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Industrial Ceiling Spotlight Light, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful industrial ceiling light. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1950s. The lamp is made of a
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Zinc
$284 Sale Price
50% Off
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-decorated surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass with embossed surface and base in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-decorated surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Industrial Factory Ceiling Light, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
This is a great find, as this light combines the elegance of a light with the industrial charm of
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$284 Sale Price / item
31% Off
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-painted surface decoration and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Functionalist Flushmount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with decorated opaline glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Danish Ceiling Light, Fog
Mørup, 1950s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in Bochum, NRW
Ceiling Light. Designed and manufactured in Denmark, at Fog
Mørup, 1960s
Scandinavian design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling lamp with surface decorated shade in glass and porcelain base. Designed and made in Norway
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain, Blown Glass
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling lamp with surface decorated shade in glass and porcelain base. Designed and made
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain, Blown Glass
Midcentury Flushmount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling lamp with shade in blown glass with surface decoration and porcelain base
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain, Blown Glass
Scandinavian Mid Century Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Modernist ceiling light with a lacquered metal stem and a decorated form-pressed glass shade
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Swedish Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish ceiling light with grey lacquered metal shades with beautiful patina.
Diameter: 54 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Mid-century Pendant Ceiling-Light, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Pendant Ceiling Light, France, 1950s. Glass
Brass.
Dimensions:
Height
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light exemplifies Scandinavian mid-century design from
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The light is fully working and in good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-painted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The light is fully working and in good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Idman Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Good vintage condition. Local re
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and decorative ceiling light with decorated opaline glass shade and chrome metal base
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
French 1950
s Large Scale Wall or Ceiling Light by Lunel
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
Lunel Lumiere, France 1950's.
This one is notable for its dark walnut embellishment, curved brass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Swedish Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Porcelain Ceiling Light with Milk Glass , 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Milk Glass
Vintage Porcelain Ceiling Light with Milk Glass , 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Milk Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and organic 1950s flush mount ceiling light. A beautiful and subtle example of
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the 1950s first half. The ceiling light
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the 1950s first half. The ceiling light
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The ceiling light provides a warm, diffused glow and an authentic
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Venini Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murano glass flush mount ceiling light
Murano reticello glass, brass, steel.
Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
A beautiful and well-preserved flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Made during a time
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
A beautiful ceiling light fixture from the 1950s, first half. The light features a geometric
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and refined ceiling light from the 1950s, first half. This flush-mount ceiling fixture
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Beautiful and striking flush mount ceiling light that dates to the 1950s, and features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and organic ceiling light from the 1950s first half. A charming example of Nordic
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
This 1950s flush-mount fixture is a beautiful and subtle example of Scandinavian design during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
A beautiful example of nordic design, this flush-mount ceiling light from the 1950s reflects the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-painted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling fixture from the 1950s first half. The shade and fixture
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful flush mount ceiling light featuring a hand-painted glass shade with a stylized floral and
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Archimede Seguso geometric-shaped murano glass ceiling lamp.
Italy 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
This 1950s flush-mount fixture is a beautiful and subtle example of Scandinavian design during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light in with a opaline glass shade and base in brass base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Rupert nikoll ceiling light vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert nikoll ceiling light vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The bulbs are not
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Ceiling lamps, such as this 1950s model have an important role to create an ambience that is cosy and
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Ceiling Light, Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp with three lamp shades set at different heights, designed by Alf Svensson
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury 1950s Italian Brass and Glass Ceiling Light
Located in London, London
Hanging ceiling light
Four lights either side of glass
Brass fixtures
Thick rectangular glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant brass ceiling light by Paavo Tynell, with a long stem that can be customized in length
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Stilnovo Hexagonal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Model 1183
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
1950s Stilnovo hexagonal flush mount ceiling light with off-white enameled metal structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bud Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Bronze, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Single Light Flower Bud Ceiling Light Fixture / Wall Light, Bronze
Spain, 1950s
A beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Modern Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant white lacquered brass ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, with a streamlined shade perforated
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful flush mount ceiling lamp with shade in blown glass and frame in painted steel. Designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and rare ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light is a standout example of the Nordic Functionalism
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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1950s Ceiling Light For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s ceiling light you’re looking for. Each 1950s ceiling light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are many kinds of the 1950s ceiling light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s ceiling light made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1950s ceiling light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Barovier&Toso and Paavo Tynell are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Ceiling Light?
A 1950s ceiling light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,826, while the lowest priced sells for $121 and the highest can go for as much as $45,729.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1950s Ceiling Light
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is ceiling mounted light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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