1950s German Chandelier
to
28
446
38
486
476
403
9
8
6
5
20
16
15
14
12
Sort By
1950s Space Age Hillebrand Leuchten Metal and Brass Pendant Light by Ernest Igl
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in London, England
for Hillebrand Leuchten in Germany during the 1950s. The light is made with a circular light
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1940s - 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Art Deco rod pendant light with an ornate, beige glass shade from the 1940s-1950s. The glass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid-Century, Hanging Lamp Brass 8 Glass Shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic large 1950s hanging lamp. Made of brass and beige lacquered metal. 8 shades made of white
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler, 1950s
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill
Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Peill & Putzler hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1950s. It has a beautiful opaline glass. The
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp by Bergboms, 1950s, Sweden
By Bergboms
Located in Munich, DE
, Sweden, 1950s.
Executed in brass. It needs 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Woven Raffia-Fan Pendant Lamp with Glass Shade, 1950s - Ingo Maurer style.
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Cork, IE
This pendant light hails from Germany in the 1950s / 1960s and adds an exquisite touch of natural
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Raffia, Murano Glass
Large
Bologna
Pendant Light by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Peill
Putzler, 1950s
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill
Putzler
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This opaline glass pendant light is in a very good condition considering age and use. Some very minor chip loss to top and bottom that maybe should not even need mentioning. This lig...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Large Set of Mid-Century Modernist, 1950s Flush Mount Chandelier, Doria Leuchten
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 12 (XL-size) gorgeous, 1950s Mid-Century Modernist flush mount chandeliers was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Classic Three-Tier Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1950s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Melbourne, AU
This elegant chandelier by Doria of Germany was made in the 1950s. It’s a Classic piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
German Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-lacquered metal and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gorgeous Handblown "Ice Glass" Chandelier by Doria, 1950s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Handblown "Ice Glass" Chandelier by Doria, 1950s. 31 Tronchi style crystals with controlled bubble
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Brass Chandelier with Enameled Glass Shades, 1950s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Five-arm brass chandelier with large enameled glass shades from the 1950s. The diffusers are
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large German 1950s Modernist Sputnik Ten-Arm Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stilnovo style.
This style has became popular in Germany during the 1950s.
The elaborated workmanship and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco chandelier in brass and glass, Germany 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
Large Art Deco chandelier from the late 1940s and early 1950s in Germany. This large seven-arm
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spider or Sputnik Brass Chandelier Glass Shades Vintage German, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
-shaped glass shades of striped etched glass. Made in Germany in the 1950s. The Fixture requires six
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This breathtaking Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s embodies the elegance and visionary spirit of
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Glass Sunburst Chandelier, Kaiser, Germany, 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning six-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, Germany, manufactured in circa 1950-1959
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Kaiser
Co. Midcentury Art Deco Style Square Brass Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful midcentury chandelier manufactured by Kaiser & Co. Leuchten in 1950s, Germany. It's
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Black and Brass German Six Arm Sputnik Chandelier with Two Tone Art Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful brass Sputnik chandelier from the 50's with the original two tone art glass
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Tube Chandeliers in Brass, Germany, 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
designed in Germany in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Signed Copper and Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, circa 1950s
By Kaiser
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A midcentury six-light copper and milk glass chandelier by Kaiser (signed), Germany, crca 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
XL Mid-Century Modern 12-Flamed Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass and blown glass, the lamp needs 12 x E14
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
German Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Sputnik Mid-Century Modern Chandelier 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
This gorgeous and elegant german chandelier is made with excellent craftmanship.
The eight opaline
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent all brass 12-light Sputnik chandelier form the 1950s. In addition to the arms with bulbs
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Peill
Putzler 1950s White Glass Globes and Steel German Chandelier, Label
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind white glass globes and steel German chandelier, circa 1960. By Peill & Putzler
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Chandelier in the shape of a bouquet of flowers , 1950s Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hannover, DE
Unique chandelier in an exceptionally beautiful, simple, minimalist design, it combines modern mid
Category
Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lovely Cocoon Hanging Lamp, 1950s Germany
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lovely Cocoon Hanging Lamp, 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.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful midcentury brass chandelier from the 1950s. Eight brass arms, arranged in pairs tied
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Doria Leuchten 1950s Textured Glass Bowl Pendant Ceiling Lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Torquay, GB
Hollywood Regency glass suspension pendant ceiling light by Doria Leuchten Germany.
The chandelier
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Brass and Ivory Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant and large brass and ivory lacquered chandelier from the 1950s. Ten sensuous brass arms
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Helena Tynell Attribution, Pendant, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Helena Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant attributed to Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Huge Copper Pendent Lamps, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of huge pendant lamps, made of copper.
Light sources above and below.
Beautiful patina.
1 x E27 & 3 x E14 sockets / each.
Please note: Lamp should be fitted professional...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Rare Brass Chandelier with Rattan Shades, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare lyrical brass chandelier from the 1950s. Three curved brass arms with rare rattan shades and a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chandeliers or Flush Mount Lights by Rupert Nikoll, Glass Nickel, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1950. The glass structure is in the style of the lights of J.T
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Nickel
1950s "Calla" Chandelier, Enameled Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare eight-arm chandelier with Calla shaped glass diffusers which are enameled with an ivory
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tulip Cocoon 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.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Black Speckled Enamel Industrial Pendant Light from Germany
Located in New York, NY
These are great oversized enamel Industrial lights from Germany. Old new stock never used. The
Category
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
1950s Six-Arm Brass Chandelier with Pierced Shades
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful modernist chandelier from the 1950s. Six brass arms, each with an off-white lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Large Modernist Satin Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Very fine modernist chandelier from the 1950s. Lovely combination of volume (due to the large glass
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large Mid-Cenutury six-light chandelier in the style of Stilnovo.
White glass shades and polished
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Georgian Style Flemish Brass Metal Chandelier, Belgium, 1950s
By L.A.B. BELGIUM
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect brass Metal to enhance
Category
Vintage 1950s German Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern 8-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern 8-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Rare and elegant midcentury
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern 8-Arm Brass Spider Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern 8-Arm Brass Spider Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Rare and elegant midcentury
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare and Elegant Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Bochumer Lampenfabrik
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured in Germany
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Brass Church Pendant Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
lights. They were in use in a church. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
A total of six lamps
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare and Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Bochumer Lampenfabrik
Located in Munich, DE
Germany, 1950s.
Executed in copper anodized solid brass, it comes with 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare and Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Bochumer Lampenfabrik
Located in Munich, DE
Germany, 1950s.
Executed in copper anodized solid brass, it comes with 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare and Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Bochumer Lampenfabrik
Located in Munich, DE
Germany, 1950s.
Executed in copper anodized and perforated solid brass, it comes with 1 x E27 Edison
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Bünte
Remmler, 1950s, Germany
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured by Bünte & Remmler, 1950s, Germany.
Due to the perforated shade, the lamp makes a breath taking
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Giltwood Acanthus Leaf Decoration Chandelier Tole Hollywood Regency
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect acanthus leaves on a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Multi Color
Brass Sputnik Flush Mount Stilnovo Style Germany 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. Made in Germany in the 1950s. The fixture requires five European E14 / 110 Volt bulbs, each bulb up to
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1. of 2 Lovely Ceiling Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1. of 2 Lovely Ceiling Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s Germany
This awesome ceiling
Category
Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp with hanging ropes, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Amazing Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp "Star Sky" Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
/ pendant lamp "Star Sky". Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Due to the perforated
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1950s German Chandelier", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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.
Read More
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.
More Ways To Browse
Veb Narva Leuchtenbau
Ice Axe
Cape Dutch Furniture
Carl Aubock Clock
Carousel Horse Resin
Carousel Lion
Carp Plates
Cartier Powder Compact
Cartier Sterling Silver Tray
Cartridge Bag
Carved Cherry Amber
Carved Ebony Heads
Carved Jade Panel
Carved Jade Urn
Carved Limestone Water Fountain
Carved Penguin
Carved Puppet Head
Carved Reclining Buddha