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Large Eight-Armed brass Spider Lamp, Germany 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely mid-century spider ceiling lamp is a real gem. Its design is so artistic! The curved brass arms add a vibrant touch, and the lamp sockets are painted in two different col...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Cylindrical Glass Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare pair of cylindrical glass lamps, 1950s, Germany
The lamps need each 1 x E27 Edison screw
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass, Plastic
Charming pendant hanging lamp, Mid-Century Design, 1950s, Germany
Located in Wien, AT
Charming hanging lamp from the 1950s with an exciting surface effect on the glass lampshade from
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pyramid-shaped Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pyramid-shaped Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Milk Glass Pendant Light by VEB Leuchtenbau Arnsdorf, Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century opaline glass pendant light by VEB Leuchtenbau Arnsdorf. Manufactured in Germany in the
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
German Functionalist Globe Hanging Lamp by Peill
Putzler, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. It was manufactured by Peill & Putzler in Germany in a style very similar to Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
German Space Age Glass Globe Pendant Lamp from Erco, 1950s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
.
Additional information:
Material: Glass, Metal
Color: Black
Period: 1960s
Country of Origin: Germany
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20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Elegant Floral Ceiling Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany, Munich 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
.
Manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich in Germany in the 1950s.
Measures: diameter 17.7" in. (45 cm
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Mid-Century Modern 20-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern 20-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Rare and elegant midcentury
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Amazing
Exceptional Mid Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing Mid Century Modern four-flamed sputnik pendant lamp. Designed & manufactured in Germany
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Leuchtenfabrik, 1950s, Germany.
Executed in perforated and brass anodized aluminum.
The lamp needs 1 x E27
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
in Germany, 1950s.
The lamp is executed in brass and has 1 x E27 (bottom) and 2 x E14 (top) Edison
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Glass Plafoniere Ceiling Lamp with Zenith Sockets, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Glass Plafoniere Ceiling Lamp with Zenith Sockets, 1950s, in Very Good
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Church Cone Light in Brass, Germany 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
These simple and timeless lights come from a church that was built in the 1950s. The lamps hung on
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$691 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Huge Brass and Glass Ballroom Chandelier from the 1950s
Located in Berlin, BE
Extraordinary huge ballroom chandelier in brass with glass shades.
The chandelier is an one of a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$7,475 Sale Price
50% Off
Rare
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Peill
Putzler Germany 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill
Putzler
Located in Munich, DE
, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in etched glass, the pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orange and Brass Lantern Pendant Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-century modern orange and brass pendant light with textured glass shade, Germany, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
perforated metal and brass reflectors. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in enameled and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Lovely Cocoon Counterweight Hanging Lamp by Münchener Werkstätten, 1950s Germany
By Münchner Werkstätten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Cocoon lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable.
Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
light. Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in enameled and perforated aluminum
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Church Pendant Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
. They had been in use in a German church. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
A total of seven
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extremely Rare Mid Century Modern Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
. Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in perforated brass, the pendant lamp is
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal
Brass Ceiling Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Two pieces available!
Executed in brass and perforated, white enameled metal
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Church Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
in use in a church. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass sheet and tube
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights, Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamps or hanging lights. Manufactured in Germany
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
East German Black Enamel Factory Light by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel factory light made by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden in East Germany during the
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Brass
Glass UFO Pendant Lamp Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass and milk glass, the lamp comes with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
East German Black Enamel Factory Light by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel factory light made by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden in East Germany during the
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Leuchtenfabrik, 1950s, Germany.
Executed in perforated and brass anodized aluminium. The lamp needs 1 x E27
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
East German Enamel Factory Light by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel factory lamp made by Lbd Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden in East Germany during the
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Elegant Mid Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
from a German church. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass, the pendant lamp
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Art Deco Glass Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Art Deco Glass Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Design Large 6 Armed Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brutalist Design Large 6 Armed Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Very heavy chandelier
Lampshade is in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass and Glass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass and Glass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Rare and elegant
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Green Glass Art Deco Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Art Deco Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a stunning example of a Palwa 1950s chandelier. Newly wired and given fresh fittings, this
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Matte Ceiling Spot Lights or Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern ceiling spot lights or pendant lamps by Alux, 1950s, Germany.
Seven
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Brown Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brown Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
This lamp works with E27 light bulb
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Green and White Glass Ceiling Light, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Green and White Glass Ceiling Light, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
East German Black Enamel Factory Light by Lbd Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel factory light made by Lbd Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden in East Germany during the
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Flower Design Ceiling Lamp with Glass Ornaments, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Ceiling Lamp with Glass Ornaments, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Nine-Flamed Chandelier or Pendant Lamp 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
chandelier. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass, the pendant lamp
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus Brass Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser
Co, 1950s, Germany
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Bauhaus ceiling lamp, crafted by Kaiser & Co. in the 1950s, is a perfect embodiment
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Acrylic Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century ceiling lamp from Germany, dating back to the 1950s, showcases the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant 10-Flamed Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
. Designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass and aluminium
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Italian Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Elegance with Twelve Spider Brass Arms
By Stilnovo
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This large Sputnik chandelier, crafted in Italy during the 1950s, is an eye-catching piece of
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern
Ufo
Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 1
Located in Munich, DE
& manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in aluminum sheet, textured glass and brass, the pendant lamp needs 3
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern
Ufo
Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 3
Located in Munich, DE
& manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in aluminum sheet, textured glass and brass, the pendant lamp needs 2
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern
Ufo
Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 2
Located in Munich, DE
& manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in aluminum sheet, textured glass and brass, the pendant lamp needs 2
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Extremly Rare and Huge Rattan Sombrero Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in brass Rattan and PVC. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Light bulbs are not included.
It...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Giant Polished Brass 24 - Light Sputnik Flush Mount, Germany, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge German mid -century 24 -light Sputnik flush mount, Germany, circa 1950s.
This chandelier is
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Black Metal
6-armed Brass Body Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Black metal & 6-armed Brass Body Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
This lamp works with 6x E14 light
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
3-armed Coloured Mini Sputnik Flush Mount Light, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Coloured Mini Sputnik Flush Mount Light, 1950s, Germany
This lamp works with 3x E14 light
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s German Alpine Pendant Light Carved Wood Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Charming 1950s German Carved Wood Mountaineer Pendant Lamp with Yellow Glass Lantern
This
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Enamel Shade Industrial Office Clamp Task Desk Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Enamel Shade Industrial Office Clamp Task Desk Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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1950s German Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s German chandelier available at 1stDibs. A 1950s German chandelier — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s German chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s German chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1950s German chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Doria Leuchten Germany, Peill
Putzler and Aloys F. Gangkofner are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s German Chandelier?
A 1950s German chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,320, while the lowest priced sells for $176 and the highest can go for as much as $36,295.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
Questions About 1950s German Chandelier
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Hans Holbein the Younger was the German portrait painter of the 1500s known for his photographic-like realism. Due to his incredible skill, Holbein established himself as a successful court painter in England. In addition to painting, Holbein was an accomplished printmaker, and his prints circulated widely through Europe. Some of his most famous works include The Ambassadors, Portrait of Henry VIII and Portrait of Sir Thomas Moore. Shop a wide range of portrait art 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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