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Jacques Adnet Tripod bamboo leather Floor Lamp, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare Jacques Adnet leather floor lamp with faux bamboo leather decoration and brass hardware. Base only 58x16
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jacques Adnet Tripod bamboo leather Floor Lamp, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare Jacques Adnet leather floor lamp with faux bamboo leather decoration. Base only 58x16
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

1950 s Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Navy blu leather on black metal Highest
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Stitched Leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet France Newly re-wired
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet France Newly re-wired
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Zoomorphic Black Ceramic Lamp Signed " H.O " France 1950 s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Zoomorphic Black Ceramic Lamp Signed " H.O " France 1950's In a beautiful satin black. ( more
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1950 s Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Jacques Blin
By Jacques Blin
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Studio pottery table lamp By Jacques Blin Documented Hand made France
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chic Handsome Robert Mathieu Lunel Brass and Black Table Lamp, France, 1950 s
By Robert Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
handsome. Beautiful condition. Other lighting companies: Maison Lunel, Stilnovo, Fontana Arte, Kalmar
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950 s Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp 2 different brown leather No shade included High : 160/ 188 cm
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp By Jacques Adnet Nice green color Dimensions doesn't include
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice 1950's Stitched chocolate brown leather by Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

1950 s Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched Leather Floor lamp By Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Oak, Brass Glass Art Deco Floor Lamp, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant floor lamp in oak and glass with Brass details. Base 50x12
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Curved Ceramic Lamp in Metallic Glaze, France 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic ceramic lamp with concentric rings emanating from an ex-centered hole acting as the focal point. Salt metallic glaze. Base only 12x7x3. Illegible signature to base.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist pair of 1950 s French Textured Resin and Brass Wall Sconces.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's French encrusted resin and brass wall sconces. The minimalist curved resin shades
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950 s Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Oak

1950 s Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet. Dimensions given without shade. No shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

1950 s Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet All covered with brown leather with
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950 s Stitched leather lamp By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare stitched leather and oak table lamp by Jacques Adnet Double light No shade included
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown crystal glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wood table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Hand-Stitched Floor Lamp, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Jacques Adnet green leather hand-stitched floor lamp, France 1950's Jacques Adnet Faux Bamboo
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather, Silk

French Turned Floor Lamp, 1950s, France
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This is a beautiful French antique floor lamp from the 50s. To modernize the lamp while preserving
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Vintage 1950s French Rustic Floor Lamps

Materials

Jute, Wood, Oak

French Designer, Table Lamp, Leather, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stitched brown leather table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp by Jean Rivier, 1950 s, Vallauris, France
By Jean Rivier
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp by Jean Rivier, 1950's, Vallauris, France A beautiful milky white and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-colored blown glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1950 s Stitched Leather lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather lamp by Jacques Adnet.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Sevres Style Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Lamp - France - Circa 1950 s
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Chatham, ON
), Hand Painted, Made in France - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - all original - no loss - no
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950 s French Neoclassical style "Winged Lion Holding Lamp" Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style "Winged Lion" Patinate & Gilt Metal Table Lamp. Shade is included.
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Guillerme et Chambron Single Oak Swing Arm Sconce, France 1950 s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Carved oak swing sconce by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, the backplate has excellent details and feature hidden screws. Original shade. Rewire included upon request, 3-4 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Oak

French Floor lamp - 1950s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent French-made floor lamp dating from the 1950s. It is made of black metal with beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Mid-Century Red and Black Chandelier by Jacques Biny, 1950 s
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome original enameled metal chandelier with three black enameled metal perforated cone shades, a red enameled metal top shade and brass hardware. In very original condition with...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950 s Stitched Leather Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather lamp by Jacques Adnet Green leather The arm is a flexible who can move in
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French 1950 s Eight Arm Iron Chandelier with Unusual Milk Glass Globes
Located in Hanover, MA
A fairly large scale modernist iron spider chandelier from France, circa mid-1950's with unusual
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable green and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and purple-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-grey glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950 s Stitched leather lamps in the Jacques Adnet s Style
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather pair of table lamps Chocolate brown leather Made in France No shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Jean Marais Bronze "Hands" Sconces, France 1950 s
By Jean Marais
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of hand sconces by Jean Marais, originally part of his ceramic line, this version in bronze is never seen. It is said the inspiration for the model came from his movie “B...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A crystal-glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Blue Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet France Dimensions given without shade / No
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

1950 s Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp designed by Jacques Adnet Red color, Great condition France.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Orange Crackle Ceramic Lamps, Italy 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Large ceramic lamps with an orange crackled finish.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamps, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark brown-lacquered wood and brass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Large Lunel Brass Rectangle Swingarm, France 1950 s
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Large and original brass swing arm sconce with paper shades, double articulation, and swiveling head
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Brass

1950 s Metal and ceramic flower pot floor lamp by Asselbure
By Marcel Asselbur
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Metal and ceramic floor lamp Ceramic flower pot ... sometimes this floor lamps are made with
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Flush Mount, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass flush mount designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Minor wear
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1950 s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Lights - Pair (958.2)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tabac Opal Glass Lights – Pair (958.2) 1950’s Original French Tabac Opal
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

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1950s French Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1950s French lighting on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every piece of 1950s French lighting was constructed with great care. There are 6961 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of 1950s French lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of 1950s French lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1950s French lighting, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Maison Lunel, Arlus and Jacques Adnet each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 1950s French lighting that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950s French Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of 1950s French lighting at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $79,835 for the highest priced.

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 French Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some 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, 2024
    The 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, 2022
    Yes. 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In 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, 2023
    There 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, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In 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 ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank 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.