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Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 7 Brass Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant modernist wall-mounted coat rack from the 1950s. An original and old vintage object
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Up to 5 Carl Aubock Large Vintage Brass Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to five Minimalist wall coat hooks, model #4056, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Large Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 8 Brass Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant modernist wall-mounted coat rack from the 1950s. An original and old vintage object
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Red Velvet Horseshoe-shaped Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Red velvet horseshoe-shaped wall mirror, 1950s
With coat hooks.
Intact but with signs of age that
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Velvet, Mirror
A beautiful Pair "Bauhaus Era" 1950s Minimalist Wall Coat Hook Wardrobe
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s wall coat or clothes hooks in the minimalist style of the renowned Deutsche
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Four Brass Coat Hangers and Hooks, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
produced in Germany in the 1950s. A hook is 9 cm deep, 6 cm wide and 14 cm high. The measures of the coat
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Pair of Yellow Stitched Leather Coat Hooks, French, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
A pair of yellow stitched leather coat hooks designed by Jacques Adnet in 1950s. The yellow color
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack with Seven Brass Hooks, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack with Seven Brass Hooks, Austria 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack with Six Brass Hooks , Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack with Six Brass Hooks , Austria 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Wall Coat Rack "Dekorative" in Solid Teak and Hooks in Brass, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Wall coat rack in solid teak and hooks in brass. Made by the company Skoglunds Metallgjuteri SM
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
1950s Chinese Brocade Trapeze Coat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Chinese Brocade Trapeze Coat. Hook and eye closure at neck. Fully lined, some staining on
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1950s Coats
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 5 Midcentury Mod. AT1 Brass Coat Hooks for Azucena, 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, Italy
This five coat hooks were designed in the 1950s by the Italian design master Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Hertha Baller Vintage Wall Hooks Model
Triest I
, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hertha Baller vintage wall hooks model 'Triest I', Austria, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Auböck II. Wall Hooks 4 Pieces Available, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck II. Wall hooks 4 pieces available, Austria, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Horn
Hertha Baller Brass Wall Hooks Model
Josefstadt
6 Pieces Available, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hertha Baller brass wall hooks Model 'Josefstadt' 6 pieces available, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Hertha Baller Brass Wall Hooks Model
Josefstadt
Set of 3, Austria 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hertha Baller brass wall hooks model 'Josefstadt' Set of 3, Austria 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Brass Wall Hooks Model
Hitzing
Set of 5, Austria 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Frank brass wall hooks model 'Hitzing' Set of 5, Austria 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks Model
Zoo
, 6 Pieces Available, Austria 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Walter Bosse brass wall hooks model 'Zoo', 6 pieces available, Austria 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Wall Rack Model "Combino" Black Edition with Brass Hooks, Hafa, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Amazing rack in a rare black edition with brass hooks model "Combino". This model is made by
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
1950s Minimalist Wall Hook for Coats
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in Frisco, TX
A simple but elegant wall hook for coats from the 1950s. Created in the Minimalist style of the
Category
Vintage 1950s German Wall Brackets
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Bakelite and Brass Coat Hooks, 1950s, Set of 9
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of 9 coat hooks is made of Bakelite with solid brass details. It is marked with KM AUSTRIA.
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$1,008 / set
Original 1950s Sputnik Atomic Metal Coat Hook Rack / Unrestored
Located in London, GB
Original retro coat hook rack in Classic Sputnik design. Curved metal frame primary coloured wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Austrian Modernist Brass Wall Coat Hooks Set of Nine, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of nine modernist Austrian brass wall hooks, wall mounted, made of patinated matt brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Three coat hooks in the style of Carl Auböck, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Three coat hooks in the style of Carl Auböck, 1950s
two hooks each; two holes for attaching to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Austrian Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller Set of Six, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of six modernist Austrian brass wall hooks, made of black-finished brass, partly polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Austrian Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller Set of Six, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of six modernist Austrian brass wall hooks, made of black-finished brass, partly polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Austrian Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller Set of Four, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of four modernist Austrian brass wall hooks, made of black-finished brass, partly polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Austrian Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller Set of Six, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of six modernist Austrian brass wall hooks, made of black-finished brass, partly polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Austrian Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller Set of Six, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of six beautiful Austrian brass wall hooks, made of solid black-finished brass, partly
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Large Austrian Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller Set of five, Austria 1950s
By Adolf Loos, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of five large Austrian wall mounted brass hooks, made of solid brass, matte polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Petite Austrian Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller Set of 10, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of 10 petite minimalist Austrian brass wall hooks, made of solid brass, executed in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
1950s Coat Hooks By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
Four Brass Coat Hooks, each with deep red glass bauble. Born in Milan in 1913, Dominioni was one of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Cherry Wall Panel / Coat Rack with Brass Hooks, 1950
s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1950's Italian cherry wood wall panel / coat rack with brass hooks.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Cherry
Vintage brass coat hook by Cosma, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage brass wall hanger by Cosma made in Italy in the 1950s.
The coat hook has the original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Dual Leather Coat Hook, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome dual wall hook by French designer Jacques Adnet in a beautiful oxblood leather with light
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Jacques Adnet Leather Horseshoe Coat Hooks, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome wall hooks by French designer Jacques Adnet in the shape of a horseshoe. Frame made of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron, Brass
Jacques Adnet Iron and Leather Coat Hook, 1950s, France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome wall hook by French designer Jacques Adnet. Frame made of solid iron and features a large
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Carl Auböck Modernist Coat Stand with Brass Hooks, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare coat stand, designed and executed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Made of black-finished iron
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Original Modernist Bauhaus Brass Wardrobe Hook Coat Rack Element, Germany 1950s
By Bauhaus
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original vintage Bauhaus style wardrobe hook element was produced in the 1950s in Germany. It is made of
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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Coat Rack With Multicolored Hooks, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A metal coat rack with multicolored hooks, designed and produced by Studio BBPR, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Jacques Adnet Red Leather Coat Hooks, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome wall hooks by French designer Jacques Adnet in a beautiful red leather with perfect patina
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Vintage brass coats hook by Cosma, Italy, 1950s, Set of 3
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful set of 3 vintage brass wall hangers by Cosma made in Italy in the 1950s.
The price for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Entrance wood coat rack. Hooks by Fontana Arte Italian wardrobe, Italy 1950s
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Roma, IT
Italian furniture from the 1950s, the door is sliding, inside there are three brass and glass coat
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Bosse Baller Asymmetric Coat Brass Wall Hook, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hook from the "Black Gold Line" designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Bamboo Coat Racks with Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Austrian modernist coat racks, made of brass and bamboo form the 1950s. In good condition with
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Three Midcentury Bosse Baller Coat Brass Wall Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Wooden Wall Mount Coat Rack with Shelf and hooks by
t Spectrum, 1950s
By
t Spectrum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mount coat rack by 't Spectrum, 1950s. This coat rack has 8 hooks on lower bar and a doweled
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
4 Carl Auböck Style Mid-Century Brass
Leather Wall Coat Hooks, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of four beautiful vintage Modernist wall coat hooks. Crafted in Vienna, Austria during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair Nickel Jean Royere Coat Hooks Racks Hangers Mid-Century French 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This rare pair of Mid-Century nickel-plated coat hooks by avant-garde French designer Jean Royère
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Cut Steel, Nickel
Italian 1950s Expanding Coat Hook in the Style of Luigi Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
Practical chic! 1950s Italian brass expandable coat hook with five lacquered black turned wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Up to 13 Austrian Modernist Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 13 beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Up to 13 Austrian Modernist Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 13 beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Vintage 1950s Wall-Mounted Wardrobe with Five-Hooks and Coat Hanger
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A vintage wall-mounted wardrobe with five detachable hooks and a coat hanger. All designed and made
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Series of Stitched Leather Coat Hooks by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Black leather over steel structure
White stitches
One hook features horn
each hook can be sold
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Set of 7 Brass Cat and Lion Coat Hooks by Walter Bosse, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century brass coat hooks by Walter Bosse.
4 cats and 3 lions
Very playful, happy
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Four Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock II Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Five Carl Auböck Modernist Wall Hooks, Brass, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Five brass wall hooks, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Vienna. These are
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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1950s Coat Hooks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1950s coat hooks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s coat hooks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and animal skin. 1950s coat hooks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s coat hooks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1950s coat hooks over the years, but those made by Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1950s Coat Hooks?
Prices for 1950s coat hooks start at $65 and top out at $9,768 with the average selling for $580.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About 1950s Coat Hooks
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A good spacing for coat hooks depends on personal preferences and existing space. Ideally, there should be at least 8 to 12 inches between each coat hook so that the clothes have enough breathing space. Shop for antique and vintage coat hooks 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 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.
- 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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