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Vintage Antler Chandelier with Forged Iron Suspension
Located in Berghuelen, DE
with 4 large elk antlers. Manufactured in Germany ca. 1950s. The chandelier features 20 spouts for
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Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Elegant Kalmar Textured Glass and Nickel Pendant, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Voorburg, NL
A beautiful Austrian chandelier in textured glass and nickel-plated, designed and executed by
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Rare Mid-Century Pulley Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
, Germany, 1950s. There are two identical pendant lamps. They will be sold individually / Price per item
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Large Midcentury Spider Form Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and 30 Opaline Shades
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Midcentury Spider Form Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and 30 Glass Shade, Germany 1950s This
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Birdcage Hanging Lamp With Iridescent Flowers 1950s
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
green of nature. Allow me to introduce you to this charming little chandelier. It's a little work of art
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Glass Ceiling Lamp "Pisa" by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill Putzler, 1950s
By Peill Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Vintage German pendant lamp in glass by Peill & Putzler. E27 socket. New fabric cable, measures
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Art Deco Cut Glass Pendant Lamp in Brass, 1940s / 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps comes with 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb.
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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Industrial White Enamel Industrial Lamp with Cast Aluminium Top from EOW, 1950s
By EOW GDR
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial white enamel pendant light made by EOW in former East Germany during the 1950s. White
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Enamel

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in copper, each pendant lamp is executed with 1 x E27
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Rare Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp Nervi by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner, 1950s
By Peill Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Munich, DE
. Designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1950s. Executed in opaline and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1930s - 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Art Deco rod pendant lamp with a decorated, UFO-shaped glass shade from the 1930s. The glass shade is in very good condition, as are the radial stripes. The glass holder was re...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Bünte Remmler, 1950s
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Munich, DE
probably by Bünte & Remmler (BuR), 1950s, Germany. Executed in green and salmon red enameled aluminum
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern 16-Armed Brass and Glass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp comes with sixteen E14 Edison screw fit bulb holder. They are with original wiring in working condition and run both on 110/230 volt.  
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Ceiling 8-Light Sputnik Lamp in the Style of Arteluce, Italy 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in glass, brass and metal. The lamp needs 8 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleane...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Style Polished Brass and Multicolor Glass Pendant, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid - Century polished brass and multicolor pendant in the style of Stilnovo. Socket: 3 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

peill putzler mid century PENDANT LIGHT lissabon 1950s a.f. gangkofner
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill Putzler
Located in Mannheim, DE
Ferdinand Gangkofner in the 1950s. Large round white opaline glass shade. Model number 9000. This model is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

large 12-light sputnik spider CEILING LIGHT brass black metal 1950s
Located in Mannheim, DE
A beautiful, large, 12-light sputnik spider ceiling lamp from the 1950s. Made of brass, with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950s Mid Century Pendant Light Brass 7 Glass Shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic elegant 1950s hanging lamp. Made of brass, red lacquered metal (middle), red plastic and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

danish modern pendant lamp teak opaline glass textured glass 1950s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant danish modern pendant, 1950s to early 1960s. White opaline glass shade
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Teak

Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Twelve-Light Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern crystal glass twelve-light ceiling light, Germany, circa the 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Glass Ball and White Ceramic Body Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Glass Ball and White Ceramic Body Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Ceramic

Golden Diabalo Hanging Lamp by Egon Hillebrand for Hillebrand Lighting, 1950s
By Eduard Hildebrandt
Located in Hannover, DE
company in the 1950s using the finest craftsmanship. These pieces of jewelry are characterized by the fact
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Bologna Opaline Glass Pendant Light Sphere by Aloys Gangkofner 1950s
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Toronto, CA
An iconic Bologna pendant light designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Vintage 1950s Mid Century Modern Star Perforated Brass Church Pendant Light
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
condition. 100% original condition. 1 E27 socket each. Design & manufacture: Germany, 1950s. Height: 30
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Cora Pendant Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill Putzler, 1950s
By Peill Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Puglia, Puglia
artist Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1952. Made by Peill & Putzler, Düren, Germany, 1950s. Made of opaline and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

beautiful 1950s mid century 3-light PENDANT LIGHT brass metal plastic
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1950s ceiling light. Curved brass frame with 3 arms. The sockets are covered by
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury 1950s Pendant Lamp Kalmar Franken Ice Glass Textured Glass Brass
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 1950s hanging lamp produced by Kalmar Franken. The shade is a long tube
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950s mid century 2-light mid century PENDANT LIGHT glass shades and brass
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1950s pendant lamp with 2 glass shades, one pink and one lime green, with fine
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Massive brass and crystal glass Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik lamp, 1950s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Massive brass and crystal glass Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik lamp, 1950s. Six E27 sockets
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Fountain Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, Germany, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful crystal and patinated metal chandelier by Vereinigten Werkstätten München, Germany
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal

Rare Mid-Century Ceiling Light or Chandelier by Günter Trieschmann Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Trieschmann, 1950s, Stuttgart, Germany Executed in brass, the ceiling fixture needs 11 x E14 Edison screw fit
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Polished Brass Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, circa 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Werkstätten München, Germany, circa 1950s. Socket: 9 x e14 for standard screw bulbs. The dimensions are: H
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Floral Flush Mount Chandelier Crystal Brass by Emil Stejnar attr. 1950s
By H. Richter, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
interior design. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Manufactured by H. Richter Lighting, Germany in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Crystal, Brass

Huge Sunburst Brass and Glass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning midcentury sunburst chandelier, in Stilnovo style made in the 1950s. Very elegant and rare
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Germany, 1950s. Six identical lamps available! Executed in brass sheet, each lamp comes with 1 x E27
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured probably in 1950s, Germany. Executed in perforated and lacquered aluminium. Each lamp needs 1 x
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Three-Armed Chandelier in Brass, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
German brass chandelier with three curved arms from the 1950s. The chandelier hangs in the middle
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern, German 1950s, Huge Chandelier
Located in Nurnberg, DE
A stunning, huge 1950s Mid-Century Modern, German chandelier from a hotel hall. 18 Brass arms with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chic 1950s, German Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier
Located in Kingston, NY
This chic Mid-Century Modernist chandelier features a spider form design brass frame and black
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Exceptional 1950s Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Kingston, NY
This exceptional 1950s Mid-Century Modernist chandelier was designed by Doria. It features a brass
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

German Silver Plated Chandelier from Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
Chandelier produced by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Munich in the 1950s. Silver plated tubular brass
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate, Brass

Mid-Century 8-Arm Brass Chandelier from Meissen, Germany, 1950s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This brass eight-arm chandelier in the style of the 1950s comprises glass shades and a gold
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Industrial Office Light Pendants, Germany, 1950s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Industrial office glass pendant lights from former East Germany.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Beautiful 1950s Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Kingston, NY
This beautiful 1950s spider sputnik chandelier features a 14 arms brass frame bursting from a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful glass and brass chandelier attributed to Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, Germany 1950. 12
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Germany Lamp Industrial Loft Type: EHS2/S, 1950s
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
Producer: TGL Leuchtenbau Leipzig Production years: 1940-1950 Model: EHS2 / S Type: 02.02.34
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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Germany Lamp Industrial Loft Type: EHS2/S, 1950s
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
Producer: TGL Leuchtenbau Leipzig Production years: 1940-1950 Model: EHS2 / S Type: 02.02.34
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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Germany Lamp Industrial Loft Type EHS2/S, 1950s
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
Producer: TGL Leuchtenbau Leipzig Production years: 1940-1950 Model: EHS2 / S Type: 02.02.34
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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

1950s brass details Ceiling Lamp made in Germany
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Prominent Ceiling Lamp, made in Germany, 1952. Beautiful and formidable ceiling lamp made of
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel, Zinc

Germany Lamp Industrial Loft Type, EHS2/S, 1950s
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
Producer: TGL Leuchtenbau Leipzig Production years: 40-50` Model: EHS2 / S Type: 02.02.34
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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

1950s Sculptural Kaiser 6 Light Chandelier Teak Brass White Glass Stilnovo Style
By Kaiser Leuchten, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
, Germany circa 1950s to 1960s. The timeless and elegant chandelier is made of danish teak combined with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Exceptional 1950s Mid-Century Modernist Black Spider Twelve-Light German Sputnik
Located in Kingston, NY
This exceptional 1950s Mid-Century modernist black spider twelve-light German sputnik chandelier
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Industrial German Model EHS2/C Loft Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
Producer: TGL Leuchtenbau Leipzig Production years: 40-50` Model: EHS2 / C Type: 02.02.34 Dimensions: diameter 44cm / height 25cm Materials: enamelled steel.  
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Vintage 1940s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Vintage Industrial German Model EHS2/C Loft Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
Producer: TGL Leuchtenbau Leipzig Production years: 40-50` Model: EHS2 / S Type: 02.02.34
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Vintage 1940s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Spectacular Giant Sputnik Ceiling Lamp with 132 Bulbs, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Extraordinary and very large impressive “Sputnik ceiling lamp” from the 1950s. Built to order for
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill Putzler (1950s)
By Peill Putzler
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
no damage. Made by: Peill & Putzler, Germany Very good condition Width: 15 cm Height: 33 cm
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Giant Wagenfeld Style Glass Pendant, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Budapest, HU
This item holds all the important qualities of a Bauhaus style lamp. Its huge bulb is made of thick milk glass with a wooden cup. The shape is very elegant, yet easily becomes a stat...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass, Wood

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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 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Hans 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.
  • 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.