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Jacques Adnet Curved Desk Lamp With Black Leather Trim, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Desk lamp made for various embassies by Jacques Adnet, this one bears a bronze medallion identifying it as coming from the Canadian Embassy. Stitched leather and parchment shade. A r...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Bronze

French Designer, Large Floor Lamp, Iron, Rubber, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 84.5” H x 17.5” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

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

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Brass

1950 s Banci Firenze Gold Crystal Floral Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hastings, GB
to the 1950’s, this is a truly exceptional light, rarely available and in superb vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, gold-lacquered metal and glass 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, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and painted white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Brass

Pair French Modified Fleur deLis Leaf Gold Painted Single Light Sconces 1950 s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1518 Pair French single light scones painted gold. Rewired New back plate added to cover US
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Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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Metal, 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. Overall Dimensions (inches
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

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. Dimensions of canopy
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Functionalist geometrical desk lamp, France 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This formal French desk lamp from the 1950s features a white metal base and shade with geometrical
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

French 1950 s Height Adjustable Swing Arm Sconce by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
High quality French 1950's wall mounted swing arm lamp by Maison Lunel. Brass curved arm swings
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of 1950 s Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Red leather Dimensions given without
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Metal

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

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Metal, Brass

Chain Link Floor Lamp, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist iron chain link floor lamp, made in 1950s France. Just over 5.5 feet tall. Extremely
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

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Iron

French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15.0"H x 9.75"W x 5.0"D Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Marble, Acrylic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of marble, brass, acrylic and off-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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Marble, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamps, Iron, Brass, Acrylic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of iron, brass, acrylic and white 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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Brass, Iron

French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Designer, Pendant Lights, Wood, Burlap, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, rattan and brown burlap pendant lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Burlap, Wood

1950 s Bronze Flower and Foliage Table Lamp attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hastings, GB
incredibly detailed and well presented, dating to France, circa 1950, this lamp is attributed to Maison
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

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Bronze

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

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Metal, Brass

1950 s Lamp Showing a Young Tam-Tam Player Signed Carli
By André Carli
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice 1950's table lamp showing a tam-tam player The tam-tam is the light. Great condition
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Plaster

1950 s French Mid Century Modern Gilt Tole Full Floral Detail Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's French Mid Century Modern Gilt Metal in flral form. Gilt palmettes. This chandelier is in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1950 s Table Lamp in the Style of Paul Dupre-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's leather and oak table lamp in the manner of Paul Dupre-Lafon Dimensions given without shade
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Leather, Oak

French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched white opaline glass 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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Brass

French 1950s Modernist Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French Modernist iron floor lamp from the 1950s is a true masterpiece of mid-century
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

Jacques Biny, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
By Jacques Biny
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp attributed to Jacques Biny for Lumanlite, France, c. 1950s. Heavy
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Gilded Bronze Empire Floor lamp France 1950s
By Claude Galle
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Gilded Bronze France Empire floor lamp ,Exceptional casting take a look at her beathiful
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Vintage 1950s French Empire Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Industrial Chain Link Floor Lamp, France 1950s
By Franz West
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An industrial chain link floor lamp, France circa 1950s. Hand crafted in the manner of Franz West
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Baccarat, Table Lamps, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s
By Baccarat
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of glass and metal table lamps produced by Baccarat, France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Exclusive Pharaoh Toetanchamon Table Lamp, France 1950s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exclusive, unique and exotic Toetanchamon table lamp from the 1950s and made in France. This
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Cast Stone, Brass

French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass, Opaline and Fresnel Lens Pendant by Perzel, France, 1950 s
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pendant made of brass, white opaline glass and Fresnel lens. Ateliers Perzel Paris. In good vintage condition. Rewired for use in the US.
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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Metal, Brass

Creuze Artisans, Table Lamp, France, 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Stunning ceramic La Borne style table lamp from the 1950s and wool tapestry lampshade by Creuze
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Wool

1950 s Black Lacquered Floor Lampin the manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brass and blackened metal floor lamp from the 1950's in the manner of Jacques Adnet , located in NY
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Metal

French Midcentury Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French midcentury pendant chandelier, France, 1950s. Glass chrome. Height : 23.6"(60cm) can
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

French Vintage Midcentury Ceiling-Light, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
decorative example of French Mid-Century lighting, ideal for collectors and interiors inspired by 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Vintage French Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage midcentury table lamp was manufactured in France in the 1950s. It is made of grey
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Cord, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, opaline glass and beige cord chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950 s Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Accolay
By J. C. Accolay
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice One of a kind 1950's Studio pottery ceramic lamp with abstract decoration France Signed
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Incised Ceramic Table lamp, USA 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Rough ceramic incised lamp on a brass base. Illegible signature. Base only 22x6.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19” H x 33.5” W x 11“ D Dimensions of Canopy
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Pendant, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French Glass And Chrome Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Arlus, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare French mid-century desk lamp from the 1950s. Chrome base and angled stem with cone-shaped
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Floor Lamp, France, circa 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in bent metal, France, circa 1950s. Minimal industrial construction
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Cracked Blue Enamel Ceramic Lamp, in the style of Pol Chambost, France, 1950 s
By Pol Chambost
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We present this splendid cracked blue enamel ceramic lamp, crafted in France in the 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Lunel French Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French mid-century chandelier by Lunel, France, circa 1950s. This refined ceiling light
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, 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 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 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 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 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 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.