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Rare 12-Armed Brass Chandeliers or Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
pendant lamps. Designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Model #913/3522-55 Glass
Metal Ceiling Lamp By Wolfgang Tümpel for Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Wolfgang Tümpel 1
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Model #913/3522-55 Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp By Wolfgang Tümpel for Doria. Executed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Large Midcentury Brass 10-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Germany in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its ten brass arms, each
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Nine-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
chandelier. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass tube and sheet, the pendant
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Brass 8-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Germany in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its eight brass arms
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
10-Armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Brass Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured probably by Kaiser Leuchten, 1950s, Germany.
Executed in brass, the chandelier needs 10 x E14
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Wooden 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A sputnik chandelier made in Germany in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its six brass arms, each
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Elegant Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
& manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Price per item. Four identical pendant lamps available
Executed in gilt
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured in 1950s, Germany. I think this is a modified piece from a fluorescent tube chandelier
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Glass Sunburst Chandelier, Stilnovo Style, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning ten-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, Germany, manufactured in circa 1950-1959
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Elegant and minimal
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare 8-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass and metal, the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Pendant Lamp Düren by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill
Putzler Germany 1950s
By Peill
Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Munich, DE
Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1952. Manufactured in 1950s.
Executed in opaline glass , the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Midcentury Black German Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light Pendant, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage industrial ceiling light was made in Germany in the 1940s-1950s. The lamp has got a
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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Extra Large Glass Sunburst Chandelier, Stilnovo style, 1950s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large 12-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, manufactured in circa 1950-1959. A
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Green Glass Brass Base Art Deco Large Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Brass Base Art Deco Large Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pink Glass and Brass Frame Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pink Glass and Brass Frame Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Citrine Amber Flower Crystals Clip Earrings
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer 1950s Vintage Citrine Amber Flower Crystals Rectangle Baguette
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s German Alpine Pendant Light Carved Painted Wood Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Charming 1950s German Alpine Pendant Light with Carved and Painted Wooden Climber
This delightful
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Luxury Pair of Large Vintage Glass and Brass Lanterns Pendants Chandeliers 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
for the reception area of a palace.
Germany, 1940-1950s.
Measures: (min.) Height of the body: 19.6 in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$17,294 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Six-Armed Tulipan Pendant Lamp or Chandelier by Kaiser 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass and opaline glass, the lamp needs 6 x E14
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Glass
Yellow Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century glass & yellow metal flush mount ceiling lamp, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Yellow and Beige Marbled Glass Pendant Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco-style yellow and beige marbled glass pendant light, Germany, circa the 1950s.
This
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Full Brass Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of very rare pendant lamps made in Germany in the 1950s. The lighting is made of brass and has
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Metal Flush Mount by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Glass and Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Gold Metal Frame, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Gold Metal Frame, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Metal
Ufo Design Glass Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ufo Design Glass and Metal XL Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Petite Pendant Lights by Gangkofner, Peill
Putzler, Germany, 1950s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning petite Como Pendant light designed by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler , Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Large Vintage Ceiling Lamp, Ceiling Lamp Brass Neon Tube, 1950
s
Located in Berlin, DE
Large vintage ceiling lamp, ceiling lamp brass neon tube 1950's
Rare vintage ceiling lamp made
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
3-armed Fabric and Plastic Sputnik Pendant Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Fabric and Plastic Sputnik Pendant Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Gray Metal and Brass Body 12-armed Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Gray metal and Brass body 12-armed Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
This lamp
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Impressive Large Triangle Light Sculpture Chandelier, Gino Sarfatti Style, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
A monumental and huge sculptural chandelier / hall lamp in the style of Gino Sarfatti. This is a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 3 Full Brass Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Set of three very rare pendant lamps made in Germany in the 1950s. The lighting is made of brass
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 5 Full Brass Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
1 of 5 very rare pendant lamps made in Germany in the 1950s. The lighting is made of brass and has
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Wonderful Pendant Light by Gangkofner, Peill
Putzler, Germany, 1950s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Como Pendant light designed by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler , Germany, 1950s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Huge Glass Classic Chandelier, in the Style of Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning eight-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, Germany, manufactured in circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Gray Metal and Brass Body 10-armed Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Gray Metal and Brass Body 10-armed Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
This lamp works with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Stilnovo White and Red Lacquered Midcentury Chandelier by Cosack
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Halle, DE
An elegant midcentury chandelier with nice blown glass lampshades from Gebrüder Cosack, Germany.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
VDE Germany Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1950s
By Phillips Holland
Located in Verviers, BE
From VDE Germany, this centre-light is on a Adjustbel Kabel. 65 cm
The lamp has a fitting on a
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
5 Armed Brass Colored Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in Hagenbach, DE
5 Armed Brass Colored Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Large Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern Large Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Large Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern large flush mount ceiling or wall lamp by Erco, 1950s Germany
Lampshade is in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Three-Arm Sputnik Flush Mount in Black and Gold, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Three-Arm Sputnik Flush Mount in Black and Gold, 1950s
This striking Mid
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-century Glass and Green Metal Flush Mount Light, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Glass and Green Metal Flush Mount Light, 1950s, Germany
Note : We have 2 red. black
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s mid century sputnik spider 9-light CEILING LAMP chandelier brass metal
Located in Mannheim, DE
Amazing 1950s mid century sputnik ceiling light. The frame and canopy are made of brass. The lamp
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial pendant lamp, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Give your interior a cool, timeless look with this original industrial lamp from the 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Industrial Bauhaus Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This Bauhaus gray enameled industrial pendant lamp from the 1950s is a beautiful eye-catcher for
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Industrial Bauhaus Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This Bauhaus gray enameled industrial pendant lamp from the 1950s is a beautiful eye-catcher for
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Industrial Bauhaus Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This Bauhaus gray enameled industrial pendant lamp from the 1950s is a beautiful eye-catcher for
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Exeptional 1950s Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier by Doria Leuchten Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large midcentury Doria chandelier, structured curved ice glass surrounding a brass ring. Fifteen
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pierced Dome Pendant, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine pierced church dome pendant from the 1950s. The large shade and canopy are made of aluminum
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Diabolo Glass shade pendant Lamp 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
1950s. This wonderful pendant lamp is extremly beautiful due to its unique design with a beautiful
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$874 Sale Price
28% Off
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Iron Top, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made in Germany during the 1950s. White enamel inside the
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Peill
Putzler Red Opal Glass Pendant, 1950s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
in Germany, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Porcelain Top, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made in Germany during the 1950s. White enamel inside the
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Industrial Grey Enamel Pendant Lamp from Siemens, 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial grey enamel pendant light made by Siemens in Germany during the 1950s. White enamel
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Industrial Black Enamel Lamp with Glass Cover, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory light made in Germany during the 1950s. It features a black enamel shade with
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
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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 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 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 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 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 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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