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French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and blue-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Light loss of black lacquer to metal Wear
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1950 s Stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Pair of Stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet Great condition France A Rare French
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

An aluminum large lighting fixture in the style of Jean Prouvé - France - 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A large 1950s lighting fixture in the style of Jean Prouvé, fully re-electrified for modern, safe
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

1950 s stitched leather and wood table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and oak table lamp or desk lamp France
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Leather, Oak

French 1950 s Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Royal Lumiere for Lunel
By R. Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Nov 22 2019 This French 1950's 8 bulb lamp is of extraordinary construction and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

French Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass-painted metal flush mount designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina; wear
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1950 s French Regency Crystal "Diamond Series" Pendant / Chandelier by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's French Hollywood Regency Crystal "Diamond Series" Hanging Pendant Fixture/ Chandelier by
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

French Designer, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green-glazed ceramic and light pink fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

French Designer, Flush Mount, Wood, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass, brass, and wood flush mount or wall light designed and produced in France, c
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

French 1950 s 6 Globe Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
This large scale unusual French modernist fixture can be mounted either to a wall or ceiling and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1950 s Large Scale French Industrial Pendant Lamps - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large Scale Industrial French Pendant Lamps – Small Batch Available. Classic industrial
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Sheet Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Ceramic, Acrylic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic, brass and beige acrylic band table lamp designed and produced in France, c
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Iron

Red Leather Brass Faux Bamboo Jacques Adnet Floor lamp, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Tripod floor lamp in iron wrapped in red hand-stitched leather with a faux bamboo brass motif.
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in France, c
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Patina brass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950 s Stitched Leather Floor Lamp Designed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet No shade included Dimensions given without
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Leather, Wood

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A crystal glass, metal and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp - Single (958.13)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp – Single (958.13) 1950’s Original French Tabac
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

1950 s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp - Single (958.10)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp – Single (958.10) 1950’s Original French Tabac
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

1950 s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp - Single (958.9)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp – Single (958.9) 1950’s Original French Tabac
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

1950 s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp - Single (958.6)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp – Single (958.6) 1950’s Original French Tabac
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

1950 s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp - Single (958.11)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp – Single (958.11) 1950’s Original French Tabac
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

1950 s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp - Single (958.7)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Pendant Lamp – Single (958.7) 1950’s Original French Tabac
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Resin, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
France, c. 1950s. Brand new lampshades. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 8.1"H x 12.5"W x 4.125
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

French Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and white embroidery fabric pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-glazed ceramic and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Chrome, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and chrome-plated metal chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Light
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-glazed ceramic and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Glass, Paper, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange glass, copper and beige parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

1950 s sculptural wood table lamp in the style of Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Sculptural fruit wood table lamp in the style of Alexandre Noll France
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Fruitwood

French Designer, Table Lamps, Glass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of glass, metal and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Large Bronze Bagues Bamboo Swing Sconces, France 1950 s
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Large Maison Bagues cast bronze swingarm sconces, great details on the backplate.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

French 1950 s Three Arm Floor Lamp with Mategot Style Perforated Diabolo Shades
By Mathieu Matégot, Maison Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare French 1950s three arm standing lamp by Maison Lunel with three perforated metal diabolo
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Green Ceramic Lettuce Table Lamp by Jean Roger Paris 1950 s
Located in Hastings, GB
Jean Roger is one of the World’s most renowned ceramicists, his career began in 1947 after the end of the second world war, when he moved to Paris and established his first workshop....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Marble, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brass and marble table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Maurice Flachet Brass Swing Arm Sconce, France 1950 s
By Maurice Flachet
Located in New York, NY
Triple-jointed brass swing arm sconce with a swiveling head. 55x12x12
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Aluminum

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Plastic Resin, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and plastic resin table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair 1950 s French Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze Bed Side Table Lamps
By Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair circa 1950's French Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze Bed Side Table Lamps. Thyese are gorgeous
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

French Designer, Table Lamps, Chrome, Acrylic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome-plated metal, acrylic and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 7.8” H x 3.625“ W x 9” D Bulb Specifications
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric chandelier likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Elchinger Two-Tone Yellow Black Ceramic Table Lamp, France 1950 s
By Elchinger
Located in New York, NY
Large two Tone Elchinger Biomorphic ceramic lamp in classic fifties form. 19x4x8 Base Only
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamps, Metal, Glass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal, white fabric and glass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950 s Stitched leather table lamp by Hermès and Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamp designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès France
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Opaline Glass

French Designer, Chandelier, Bronze, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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 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.