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Vintage 1950s French Chandelier with Glass Tassels, 57cm
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
elegance of 1950s French lighting design. Highly decorative yet versatile, this chandelier works equally
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Wall Sconces by Arlus, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
sophisticated aesthetic of the 1950s French lighting style. Their original patina enhances their vintage charm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,608 / set
Michel Buffet
B206
Black and White Wall Lamp for Disderot
By Michel Buffet, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
sheet of black and white lacquered steel, this fluid and refined design is emblematic of 1950s French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Steel
Michel Buffet
B206
White Wall Lamp for Disderot
By Disderot, Michel Buffet
Located in Glendale, CA
sheet of black and white lacquered steel, this fluid and refined design is emblematic of 1950s French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Steel
$1,500 / item
Pair of Michel Buffet
B206
White Wall Lamps for Disderot
By Disderot, Michel Buffet
Located in Glendale, CA
sheet of black and white lacquered steel, this fluid and refined design is emblematic of 1950s French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Steel
Pair of Michel Buffet
B206
Black and White Wall Lamps for Disderot
By Disderot, Michel Buffet
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s French lighting aesthetics and shares many attributes with Buffet's better known contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Steel
Antique French 1950
s Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
For sale is a stunning French bronze hall lantern from the 1950s. This antique lantern features
Category
Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Poussine Table Lamp, France 1950
s
By Jacques Poussine
Located in New York, NY
Light blue glazed ceramic lamp augmented with fused crackled glass
32x20
Base Only 21x5.5x7
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sexy 1950
s French chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French Mid Century chandelier, the patina is so much nicer in person, the height can be
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Standard PB Template, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Abstract blue glazed table lamp with a cipher in the shape of a fishbone underneath
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Valenti Nickel Lamp, France 1950
s
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Nickeled brass base in a neoclassical form
36x20
Base Only 36x10x10
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Green Parchment Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Large diamond faceted table lamp on a plinth with brass nails.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Small French 1950’s cocotte lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in London, GB
Small French adjustable small red cocotte desk lamp. Rewired.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950
s French 12 Arm Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1950's 12 arm French brass chandelier with beautiful craftsmanship and detail, fully restored
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950
s French Brass Sconce or wall light by Jacques Biny for Lita
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1950's French Brass Sconce by Jacques Biny for Lita
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 1950
s Bamboo Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
In the style of Maison Charles and Jacques Adnet this lamp has an extraordinary woven brass framed shade atop a main column of faux bamboo sharing its base with a brass heron.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Leather Stitched Floor Lamp, France 1950
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual floor lamp with a Neo baroque design, entirely wrapped in stitched leather like the creations of Jacques Adnet and Jacques Quinet.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Leather
Large Onyx Table Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Carved solid onyx lamp with rough edges and grooves
38x22
Base Only 24x7x5
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
Sandstone “Arp” Table Lamp, France 1950
s
By Jean Arp
Located in New York, NY
Sandstone base carved in the manner of Jean Arp
26x18
Base Only 14x5x7
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sandstone
Oval Sandstone Table Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Large carved lamp base with an abstract pattern across the middle
24x18
Base Only 12x12x8
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sandstone
Sandstone “Pierced Ring” Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Large ring sandstone table lamp on a rectangle base
32x22
Base Only 18x12x5
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sandstone
Carved Stone Abstract Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Abstract table lamp in solid carved stone
38x22
Base Only 18x14x4
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Sevres Abstract Bird Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Abstract bird lamp by Manufacture de Sèvres white glaze with yellow and green decor.
25x18
Base Only 13x10x5
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Green Stepped Ceramic Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Green pottery lamp with abstract flourishes on four sides
25x18
Base Only 13x7
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Carved Coral Signal Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
A solid hand-carved coral lamp with four round holes for indirect lighting.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
French 1950’s small black metal lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Small French 1950’s black metal table lamp in the style of Mathieu Mategot. Rewired. Sold with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Jean Besnard Table Lamp, France 1950
s
By Jean Besnard
Located in New York, NY
Spherical table lamp with a white glaze and a geometric pattern over a black center stripe.
Round Base only 10x10 (14 with socket)
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$5,750 / item
Jean Marais Hand Lamp, France 1950
s
By Jean Marais
Located in New York, NY
One of Jean Marais most striking lamp designs, a life-size arm holding a ring in glazed terra-cotta. Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta
Jean Marais Table Lamp, France 1950
s
By Jean Marais
Located in New York, NY
Large lamp by Jean Marais in gunmetal patina. Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sexy 1950
s French Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy mid-century chandelier, the lines are very sexy and flowing, the brass has some
lost, (see pictures) totally normal with age.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Télé-ambiance table lamp, 1950
s
Located in Montréal, QC
Two-faced plexiglass lamp made in Italy and attributed to Arredoluce. Yellow and white moulded plexiglass panel shades held by enameled brass pins. Black enameled steel mesh, black e...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Arlus Tripod Standing Lamp, France 1950
s
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Two tone Arlus tripod standing lamp, the stem is in gunmetal patina while the base is gilt brass. Shade for photographic purposes.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 1950
s Dual Headed Desk Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Charming dual cone desk lamp from France in the manner of Biny. One cone yellow; the other nearly
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
French 1950
s Brass Orbital Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Space Age styling to this kinetic orbital French modernist chandelier. The sputnik-like arms move
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceramic “Blue Line” Table Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Large Grey glazed table lamp with a blue ring
42x22
Base Only 22x10
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Crackled Ceramic Ringed Table Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Large ceramic table lamp with a crackled glaze and a series of rings, on a tulip base
38x22
Base Only 22x11
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Blue “Dots” Ceramic Table Lamps, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lamps in a deep blue glaze, artist mark to the bottom
23x20
Base Only 11x12
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Celadon Pottery Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of light green table lamp with a grooved design
25x20
Base Only 13x9
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Large Earthenware Table Lamp #3, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Dark grey glazed table lamp
42x22
Base Only 22x10
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Daum Column Cristal Table Lamp, France 1950
s
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Cristal table lamp by Daum
26x18
Base Only 16x5
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Abstract Sun Limestone Table Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Carved limestone base with an abstract sun pattern raised on the front
25x18
Base Only 12x6x3
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Bitossi “Lacrima” Blue Table Lamp, France 1950
s
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Classic lamp base with individually etched lacrima motif all around and in a beautiful Rimini blue glaze
24x18
Base Only 12x6
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1950s French Baroque Gilded Wood Table Lamp – Sculpted Decorative Lighting
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950s French Baroque Gilded Wood Table Lamp – Sculpted Decorative Lighting
Description:
This
Category
20th Century French Baroque Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Walnut “U” Sconces, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Carved walnut sconces on brass backplates with custom paper shades
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French 1950
s Iron
Brass Triton Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Absolutely charming French 1950's table lamp with three candelabra sockets shown with upward facing
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Square La Borne Ceramic Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Square bottle shape table lamp with a variety of green glazes.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Floor Standing French Surgeons Lamp Circa 1950
s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Floor Standing French Surgeons Lamp Circa 1950's
- Fully rewired
- New bulb holder, inline foot
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
French 1950
s Cruciform Chandelier by Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1950's chandelier in cruciform shape with tapering white striated opaline glass cone shades
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Faux Tortoiseshell Shaded Bronze Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Artist made cast bronze table lamp with a bronze shade decorated with faux tortoise shell panels.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large Geometric Floor Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic geometric wood floor lamp with two-tone finish, carved of solid walnut in a repeating pattern, it is a statement piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Vintage Floor Lamp ca. 1950
s
Located in Hudson, NY
This vintage chain floor lamp was discovered during a Paris buying trip. Made in the 1950s, the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Lamp in the Manner of Jouve, France 1950
s
By Georges Jouve
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic table lamp with a simple square stem ending in a rectangular base.
France 1950s
Base Only
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
French 1950’s black metal tripod based floor lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
French 1950’s black metal floor lamp tripod based. Rewired. Shade for display, not included.
Height
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large 1950
s Solid Brass French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of large 1950's solid brass French sconces, fully restored and rewired with minor
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French tripod table lamp with copper trim, 1950
s
Located in Montréal, QC
1950’s French tripod table lamp with copper trim. 1x 40 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Ceramic lamp by Louis Giraud, Vallauris, France, 1950
s
By Louis Giraud
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic black table lamp by Louis Giraud, signed, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
French 1950
s Five Plexi Torch Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Plastique fantastique! French modernist chandelier in the style of Pierre Guariche. Five torch
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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1950s French Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1950s French lighting on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every piece of 1950s French lighting was constructed with great care. There are 6961 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of 1950s French lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of 1950s French lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1950s French lighting, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Maison Lunel, Arlus and Jacques Adnet each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 1950s French lighting that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s French Lighting?
The average selling price for a piece of 1950s French lighting at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $79,835 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1950s French Lighting
- 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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