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1950s 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.
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Pair Magnificent Maison Baguès Style French Gilt Iron and Glass Parrot Sconces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite pair of double-arm rock crystal and gilt-metal sconces is beautifully attributed to Maison Baguès, Paris, the esteemed French atelier renowned for its refined craftsma...
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Plexiglass
Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass & Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and rare cinema or theater sconces. They are large wall lamps
Manufactured in Italy
Lamps are in perfect ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass, Plexiglass
1950s Italian Brass Pendant Lamp with Opaline Glass Spheres
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, composed of a brass structure with three opaline glass shades.
Each shade is positioned on a curved brass arm, arranged around a central joint that...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Pair of Large 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines softly curved opaline glass shades with slender brass arms for a refined mid-century presence. Each lamp features an e...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by an elegant and sculptural brass structure with a naturally aged patina. The design features a curved arm that rises from...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, defined by clean lines and balanced proportions typical of the period’s modern design. Each fixture features a conical opaline gla...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
