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1950
s Rustic Persian Mahal Carpet with Modern Style and Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
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Measures: 03'06 x 12'09.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950
s New Mexico Chimayo Rio Grande Banded Rug with Southwest Modern Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
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Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 04'03 x 05'08.
Date: 1950s. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ole Wanscher Model 149 Colonial Chair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
master cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark throughout the 1950s. It references colonial-era furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four 1950s Brazilian armchairs. The chairs are very well constructed. The chairs have its
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$27,500 / set
Mid-Century Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Sideboard
By Kittinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A 1940's-1950's Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg model CW26 sideboard with fine Federal and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Spanish Carved Walnut Draper’s Counter, Castilian Revival, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Commanding yet understated, this monumental draper’s counter from 1950s Spain is a tactile
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Spanish Colonial Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Rustic Wood Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
carvings thorough and iron nails accents.
It has a rustic finish and spanish colonial accents.
It will be
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Pine
$1,044 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Rustic Farmhouse Cupboard in Solid Knotty Pine, circa 1950s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
turned brass-and-ceramic knobs and natural wood grain texture reflect the postwar Colonial Revival
Category
Mid-20th Century Colonial Revival Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Pine
stunning Dutch Soester Oak frame mantel mirror 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Dutch Soester mantel Mirror .Oak frame ,
comes with a beveled Mirror . With hand carved Crown .
good condition .
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Dutch Colonial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Oak
American Porch Glider with Original Green Paint, 1950s by Bunting
By Bunting Glider Company
Located in London, GB
This modernist North American porch glider is made to a great design. A good, deep seat, high back and with a rocking mechanism.
The original green paint has faded and worn as you ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sunburst Mirror in Giltwood with Mirror Insets, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Colonial style gilt wood sunburst mirror with mirror insets in the frame, 1950S-1960S
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Spanish Stools in Wood and Leatherette, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of wooden Spanish colonial stools with trimming details. Spain, 1950s.
These stools
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Stools
Materials
Brass
French Rattan Elephant Tray Table or Drinks Table, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching woven rattan end table or drinks table with removable tray top. France, 1940s-1950s
Category
20th Century French Colonial Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Coat Stand from Thonet, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Thonet coat rack from the beginning of the 20th century offers great comfort because it can be rotated. Original condition with nice age patina, perfectly cleaned and repolished with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Dancers Painting by Bagong Kussudiardja Indonesia 1950s
By Bagong Kussudiardja
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oil on canvas painting Signed by Bagong Kussudiardja.
Indonesian,1928-2004.
Dancers.
Dimensions including the wooden frame:
Width 95 cm.
height 70 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Safari Armchair by Wilhelm Kienzle attributed to Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, dating from the 1950s. Crafted in sturdy hardwood with leather straps, the chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid-Century Gentlemens Valet with Two Drawers, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage mid-century gentlemen's valet.
Dark walnut and features shelf for cuff links or jewelry and bars for hanging clothing.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Tuscan Sifonier with Six Drawers in Carved Pine, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid pine, called "mobila", the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers with solid pine, raised on a plinth ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Nightstands with Four Drawers and Iron Hardware, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
can be used as bedside tables or side tables, side tables... or table lamp.
design time from 1950 to
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Cheneys, London Velvet
Leather, Travel Bag or Briefcase, 1950s, England
By Cheney, London
Located in Andernach, DE
Handbag / suitcase / travel bag / briefcase by Cheney, England.
Period of manufacture: around 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Spanish Revival Gothic Hand Forged Metal Gilt Wall Sconces a Pair circa 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Spanish Revival Gothic Hand Forged Metal Gilt Wall Sconces circa 1930s
Pair of circa 1950's Spanish
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
English Queen Anne Style Mahogany Card/Game Table w/ Tooled Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
instruments, making it as practical as it was refined. Designed in the 1950s as part of the Colonial Revival
Category
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of 20th Century French Elephant Chairs and Side Tables
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A highly unusual and whimsical set of four French colonial 1950s armchairs with their matching
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
"AOF l
Union Française" poster from circa 1950 - West Africa
Located in PARIS, FR
The "AOF l'Union Française" poster from circa 1950 is a striking piece of historical propaganda
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Large 1950s The Colonial Coffee Shop Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1950s "The Colonial Coffee Shop" sign
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
British Colonial Bookcase Sliding Teak Doors, 1950s
Located in everton lymington, GB
This handsome British Colonial bookcase with very good proportions it’s made from Burmese teak and
Category
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1950s Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Queen Ann Cypher Williamsburg Trivet
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an iconic and traditional, 1950s Virginia Metalcrafters solid-brass, Queen Ann Cypher of
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
1950s Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Queen Ann Cypher Williamsburg Trivet
Located in Richmond, VA
Williamsburg' trivet, circa 1950s. Would be beautiful for intended use, plant stand, or as tabletop decor
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Early 1950s Spanish Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Mobile, AL
Beautiful early 1950s Spanish six-light chandelier. Heavy brass with a Spanish bronze finish and
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lumen Martin Winter, “Burgomeester’s Joke”, Large Oil Painting, Early 1950s
By Lumen Martin Winter
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and lively early 1950s framed oil painting on canvas titled “Burgomeester’s Joke” by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dutch Colonial Paintings
Materials
Brass
1950s Spanish Bronzed Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Mobile, AL
1950s Spanish bronzed brass and crystal eight-light chandelier. Excellent quality crystal prisms
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Colonial Style Hand Sewn Indian Patchwork Tapestry with Vivid Colors
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s colonial style hand sewn Indian patchwork tapestry with vivid colors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
5 Piece Colonial Fireplace Brass Tool Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950s Colonial Fireplace solid brass tool set featuring a stand, brush, poker, shovel, and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Spindle Sided Mahogany Bookcase Shelves, 1970
s
Located in Nantucket, MA
all have a scalloped-edged lip. 1950's Colonial British.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
1950
s Large Colonial Type Cabinet from Indonesia
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large colonial type cabinet from Indonesia
1950’s Large colonial type cabinet from Indonesia
Category
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Shelves
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Pair of Colonial Chairs in Rosewood, Manufacturers Labels, 1950
s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens, Mobelfabrik, Denmark, model no. 149, the Colonial chair, designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Ethan Allen American Colonial Maple Nightstands, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of American Colonial style bookcase nightstands
By Ethan Allen
USA, Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Night Stands
Materials
Brass
British Colonial Style Teak Linen Chest Trunk Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A large Bristish Colonial style teak linen chest, circa 1950s. Solid brass lift handles and
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown British Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Stickley American Colonial Solid Cherry Wood Nightstand, Circa 1950s
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial nightstand or end table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Stickley American Colonial Solid Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser, Circa 1950s
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Unusual 1950s Italian Armchairs, Pair, colonial green
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Original 1950s Italian ball feet lounge chairs. Comfortable, with nice proportions and an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher
PJ-149 Colonial chair, 1949
A Fine example of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
An Exceptional Pair of Danish 1950
s Rosewood
Colonial
Chairs; Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional pair of Danish 1950's rosewood 'Colonial' chairs; designed by Ole Wanscher for P
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Stickley American Colonial Cherry Wood Fiddle Back Bench or Settee, Circa 1950s
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional American Colonial style solid cherry wood fiddle back settee or bench
By L. & J.G
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Materials
Cherry
Pair of circa 1950s French Bamboo Colonial Consoles
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional vintage circa 1950s pair of French bamboo consoles
with original black opaline glass
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Opaline Glass
20th century African Colonial Wooden Statue, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful colonial statue in painted wood probably dating from the 50s.
Man dressed in a royal
Category
Vintage 1950s South African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair and Ottoman, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
iconic design: The Colonial chair. Produced by Poul Jeppesen in Denmark circa 1950s in exquisite
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Rosewood colonial lounge chair, 1950s, Denmark, Goat leather
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher
Set of PJ-149 colonial chairs, 1949
The colonial chair is one of Wanscher’s best
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood, Leather
1950s Spanish Colonial Four Woven Leather Chairs Style Luis Barragán Mexico
By Pierre Lottier, Luis Barragan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Spanish Colonial Woven Saddle Leather Chairs Set of Four
Patinated mahogany wood - woven
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Hindu Colonial Hand Sewn Tapestry with Vivid Colors
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Hindu colonial hand sewn tapestry with vivid colors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Tapestries
Materials
Silk
L.
J. G. Stickley American Colonial Solid Cherry Wood Hutch or Bookcase, 1950s
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian, American Chippendale, or Colonial style solid carved cherry wood hutch or
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Colonial Shelves
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchairs in Walnut, P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in The Hague, NL
Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1950s. This model was numbered 149 and is also known as the 'Colonial Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Taxco Mexico Colonial Style Sabino Wood Coffee Table
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950s Mexican colonial style Mid-Century Modern sabino wood coffee table from Taxco, Guerrero
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair, Lounge Chair, Cherry, Leather, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
.
Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
1950
s Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Iran.
Measures: 07'02 x 09'11.
Pile Height: 0.12 of an inch.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Two Anglo-Indian British Colonial Style Painted Hardwood Bedside Cabinets, 1950s
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
feel adds a colonial flavor to an interior.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Spanish Oak Credenza, 1950s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Midcentury Spanish oak sideboard, 1950s. Beautiful solid oak sideboard in Spanish rustic modernist
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Spanish Colonial Credenzas
Materials
Wrought Iron
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1950s Colonial For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s colonial you’re looking for. Each 1950s colonial for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Find 425 options for an antique or vintage 1950s colonial now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s colonial — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s colonial is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s colonial over the years, but those crafted by Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen and Ercol are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1950s Colonial?
A 1950s colonial can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,228, while the lowest priced sells for $33 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.
Questions About 1950s Colonial
- What is Cushman Colonial?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Cushman Colonial was a line of solid wood furniture produced by Cushman Furniture. Their mirrors typically featured rich brown finishes. Shop a selection of Cushman furniture from the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Colonial furniture, first look the piece over from top to bottom. If you see any maker's marks, conduct research using trusted online resources to find out who produced your item and when the maker was in business. Pieces made in the USA between the mid-16th and mid-17th centuries are usually classified as Colonial. Should you be unable to locate a marking, the materials and style can provide clues.
Most Colonial furniture was made of pine, elm, oak, mahogany or walnut wood. During the period, furniture tended to be simple overall, but it did include a few flourishes, such as turned cabriole legs. Because Colonial furniture was handcrafted, furnishings produced during the era usually have visible tool marks and slight irregularities in their carvings. Because there are numerous reproductions of Colonial pieces, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.
On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Colonial furniture. - Why were colonial beds so high?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Colonial beds are so high to avoid cool drafts that were close to the ground. Typically, the higher the bed off the ground, the closer it would be to the warmer air.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry 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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