Question 1

Is maple good for furniture?

Accepted Answer

Yes, maple is good for furniture. Due to its natural beauty, the wood is one of the most popular materials for crafting desks, tables and case goods. Maple is also a dense, strong wood that allows furniture to hold up well to the effects of daily use. In addition, maple holds stain and paint well, freeing furniture makers to top it off with a seemingly endless array of finishes. Find a large selection of maple wood furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 2

Is maple a good wood for furniture?

Accepted Answer

Yes, maple is a good wood for furniture. The hardness and density of the material make for sturdy furniture that can hold up to the effects of regular use. In addition, many people find the natural grain patterns of maple wood to be visually appealing. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of maple wood furniture.

Question 3

What dresses were popular in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.

Question 5

What is a 1940s style dress?

Accepted Answer

The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.

Question 6

How do you identify 1800s furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.

Question 7

What is 1920s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.

Question 8

What is ’70s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.

Question 9

What is 1970s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What is 1950s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What do you call furniture from the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Furniture 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.

Question 12

How do you identify 1930s furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.

Question 13

Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 15

What is 1960s-style furniture called?

Accepted Answer

Generally, 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.

1940s Maple Furniture

Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables

Mid-Century Round Dining or Centre Hall Maple Table, Italy, 1940s

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

1940s Lovely Deco Heywood Wakefield 2 RIO Dressers in Maple Wood by Leo Jiranek

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Maple Fabric Poufs attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Set of 2

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Paolo Buffa Italian rosewood maple black glass desk table 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1940s Maple Wood and glass Italian Chest of Drawers

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1940s Maple Wood and Glass Italian Chest of Drawers

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Giordano Forti Attribution , Pair of Lounge Chairs, Maple, Bouclé, Italy, 1940s

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Dressers

British Art Deco Style Bird’S-Eye Maple Dressing Table, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Maple and walnut Art Deco sideboard by Paolo Buffa, 1940s

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

George Nelson, Bench, Metal, Maple, United States, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Maple Desk by Antonio Ferretti Milano , Italy, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Side Tables

Pair of 1940s Czechoslovak Art Deco Nightstands with Painted Maple Imitation Fin

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Desk Attr. to Paolo Buffa in Maple and Opaline Glass 1940s

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

1940s Set of Three Hand Turned Maple Wood Plates Paul McCobb Russel Wright Era

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

1940s Set of Four Brutalist Dining Chairs in Maple Finish, Czechoslovakia

Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1940s Streamline Moderne Highboy Dresser by R-Way

Mid-20th Century Regency Beds and Bed Frames

1940s Maple French Regency Style Faux Bamboo Inspired King Size Headboard

Vintage 1940s American Secretaires

1940s Widdicomb Mahogany Bookcase Secretary

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Maple and Rosewood and Leather Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Set of 6

Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1940s French Regency Style Faux Bamboo Inspired Maple Chest of Drawers

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Dining Room Tables

1940 s Modernist Dining Table By Rene Herbst (1891-1982)

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1940s French Regency Style Faux Bamboo Inspired Tall Maple Chest of Drawers

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Art Deco Credenza in Rosewood and Maple with Mirror by Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Set

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cabinets

Art Deco secretaire 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Game Tables

Italian Game Table, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Tables

Table Ascribable to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

Italian 1940s Bar Cabinet

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Swedish Modern Coffee Table, 1940s

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

Scandinavian Modern Tall 1940s Cupboard

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Suzanne Guiguichon Desk, France, 1940s

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Fireside Armchairs

Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Pair of Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Suzanne Guiguichon Wardrobe, France, 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Night Stands

Precious French 1940s Night Stands

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Buffet Cabinet Teak, Italy, 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Pair of French Neoclassical Night Stands from 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Large Floor Mirror from the 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Art Deco Sideboard, France, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Sideboards

Wood and Pink Mirror Sideboard, 1940s

20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes