Italian Designer, Chandelier, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and green painted metal chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 sockets.Ther...
Metal
Italian Antique Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite and highly decorative Italian antique crystal chandelier from the 1950s, showcasing refined craftsmanship and elegant proportions.
Crystal, Metal
Italian Antique Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully proportioned Italian antique crystal chandelier from the 1950s, characterized by refined neoclassical detailing and exceptional craftsmanship.
Crystal, Brass
Italian Antique Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and sculptural Italian antique crystal chandelier from the 1950s, featuring a refined tapered silhouette and exceptional light play.
Crystal, Brass
Antique Crystal Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sculptural Italian chandelier from the 1950s, featuring a hand-forged iron structure with an organic, floral-inspired design.
Crystal, Iron
Italian Antique Crystal Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined and elegant Italian antique crystal chandelier from the 1950s, distinguished by its balanced proportions and timeless classical design.
Crystal, Metal
Italian Modernist Brass Chandelier, 1950s
By Roberto Aloi, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian modernist brass chandelier from the 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refined and highly decorative Italian chandelier from Florence, dating to the 1950s.
Crystal, Metal
Italian Chandelier in Brass and Enamel Colour Cones, 1950 s, Italy
Located in Vienna, Austria
Italian pendant lamp from the 1950's. Five arms extending from a brass reflector, each arm has a ball and socket joint which gives the small cone maximum flexibility in the gestalt. ...
Brass
Vintage crystal chandelier, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
An elegant gilt bronze and crystal chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. This classic chandelier has a slender and curvaceous gilt bronze.
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
1950's Gilt Scallop Italian S.Salvadori Pendant Light
Located in Hastings, GB
An S.Salvadori Italian pendant ceiling light, circa 1950 in gilt metal in a scalloped or dragon scale design. The light is fully rewired and fitted with an e14 Edison lamp holder....
Iron
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
A Pair of 1950's Italian Polychrome Tole Basket Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-century Italian polychrome tole 6-light basket chandeliers, dating to circa 1950. Each chandelier is exquisitely decorated with climbing flowers and leaves, showcasing ...
Metal
1950s Italian Stilnovo Attr Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 1950s chandelier from Italy attributed to Stilnovo, with original brass and painted aluminum finish.
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Crystal chandelier made in Italy in 1950. Very good original condition. 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible
Metal
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fluted white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-colored opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Antique Crystal Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and exceptionally refined Italian chandelier from the 1950s, executed in the distinguished Florentine tradition, celebrated for its poetic blend of sculptural ironwork and lumin...
Crystal, Iron
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
1950s Five Arm Italian Brass Chandelier Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a 1950s Italian Brass Chandelier sculptural aluminum arms hardware painted red five handmade opaline case glass shades Unmarked attributed Stilnovo It require...
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small black-lacquered metal and brass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Maison Baguès Style Iron and Crystal Lantern Chandelier, Italy, 1950's
By Maison Baguès
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful iron and crystal lantern chandelier in the style of the prestigious Maison Baguès. One light handmade bronzed metal with crystal stones, beautiful piece of art. The Fixtu...
Crystal, Metal
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 4.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 15 sock...
Brass
Italian 1950s Black Iron and Crystal Cage Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A stylish and charming 1950s Italian chandelier in patinated black iron with crystal and glass accents.
Crystal, Iron
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A six-armed brass and grey-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x 30” Diameter Canopy Dimensions (inches): 3" H x 3....
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable multi-color-lacquered metal and brass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Width variable based on position of lights Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.5” ...
Metal, Brass
Italian Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian brass chandelier, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 115 cm; D= 68 cm.
Aluminum, Brass
Angelo Lelii, Chandelier, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Florentine Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian chandelier attributed to mid-century Florentine production, circa 1950s.
Crystal, Metal
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 1950s Chandelier After Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass base wood and milk glass shades
Metal
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-lacquered brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-lacquered metal and white fabric chandelier likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Brass
Elegant 1950s Italian Tole Floral Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and colorful 1950s Italian tole chandelier, the color and the patina is much nicer in person.
Metal
Italian Satin Glass Suspension Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Stilux
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian suspension chandelier from the 1950s. Three long square 'triplex opal' satin glass diffusers - circa 17inches/43cm, each slightly different - are suspended from a filigr...
Steel
Venini, Chandelier, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and blown Murano glass chandelier produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1950s. With manufacturer label.
Metal
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Made in Murano, Italy, during the 1950s. The chandelier is in transparent color with light shades of off-white - cream in some parts.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and white opaline glass chandelier, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation present throughout fixture. Subtle angle present to arms, study images. Overall Di...
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal, opaline glass and brass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.75” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standar...
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green painted metal and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
1950's Italian Etched Starburst Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Ornate brass frame lantern chandelier with five etched starburst glass panels, and three candelabra sockets, .Made in .Italy, c. 1950's-60's One brass screw missing.
Brass
1950s Italian Brass Cornucopia Chandelier
By Gio Ponti, Oscar Torlasco, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Hanover, MA
Superbly crafted 'Horn of plenty' sconces with five curved brass horns with slightly scalloped edges around a solid brass cluster body enameled in seafoam green (can be changed or re...
Brass
$4,800 / item
1950's Italian Rattan Pendant
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful dome shaped bamboo chandelier pendant. Newly rewired with black silk cord and oil rubbed bronze hardware & ceiling plate. Two Sizes available. Sold Individually. Smal...
Brass
1950's Italian Glass & Brass Hallway Lantern
Located in Hanover, MA
Timeless mid-century Italian hallway pendant lantern with three candle bulb stem inside a hand blown clear glass 'pickle jar' oval bell. Timeless and elegant.
Brass
Venini Blown Glass Pendant, Italy, 1950's
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini, Italy 1950's A blown clear glass lantern with delicate woven spiral patterns in colored Zanfirico glass; nickeled mounts Measures: 12 diameter x 38 height ( Height can be a...
Art Glass
Venetian Opaline and Blue Chandelier by Galliano Ferro, 1950's.
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Venetian chandelier with opaline and blue Murano glass / Made in Italy circa 1950's by Galliano Ferro Height: 49 inches / Diameter: 33.5 inches
Murano Glass
Antique Crystal Empire Style Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian chandelier in the Empire style, dating to the 1950s.
Crystal, Metal
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.
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