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French 1950 s Five Plexi Torch Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Plastique fantastique! French modernist chandelier in the style of Pierre Guariche. Five torch
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sexy 1950 s French chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy mid century French chandelier, the patina is much nicer in person, the height can be shorter
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French 1950 s Atomic Wood Brass Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
A most unusual hanging fixture made of maple wood (or pine?), 6 brass and with onion bulb pressed glass globes. The design is clearly inspired by the shape of molecular models and a...
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

1950 s French Industrial Torch Cut Iron Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
A modernist sculptural creation of welded iron "fer forge" from 1950's France, totally rewired.
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

French 1950 s Articulating Arm Table Lamp by Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
Handsomely crafted French 1950's table lamp with a an articulating arm on a machine milled swivel
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

1950 s Ceramic Lamp by French Artist Accolay
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's ceramic lamp by French artist Accolay France Signed.
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Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Granite Hourglass Lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Carved granite lamp with a grey/blue tint.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

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Granite

Brutalist Oak Lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Solid wood base heavily carved in natural patterns with a dark patina. Base size only 14x6x6. As shown 18x24.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

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Brass

Abstract Oak Lamp, France 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Carved Oak table lamp in abstract forms.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

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Brass

Rare Pair of French Sculptural Cerused Oak Lamps, 1950 s
Located in Pasadena, CA
, 1950's.
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Oak

French 1950 s Saddle Stitched Leather Square Column Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1950's saddle stitched leather square column lamp attributed to Longchamps and in the style
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of French Iron and Rope Table Lamps, 1950 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French table lamps in wrought iron and rope, sometimes referred to as string lamps. The
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

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Iron

1950 s Twisted Glass Table Lamp by Sevres France
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Chicago, IL
. You'll see other, smaller sized Sevres crystal lamps online marked at over $3,900. France, circa 1950's
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Glass

A 1950 s French Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
An original 1950s standing floor lamp, designed and made in the south of France. This early
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

A 1950
s French Bamboo Floor Lamp
A 1950
s French Bamboo Floor Lamp
$2,092 Sale Price
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Pair of French 1950 s Adjustible Tripod Lamps by Disderot
By Disderot
Located in Hanover, MA
Fine example of 1950's French whimsical lighting design from the house of Disderot. Probably
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Picart Le Doux Blue “Leaves”Table Lamp, France 1950 s
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in New York, NY
This lamp come from the archive of San Vicens, Perpignan and have not been offered since the the mid 60s. They owe their vibrant colors to having been stored since new and never been...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Picart Le Doux Orange “Leaves” Table Lamps, France 1950 s
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in New York, NY
These lamp come from the archive of San Vicens, Perpignan and have not been offered since the the mid 60s. They owe their vibrant colors to having been stored since new and never bee...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Picart Le Doux Yellow “Leaves” Table Lamp, France 1950 s
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in New York, NY
This lamp come from the archive of San Vicens, Perpignan and have not been offered since the the mid 60s. They owe their vibrant colors to having been stored since new and never been...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Picart Le Doux Black “Sun” Table Lamp, France 1950 s
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in New York, NY
This lamp come from the archive of San Vicens, Perpignan and have not been offered since the the mid 60s. They owe their vibrant colors to having been stored since new and never been...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Leather, France, 1950 s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of table lamps in brass and leather from 1950's. France. Stem covered with leather, two bulbs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1950 s Rope Chandelier by French Designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in North Miami, FL
overall a wonderful piece of French design. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Rope, Paper

Estate French Painted Tole Grape Chandelier, Circa 1950 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Painted Tole Grape Chandelier, Circa 1950's.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Tall French 1950’s glazed pottery lamp with fabric shade
Located in London, GB
Fabulous tall French 1950’s glazed pottery lamp with fabric shade. Rewired.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Pottery

Large Maison Lunel Sconce, France, 1950 s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sconce by Maison Lunel, France, 1950's. Adjustable shades with moveble kneecap and fixed arms
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in London, GB
French 1950’s black metal articulating anglepoise clamp lamp. Rewired with red silk flex.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Monix Adjustable Floor lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
A Monix adjustable floor lamp in original finish with original shade Adjust 65 to 85 Shade 18” diam Base 10”
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Ramsey “Hooves” Floor Lamps, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable floor lamps with a grooved stem on a tripod base ending in hooves. Adjusts to 85" tall.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Brutalist Chain Floor Lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Large and well-made chain floor lamp on a stylized horseshoe base.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Wrought Iron

French 1950 s Chandelier with Brass and Gunmetal
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hanover, MA
Three curved brass arms from a gunmetal mount cradle three red enameled aluminum tall vente latte sized 'cans' which articulate and provide up-light (or downlight). Originally meant ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

French 1950 s Green Patinated Suspended Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique French 1950s hand patinated green metal ceiling fixture features a textured surface and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French 1950 s Chandelier w/ Parchment Diabolo Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
Attributed to Kobis Lorence and clearly influenced by Gino Sarfatti and Pierre Guariche, this pendant chandelier features a central brass ball base, four brass arms that are adjustab...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sexy French 1950 s chandelier design by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy French mid Century chandelier design by the iconic Maison Arlus, the patina is
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French 1950 s Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning French 1950s floor lamp in the Chinese Modern style with a faux bamboo motif
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Perspex French wall or ceiling lamp, 1950 s
Located in Montréal, QC
Large wall or ceiling plexiglass lamp manufactured in the 1950’s by Arredoluce. Curved plexiglass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Tripod Brass Leather Lamp, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Leather-covered two-part stem lamp on a tripod bronze base
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Floor Lamp from 1950 s with Tripod Wood Base, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tripod floor lamp from 1950's, France. Black lacquered wood structure with golden aluminum stem
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Fabric, Wood

Brutalist Elm Table Lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Carved Elm block with abstract patterns. Base size only 12x3x3
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

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Elm

Brown "Grenade" Ceramic Lamps, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue & brown glazed table lamps with a geometrical pattern reminiscent of a grenade. Base size only 16x8.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Black White Ceramic Lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Teardrop shaped lamp with a raised pattern dual glaze. Base size only 18x9
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Flower Ceramic Table Lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Light grey glazed ceramic lamp with abstract flowery decors on all sides. Base size only 18x4.5x4.5, as shown 18x26
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French 1950 s Brass Chandelier with Yellow Glass Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
What you will note on first examining this French 1950's light fixture is the quality and sheer
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950 s Stitched leather lantern by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather lantern by Jacques Adnet Burgundy leather
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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

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Leather, Fabric

Petite Bamboo Table Lamps, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Petite bamboo and bronze tripod table lamps. Manner of Jacques Adnet.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Sycamore Lamps. France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Round carved solid sycamore table lamps. 12x7 Base Only
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Sycamore

Adjustable Brass Pendant, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Graphic pendant with double shades, it adjusts up and down from 36 inches to about 55.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Articulated Wall Lights , France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage articulated wall lights. Patinated brass articulating arms with original painted enameled shades with small star shaped cut out details around the outer edges. Di...
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Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

French Audoux Minet rope lantern lamp, 1950 s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in BELFORT, FR
Rare and beautiful lantern lamp attributed to Audoux Minet, France, in the 1950's. It is made of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rope

Sexy Pair of 1950 s French Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy pair of French mid century sconces, we will add a back plate so it can fit an
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

1950 s Torch desk lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Torch light desk lamp made in France. Polished brass base, perspex cone shade. 40 watts E-26 Edison
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Smaller Scale Vintage Wicker Fish Ceiling Light France 1950 s
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb mid century wicker fish ceiling light, French, 1950's Due to their nature these original
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Vintage 1950s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker

Pair of French 1950 s Torchere Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
An absolutely stunning pair of elongated tapering sconces in brass, gilt bronze and transparent resin bodies with crystal goblet shades in the form of pineapple. These look and feel ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

French ceiling light from the 1950’s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from the 1950's Model close to the work of Jean Royére
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French 1950 s Floor Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce
Located in Hanover, MA
What a presence! Majestic 1950's French floor lamp consisting of a stalk of black enameled brass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

1950s Triple Lighting Floor Lamp by R. Lunel
By R. Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
American bulbs supplied. French work from 1950 by Maison Lunel. Perfect condition. LUNEL is a lighting
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of French 1950 s Biomorphic Plexi Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
In the style of Jacques Biny, curved white organic shaped plexi reflector over black enamel metal mesh cage
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plexiglass

French Art Deco Nude Boudoir Lamp with Original Glass, 1950’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Art Deco Nude Boudoir Lamp, 1960's France Woman Figural Art Deco Table Lamp. Beautiful sitting
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Arlus Two-Tone Floor Lamps, France 1950 s
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant gold and gunmetal floor lamps on cast bronze bases.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Bronze

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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, 2023
    Some 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, 2024
    The 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, 2022
    Yes. 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s 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 13, 2024
    The 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 6, 2023
    There 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 27, 2023
    In 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 21, 2023
    In 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 ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank 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.