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1950s Marco Zanuso Reclining
Lady
Lounge Chair in Leatherette, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- rare model
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
"Medea" Desk Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliablue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Brussels, BE
"Medea" Desk Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliablue, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
shown in the photos. prod. Home and Garden, Italy, 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
. Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Couple of Italian Vintage Armchairs in Black Wood and White Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of Italian wood and leather armchairs made in the 1950s, fine Italian craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,704 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautifull and rare armchairs "Perla" designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by ISA in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently upholstered in vintage ivory velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Two Wingback Chairs, Design by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two Wingback Chairs - Design by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s. With their distinctive
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
A wonderful pair of 1950s Italian Cherrywood chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of 1950s Italian Cherrywood chairs by Paolo Buffa with sculptural curved arms and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet covering and legs in brass and black lacquered metal. It is recommended to replace the lining...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 original Italian armchairs Model "Lady" by Marco Zanuso, Arflex 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of “Lady” Armchairs, Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950s
This Italian pair of armchairs was
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Wingback Chair in original condition, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Mustard-yellow ISA Bergamo armchair, presumably designed by Gio Ponti, in original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Franco Albini for Bonacina Set Margherita Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic chair with pouff Mod. Margherita in curved wicker and cushion covered in ivory boucle' fabric. Designed in 1960. by Franco Albini for Bonacina .Suitable for outdoor and indoor...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Two I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Floral upholstered Wingback Chairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This extravagant pair of armchairs was made in Italy in the 1950s by the manufacturer ISA Bergamo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 two-tone Dining Chairs, by Cassina in Italy 1950s
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
manufactured in the 1950s by the Italian company Cassina. All four chairs are in very good condition. We have
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Naples and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently upholstered in vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Living Room Set in Bamboo and Straw Rope Italy 1950s Chairs with Table
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Living room set in bamboo and straw rope Italy 1950s chairs with table.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
$2,071 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Lounge Chairs, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Lounge Chairs, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s
These pair of two
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage 1950s armchairs Italian design. Light blue fabric upholstery tapered brown wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of mid-century modern Gio Ponti style lounge chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Gio Ponti attributed armchairs for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1950s.
Pair of armchairs or lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Lounge Chairs by Lenzi Italy a pair on Metal and Brass Base, 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of lounge chair by Lenzi Italy velvet on metal and brass base 1950s
covered with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Studio Tecnico A.P.A, pair of armchairs model M530 for Lenzi. Italy C.1950
By Studio Tecnico, Lenzi
Located in Munster, NRW
Studio Tecnico A.P.A, pair of armchairs model M530 for Lenzi. Italy C.1950
A pair of stunning
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Italian Chairs, Two-Tone Cover, Turquoise and Landscape Motive, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2 chairs with two-tone cover from Italy, 1950s. The cover fabric shows a landscape motive
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
made in hand-woven wicker, rattan and enameled black iron. This lovely set was produced in Italy during
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Mid-Century Gigi Radice for Minotti Italian Design 1950s Green Fabric
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair Mid-Century Gigi Radice for Minotti Italian design 1950s green fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$3,729 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Chair Model Poltrona Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milan, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Delft, NL
Chair Model Poltrona Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milan, 1950s
Italian chair by Marco Zanuso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Burgundy Red Fabric with Nickel Feet
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli for Cassina, lounge chair, model 802, leatherette, nickel-plated metal, Italy, 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs in Burgundy Red Fabric with Nickel Feet
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli for Cassina, lounge chairs, model 802, leatherette, nickel-plated metal, Italy, 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Marco Zanuso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
An icon of 1950s Italian design, the armchair-sofa lady stands out for its extraordinarily
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$10,062 / item
Maple Lounge Chairs, 1950s, Set of 3
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
3 Maple armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
$2,841 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Mid-Century Pair of Wood-Slatted Curved Chair, Italian
Located in London, GB
These elegant handmade pair of 1950s armchairs made in Italy feature a classic slatted wood design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Armchair with Magazine Holder
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage rattan and bamboo armchair designed in the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture. The armchair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,367 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown Skai Lounge Chair with Black Varnished Metal Legs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This armchair features a brown skai upholstery and black varnished metal and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Isa Bergamo Light Blue Velvet Armchair, Italy 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Naples, IT
inequivocabilmente senza tempo. I.S.A. (Industria Salotti e Arredamenti) conosciuta anche come ISA Bergamo è stata
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rattan and Wood Chairs with Adjustable Backs, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic rattan and wood chairs featuring woven cane backrests and seats, complemented by gently curved frames. Adjustable backs add both comfort and vintage elegance.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Federico Munari lounge chairs. Italy c1950
Located in London, GB
Chic pair of 1950s egg shaped Italian armchairs. Brass legs.
Beautifully curved chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$10,103 / set
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Blue Fabric Armchair, Italy 1950s
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and beautiful armchair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, early 1950s.
Three-section curved plywood frame on black lacquered metal frame.
Foam padding and cushions, blue ve...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern Wood
Brown Upholstered Arm Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful pair of vintage mid century modern arm chairs attributed to mid century Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 2 Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Chairs, ISA Bergamo 1950s Italy14
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of Italian "Perla" armchairs was designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and manufactured by ISA
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair Club Chair in Black Metal with Original Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Marco Zanuso's style 1950s original Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair club chair in black metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Gigi Radice per Lenzi Coppia di Poltrone in Tessuto Bianco, Italia 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Lenzi
Located in Naples, IT
Coppia di poltrone in tessuto disegnate da Gigi Radice per la Ditta Lenzi in Italia negli anni '50.
Le poltrone presentano una struttura con gambe affusolate in ottone e forma ovale...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
footrest. Leather cover and full working mechanic elements. An iconic piece of Italian 1950s design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Federico Munari Pair of Sand-colored Velvet Armchairs, Italy 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of 1950s armchairs designed by Federico Munari , upholstered in sand-colored velvet and metal legs. The shape of the armchairs is designed to offer comfort and relaxation, with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Chairs with Two-Tone Cover, Manufactured by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian armchair was manufactured by I.S.A. Bergamo in the 1950s. The furniture body has the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-century Executive Chair of the 1950s in Very Elegant Cherrywood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Executive chair of the 1950s in very elegant cherrywood, very interesting and classy shapes and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Cherry
$2,071 Sale Price
30% Off
1950
s Italian Wood and Woven Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of wood armchairs with woven seats from Italy, 1950's. Square wood frame and woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$7,500 / set
Two-Tone Leather Cover Chairs, Design by Aldo Morbelli for I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Aldo Morbelli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Chair designed by Aldo Morbelli for I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s. Reupholstered with a genuine two-tone
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair-Design "P40" by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Osvaldo Borsani "P40" relax armchair, manufacturer Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The armchair has been
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Paolo Buffa Pink Coral Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant pair of Italian 1950s lounge / wingback / armchairs by Paolo Buffa.
These sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of 6 Medea Dining Chairs (2 Armchairs) by Vittorio Nobile, Italy, 1950
s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Metal, Italy, 1955. Two with armrest.
We all know them, it's just a very iconic set of chairs. Rounded
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rare Armchairs, Napoli, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of armchairs, Napoli, Italy, 1950s. Structurally sound, feather cushions, newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
$14,745 / set
1950
s Italian Boudoir Chair with Splayed Brass Legs
Located in Hanover, MA
Petite Italian 1950’s sculptural armchair with splayed brass tapered legs newly reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gio Ponti attributed Armchairs Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nicely shaped pair of armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s. The chairs were
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Poltrona Frau, Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of first edition Metropolis armchairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1950s. Newly upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Italian Caned Armchair Attributed to Lio Carminati, 1950s
By Lio Carminati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Italian handcrafted high-back rattan armchair repainted black.
The armchair has no
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Armchair Pair – Designed by Nino Zondaca, Italy, 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This stylish pair of armchairs from the 1950s, designed by Nino Zondaca, captures the charm of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Paolo Buffa Wingback Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Paolo Buffa Wingback Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s – Reupholstery Advised
Offered is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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1950s Italian Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s Italian armchairs available for sale. The range of distinct 1950s Italian armchairs — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. We have 2491 antique and vintage 1950s Italian armchairs in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. 1950s Italian armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s Italian armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 1950s Italian armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by ISA Bergamo, Paolo Buffa and Gio Ponti are consistently popular.
How Much are 1950s Italian Armchairs?
Prices for 1950s Italian armchairs start at $1 and top out at $137,280 with the average selling for $4,499.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
Questions About 1950s Italian 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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