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Pair of Easy Chairs, Anonymous, Finland, 1950’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Birch and upholstery.
Measures: H: 76 cm/ 30"
SH: 41 cm/ 16 1/4"
W: 67.5 cm/ 26 1/2"
D: 74 cm/ 29 1/4".
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Italian Highbacked Bamboo Easy Chairs, 1950
s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
from the 1950's. The diameter of the seat is 40 centimeters and the seat height is 35 centimeters
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Danish Midcentury Kurt Olsen Style Easy Chair 1950
s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice light and versatile easy chair in the style of Kurt Olsen. Great for a smaller room where
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Italian Easy Chairs, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of italian easy chairs,
1950s.
New velvet upholstery.
Completely restored
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Danish 1950s Highback Easy Chair with Teak Armrests
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Arne Vodder and Hans Wegner. Frame is built into
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Easy Chair Designed by Erik Bertil Karlén, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Firma Rums Interiör, Sweden, 1950s.
Oak and newly reupholstered in sheepskin with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Bertil Fridhagen Upholstered Easy Chair for Bodafors, Sweden 1950s
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Erik Ekholm.
This stunning, upholstered solid wood easy chair combines elements of classical and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two Danish Mohair Easy Chairs, Manner of Frits Henningsen, c. 1950
s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
wing backs and solid mahogany legs. Circa 1940's-1950's, with later slubbed cherry mohair upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs, Easy Chair, 1950s
By Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair by Carl Gustav af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s. Manufactured and sold in Sweden through Gösta
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Grete Jalk, Teak Easy Chair, Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Uppsala, SE
Danish teak lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Elias Svedberg Easy Chair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Elias Svedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by NK, Sweden, 1950s.
In need of new upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Poul Kjærholm PK-31 Easy Chair by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950
s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice PK31 easy chair.
This stunning chair is designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950
s Pair Lounge / Easy / Club Chairs Made in Germany with Wooden Armrests
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and comfortable original set of two lounge / easy / club chairs from the '50s made in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of 1950s "Congo" Easy Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare "Congo" easy chairs designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Hagafors in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Set of Two Reclining Lounge, Easy Chairs, 1950s Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
upholstery. Can be converted from an easy chair to a reclining seat in four positions. Recline mechanism
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lovely pair ‘Safari’ model 4700 easy chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Easy Chair, Model Lamino, by Yngve Ekström and Swedese, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Lejre, DK
Easy chair, model Lamino, designed by Yngve Ekström and manufactured by Swedese in the 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Beautiful Lounge Easy Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, 1950s
By Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful lounge chairs designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn in the 1950s, made in
Category
Antique 1750s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Pair of Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
design vision, and thanks to her uncompromising attitude, these “Adam” easy chairs have become iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modernist Easy chairs by Elmar Berkovich, Netherlands, 1950s
By Elmar Berkovich
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern, Elmar Berkovich, lounge chair, 1950, the Netherlands.
This is a super rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Stunning pair of 1950
s Theo Ruth Model 105
Hair Pin
Easy Chairs for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
restoration process we discovered the original and amazing abstract 1950's 'Kyoto' Ploeg fabric but
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
Paolo Buffa Easy Chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, easy chair, wood and beige red fabric, Italy, 1950s
This easy chair is made of wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$7,600
Midcentury Pair of Easy Chairs DUX in Sheepskin shearling, Sweden, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful armchairs / easy chairs in beech produced for the famous DUX company in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Little Eva” Pair of Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
design vision, and thanks to her uncompromising attitude, these “Little Eva” easy chairs have become
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
design vision, and thanks to her uncompromising attitude, “Adam” easy chairs have become iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Easy Chairs DUX in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful armchairs / easy chairs in stained beech produced for the famous DUX company in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Easy Chair in Oak
Velour by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Easy chair by designed by Alfred Christensen in the early 1950s and manufactured by Slagelse
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Danish Teak and Brass Organic, 1950s Wingback Easy Chairs Restored
By Illum Wikkelsø, Hans J. Wegner, Nanna Ditzel
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A lovely pair of 1950s organic design wingback chairs that we totally restored and re-upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish 1950s Small Tufted Easy Chair in Chocolate Leather and Velvet Seat
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and elegant small Danish easy chair in the style of Frits Henningsen in tufted chocolate
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century High Back Easy Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian Modernism can be visually described by this beautiful easy chair: sleek, organic and
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Otto Schultz for JIO Mobler Tufted Easy Chairs w New Upholstery, 1950s Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of newly reupholstered easy chairs are attributed to Otto Schultz for JIO Mobler, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s, Oak and Brown Velvet Lounge Arm Easy Lounge Club Chair from Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful chair made in Denmark.
This chair is made of oakwood with brown velvet cushions.
It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Olsen Model 519 Easy Chair for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans Olsen Model 519 easy chair, produced by Juul Kristensen, Denmark, in the late 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Early "CH-22" Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early "CH-22" easy chair designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Olsen Model 519 Easy Chair for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans Olsen Model 519 easy chair, produced by Juul Kristensen, Denmark, in the late 1950s/early
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans Olsen Sledge Based Easy Chair for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans Olsen sledge based easy chair in teak, cane and brass, produced by
Juul Kristensen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Cane
Elegant Pair of 1950s Italian Easy Chairs Attributed to Gastone Rinaldi
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Elegant pair of 1950s Italian easy chairs attributed to Italian designer Gastone Rinaldi (1920-2006
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wool
Te-Ve
Easy Chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, 1950s
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Karis, Nyland
'Te-ve' easy chair was designed by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier/Bra Bohag in Sweden. Frame is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Model 868, Easy Chair by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Uppsala, SE
Early production Josef Frank easy chair model 868, produced by Svenskt Tenn. Frank was inspired by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Easy Chair with Stool in Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs with stool, suede and wood, France, 1950s
This sculptural France easy chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Easy Arm Lounge Chair "Gävle" by Carl Malmsten for Oh Sjogren, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Easy or lounge chair called "Gävle" by Carl Malmsten and
Produced by OH Sjogren, Sweden.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
1950s, Pair of Floral Lounge Easy Club Chairs, Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two beautiful 1940s-1950s lounge / club chairs reupholstered, in a later period, with the
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser Teak, Leather
Brass Easy Chair #563, Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
right for an easy chair, a petite lounge chair perfect for the morning paper, or an afternoon tea; it's
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
1950s Pair of "Little Adam" Lounge or Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s set of two beautiful "Little Adam" lounge or easy chairs designed by Kestin Hörlin-Holmquist
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1950s a Pair of Lounge Easy Club Chairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two 1950s lounge or club chairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko in Finland.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Easy Chairs by Fredrik A. Kayser Teak and Rattan, Vatne Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Fredrik Kayser - lounge chairs for Vatne Lenestolfabrik, 1960s. Teak wood elegance meets a woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Set of Two Original Easy Chairs from the 1950s by Aldo Morbelli for Isa Bergamo
By Aldo Morbelli, ISA Bergamo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two original and extremely comfortable easy chairs designed by Aldo Morbelli for Isa Bergamo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, c. 1950
s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This classic pair of Danish Mid-Century lounge chairs features chunky legs and gracefully curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
French Art Deco Curved Oak Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, yellow fabric, oak, rope, France, 1950s
This sculptural easy chair Guillerme and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Oak
Pair of Danish 1950s Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with their sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Italian Highbacked Bamboo Easy Chairs, 1950
s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
from the 1950's. In good stable condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chairs in Floral Fabric and Skirts
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chair attributed to Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with their
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
1950 Lounge / Easy Chair in Magenta by Designed Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, Italy
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful 1950s lounge or easy chair . The fabulous color combination and choice of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Danish 1950s Lounge Chairs in Red Mohair Attributed to Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chair in the style of Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with their
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Giuseppe Scapinelli Lounge Chair in Caviuna and Off-White Fabric, Brazil 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppi Scapinelli, lounge chair, caviuna wood and fabric, 1950s, Brazil.
Elegant easy chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Giuseppe Scapinelli Lounge Chair in Caviuna and Off-White Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppi Scapinelli, lounge chair, caviuna wood and fabric, 1950s, Brazil.
Elegant easy chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Guillerme
Chambron Carved Set of Four Oak Club Chairs, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme, set of four easy chairs, grey fabric, oak, France, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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1950s Easy Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s easy chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every 1950s easy chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950s easy chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s easy chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s easy chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Guillerme et Chambron and Pierre Jeanneret produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1950s Easy Chair?
The average selling price for a 1950s easy chair at 1stDibs is $4,513, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $208,033 for the highest priced.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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Questions About 1950s Easy Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between an armchair and an easy chair lies in the specificity of the terms. In living room furniture nomenclature, an armchair is any upholstered chair framed by a pair of arms. The term easy chair usually refers to a large armchair with comfortable cushioning. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of easy chairs and other armchairs.
- 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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