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Desk Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1950s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This desk lamp was manufactured by Kaiser Idell during the 1950s. It is made from metal and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Desk Lamp by Ernst Rademacher, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Designed by Ernst Rademacher, this Industrial desk lamp was manufactured by Rademacher in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Louis Kalff. Desk lamp. 1950s/60s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Kalff. Desk lamp in perforated sheet metal and patinated brass.
French work realized in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Dutch Desk Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala, 1950s
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lighting manufacturing company. Made in the mid 1950s. The light sports a black enameled triangular metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Desk Light Stilux in Marble and Brass, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stilux desk lamp, marble, metal red lacquered, brass, Italy, 1950s.
Stylish desk light with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal
Vintage French Diabolo Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Huge Mid-Century Modern desk lamp.
This beautiful tripod design lamp was probably designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Dazor Desk Lamp Model 2008, 1950s
By Dazor
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful modernist desk lamp by Dazor.
Original label and original switch.
Consists of and
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Yellow Industrial Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage yellow table lamp from 1950s in Bauhaus style. Cast Iron base.
Iron shade. The arm and
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Metal
WH Gispen Leather Metal Chair Kembo, Netherlands, 1950s
By Willem H. Gispen, Kembo
Located in London, GB
1950s Dutch metal easy chair or desk chair reupholstered in a beautiful buttery olive colored
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Dual Shade Green Sculptural Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite table or desk lamp in the manner of Jean Royère circa 1950s
Loop design tubular metal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Finnish Desk Lamp by Stockmann Orno, 1950s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in Karis, Nyland
This off-white painted metal and brass desk lamp was made by Orno in Finland during the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid Century Desk Lamp from Kaiser Idell, Modell 6787, 1950s
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Table Lamp from Kaiser Idell - 1950s.
This black and gold desk lamp was produced in the
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Industrial Desk Lamp by Sarlam, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
French industrial desk lamp by Sarlam, made in the 1950s.
Articulated, adjustable, and with a nice
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Alfred Müller Desk Lamp Adria AMBA Switzerland 1950s Brass
By Alfred Müller, AMBA, AMBA
Located in Basel, BS
Desk lamp designed by Alfred Müller in the 1940s, model ‚Adria’ for AMBA (Alfred Müller BAsel
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Industrial Desk Lamp by Sarlam, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
French industrial desk lamp by Sarlam, made in the 1950s.
Articulated, adjustable, and with a nice
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Dazor Model 1000 Industrial Desk Lamp 1950s
By Dazor
Located in Tilburg, NL
Dazor Model 1000 Industrial desk lamp, United States, 1950s.
A real American classic, this Dazor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Mid-Century Desk Lamp by A.B. Armaturhantverk, Sweden, 1950s
By Fog and Morup, AB Markaryd, Lyfa, AB Armaturhantverk, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice Desk-lamp from the 1950s.
Model 32, manufactured by A.B. Armaturhantverk.
Original
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
Industrial Vintage Desk Lamp from Mazda, 1950s
By Mazda
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage industrial desk lamp was manufactured by Mazda in France during the 1950s. It is made
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Steel Blue Desk Lamp Greta Grossmann, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Oirlo, LI
A very special desk lamp made in the 1950s. The simple design will look great in any interior
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Industrial Government Vintage Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
French government administration vintage industrial style metal desk lamp. The base is a metal
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gerald Thurston Wall Table or Desk Cricket Lamp Midcentury , 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
White "Cricket" lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. It can be used on a table, desk or hung on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Germany, 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large, massive desk lamp from the 1950s. The lamp is made of beige painted metal and chromed
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Small Mid-Century Desk Top Oscillating Fan Atomic Age
By Happy Home
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice small oscillating fan, with polished aluminium blades the fan has been totally restored, the blades polished oiled the motor rewire it, resprayed in black the grill, its in perf...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Multi Positions Italian Desk /Table Lamp with Brass Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant beautiful Italian desk lamp, cobra lamp style, in black metal painted original finish, with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Flying Saucer Desk Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool atomic age desk lamp manufactured in the late 1950s by Dazor. Near mint condition with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sheet Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Red Desk Lamp, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
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Made out of brass and metal.
Denmark, 1950
Dimensions:
Height 30 cm/ 11.8"
Diameter 18 cm/ 7".
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Extendable Desk Lamp from Jieldé, 1950s
By Jean Louis Domecq, Jielde
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial extendable lamp was manufactured for Jieldé in Lyon, France during the 1950s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Desk Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
1950s Italian design table lamp
Made of brass with clear and pleasant oxidation and signs of aging
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Beige Desk or Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A table lamp manufactured in Italy during the 1950s
Brass frame with a hinge that allows to change
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Red Desk Lamp made in Germany, 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
the 1950s - 1960s. Brass and dark red wrinkle finish, large-angle adjustable shade. Very good original
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Kaiser Leuchten Pair of Modernist Desk Lamps
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s Kaiser Leuchten pair of modernist desk lamps.
The adjustable lampshades are made of ruby
Category
Vintage 1950s German Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Articulating Desk Lamp by Gilbert Watrous for Heifetz Lighting Co
By Gilbert Watrous
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp with a cone shaped shade on a metal base and a magnetic ball connection
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Red Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp Italy 1950's
The Stand is metal and the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Tripod Desk Lamps by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky pair of desk lamps by Louis Kalff for Philips.
Striking Dutch design from the fifties
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
German Kaiser Idell Bauhaus Desk Light Designed by Christian Dell, 1950s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
several position due to the flexible light fixing.
Producer: kaiser idell
Year: 1950s
Material
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Gerald Benney Nocturne Desk Lamp Light Blue
By Gerald Benney
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Gerald Benney nocturne desk lamp light blue. Gerald Benney designed Nocturne desk lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Scottish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Gerald Benney Nocturne Desk Lamp Dark Grey
By Gerald Benney
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Gerald Benney Nocturne desk lamp dark grey. Gerald Benney designed Nocturne desk lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Scottish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cobra Style of Greta Grossman Sensational Green Table Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern table desk lamp in the manner of Greta Grossman's Cobra desk lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of XL Desk Lamps, Hillebrand Germany, 1950s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
heavy base with a metal core and a curved lamp neck with a convex brass shade. The desk lamp emits a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,786 / set
1950s Italian Reflector Desk Lamp Sarfatti Stilnovo Style on a Marble Base
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, England
A stunning and incredibly stylish 1950s Italian reflector desk lamp with a metal reflector shade on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Brass Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten Germany, 1950s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Helo table lamp with adjustable shade and arm - a timeless classic from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Grey Industrial Articulated Desk Lamp from Jielde, 1950s
By Jielde
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial lamp was manufactured by Jielde in Lyon, France during the 1950s. The lamp is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Industrial Articulated Grey Desk Lamp from Jieldé, 1950s
By Jielde
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This Industrial lamp was manufactured by Jieldé in Lyon, France during the 1950s. The lamp is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Original French Bienaise Swivelling Workshop Chair, Low Desk Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Low desk chair – Metal frame
1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Black
Brass Table/Desk Lamp by Valinte, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Mid-20th century table/desk lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s.
Brass and black painted metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Desk Lamp by Boris Jean Lacroix for Cité Universitaire, 1950s Made in France
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Desk or table lamp with a black tubular stem that supports the shade and two diffusers: One in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Glass Desk Lamp by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1950s Made in Germany
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Glass desk light by Karl Wiedmann.
Producer WMF, Germany,
1950s.
This table lamp was
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century "3X" Table Desk Lamp by Isamu Noguchi Produced by Ozeki
Co, 1950s
By Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic mid century "3X" table desk lamp in paper, bamboo and metal by Isamu Noguchi
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage President Desk Lamp Model 6631 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Dell in 1926.
This lamp is made in the 50s, partly of chromium-plated metal partly of metal with cream
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Industrial Dazor Floating Articulated Desk Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Lafayette, IN
This lamp is a timeless piece of Mid-Century Modern Industrial Design and features the hard-to-find, original silver paint that really sets off the form beautifully. However, this la...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Robotic Desk Lamp by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A never before seen robotic Italian 50’s desk lamp, attributed to Oscar Torlasco. The lamp features
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Table or Desk Lamp, White Color, Chrome, Brass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian table or desk lamp, chromed metal, brass, lacquered in shades of white, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage French Desk or Bedside Lamps from Aluminor France, 1950s
By Aluminor
Located in Verviers, BE
Aluminor lamp of the 1950s The lamps are in very good condition never used, as good as new
This
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arteluce Articulating Swing Arm Saucer Italian Brass Desk Lamp 1950s MCM Atomic
By Arteluce
Located in Peoria, AZ
ARTELUCE
SAUCER SHADE
ARTICULATING
DESK/TABLE LAMP
EXQUISITE ITALIAN STYLE!
CIRCA 1953
SIMPLY
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Design Desk Lamp, Red Enamelled Shade, Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A 1950s desk / table lamp, red lacquered metal shade, brass structure on black lacquered base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Italian Midcentury Green Adjustable Clamp Task Desk Lamp Stilnovo Style, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style adjustable clamp desk table lamp in green
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Stilnovo, Desk Lamp, Model "D 4639", Aluminum, Brass, Glass, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp / desk lamp produced by Stilnovo, Italy. Produced in chromium-plated aluminium
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
- 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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