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Pair of Armchairs, Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of Italian 1950s club chairs / armchairs, attirbuted to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood, Oak
Italian Black Leather Walnut Wood Armchair, by Pizzetti 1950s
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in IT
Walnut wood armchair by Pizzetti - Italian designer from Rome during 1950s- Black leather from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,514 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Blue Skai and Wood 1950s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This armchair was produced in Italy in the early 1950s. It is made from a wooden structure with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Foam, Wood
Armchair, Design by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Chair, design by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s. The chair has the original cover with leather piping.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Eleonora Peduzzi Riva mod
867
armchairs- Italy, 1950s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in London, GB
These modernist chairs, from interior and product designer Eleonora Peduzzi Riva, are light on their feet thanks to their nimble metal construction. Riva worked alongside the ground-...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Pair of 1950s Italian canary yellow occasional armchairs
Located in London, GB
A delightful pair of Italian 1950s occasional walnut armchairs newly upholstered in canary yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Armchair by Guglielmo Pecorini Two Back Wheels, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Brussels, BE
Guglielmo Pecorini
Rare Armchair with two back wheels, designed for the Italian cruise Giulio
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage MIM Armchair, 1950s
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage MIM armchair is an original design furniture realized in the half of 20th century
Steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1950s italian rocking armchairs with rush seats
Located in Quarrata, IT
Rustic yet refined, this mathcing pair of italian rocking chairs features handwoven rush seats and
Category
Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
1950s Italian Wicker and Iron Armchair – Mid-Century Sculptural Design
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
geometric precision, standing as an artifact of experimental postmodern design.
Of Italian provenance and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Pure Mohair, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A handsome pair of armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s. The chairs are newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Gastone Rinaldi DU55 Armchair for Rima, Italy, 1950s, New Mohair Upholstery
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early DU55 armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s, Italy. A very nice example with wood legs and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian dark crimson velvet
brass 1950s Wingback armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Mid-Century Modern wingback armchair in dark-crimson velvet, black metal & brass feet.
Despite its
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair for Minotti, 1950s. Velvet
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Armchair designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lounge Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful Italian set of lounge armchairs, circa the 1950s. These
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel armchair with brass studs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel armchair with brass studs, 1950s
Brown leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Teak Armchairs in Dark Green Velvet, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
character of this pair of armchairs is both traditional and modern. This is precisely the charm of Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Vintage Armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Armchair is a design item realized by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima in 1950s.
An iconic chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pair of Armchairs 1950s Isa Bergamo Mid-Century Italian Design Red Color, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Couple of delicious armchairs 1950s Isa Bergamo, brass feet and satin cloth, the fabric is original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,071 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid Century Pair of Armchairs in Houndstooth Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
This pair of Italian mid century armchairs dates from the 1950s and reflects the refined yet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Garden Lounge Armchairs Set attributed to Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gastone Rinaldi, Gio Ponti
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of sculptural poise and mid-century clarity, this Italian lounge suite distills the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Design Reclining Chestnut Armchair 1950s Shaped Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian design reclining chestnut armchair 1950s shaped wood.
Original fabric but
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Chestnut
$2,650 Sale Price
30% Off
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Reclining Armchair, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Reclining armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s, the armchair has been restored and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Pair of Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Armchairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chiavari in Italy, where they have been produced since then in various models.
Made of mahogany-colored
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Satin, Beech
Pair of Pink Italian Midcentury Armchairs Paolo Buffa Style, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Delicious set of pink painted wood frames lounge chairs or armchairs with deep seat.
Upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
$7,103 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, Manta model, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sofa and pair of armchairs from the 50s. We do not know who produced them but they are of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 2 Chairs and 1 Armchair 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage set of 1 armchair and 2 chairs in wood and padded viny leather.
Some signs of use by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
$1,124 / set
Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Sofa and 2 Armchairs 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
the city of Chiavari in Italy, where they have been produced since then in various models.
Made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Satin, Beech
Attributed Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Luxurious Art Deco style armchair attributed by Gio Ponti for Hotel Bristol Merano Italy.
Lounge
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Italian 1950s Velvet Suite Comprising of a Sofa
a Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s suite comprising of a sofa and a pair of armchairs, buttoned upholstered in light
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Two "Senior" Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, New Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two Senior armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Garden Lounge Armchairs Set in Style of Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
### Garden Lounge Armchair Set in the Style of Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1950s
A stylish and
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs and curved sofa designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gigi Radice Club / Lounge Armchairs for Minotti, 1950s Italy, Red Fabric
By Gigi Radice, Ico Parisi, Minotti, Gio Ponti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Pair of original Mid-Century Modern Italian armchairs designed by Luigi (Gigi) Radice for Minotti
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Armchairs, Melchiorre Bega Style, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of armchairs, Melchiorre Bega (in the style of), Italian production from the 1950s.
Wood and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Armchairs by Studio Tecnico Italy A.P.A. and Designed by Lenzi 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of armchairs by Studio Tecnico Italy A.P.A. and designed by Lenzi 1950s.
This fantastic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Genius Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Figli di Amedeo Cassina, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
a rare 50s solid armchair with upholstered seats and curved backs.?The seats require upholstery and
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Outstanding, Rare Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery
By Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An extraordinary, rare pair of Italian 1950s armchairs. Structurally sound, but the original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Paolo Buffa, Pair of Reclining Wingback Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Distinctive pair of Italian wingback armchairs from the 1940s, combining sculptural elegance with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti pair of high back armchairs or lounge chairs in white or ivory bouclé with polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Rare Early Gio Ponti Chair, Giordano Chiesa, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Gio Ponti Model armchair, Italy, 1950s. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa, Milan, Italy. Ash and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Original Augusto Bozzi Armchair, Manufactured by Saporiti, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This playful armchair was designed in the 1950s in Italy by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Vintage Floral Fabric Children Armchair with Wooden Legs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This children armchair is upholstered in its original fabric and features
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
1951, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An icon of 1950s Italian design, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$7,991 / item
Teal
brown fabric 1950s highback armchair by Sala
Madini for Galimberti
By Fratelli Galimberti Cantù, Emilia Sala and Giorgio Madini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This sculptural highback armchair was designed by Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini in the 1950s for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Authentic High-Quality Brown Floral Fabric Armchair attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
The armchair features beech legs and is upholstered in a high-quality brown
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of dark blue Gastone Rinaldi Armchairs in original condition, RIMA, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Wolfurt, AT
A rare pair of armchairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi, featuring their original upholstery. This set
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wood and Fabric Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Extremely comfortable, these armchairs embodies the elegance and glamour of a true 1950s furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Italian Armchairs in the Style of Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Franco Albini for Poggi – 1950s
Elegant pair of Italian armchairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Modernist Armchairs in Pale Green Velvet Attributed to Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
representative of the Italian Fifties.
Structural support in well-maintained, polished mahogany, backrest and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Armchair w Ottoman attrib to Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 1950s Italian modern Lounge armchair with the ottoman in two tone contrasting fabric. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Lady
Armchair in Green Upholstery
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
of 1950s Italian Design, the 'Lady' armchair stands as a celebrated testament to contemporary
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, walnut, faux leather, Italy 1950s
Beautiful Italian armchair dating back in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Rare Armchairs in orignal condition in silk
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and Iconic 1950s Italian Lounge Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani – A Statement of Elegance and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Satin, Wood
Pair of Pink Italian Armchairs and Sofa Paolo Buffa Style, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Delicious set of pink painted wood frames lounge chairs or armchairs with deep seat.
Upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
$7,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 1950s Italian armchairs completely reupholstered but preserving the original colors.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,841 / set
Petite Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Small pair of Ulirich - inspired 1950s Italian armchairs in period teal leatherette with black
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
$2,150 / set
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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.
- 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 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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