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Jacques Adnet “Stars” Floor Lamp, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Red leather stitched leather floor lamp with brass stem and brass star on base.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Green Floor Lamp, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Leather and brass floor lamp on an intricate base, original preserved leather.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Adnet Style Reading Lamp with Leather Lampshade, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant adjustable floor lamp with swinging arm and a leather lampshade.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Quality Pair of French 1950 s Stacked Crystal Boudoir Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each shimmering lamp consisting of stacked geometric crystal elements resting on a pierced shaped metal base.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

French 1950 s Four Arm Chandelier in Copper Turquoise Aluminum
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual chandelier from early 1950's France in copper (as opposed to the usual brass) and Guariche
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

French 1950 s Wrought Iron, Cut Glass and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant French chandelier from the 1950's crafted in wrought iron with a rich patinated metal
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

French 1950 s Corner Mounted Lantern Sconce by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1950's lantern sconce produced by Arlus, France; design attributed to Mathieu Mategot.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950 s Stitched leather lanterns by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather pair of lanterns by Jacques Adnet Great quality Good condition France
Category

Vintage 1940s French Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French 1950 s Perforated Metal Trumpet Lily Wall Light
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1950's wall sconce with three brass organic "branches" terminating in colorfully enameled
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Plaster Shell Sconce, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Large Plaster shell with a wonderful patina, can be a wall decor or a sconce as there is a provision for wiring.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Estate French Empire Gold Bronze and Steel Chandelier, Circa 1950 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Empire Gold Bronze and Steel Chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Valenti / Adnet Reading Floor Lamps, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand-stitched reading lamps in a rich deep burgundy leather. Great condition and rare as a pair.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Estate French Wrought Iron and Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1950 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1950's. With crystal teardrop prisms.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Brutalist Carved Oak Slats Lamp, France 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist table lamp in carved oak with wrought iron studs. Base only 22x11.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Minimal tripod floor lamp in brass, the legs are three curved blades of brass bolted to the stem with accorn nuts. Shade is for photographic purposes.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Deep Brown Ceramic "Grenade Lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp with deep relief decor finished in a dark brown glaze.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Mint Green Adjustable Desk Lamp, Enamel and Brass, France, 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Mint green sculptural desk lamp, enamelled metal, wood and brass, France, 1950's This desk lamp is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1950 s Stitched Leather Lantern by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather lantern by Jacques Adnet. Great condition Possibility of a second one to
Category

Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Audoux Minnet rope lantern chandelier, 1950 s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in BELFORT, FR
Rare and beautiful lantern chandelier attributed to Audoux Minnet, France, in the 1950's.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rope

Adjustable Height Floor Lamp by Gilles Sermadiras, France, 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Neo classical adjustable height floor lamp by Gilles Sermadiras for Galerie Maison & Jardin. Four feet base with brass accents. Decorative brass rings on the pole. In good vintage co...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Beautiful and Sexy French 1950 s Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, if I did not have already a beautiful French 1950's chandelier, i would have kept this one.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, in the taste of Franz West. French, c.1950.s .
By Franz West
Located in Holmfirth, GB
'chain-link' floor lamp. Sold with a bespoke off-white linen cone shade. French, c. 1950s. Rewired for
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

French 1950 s Mid Century Modern Aluminum Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This remarkable French 1950s mid century modern cast aluminum chandelier features six frosted glass
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of French 1950 s Brass Wire Star Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual pair of vintage solid brass double arm wall sconces from France, 1950's. These were found
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950 s Stitched leather lamps by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamps with albaster shade By Jacques Adnet France
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

A Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Signed " H.O " France 1950 s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Signed " H.O " France 1950's. What a beautiful lamp by a Mysterious
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Stablet Hunter Green Brass Floor Lamps, France 1950 s
By Stablet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable floor lamps by Stablet, the design believed to be by Herbst.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Kobis Lorence Floor Lamp, 1950 s
By M. Kobis R. Lorence 1
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed and produced by Kobis & Lorence in France during the 1950's. It has
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Brass Leather Lamps With Tapered Stem, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Tripod table lamps with stitched tapered leather stem.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Plaster Shell Sconce, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Very dramatic and large Plaster shell with a wonderful patina. Can be a wall decor or a sconce as there is a provision for wiring.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Gilt Metal Lamps with Cattail Motif – France 1950 s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and decorative French style. Each lamp features a beautifully sculpted bouquet of cattails and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Stitched leather in Jacques Adnet s Style
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather pair of table lamps in the Jacques Adnet's style Dimensions given without
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950 s Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare red Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet France 1950's Dimensions given without shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

1950 s French Regency Opaline Glass Cut to Emerald - Glass Strand - Lantern
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Hollywood Regency Opaline Glass Cut Emerald - Glass Strands Hanging Lantern. The art of
Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

French Toile Style Transfer Printed Porcelain Lamp - U.S.A. - Circa 1950 s
Located in Chatham, ON
base - United States - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - scuffs and paint loss to the base
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Wrought Iron Horse Bit Table Lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
A rustic wrought iron table lamp inspired by a Horse bit. The size is for the base only. Shade is not included
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Very Rare French 1950 s Three-Arm Flush Mount or Sconce
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hanover, MA
Exceptionally rare if not unique French, 1950s wall or ceiling mounted fixture with three arms
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Iron

leather table lamp from the 1950 s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
french table lamp in leather and white lacquered metal from the 1950's
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s French Wall Lamp Sconce Style of Jacques Biny Lita
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s French Wall Lamp Rectangular Sconce attributed style Jacques Biny for Lita France Not signed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950’s French Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Lamp
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hanover, MA
Large scale French 1950's wall mounted swing arm lamp with a black enameled metal counterbalancing
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

1950 s Stitched Leather lamp By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather lamp By Jacques Adnet Dark English green leather Dimensions given without
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

1950 s Stitched leather lamps by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather and bamboo lamps by Jacques Adnet Great condition Dimensions given
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Swing Arm Sconce in Two Tone Patina, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant swingarm sconces in tubular brass with a cast brass backplate.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950 s French Double Sconce with Perforated Metal Cone Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
In the manner of Mathieu Mategot.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of French Sconces Attributed to Maison Arlus, 1950 s
By Arlus
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of sconces attributed to french company Arlus, 1950's. Matt opal glass diffusers, black
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Single Mid-Century French Silver Metal Cast Glass Wall Sconce, 1950 s France
Located in New York, NY
Requires rewire to US standards. Fresnel-style cast glass diffuser. Great patina. Contrasting brass screws.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1950 s Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Black metal and red leather France
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tall Pair French Style Brass, Lucite Walnut "Scroll" Table Lamps, 1950 s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of sculptural french style scrolled Brass Wire and Walnut Table Lamps. Featuring four joined
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950 s Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Rare in this color Dimensions given without
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched Leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet France
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

1950 s Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Rare in navy blue Great condition Newly re
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

1950 s French Mid Century Modern Formed Glass Bag and Tent Chandelier - Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular 1950's Mid Century Modern Formed Glass Empire style Bag and Tent Chandelier/ Pendant
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Valenti / Jacques Adnet Dual Cone Floor Lamp, France, 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Original Tobacco leather over steel with brass hardware.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

1950 s Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Red leather Low high : 160 cm Tall high 177 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Stitched Leather floor lamp By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Lowest dimension 160 cm Tallest dimension : 200
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Dark green leather and black metal 1950's Stitched leather lamp by Famous French designer Jacques
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.