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Arlus, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass "Aladdin" table lamp produced by Arlus, France, 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier, Glass and Brass, 1950s. A stunning French Mid-Century
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and opaline glass chandelier 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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Metal, Brass

French 1950s Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
This floor lamp was made in France in the 1950s and is fully adjustable, please take a look at all
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0"H x 16.0"W x 7.5"D Stem Length (inches): 5.125
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lunel French Midcentury Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French ceiling-light, France by Lunel, (Paris), 1950s. Brass and metal. Same period as Arlus
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Pair of French 1950s Antique Style Wall Lanterns With Eglomise Curved Glass
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of wall lanterns were made in France in the 1950s and display a richly
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Lanterns

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Bronze

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Cristal De Lorraine, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A crystal glass table lamp produced by Cristal De Lorraine, France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Bronze

French Mid-century Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury table lamp, France, 1950s. Table lamp featuring a synthetic fabric slatted shade on a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Daum, Table Lamp, Crystal Glass, Brass, France, 1950s
By Daum
Located in High Point, NC
A blown crystal glass and brass table lamp produced by Daum, France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Bamboo, Birch Parchment Tripod Table Lamps, France 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These Louis Sognot style table lamps were designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French 1950 s Large Scale Wall or Ceiling Light by Lunel
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
Lunel Lumiere, France 1950's. This one is notable for its dark walnut embellishment, curved brass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of 1950 s Mid-Century Modern Arlus Pendant Lights
By Arlus
Located in London, GB
-Century Modern style pendants by Arlus, circa 1950s France. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brutalist Organic Large Vine Branch Lamp, France, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous Brutalist organic vine branch lamp, France 1950s. This lamp is in great condition
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Table Lamps

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Wood

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

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Metal, Brass

Longchamp Stirrup Stitched Leather Lamps, France, 1950s
By Longchamp
Located in Delft, NL
Longchamp stirrup stitched leather lamps, France 1950s Longchamp Paris table or desk lamps in
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

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Brass

Lunel Gorgeous French Midcentury Chandelier, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exquisite French midcentury chandelier by to LUNEL, Paris, France, from the 1950s, is a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Sculptural Table Lamp attributed to Vallauris France, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Berlin, DE
French Hand-built Ceramic Table Lamp, with an organic, free-form silhouette. The exterior features
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Striking French design from the 1950s. Black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1950’s brass Cockerel wall lights "au coq" - Atelier Cerenne - Vallauris, France
By Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
1950’s brass Cockerel wall lights "au coq" Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris - France Superb hammered
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Jacques Biny Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
By Jacques Biny
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp attributed to Jacques Biny, France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Acrylic, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of acrylic and brass wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Model 167.A82 Floor Lamp by Rispal, France, 1950s
By Jean Rispal
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rare and elegant model 167.A82 floor lamp by François Rispal, France, circa 1950s. The lamp
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Floor Lamp with Triangular Side Table, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Form meets function! This sculptural floor lamp doesn’t just light up the room, it offers a perfect spot for your drink, novel, phone, and beyond. The built in triangular side table ...
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1950s French Gas Lamp Metal with Glass
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s French Gas Lamp Metal with Glass.
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Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Roger Capron French 1950s Foliate Table Lamp
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
’. French, c. 1950s. Supplied with a bespoke off-white dupion silk shade.
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20th Century French Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of 1950s French Wire Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s French wire lamps on wood bases. Shades included. Out of a Southampton, Ny estate.
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5"H x 12"W x 5"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, plastic and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Brass
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, yellow plastic and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French 1950s Large Green Lacquered Table Lamp
Located in CA, CA
A French very large Green lacquered table Lamp with gilt birds on either side from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

French Designer, Wall Lights, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green white glazed ceramic, fabric and brass wall lights designed and produced in France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Arlus, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in High Point, NC
A  brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass table lamps produced by Arlus, France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Faux Bamboo French 1950s Gold Chandelier
Located in Hastings, GB
1950s French faux bamboo gilt chandelier Stunning faux bamboo gilt metal chandelier France, circa
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of burnished copper and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Parchment, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
produced in France, c. 1950s. Brass presents with very light oxidation.  Overall Dimensions (Inches
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Leather + Brass Table Lamp by Longchamp, France 1950s
By Longchamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French table lamp designed by Longchamp Paris. This lamp features a solid brass stirrup
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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1950s French Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1950s French lighting on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every piece of 1950s French lighting was constructed with great care. There are 6961 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of 1950s French lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of 1950s French lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1950s French lighting, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Maison Lunel, Arlus and Jacques Adnet each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 1950s French lighting that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950s French Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of 1950s French lighting at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $79,835 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1950s French Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 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 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.