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Chandelier Carved Glass and Brass Fontana Arte Style, Italy, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
in Italy in the 1950s.
Measures: Height with pole: 115 cm.
Height without pole: 32 cm.
Diameter
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lumi Milano Chandelier, 1950s
By Lumi, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist 'UFO' chandelier by Lumi Milano, 1950s. Two satin glass diffusers with a brushed aluminum
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Italian Black Metal, Chrome and Glass Oval Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1950s Italian black metal and chrome glass oval chandelier by Stilnovo with 10-light.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century 12-Arm Brass Chandelier attr. to Arredoluce, Italy 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Beograd, RS
piece is attributed to Arredoluce. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
Chandelier is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s eight light Chrome and Glass Chandelier Light by Crystal Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
Cristal Art chrome one-tier eight-light chandelier with grey semicircular glass shades, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti Attributed Rare Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
on the lamp holder. Written engraved on the brass "Italian Patent 122/747/349812".
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier in Brass with Opaline Glass, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chandelier in brass with opaline glass, Italy 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian ceiling ball chandelier venini yellow brass chain, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,492 Sale Price
30% Off
Very rare Italian Chandelier, Murano, 1950s, Attributed to Barovier
Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Very rare chandelier attributed to the legendary Barovier & Toso furnace: the cup made of precious
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$6,632 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Italian Crystal Glass Chandelier by Lumi, circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined vintage Art Deco Italian chandelier made of handcrafted brass and hand-blown smoked
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Stilnovo Style Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s Stilnovo style glass and brass chandelier with adjustable walnut and brass stretcher
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,240 Sale Price
36% Off
1950
s Italian Wrought Iron Pendant Lanterns, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Italian pendant wall lanterns circa 1950. Amber glass panels are secured with scrolled and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stilnovo Red Enamel Metal and Brass Italian 3 Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
designed by Stilnovo and produced in Italy during the 1950s.
Fully original and in fabulous vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Black Lacquer Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brass and wood chandelier, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions of Canopy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Chrome Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant eight-arm midcentury fixture in a perfect vintage condition.
E14 light bulbs Wired to fit US standards.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
1950s Pendant Chandelier in Giltbronze by Italian Designer Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian lighting designer Oscar Torlasco (born in Rome, 1934-2004) designed for a wide array of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Spiral Brass Chandelier Designed in Italy by Gino Sarfatti, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier by Gino Sarfatti with 18 radiating brass arms and sockets, an early production
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Multicolor Brass Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful twelve-light brass "Sputnik" chandelier, Italy, circa 1950s.
Measurements: Height
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Mid-Century Modern chandelier in the style of Stilnovo, six lights, in perfect working order. It
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian patinated bronze chandelier with molded glass pieces and with 10 lights
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Incredible chandelier with perforated brass leafs by A. Lelii, Italy 1950s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare ceiling light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, designed in the 1950s. The chandelier consists
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century modern ceiling lamp from the renowned Italian manufacturer Stinero, dating back to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-century Italian chandelier in polished brass, wood and opaline glass, attributed to Stilnovo
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian bronze chandelier with 9 lights.
Measurements:
Present drop: 45.75
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century Italian design Chandelier Green metal Brass parts 1950s UFO
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian design Chandelier Green metal Brass parts 1950s UFO
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$744 Sale Price
65% Off
Original Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier Attr. to Stilnovo Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Large original Stilnovo opaline glass and brass chandelier 1950’. The frame with central red insert
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1950s Italian Gilded Eight Arm Chandelier With Glass Drops
Located in High Point, NC
This 1950s Italian eight-arm chandelier exemplifies mid-century elegance enriched with classical
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Brass Midcentury Scandinavian Style Chandelier, Italy 1950s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Large Scandinavian style midcentury brass chandelier or ceiling lamp with 8 light.
Brass ,madera
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Antique 1850s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Classic Venetian Ca
Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Italian Design 1950s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Classic Venetian Ca' Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Italian Design 1950s
Imagine a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Iridescent Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano teardrop chandelier, made in the 1950s. Features a brass frame with clear iridescent
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arredoluce "Triennale" Three-Arm Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Arredoluce "Triennale" three-arm brass chandelier, Italy, 1950s. Three enameled steel shades
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Regency Impressive Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
An extraordinary large chandelier in glass and brass, Italy, the 1950s.
This wonderful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Midcentury Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Brass and Glass Bevelled Leaves Chandelier Fontana Arte Style
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, England
An absolutely stunning 1950s Italian brass and glass chandelier in the style of Max Ingrand for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Massive Minimalist Italian Design Chandeliers 1950s Brass Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Massive Italian chandelier midcentury 1950s Stilnovo style with a diameter of 190 cm. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Six Arm Chandelier Floating Brass Cut-Glass Fontana Arte Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an Italian Six Arm Chandelier with brass curved arms Cut-Glass. Attributed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its six brass arms with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 Opaline Globes, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and 12 opaline globes, Italy 1950s
This midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Xl Vintage Crystal Chandelier Italy 1950s Hollywood Regency
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare vintage large crystal chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. The chandelier has 12 solid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Midcentury Chandelier Brass
Glass Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Italy in the 1950s.
The chandelier features three E 14 light bulbs.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass 3-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian mid-century modern glass drop chandelier with metal structure, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian glass drop chandelier with metal structure, 1950s
Drop chandelier with round base. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian 1950s Brass Chandelier with Three Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, featuring a sculptural brass structure with a beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Tole Fruit Chandelier, Florentine Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptionally rare Italian 1950s tole chandelier with colorful pressed fruit decorations — a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian early 20th century glass drop chandelier with brass, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian early 20th century glass drop chandelier with brass structure, 1900-1950s
Drop chandelier
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,084 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Midcentury Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century modern design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century modern ceiling lamp from the renowned Italian manufacturer Stinero, dating back to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fontana Arte Chandelier in Turquoise Glass, Brass and Murano Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Italian Mid-Century chandelier in a stunning combination of turquoise glass, brass, and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Triedri Crystal Chandelier by Paolo Venini, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Beograd, RS
. Made in Italy in 1950s.
Very good vintage condition with some signs of time and use. A few of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Beveled Glass Adolf Loos Style, Italy 1950s
By Adolf Loos, Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
in Italy in the 1950s.
The stunning and clear cut pendant shows twelve facetted clear glasses in a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, 1950s - By Stilnovo or Arlus - Teak, Brass, and Glass. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
of the greatest Italian Art Deco designer.
Made in Italy in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian White Metal + Brass Ten-Arm Chandelier Manner of Oscar Torlasco, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental Italian chandelier from the 1950s, in the manner of Oscar Torlasco, spanning over
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Three-Light Chandelier with Colored Glass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern three-light chandelier with colored glass, 1950s
Three-light chandelier
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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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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