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Art Deco Style Gilt Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand by Pier Luigi Colli Italy 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Italian gold leaf hand hammered wrought iron umbrella stand by Pier Luigi Colli. Original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron

Pink and Black Sommero Murano Art Glass Flower Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
, jewelry bowl or vide-poche, Italy 1950s-1960s. Overall measures: 20 cm diameter x 10 cm H. This piece is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Beautiful Cobalt Blue Murano Vase 1950s, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful cobalt blue Murano vase 1950s mouth-blown with hand-formed glass handle on either side
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Pink White Copper Flecks Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Murano Glass Bowl with Aventurine Flecks. Attributed to Fratelli Toso. Italy, 1950
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

French Midcentury Art Deco Self-Supporting Wooden Screen by Baumann, 1950s
By Baumann France
Located in MIlano, IT
French midcentury Art Deco Self-supporting wooden screen by Baumann, 1950s Self-supporting screen
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Barovier Large Leaf Sconce in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
stunning and unique light was designed by Barovier and produced in Italy during the early 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Barovier Pair of Leaf Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
and rare lights were designed by Barovier and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully original and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950s Elegance Sculptural Six Arm Chandelier Multi Tone Brass Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sculptural Six Arm Chandelier Multi Tone Brass Italy Features sculptural flowing arms with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Max Ingrand Crystal and Brass Large Coffee Table for Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Roma, IT
designed by Max Ingrand and produced by Fontana Arte in Italy during the 1950s. In fantastic condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian deco metal and decorate glass coffee table with magazine rack, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art deco black metal, brass and decorate glass coffee table with magazine rack, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unique Vintage Copper Glass 3 Shades Circle Flush Mount Lamp, ca. 1950 s
Located in Geneva, CH
renovation since 1879 ) Very difficult to know where theses lamps have been ordered in the late 50's. Another
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Copper, Steel

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 covering and polished brass legs. Original upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Beveled Glass and Brass Italian Pendant Light, Fontana Arte Style, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous pendant in beveled glass and brass. This gorgeous piece was designed in the 1950s and is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal

Red and Translucent Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Red and translucent Murano glass bowl. Italy, 1950s. Colors: rouge & gold. What is Murano Glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Classic Venetian Ca Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Italian Design 1950s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Classic Venetian Ca' Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Italian Design 1950s Imagine a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Aureliano Toso (attr.) Murano Art Glass Bowl circa 1950s
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Aureliano Toso (attr.) Murano Art Glass Bowl circa 1950s A Murano glass bowl most probably
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Ashtray, Flavio Poli, Submerged Glass, Red Faceted Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Murano ashtray, attributable to Flavio Poli, Vetro Sommerso. Red faceted glass, Italy, 1950s. No
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

A large Salviati Murano Glass Sculpture of a Trout, 1950"s
By Salviati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive Italian Murano glass sculpture of a trout in hades of black, smoky grey to clear
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Lidded Urns in Moss Green, Venini Style, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Valencia, VC
A stunning large pair of Murano glass lidded urns or decorative apothecary jars, featuring an elegant moss-green clear-glass body with a refined, architectural silhouette. The lid ha...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Dining Table Art Deco Design Carlo Monguzzi, Lissone, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and important dining table in wood veneered in briar, original deco from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Bordeaux and White Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Northern Italy. Murano’s special glassblowing process is over a thousand years old, having been re
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

AVEM Murano Tutti Frutti Murrine Multicolor Art Glass Vase, 1950s
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Italy, 1950s. Exquisite and sculptural handblown Murano glass vase with an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Old Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror Cristal Art, 1950s Green Gold Color
By Cristal Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian old Midcentury wall mirror crystal Art, 1950s. frame with green nile mirror, with leaves
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal

Bronze pendant lamp, in style of Pietro Chiesa For Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Italy in the 1950s. The lamp is in very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 28 cm / 11 inches
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Murano Tutti Frutti Art Glass Bowl 1950s
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Tutti Frutti Art Glass Bowl 1950s A distinctive Murano art glass bowl, crafted in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
of the greatest Italian Art Deco designer. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Alfredo Barbini Murano Clover Leaf Bowl in Aqua Green Art Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Murano art glass bowl, crafted by Alfredo Barbini in the 1950s, features a striking
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. Fully original and in fabulous
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Grand Art Deco Mirror - A Touch of Italian Charm from the 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
yourself to a piece of history and elegance with our grand Art Deco mirror. Add a touch of 1950s Italian
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Vintage 1950s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Nightstands in Wood, Glass and Brass, Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
. These wonderful bedside tables were designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Italy during the 1950s. In
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Vintage Bakelite Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage ashtray realized in bakelite in 1950s. Very good condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Bakelite Ashtray, 1950s
Vintage Bakelite Ashtray, 1950s
$160 Sale Price
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Vintage Bakelite Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bakelite ashtray realized in the 1950s. Very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Bakelite Ashtray, 1950s
Vintage Bakelite Ashtray, 1950s
$160 Sale Price
25% Off
Barovier e Tosso Pink Art Glass Floor Lamp, Murano Blown Glass, 1950s, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern Italian Murano glass art for collectors worldwide we are offering this very rare
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Archimede Seguso (attr.) Corallo Oro Bowl, Murano Italy ca. 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso (attr.) 'Corallo Oro' Bowl, Murano Italy ca. 1950s A Venetian art glass bowl most
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Elegant Dining Table Italian Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant dining table Italian Guglielmo Ulrich attributed 1950s, extraordinary design and quality
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Two Vintage Italian Glass Bottle, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and chics pair of two vintage Italian bottle in silver and art glass made in Italy, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Silver

1950 s Duilio Barnabé Dubé Fontana Arte Painted Eglomise Glass Coffee Table
By Duilio Barnabe, Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
materiality of postwar Italian design. Dimensions: 80 cm diameter × 46 cm high (31.5 × 18.1 in). A true
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sconces Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s Minimal
By Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconces Italian Mid-Century design 1950s minimal.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Massive Salmon Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
salmon color made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 Italian Chairs, 1950s, Black Lacquered and Cream Velvet, attr. V. Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant set of six Italian chairs from the 1950s, attributed to Vittorio Dassi, a refined
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1950 s Brass Glass Pendant in style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This elegant light consisting of a brass frame with 2 unique glass reflector/saucers. The lower round curved glass reflector with floral patterns mounts below a larger round etched ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Door Handle in blown Murano Glass vibrant Red color 1950s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Door Handle in blown Murano Glass vibrant Red color 1950s Italy. Unique Italian Venetian Murano
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 3 Murano Vanity Decorative Blown Glass with Gold by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
rare set was made by Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In fabulous conditions, with no chips or
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barovier and Toso Fluted Art Glass Vase with Avventurina, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
The renowned Murano glass makers Barovier & Toso have been crafting stunning glass pieces since 1295, and this vase is a wonderful example of the esteemed glassmakers' expertise. Wit...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Barovier Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
brass. These exceptional lights were designed in Italy by Barovier during the early 1950s. In fabulous
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Barovier Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
brass. These marvelous lights were designed by Barovier and produced in Italy during the early 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950s Art Deco Floor Lamp Shape Olympic Brazier Murano glass Mazzega attributed
By Mazzega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Art Deco floor lamp in the shape of an Olympic brazier with Murano glass lampshade. Turned
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Italian Frosted Glass and Brass Lamp, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and frosted opaline lamp. Attributed to Stilnovo. Italian, circa 1950s. Lamp has been rewired
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Orange Art Glass Bowl with Silver Flecks, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
piece is in excellent condition. Great gift idea. Murano, Italy, 1950-1960. Murano Art Glass Bowl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Glass Wrought Iron Handcrafted Pendant or Lantern, Venice, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
great lighting effect, Venice, Italy, 1950s. This pendant is for indoor and outdoor use. One E27 light
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Vintage Murano Pezzato Art Glass Ashtray by Barovier Toso 1950s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Pezzato Art Glass Ashtray by Barovier & Toso 1950s A heavy Murano art glass ashtray
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Huge Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass Table Lamp with Linen Lampshade, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
taupe grey lampshade. This marvelous piece was designed by Barovier and produced in Italy during the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Alfredo Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful white vintage Murano hand blown with gold flecks Italian art glass bowl. Designer Alredo
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold

Casey Fantin 1950s Italian Modernist White Striped Frosted Glass Wall Light
By Casey Fantin
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern glass sconce, entirely handcrafted in Italy by Casey Fantin, Florence, a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Barovier Pair of Leaf Sconces in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
. These incredibly rare and elegant lights were designed by Ercole Barovier and produced in Murano, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Luxury Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Scalloped Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
ashtray or bowl with aventurine gold flecks. Attributed to Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1950s. It has
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Fish Bowl / Ashtray, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s. This ashtray is finely executed in opalescent pink and clear
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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1950s Italian Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 1950s Italian art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, art glass and metal, every item from our selection of 1950s Italian art was constructed with great care. Find 1670 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of 1950s Italian art now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of 1950s Italian art, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of 1950s Italian art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cristal Arte, Venini and Archimede Seguso are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Italian Art?

The average selling price for a piece of 1950s Italian art at 1stDibs is $1,928, while they’re typically $111 on the low end and $220,763 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s Italian Art
  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mosaic art is believed to have been created first in ancient Greece, specifically in Byzantine. That said, many Greek artists and craftsmen made their way to Italy where a great tradition of mosaic art, specifically glass art was developed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    What 1800s art is called depends on its age and style, as the century saw multiple movements. Most art historians refer to art that broke from traditional norms, produced in the 1860s and later, as modern art, and everything that preceded it as pre-modern art. Some of the art styles that were popular during the 19th century include Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Expressionism and Fauvism. Shop a wide range of 19th-century art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.