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Italian Vintage Crystal Chandelier or Lantern with Bronze Frame, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous vintage midcentury chandelier or lantern with beautiful work of crystal beads and glasses
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
J.L Lobmeyr chandelier with Swarovski crystal beads, Austria 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare Mid Century Modern brass chandelier with by
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Fontana Arte Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent big chandelier made of cut crystal glass and full brass lamp base.
Made in Italy in the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Orrefors Mid Century Crystal Chandeliers by Carl Fagerlund, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three large iconic Swedish Mid Century Modern Orrefors chandeliers with six curved plates of bubble
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Basket Chandelier Pedant Light, Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
(late 1950s or early 1960s).
Attributed to Kalmar, Austria.
It is made of brass and large crystal
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Nickel-Plated Bakalowits Vienna Faceted Crystal Chandelier, 1950s, Vienna
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant nickel-plated crystal chandelier, executed by Bakalowits Vienna, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
1950s, Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Tyringe Konsthantverk, Sweden
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
with crystal shades.
It is in good condition.
Period: 1950s.
Dimensions: H 66 cm, Ø 54 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Pink/Clear Crystal Chandelier by Bakalowits
Sohne
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Schoorl, NL
pink and clear crystal diamond cut crystals in different sizes and color – Small fixture but gives a
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Gilt Metal, Acrylic
Crystal Glass Flush Mount
Located in Schoorl, NL
Very stylish beaded dome flush mount. Gilt metal frame with faceted square crystals surrounding the
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Emerald Green Flower Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Morazzone, Varese
French Emerald Green Flower Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1950s
Beautiful french
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
J.L. Lobmeyr crystal chandelier vienna around 1950s ( signed )
Located in Wien, AT
J.L. Lobmeyr crystal chandelier vienna around 1950s ( signed )
Original condition
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier or Sconce, Orrefors 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Crystal and brass flush mount ceiling chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1563 A Dahlia Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950
s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Sixteen-light chandelier model "1563 A Dahlia". Produced by Fontana Arte, Milan, 1950s. Brass frame
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Brass
Huge Lobmeyr Crystal Chandelier, Around 1950s,
32 Bulbs,
Signed
By J.
L. Lobmeyr Company, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wien, AT
Huge Lobmeyr crystal chandelier, around 1950s (32 bulbs)
The chandelier is signed please take a
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Six-Light Italian Crystal
Brass Chandelier Attributed to Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning 1950s (partially colored) brass polychrome and crystal flowers chandelier attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Austria Rupert Nikoll Snowflake Chandelier Crystal
Brass by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant semi flush mount sputnik snowball chandelier with crystal flowers on a brass frame designed
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
on hold for Gregory: Italian Murano Crystal Brass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and big Murano flush mount chandelier with crystal glasses and double brass frame.
Made
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1950s Parisian Floral Crystal Chandelier by Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredibly beautiful floral crystal and brass chandelier by French lighting design firm Maison
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Vintage 1950s European French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Round Crystal Style Chandelier Green Violet French Midcentury Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round crystal round chandelier green violet French midcentury.
8-light bulbs E27 max 100 watt each
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1950s, Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful chandelier made by Orrefors, Sweden.
This lamp is made of brass with four clear crystal
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Empire Style Crystal Drops and Golden Brass Crowns Chandelier
Located in IT
Chandelier Empire style, crystal drops and golden brass details
A crystal drops chandelier
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rare Crystal Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès, France, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing and very rare six-light clear glass and crystal flower chandelier in the style of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rare Crystal Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès, France, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Amazing and absolutely rare six-light clear glass and crystal flower chandelier in the style of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950
s Large Gold Leaf Iron and Crystal Flush Mount in Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wonderful large gilt Iron and crystal six-Light flush mount in the style of Maison Baguès, France
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Maria Theresa Mid-Century Modern Italian 6-Light Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A delightful 6-light Maria Theresa chandelier in Italian crystal and gilded metal with serpentine
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Arte Deco Laminated Crystal Brass Waterfall Seven-Light Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
chandelier with six tiers crystal triangle shape hangings, providing impressive lighting effect, France, 1950
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Kinkeldey Six-Light Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Schoorl, NL
Magnificent chandelier featuring hand-cut square-shaped crystals glass with faceted-stars. The
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Crown-Shaped Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, 1950s Italian crystal beaded chandelier in the neoclassical style.
The chandelier
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Edera Radici for SAGIM 1950
s Italian Patinated Brass and Crystal UFO Pendant
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
several dozen octagonal cut crystal gems and illuminated from within by six standard size Edison screw cap
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Large Art Deco Chandelier Made of Amber Bohemian Crystal, Czech Republic 1950s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely beautiful amber chandelier from the 1950s made in the Czech Republic. All in genuine
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sparkling, 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
Bakalowits chandelier around 1950s
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits chandelier around 1950s
Original condition
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
After Pietro Chiesa Mid-Century Italian Crystal Chandelier by Fontana Arte 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Mid-Century chandelier in curved crystal and brass was designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, 1950s Italian gilt-iron and crystal chandelier in the neoclassical style.
The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Rare Fourteen-Arm Huge Brass Crystal Chandelier, 1950s, Attributed to Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wien, AT
Rare fourteen-arm huge brass crystal chandelier, 1950s, Austria attributed Lobmeyr.
Original
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Three-Light French Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A three-arm cage chandelier with crystal drops.
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1950s Crystal Bowl Shaped Chandelier Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful brass and crystal glass, bowl shaped, chandelier - pendant designed by Carl Fagerlund for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Crystal Beaded Pink Opaline Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very pretty, 1950s Italian crystal beaded chandelier with pink opaline glass drops.
The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Very Pretty Small Chandelier from the 1950s in Painted Metals and Crystal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very pretty small chandelier from the 1950s in painted metals and crystal, with four lights and the
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Handblown "Ice Glass" Chandelier by Doria, 1950s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Handblown "Ice Glass" Chandelier by Doria, 1950s. 31 Tronchi style crystals with controlled bubble
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
1950s Maria Theresa 6-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Maria Theresa style chandelier from the 1950s. It has 5 arms with candle-style lights and a
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful 1950s Sculptural Form French Chandelier by Arlus or Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Arlus
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful sculptural form 1950s chandelier probably made by either Maison Arlus or Lunel, France
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Emil Stejnar Austrian Pendant Chandelier Flush Mount Lamp
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Chandelier. The lamp can be used as a hanging lamp as well as a flush mount.
It requires 3 E27 Edison
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Finnish Opaline Glass Chandelier, Unknown Designer, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish chandelier by unknown designer from the 1950s. Opaline glass, brass frame, crystal details
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
J.L Lobmeyr chandelier around 1950s ( Signed )
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wien, AT
J.L Lobmeyr chandelier around 1950s ( Signed )
Good original condition
8 Bulbs
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Pink Beaded Regency Style Basket Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely silvered brass and beaded crystal chandelier, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: 5 x E14 for
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Vintage 1950s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rain Drops Perforated Brass Lisa Johansson-Papé Chandelier 61-373, Orno 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
modernistic perforated brass design. The crystals hang like rain drops and are beautifully illuminated by the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Emil Stejnar Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Outstanding 50's Viennese Sputnik or
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Chandelier, Orno Oy, 1940s/1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
, 1940s/1950s. Glass, crystal and brass. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Glass White Metal, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, from the middle of the century, around 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Emil
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Brass and Nickel Basket Chandelier or Flush Mount by Bakalowits, Austria, 1950s
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
of octagon crystals and glass rosettes. It can be used as a flush mount or with a stem as chandelier
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Modernist Carl Fagerlund Attributed Brass / Crystal Tripple Pendant Lamp, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1950s three-shaded adjustable light in solid brass and heavy crystal glass attributed to Carl
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Crystal Ceiling Pendant by Carl Fagerlund, 1950s.
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Crystal Ceiling Pendant by Carl Fagerlund, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Emil Steynar for Rupert Nikoll Chandelier Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Emil steynar for Rupert Nikoll chandelier vienna around 1950s
Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian 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
Italian Brass
Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp from Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Stunning italian chandelier with brass structure and a round saucer shaped crystal glass lampshade
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s One-Light Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Glass Sconces
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Schoorl, NL
A gorgeous flower shaped sconce from 1950s in style of Lobmeyr. Gold-plated brass and crystal glass.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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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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This 1950s Paavo Tynell Chandelier Got a Glow-Up
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
These Designer Light Fixtures Are Total Scene Stealers
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Hans Bergström’s Monumental Chandeliers Are Made for Grand Spaces
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
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