Question 1

What is the best wood for rustic furniture?

Accepted Answer

The best wood for rustic furniture can be cedarwood. It not only adds rich crimson hues to rustic log furniture, but it also boosts rot resistance and acts as a natural insect repellent. The dense knots in cedar add to the rustic log furniture's natural appearance. This sort of wood is both long-lasting and cost-effective. It can withstand temperature and moisture variations, making it less likely to expand or contract in response to humidity. In humid regions, it holds up nicely. Shop a variety of cedar furniture today on 1stDibs.

Question 2

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 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 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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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.

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.

1940s Rustic Furniture

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Chairs

Low Turned Wood Fireside Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940 s

Vintage 1940s Mexican Rustic Decorative Bowls

Mesquite Trough Centerpiece from Mexico, Circa 1940 s

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Art Deco Credenza in Solid Oak, Rustic, France, 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic End Tables

Charles Dudouyt, Oak end table, French rustic chic design, circa 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Floor Lamps

Charles Dudouyt, French rustic chic design alterable floor lamp, circa 1940s

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Table Lamps

Rustic American Driftwood 1940s Burl Table Lamp with Single Light

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Coat Racks and Stands

Ranch Oak Coat Stand by Brandt circa 1940s

Vintage 1930s American Rustic Table Lamps

1940s California Rustic Modern Bear with Red Fiberglass Marplex Lamp

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Craftman Oak Rush Dining Chair set, France 1940 s

Antique Early 1900s American American Colonial Decorative Bowls

American Hand-Carved Rustic Wood Treenware Bowl, circa 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs, France 1940 s

Vintage 1940s Mexican Rustic Jars

Set of Three Mezcal Vessels from Santa Maria Peñoles, Oaxaca, Circa 1940 s

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Swedish Mid-20th Century, Rustic Handcrafted Pine Table, "Sports Cabin", 1940s

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Chairs

Old Hickory Chairs with Raw Wood and Caning, Signed, circa 1940s

Vintage 1940s Mexican Spanish Colonial Stools

1940s Spanish Colonial Curule Stools Rustic Handsome Leather - Set of Two

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Sets

Wabi Sabi Handcrafted Design Solid Oak Dining Table Chairs, 1940 s France

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Rustic Chairs

Sculptural Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Chair, 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Brutalist Artisan Coffee Table, France, 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Cupboards

Natural Wabi-Sabi Wooden Cabinet, 1940s

Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Stools

Mesquite Stool from Mexico, circa 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Artisan Wooden Rectangular Coffee Table, France, 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Brutalist Solid Wood Coffee Table, France, 1940s

Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes

1940s Wood Storage Box Book Shaped

Vintage 1940s Mexican Rustic Stools

Mesquite Milking Stool from Mexico, circa 1940s

Vintage 1940s Belgian Rustic Benches

Old Church Bench, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Belgian Rustic Benches

Old Church Bench, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Rustic Cupboards

Vintage Pine and Glass Display Cabinet, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Mexican Rustic Pottery

Terracotta Water Jar from Mexico, circa 1940s

Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Stools

1940s Carved Wood Spanish "Birthing" Bar Stools, a Pair

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Petite Cerused Oak Drop Front Dresser, France 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 1940s

Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Pair Antique Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany, Ca. 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Chairs

Organic Wabi Sabi Tripod Chair, France, 1940s

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Tables

French Modern Round Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Pine, Mid Century, 1940s

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

1940s MacGregor Goldsmith 9 LB Leather Medicine Ball

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

1940s French Country Wooden Table

Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany ca. 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Side Tables

Robust Wooden Rectangular Coffee Table, France, 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Set of 8 Wood + Rush Dining Chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Rustic Soup Tureens