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Italian Mid-Century Modern Torlasco Chandelier, Model 342, Lumi Milano, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Traversetolo, IT
1950s, Italy. The structure is entirely made of polished brass. This chandelier has twelve lights in E14
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,968 Sale Price
34% Off
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored opaline glass and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Italy, c
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Polychrome Metal Grapes, Vines and Autumn Color Leaves Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian polychrome metal six-light chandelier with grapes, vines, and autumn-colored leaves, circa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Spectacular and articulate midcentury Italian design chandelier, made entirely by hand by masters
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,559 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ten Lights Chandelier Attributer to Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier with ten lights in E14 format, attributed to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$3,107 Sale Price
36% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass
Glass Chandelier in Stilnovo style, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
This striking chandelier showcases a classic mid-century modern design, combining elegant brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Design Glass Bolws, Black Lacquered Metal and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful Italian design stilnovo style chandelier with glass bolws, black lacquered metal, wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,368 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Design Round Chandelier Bamboo Whit Brass Part, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian design round chandelier bamboo whit brass part 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$812 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-colored Murano glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial chandelier in copper and milk glass. Italy 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Made from copper and milk glass. No chips or cracks. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern 8-Head Green Metal and Brass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 8-Head Green Metal and Brass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small Italian pendant chandelier in brass-plated zinc from the 1950s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Small Italian pendant light from the 1950s composed of three conical lampshades in brass-plated and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1950s, Italy
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Anzolo Fuga Style Artisan Blown Glass Pendant
By Anzolo Fuga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century, 1950's, Anzolo Fuga style blown glass ceiling pendant with striped milk glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Milk Glass
Italian Mid-Century Ball Chandelier Murano Glass Brass Parts Gold, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century ball chandelier Murano glass brass parts gold, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$994 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s Fontana Arte Cut Glass Chandelier Style of Max Ingrand Italy
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s stunning cut glass six arm chandelier, Italy
attribution Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Italian Brass Chandelier with Modern Design and Colorful Metal Accents
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant vintage Italian chandelier, crafted in the 1950s, boasts a modern design with a touch
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paolo Venini, Pendant, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pendant in Murano glass, by Paolo Venini, Italy 1950s.
Total height 100 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Round Gino Paroldo Midcentury Italian Chandelier Fontana Arte Style 1950s Brass
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Gino Paroldo midcentury Italian chandelier Fontana Arte style 1950s brass structure, glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
Midcentury Italian Chandelier Enamel Glass Laurana Art 1950s Gold Black Red
By Laurana
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian chandelier enamel glass Laurana art 1950s gold black red
Size: Height only
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
$1,492 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Large 3 tier Italian Porcelain Chandelier 1950s 24 lights Capodimonte style
By Capodimonte, Bassano
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Capodimonte style chandelier, crafted in the 1950s Italy. A true statement piece, it features three stunning
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Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Charming Chandelier Ambra Drops Glass, Murano, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Venetian chandelier. Dozens of ambra drops hang from the golden canopy. Six small lights.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,894 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Chandelier by Stilux Milano
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1950s brass chandelier and tree opaline glass shades.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Round Midcentury Italian Chandelier Murano Glass Brass Parts 1950s Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round midcentury Italian chandelier murano glass trasparent brass parts 1950s.
Elegant and
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,321 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Designer, Metal, Acrylic, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5” H x 28” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant pendant Glass Flowers Chandelier, Murano, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant pendant chandelier depicting a bronze pine cone composed of dozens and dozens of Murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$6,217 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare Arredoluce Monza, 9-Light Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, Italy 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Catania, CT
Sophisticated nine-light chandelier designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza, Italy, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano White Clear and Milk Glass Six-Arm Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Murano white milk glass and clear glass six-arm chandelier, the 1950s
This absolutely
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century 12 lights chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo. Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Mid-Century 12-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Featuring a brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chandelier Four Arms in the Style of Stilnovo, Italian, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
Four arms chandelier in the style of Stilnovo.
Photography fails to capture the simple elegant
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Suspended Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage suspended lamp is a design lamp manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s.
Elegant suspended
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Tole and Wood Bead Chandelier
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s Italian tole and wood beaded chandelier in the Empire style
most likely imported by Chapman
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Vintage 1950s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Tin
Maria Theresa Mid-Century Modern Italian 15-Light Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A delightful 15-light Maria Theresa chandelier in Italian crystal and gilded metal with serpentine
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Style Skyscraper Chandelier Murano Blown Glass Clear Amber Smoke Italian
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An outstanding "Skyscraper" Triedri chandelier made in Murano Italy Blown glass "Triedri
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gilded Brass Chandelier attr. to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1950s, Italy
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant and rare chandelier, attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 5-Head Green Metal and Brass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 5-Head Green Metal and Brass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Four Restored Italian Mid-Century Solid Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Patina, 1950s — Priced for the Set
This exceptional set of four Italian Sputnik chandeliers from the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century brass glass chandelier by Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century italian glass chandelier by Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Italy 1950s
This chandelier was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MId-Century Fontana Arte manner curved glass disk chandelier. Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Catania, CT
Rare disk chandelier with 8 arms in Fontana Arte manner produced in Italy during the 50s. Made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Italia Brass Chandelier with Floral Motif
By Arredoluce
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Fanciful, probably custom design chandelier by Arredoluce, circa 1950. Brass work piping with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Large Italian Brass and Milk Glass 10-Light Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large ten-light midcentury Italian brass and milk glass "Sputnik" chandelier.
Socket: 10 x e14
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Enameled Glass Pendant
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Highly unique and unusual midcentury Italian glass pendant. The large double cone glass diffuser is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Colored Spider Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
with regular E14 light bulbs.
1950s, Italy
Dimension:
Height 55cm/21.65"
Width 45cm/17.71".
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern chandelier in opaline glass brass black metal, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chandelier in opaline glass, brass and black metal, 1950s
Chandelier
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Stilnovo Italian Modernist Black Patinated Pendant Lamp Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian modernist black patinated pendant Italy
ufo hanging light perforated shade
unmarked
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century 8 lights brass and opaline glass chandelier. Italy 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Catania, CT
Reminiscent of Arredoluce style, this mid-century chandelier is made from opaline glass, brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Mid-Century Brass 12-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Sputnik chandelier from 1950s Italy embodies the elegance and innovation of mid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cascade Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Vistosi Red Green Pink 1950s Mid-century Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cascade Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Vistosi Red Green Pink 1950s Mid-century Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,575 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Designer, Sizable Pendant Lights, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable brass and white-lacquered metal pendant lights designed and produced in Italy, c
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Mid-century Round Chandelier Bamboo Italian Design Vivai del Sud 1950s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair Mid-century Round Chandelier Bamboo Italian Design Vivai del Sud 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,492 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1950s Italian Six-Arm Chandelier Glass Attributed to Seguso Vetri d
Arte
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Montclair, NY
Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte is this Italian 1950s six-arm chandelier. It has brass mounts
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage 6 arms handcrafted floral Murano glass chandelier with gold. Italy 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Vintage handblown murano glass chandelier with gold produced in Italy during the 1950s. Great
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Big Spider Murano Glass Chandelier, Gold Color, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian big spider Murano glass chandelier, made of brass, and painted aluminum, 16
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$4,244 Sale Price
36% Off
Hepburn
s Tears Murano Chandelier 1950s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier dedicated to the divine Katharine Hepburn.
Height 57 cm, diameter 32
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,326 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier in the Style of Pietro Chiesa, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its unique saucer shape
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Black and Opaline Glass 3-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its triangle metal body
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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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