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Pair of Beautiful German Vintage Gold-Plated Chandeliers Flush Mounts, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful gold-plated brass and crystal glass flush mounts.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gold Plated 24 carat 15 Arms Chandelier by Stilkronen , 1960s , Italy
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Mid-Century Modern gold plated brass chandelier with triangular crystal prism.
Made with prime
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold
$4,000 Sale Price
60% Off
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt and Beaded Regency Style Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large Regency style six-light gilt brass and crystal pearls chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1960s Crystal Textured Pendant Lamps, Set of Four, Italy
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian set of four crystal pendant lamps.
The textured design gives the lights the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Large Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Chandelier by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful crystal glass and gold-plated brass pendant chandelier by Palwa (Palme
Walter
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$13,738 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century German Vintage Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful crystal glass and gold-plated brass pendant chandelier by Palwa (Palme & Walter).
Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gorgeous Mid Century Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion by Palwa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
crystal glasses and gilt brass, The chandelier / pendant lamp needs 13 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulbs
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Bakalowits Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Nickel Glass, 1960s, 1 of 3
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive chandelier or pendant light by Bakalowits und Soehne, Austria, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass flush mount with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass flushmount with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier, Gilt Brass and Amber Tone Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful and rare version of a gold-plated brass chandelier with amber tone crystal glass pieces
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lovely Bouquet Gilt Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely gilt brass and crystal "bouquet" flower chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s.
Socket
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Crystal and Brass Pendant by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s.
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Asaa, DK
Orrefors Crystal and Brass Ceiling Pendant by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Bakalowits Wall Lights, Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Aachen, NRW
A pair of stunning Wall lights made by Bakalowits, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960-1969. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Pendant Lamp with Nickel Frame, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Italian pendant lamp from the 1960s, composed of multiple faceted crystal glass blocks
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Huge Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Original Mid-Century Modern Bakalowits Chandelier from the 1960s
By Woka Lamps, Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
An unusual ten flames parlor chandelier with excellent glass-hangings. The indicated height is just
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 3 Bakalowits Chandeliers Pendant Lights No. 3330, Brass Nickel Glass, 1960s
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
frame is decorated with diamond and rose shaped crystal glass. Each chandelier has 15 small screw base
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
After Fontana Mid-Century Modern Italian Crystal Pendant Light, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pendant light glass chandelier with an intense smoky cut flanked by a rectangular transparent glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian Space Age Sputnik Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian mid-century Sputnik chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte, from the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
56% Off
Set of Ten Crystal Glass and Brass Pendants, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Measures: Height 55 cm
Diameter 30 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Seven-Tiered Chandelier by Palwa, Git Brass and Lenses Glass, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
High-quality gilt brass and lenses glass chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s.
Socket: 7 x
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Bakalowits Flush mount light, Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning six-tier Flush mount by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960-1969. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
elegant 2-tier kinkeldey PENDANT LIGHT crystal glass and chrome 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant pendant lamp manufactured in the 1960s by Kinkeldey. Made of chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Small Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Pendant Lamp from Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Rijssen, NL
1960s by Palwa. The shiny brass and the crystal stones are complete and without damages. The decorative
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s, Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
crystal glass and is in a very nice condition.
The textured glass reflects a wonderful light.
Period
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,416 Sale Price
53% Off
Grand French 1960s Crystal Flush Ceiling Light, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious large golden solid brass flush pendant with 32 solid glass crystal orbs
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$4,800 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of Four Gold-Plated Kinkeldey Crystal Glass Light Fixtures, 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
crystals are suspended.
Dimensions:
Chandelier height 25.6 in. (65 cm), diameter 15.75 in. (40 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Kinkeldey Crystal Ice Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. The light is made of an aluminium
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$497 Sale Price
16% Off
Grand French 1960s Crystal Flush Ceiling Light, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious large golden solid brass flush pendant with 32 solid glass crystal orbs
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$4,300 Sale Price
55% Off
Kinkeldey Crystal Ice Glass Hanging Lamp, circa 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kinkeldey ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
J. T. Kalmar Mid-Century Frosted Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist chandelier, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. White painted metal
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Orrefors crystal pendant lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa, Denmark 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Scandinavian chandeliers featuring a refined brass frame paired with thick textured crystal shades made by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Glamour Gilt Brass Pendant Gold Lamp Swarovski Crystal by Palme, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stunning chandelier was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$6,722 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Ceiling Lamp 15-lights "Banci" crystals and gold leaf wrought iron, 1960s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Florentine Ceiling Lamp 15-lights "Banci" crystals and gold leaf wrought iron, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Petite Starburst Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful petite starburst brass flush mounts with many of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Petite Starburst Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful petite starburst brass flush mounts with many of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Cylinder crown in crystal and chrome by Orrefors for Tyringe, Sweden, 1960s
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
Very beautiful ceiling lamp made of crystal and chrome.
The ceiling lamp is designed in an elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Geometric Brass-Green Glass Chandelier by Gino Paroldo 1960s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian Mid-Century Geometric Brass-Green Glass Chandelier by Gino Paroldo 1960s
This vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Round Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, ca. 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
-century iced crystal glass and metal two-light chandelier by Doria Werkstätten, circa the 1960s, Germany
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1 of 3 Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass flush-mount light with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Oscar Torlasco Six-Light Brass and Glass Chandelier for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilkronen
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful chandelier was designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen in the 1960s, in Italy. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Flower Shape Crystal Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Shape Crystal Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Crystal Art Deco Semi Flush Mount by Bakalowits, Austria, circa 1960s
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional, huge semi - flush mount by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, Vienna , circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Anders Pehrson crystal pendant lamp by Atelje Lyktan 1960S
By Anders Pherson
Located in Paris, FR
Studio lantern "Crystal" lamp- shade in clear glass with perforated inner cup of brass. H about 43
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Round Crystal Ice Glass Bowl by Doria, 1960s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A stunning glass bowl hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. This elegant light fixture features exquisite Murano glass, known for its superior quality and craftsmanship. The gla...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Grand French 1960s Crystal Flush Ceiling Light, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
A pair ofbeautiful luxurious large golden solid brass flush pendants with 32 solid glass crystal
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$6,000 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Exquisite Cut-Glass Basket Chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr, Vienna, circa 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An original Austrian eight-light hand-crafted, hand -knotted glass and polished brass chandelier
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 3 Starburst Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass flush mount with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Doria Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria ice glass Cascade lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare tube
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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1960s Crystal Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1960s crystal chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1960s crystal chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and crystal. 1960s crystal chandeliers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1960s crystal chandeliers bearing mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1960s crystal chandeliers over the years, but those made by Palwa, Bakalowits
Söhne and Kinkeldey are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1960s Crystal Chandeliers?
Prices for 1960s crystal chandeliers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1960s crystal chandeliers begin at $20 and can go as high as $215,259, while the average can fetch as much as $3,207.
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 1960s Crystal Chandeliers
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
- What was worn in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a caftan from the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses 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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