelier by Emil Stejnar. The
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Enamel
1950
s Vintage Crystal Brass Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful vintage chandelier with clear and purplish coloured crystal beads. Made in former
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1950s Austrian Tole
Crystal Chandelier
Located in Denver, CO
This iron, tole leaf and crystal chandelier feature intricately detailed crystal leaves, rosettes
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1950s Petite Brass
Crystal Spanish Chandelier
Located in Denver, CO
Nicely detailed brass chandelier with high quality crystals. Each intricately detailed arm supports
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian 1950s Pink Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very pretty, Italian 1950s gilt iron and crystal beaded chandelier.
The chandelier consists of a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
French 1950s Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular, 1940s French iron and rock crystal chandelier in the manner of Maison Bagues.
The
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
Pair of 1950
s Italian Gilt Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of small delicate gilt iron and tin Italian chandeliers with faceted cut crystal prisms. They
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tin
Circa 1950
s Brass and crystal 6 lite chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Brass chandelier with crystal beading and drops
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian 1950s Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gracious, Italian 1950s gilt iron and crystal beaded chandelier.
The chandelier features a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
1950s Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Bronze and crystal chandelier. Very elegant. Made in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1950s Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier. Perfect for rooms with lower ceiling. Made in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant 1950s Italian Crystals Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Italian crystal chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Brass and Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and shiny Italian chandelier from the 1950s.
Plenty of shiny crystals fixed one by one to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Amber Bohemian Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in London, England
1950s 10 arm amber-colored chandelier made from hand blown Bohemian crystal glass with brass
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stejnar Nickol Ausrian Crystal 1950s Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful rare 1950s Austrian crystal, polished brass, and white enamel chandelier by Emil
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Enamel
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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 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 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 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, 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.
- 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 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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Antique Folding Knife
Antique Furniture Centurion
Antique Furniture Goa
Antique Furniture Santa Cruz
Antique German Bed
Antique German Nodders
Antique German Porcelain Birds
Antique German Tile
Antique Gold Scissors
Antique Gorham Silver Spoons
Antique Grain Scoop
Antique Half Tester Bed
Antique Hand Truck
Antique Indian Wood Door Frame
Antique Irish Dresser