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Italian Modern Floral 1940s-1950s Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A marvelous, cheerful and optimistic example of post war mid-1940s to early 1950s lighting design
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$1,200 Sale Price
57% Off
1950s , Polychrome Chandelier with Metal Flowers , Italy
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This stunning Italian chandelier from the 1950s features an intricately designed metal frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,419 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and metal chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches
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Vintage 1950s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian chandelier, six lights, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chandelier, six lights, brass, metal and wood, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 122 cm; D= 42 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier, Barovier Style, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Chandelier, Barovier Style, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian 1950s Triple Pendant Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A gracefull and architectural Italian 1950s chandelier consisting of three pear shape case glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Stilnovo Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Dimensions of canopy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Brass
Acrylic Chandelier by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a standout piece from Emiel Stejnar. The brilliant beading work in acrylic gives an opulent yet elegant feel, enhanced by the curves that add a sleekness to the character of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing vintage metal chandelier by Stilnovo made in Italy in the 1950s.
Stilnovo manufacture
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo chandelier model 1253, Italy circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo chandelier model 1253
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Copper, enameled metal, matte
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Teak, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilux, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Plexiglass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white plexiglass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Stilnovo Mid Century Modern Chandelier, black and golden brass, 1950
s
By Stilnovo
Located in BELFORT, FR
One of a kind Mid Century Modern italian chandelier, black leafs with golden brass. Very nice
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Metal, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal, opaline glass and teak chandelier designed and produced in Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
in good original condition
fully functional
little sign of use.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Romantic Italian Brass, Crystal, 1950s Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early six-arm waterfall clear drops chandelier, 1950s crystal faceted, very good condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,376 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s, Brass Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Striking 1950s brass chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy. This sophisticated mid-century design features
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,892 Sale Price
20% Off
Stilnovo Brass Chandelier with Nine Lights, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti, Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking example of Italian mid-century design, this nine-light chandelier by Stilnovo showcases
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Brass, Glass
Chrome Chandelier by Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a stunning one tier chandelier consists of a brass frame with ten thick curved dark-tinted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1950
s Brass, Glass
Chrome Chandelier by Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
A super majestic chandelier with sixteen thick curved diffuser each with a E14 socket. Brass and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$13,291 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian mid century round white glass chandelier, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century round white glass chandelier, 1950s
Round chandelier with spherical diffuser in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1950s , Polychrome Chandelier With metal painted Flowers , Italy
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This stunning Italian chandelier from the 1950s features an intricately designed metal frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,419 Sale Price
20% Off
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Chandelier, Brass
Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Chandelier, Brass
Opaline Glass, 1950s
Original Stilnovo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Five Light Black Chandelier Patinated Brass Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian Brass Five Arm Black Chandelier
unmarked in the style of Stilnovo
handmade cased
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Angelo Lelii, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in High Point, NC
produced Arredoluce, Italy, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Minor loss of black paint present to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 1950s Italian Spider Chandelier By Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A large 1950s Italian spider chandelier in brass by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi.
It has eight graceful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
10 Arm 1950s Italian Brass/Crystal Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
10 arm 1950s Italian brass and crystal chandelier. Needs re wiring.
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Brass Flower Chandelier Eight Arm Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian Brass Chandelier elegant eight arm
Stylized flower off white
Unmarked after Stilnovo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Sculptural Italian Chandelier Ten Arm Patinated Brass
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sculptural Italian Chandelier Italy
Patinated Brass Ten-Arm Lamp
42 h x 37 diameter
style of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Stilnovo Lantern Pendant Chandelier Vintage Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
E27/E26 socket. Made in Italy in the 1950s, attributed to the famous well known Stilnovo Manufacturer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Eight-Arm Italian Solid Brass Flower Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s eight-arm large Italian solid brass flower chandelier. Newly restored and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Italian Flying Saucer Pendant After Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
A stunning pendant fixture in the manner of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Etched glass top reflector over satin glass bowl with ornamented long brass rod and fittings, including or...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Venetian Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Italy 1950s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Italy 1950s.
This beautiful chandelier was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Brass Chandelier Italian Production, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
8-light brass chandelier Italian production early 1950s.
Entirely hand-washed brass with curved
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo, Sizeable Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s.
With makers mark.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.1” H x 5.45
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arredoluce Attributed Chandelier Flush Mount, Italy 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arredoluce chandelier, attributed.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1950s.
Opaline glass
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Midcentury Brass Chandelier Satin Shades Vintage Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italian Brass Chandelier with Satin Shades, 1950s
A highly decorative and elegant Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Murano Chandelier attributed to Barovier
Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Barovier e Toso chandelier in handblown 'Bullicante' Murano glass and polished brass, circa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
15-light Multicolor Murano chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
15-light Multicolor Murano chandelier, Italy, 1950s
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Antique 16th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1 of 2 Spider Lights Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Berlin, BE
1 of 2 fine 1950s ballroom chandeliers with 20-light. Brass, rewired
The chandelier is in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$6,400 / item
Italian 1950s Brass and Metal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian five-light ceiling light.
Diameter 76 cm.
Height 70 cm.
There is still the original wiring
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian 5-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian 5-light wrought iron chandelier, 1950s
Intact and in good condition, E14 bulbs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Art Glass Chandelier attr. to Venini, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Art Glass Chandelier attr. to Venini, realized in 1950s.
10 lights.
Very good condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier, Metal Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier, Metal Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Original Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary Italian Sputnik chandelier from the 1950s made by the famous Italian company
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Empire Silvered Swooping Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Empire style Italian chandelier in the style of Buccellati. Rewired. 12 Light sources
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Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
$3,842 Sale Price
50% Off
1950s Italian Gilded Chandelier With Glass Drops
Located in High Point, NC
This 1950s Italian gilded chandelier is a refined example of mid-century decorative lighting
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floral 1940s-1950s Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A marvelous, cheerful and optimistic example of post war mid-1940s to early 1950s lighting design
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Murano Glass Floral Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large and highly decorative Italian Murano glass chandelier from the 1950s, featuring hand-blown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s, Italian Nine-Arm Crystal Chandelier Swag Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1950s, Italian nine-arm crystal chandelier with swag crystals. This chandelier has been completely
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Russian Neoclassical, Bronze, Crystal, Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian Neoclassical, Bronze, Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
A bronze and crystal chandelier
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Murano glass chandelier by Fratelli Toso, Italy circa 1950s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass chandelier by Fratelli Toso.
Designed and made in Italy in 1950s.
Murano glass, brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Red Stilnovo Chandelier, Cut Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Red Chandelier, Cut Glass, Italy, 1950s
Vintage red five-light spot chandelier, attributed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wire
$1,424 Sale Price
20% Off
Frosted Glass
Brass Chandelier, Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, Fontana Arte
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful mid-century chandelier was designed and manufactured in Italy.
The light has a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Wicker Wire and Rattan Pendant Hanging Light 1950
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1789 Beautiful MCM Wover wicker and pendant lamp lantern Italy 1950's
Rewired takes one 100 watt
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Italian Suspension Pendant Tri Cylinder Colored Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
1950's Italian multi-colored glass cylinder pendants suspended from three white
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
$1,400 Sale Price
51% Off
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1950s Italian Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s Italian chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every 1950s Italian chandelier was constructed with great care. There are 3276 variations of the antique or vintage 1950s Italian chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s Italian chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each 1950s Italian chandelier bearing mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1950s Italian chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Venini and Massimo Vignelli are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Italian Chandelier?
Prices for a 1950s Italian chandelier start at $1 and top out at $590,587 with the average selling for $3,392.
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 Italian 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.
- 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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