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Arlus, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass table lamp produced by Arlus, France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5"H x 3.5"W x 6.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches
Category
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 beige glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Jacques Adnet style Red Stitched Leather Table Lamps, 1950
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage Jacques Adnet style red stitched leather lamps with tri-pod style legs, leather strap to body. Fully updated electrical socket, harp, switch plug and silk wiring. The s...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Louis Sognot Bamboo
Parchment Table Lamps, France 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual pair table lamps was designed by Louis Sognot and manufactured in France in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Parchment Paper
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
Category
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 etched glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of gold-painted metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Maison Arlus, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and white fabric table lamps produced by Maison Arlus, France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal and fabric wall light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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.
Oxidation present
Category
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.
Oxidation present
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Oxidation present to brass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French rockabilly lantern low floor lamp, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderfully propotioned French floor lamp although theoretically it could also be called a very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Wood, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Overall Dimensions (inches
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and orange fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of gold-painted metal and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Category
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
Category
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 etched glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of gold-painted metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
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 gold-painted metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Category
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
Category
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 and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5"H x 2.75"W x 4.375"D
Back Plate Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Brand new
Category
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 and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 3.5” W x 4.25“D
Back Plate
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
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 fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
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 and fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
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 fluted opaline glass wall light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French 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 light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
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 and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
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 and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and light grey metal wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier by Maison Lunel, France circa 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chandelier by Maison Lunel.
Designed and made in France, 1950s.
Six opaline glass demi globes
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Table Lamp Paper Shade, France, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage bamboo Riviera style table lamp with original paper shade in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Floor Lamp, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome black leather and brass floor lamp by French designer Jacques Adnet. Made in France in the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
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, 2023Some 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, 2024The 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, 2022Yes. 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.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s 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, 2023In 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, 2023There 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, 2024The 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, 2023In 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.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank 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.
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