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Unique Wrought Iron Set “Table, Chandelier
Plant Stand” France or Italy, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A wonderful, one-of-a-kind hammered and wrought iron set, comprising a chandelier, a round coffee
Category
20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lamperti Ceiling Pendant, Italy circa 1950s
By Lamperti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling pendant by Lamperti.
Designed and made in Italy in 1950s.
Glass, enameled metal, brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Seguso, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light produced by Seguso, Italy, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina; wear
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Ceiling Lamp in Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s ceiling lamp in brass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Designer, Pendant, Glass, Chrome Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and chrome metal pendant light designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Sockets take
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Blue Vistosi Glass Pendant, Italy 1950s
By Vistosi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian glass lamp was manufactured by Vistosi in 1950s. It is made of beautiful blue murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian 1950s Black and Brass Pendant
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1950s Brass Pendant attributed to Oscar Torlasco for Lumi.
Carries 3 Small Screw
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$4,735 Sale Price
20% Off
Round Black and Gold Brass Italian Chandelier Stilnovo Style 1950s Murano Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Stilnovo attributed Italian mid-century circa 1955, form and technique of very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,485 Sale Price
53% Off
Italian Space Age Square Green Color Chandelier by Lupi Cristal Luxor, 1950s
By Lupi Cristal Luxor
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Gorgeous Italian chandelier from the 1970s, Space Age period by Lupi Cristal Luxor. This lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Steel
$852 Sale Price
44% Off
Vintage floral murano glass chandelier, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
, tested and working.
1950s - Italy, Murano
Dimensions:
Height: 90cm/35.43"
Diameter: 80cm/31.49"
Ref
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Pendant Light with two glass shades Italy - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Interesting Italian Pendant Light with two glass shades. With the unique brass element one can
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage pendant lamp by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Italian mid-century design pendant lamp by Stilnovo from 1950s. Stilnovo manufacture from Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood
Italian Empire Style Chandelier with Bohemian Crystal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined 1950s Italian Empire-style chandelier features a beautifully tapered basket design
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20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Chandelier by Barovier
Toso, Murano, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Wonderful chandelier by Barovier&Toso, 1950s. Piece of exquisite quality.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Stilnovo Six Arm Brass Sputnik Chandelier Pendant Light, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Gorgeous and very elegant Stilnovo style six-arm pendant chandelier.
This timeless chandelier from
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Chandelier with Three Colorful Patinated Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, metal, brass, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful Italian chandelier with colourful cone shaped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950
s Brass
Glass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This 1950s piece is attributed to designer Pietro Chiesa. Classic yet understated in design, it
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Greta Garbo Tears Murano Chandelier 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the divine Liz Taylor.
Height 70 cm, diameter 67 cm. Ten
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline 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
Brass and Glass Italian Chandelier by Gino Paroldo for Dino Dei, 1950s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Milano, IT
Italian chandelier by designer Gino Paroldo, produced by the company Dino Dei. The luminaire consists of a brass stem, which is developed into a round-shaped halo with 8 light points...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Curved Glasses Chandelier, 1950s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Brass and curved glasses chandelier 1950s, brass structure, colored curved crystals much elegance
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,059 Sale Price
64% Off
Elegant Chandelier Lumi Design Milano, 1950s
By Lumi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant chandelier Lumi design Milano 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,491 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Diabolo Brass Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950
s Brass and Glass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This stunning and elegant light consisting of a brass frame and 2 unique glass reflector/saucers.
The lower and upper satin and curved glass reflectors with engraved star decoratio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Amazing Glass Flower Chandelier with Gold Inclusions, Murano, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Incredibly beautiful chandelier attributed to the renowned Barovier & Toso. A helmet of glasses
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$7,576 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s Brass
Glass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
With a nod to the style of Pietro Chiesa, this mid-century brass and glass pendant lighting is a great way to illuminate your space with style. The patterned glass plate sits atop th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Brass and Glass Pendant Attributed to Luigi Brusotti
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Schoorl, NL
This elegant piece consisting of a brass frame and two glass reflectors/dishes.
The lower round curved glass reflectors is decorated with white lines that create swirl effect. Where...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Brass and Glass Pendant Attributed to Luigi Brusotti
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Schoorl, NL
This elegant piece consisting of a brass frame and 2 unique decorated glass reflectors/dishes.
The lower and upper round curved glass reflectors are decorated with yellow lines that...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage pendant lamp by Stilnovo Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Italian mid-century design pendant lamp by Stilnovo from 1950s. Stilnovo manufacture from Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Modern 1950s Yellow, White Glass Pendant
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian midcentury modern glass pendant manufactured in the 1950s. Bright yellow matte glass top
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$710 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-century 8-Light Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century 8-light brass chandelier, 1950s
Good condition.
Found in an apartment in my city
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
This enchanting Murano glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Venini Attribution, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass pendant light attributed to Venini, Italy, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Liz Taylor
s Tears Murano Chandelier 1950s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the divine Liz Taylor.
Height without chain 60 cm
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,546 Sale Price
20% Off
Bette Davis Fruits Murano Chandelier 1950s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the divine Betty Davis.
Height 120 cm, diameter 55 cm
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,651 Sale Price
20% Off
Lumen Organic Chandeliers in Brass with Cream Enameled Aluminum Shades 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lumen, chandeliers, enameled aluminum, brass, Italy, 1950s
These graceful chandeliers are designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Murano Glass Chandelier with Ruby Accents
Vibrant Floral Motifs
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite Murano glass chandelier, a captivating
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Large Eighteen-Arm Stilnovo Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts Chandeliers, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
One of two huge flush mount chandelier.
Italy, 1950s
New rewired, lamp sockets: 18 x E27 (US E26).
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage pink glass pendant lamp Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
1950s Italy. Its delicate pink hue evokes a sense of softness, coziness, and comfort, making it an ideal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Polychrome Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, from the 1950s.
By Capodimonte
Located in Cesena, FC
.
Timeless beauty for this vintage Capodimonte porcelain chandelier, made in Italy in the 1950s, which
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Italian Diabolo Red Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$710 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Diabolo Blue Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$710 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s Glass
Brass Lantern in Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
Delicate 1950s lantern. Consists of four etched glass panels, a brass frame and one E14 lightbulb.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century 8-Light Brass Chandelier 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 8-light brass chandelier 1950s
E14 lamps.
Intact and in good condition, it will be
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Adjustable Pendant Light Model 1090, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in New York, NY
, Italy, 1950s . Height can be adjusted by shortening the black cords. This simple chic design exudes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in High Point, NC
and produced by Arteluce, Italy, c. 1950s.
Minor loss of red present to metal
Wear consistent with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Colorful Sputnik Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning and extremely rare Sputnik chandelier by Stilnovo from the 1950s is a true
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950
s Brass and Glass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This 1950s piece is attributed to designer Pietro Chiesa. Classic yet understated in design, it
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950
s Brass
Glass Pendant in style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is an elegant 1950s-era piece. The saucer style top-and-bottom plates are decorated in a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Lantern in Pulegoso Glass, Italy circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
glass bubbles.
Designed and made in Italy in 1950s.
Takes 3 candelabra bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass
Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo. Executed in 12 opaline glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Vintage Tole Floral Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Vintage Tole Floral Chandelier, circa 1950s
A stunning hand-painted Italian tole
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Tôle
Ceramic pending light attributed to Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1950s
By Salvatore Meli
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pending light attributed to Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Italian Multicolour Murano Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
A distinctive mid-century pendant light attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950s. This piece
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Luxurious Murano Teardrop Crystal and Bronze Chandelier Ten Light
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Luxurious Murano Teardrop Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Ten light design
Unmarked
15 tall x
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
1950s Mid-Century Modern Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
innovation of 1950s Italian design. Whether you’re a collector or a design enthusiast, this chandelier is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Puligoso Chandelier with Palm Leaves attributed Barovier 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano Glass Puligoso chandelier with palm leaves attributed to Barovier 1950s.
Ten outward
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
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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.
- 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 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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