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1950s Hand Blown Murano Clear Glass Organic Shaped Centerpiece
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown clear Murano glass centerpiece with organic design. Italy, 1950s.
Large size
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,566 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Gold Leaf Glass Vase attr. to Barovier
Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Gold Leaf Glass Vase attr. to Barovier & Toso, and realized in the mid-20th Century.
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bottles
Materials
Art Glass
$569 Sale Price
20% Off
Venini Vase
Fazzoletto
in red, Venice Murano 1950s
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto' in red, Venice Murano 1950s
A vintage fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Gold Aventurine Glass Bowl attr. to Barovier
Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
1950s.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$645 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turquoise Glass Bowl attr. to Barovier
Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful vintage mid-century Murano glass bowl, attributed to Barovier & Toso.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$607 Sale Price
20% Off
Bullicante Grass Glass Vase attr. to Archimede Seguso, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Bullicante Grass Glass Vase attr. to Archimede Seguso, and realized in Venice in the mi-20th Century.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$427 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Stilnovo Style Orange White Black Glass Pendant, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
with slender vertical lines and elegantly narrow horisontal lines. Manufactured in Italy in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
$2,225 Sale Price
25% Off
Three 1950s Art Deco Serving Bowls Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Three serving bowl designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in the Fifties. They have been especially made for hotel use, they are marked on the bottom. They have...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Alpaca
Venini Vase
Fazzoletto Opalino
, by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
A Fazzoletto vase in opaline and rose
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Poetic Cut-Glass Glow — Gardella Attrib. Brass Wall Sconce, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Brescia, Brescia
(Italy), circa 1950s–1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Barbini Murano Bullicante Glass Lamps, a Pair
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive, 1950s pair of Murano glass lamps featuring a wonderful gold flecking and encased bubble
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s
A rare Venetian art glass vase manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Bianconi in 1950. Manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1950s. With acid etched signature "Venini Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
AVEM Murano Glass Bizantino Tutti Frutti Bowl Ashtray 1950s
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Murano glass free-form bowl or ashtray with 3-way crimped rim was made in 1950s in Italy by AVEM
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Pink and Green Murano Centerpiece Bowl by Archimede Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
by Archimedes Seguso during the late 1950s and manufactured at Seguso in Murano Italy. The style of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
Trio Murano Chandelier 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Trio Murano chandelier:
1) Height 100 cm, diameter 24 cm. Height without the chain 50 cm
2) Height 76 cm, diameter 34 cm.
3) Height 100 cm, diameter 50 cm. Height without the chain ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,607 Sale Price
20% Off
Archimede Seguso Green Murano Glass Pulegoso Ovoid Vase, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Blown Glass Green Pulegoso Vase, Italy, 1950s.
Exquisite and sculptural Archimede Seguso
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Murano Glass Chandelier with Ruby Accents
Vibrant Floral Motifs
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
relic from the glamorous 1950s. This exceptional piece, handcrafted by master artisans on the Venetian
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Elegant Pink Table Mirror by Celestino Gallinaro, Hammered Brass, 1950s, Signed
Located in Brescia, Brescia
, crafted in the 1950s. This delicate piece features a frame of hand-hammered and decorated brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for A.V. Mazzega, Red
Clear, 1950s
By AVMazzega, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
, designed by Fulvio Bianconi for A.V. Mazzega, Murano, in the 1950s. The composition is defined by a dynamic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Red White Pulegoso Pulled Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s.
This exquisite Murano glass decorative bowl has red glass at the interior
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Ceiling Lamps Bunch Flowers Murano Art Glass, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of ceiling lamps bunch of flowers Murano art glass, 1950s, with delicate flowers made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,492 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Barovier e Toso Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Vase, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
tradition
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Murano vases, Italy, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Barbarico Freeform Ashtray or Bowl Blue Silver 1950s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare and unusual Murano art glass bowl or ashtray was made with a layer of burst silver foil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1950s Console with Drawers
Located in Milano, IT
1950s console with drawers, made of rosewood with a shaped glass on top and brass finishing.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps in Light Blue and Gold circa 1950s Rewired
By Barovier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Pair of Light Blue and Gold Murano Glass Lamps, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Glass
Shell
Sculpture by Flavio Poli, for Seguso Vetri d
Arte, Murano
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, England
Acid-etched sommerso elongated glass stylised seashell in shaded purple, red and clear glass. The sculpture has been acid-etched and has a tactile textured surface.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Organic Murano Turquoise Blue
Amber Glass Bowl with Applied Glass Drops, 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Barcelona, ES
Applied Clear Glass Drops.
Italy, 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
This enchanting Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Blown Glass Vase circa 1950s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Murano Blown Glass Vase circa 1950s
This blown glass vase, likely from the 1950s, features an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Large Murano "Polveri" Bowl Vetreria Archimede Seguso, ca. 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Murano "Polveri" Bowl Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1950s
A large Venetian art glass bowl of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Massive Blue Vase in Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Attributed to Martinuzzi, 1950s
By Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive blue vase in blown Murano glass Pulegoso attributed to Martinuzzi, 1950s.
This unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Turquoise Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Vase 1950s, Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
tradition
Mid-Century Modern Murano vases, Italy, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Puligoso Chandelier with Palm Leaves attributed Barovier 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano Glass Puligoso chandelier with palm leaves attributed to Barovier 1950s.
Ten outward
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Pair of ‘Micro’ Sconces, Model 2240, 1950s, Signed
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
in the 1950s.
Each sconce features double profiled glass panels: two thick, polished lenses with acid
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Tutti Frutti Glass Bowl 1950s
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Tutti Frutti Glass Bowl 1950s
A distinctive Murano art glass bowl, crafted in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Murano Tutti Frutti Glass Bowl 1950s
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Tutti Frutti Glass Bowl 1950s
A large Murano art glass bowl, crafted in the style
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Tyra Lundgren Murano Glass Marble Table Lamp Glass, 1950s
By Venini, Tyra Lundgren Carolina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handblown Murano glass table lamp. Attributed to Tyra Lundgren for Venini glass. Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Archimede Seguso Murano Square Polveri Bowl Red with Gold Glass 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Magnificent 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano hand blown glass bowl was made in a stunning combination
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Pair of Candle Holders in Transparent Glass
Gold Leaf Inclusions, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in New York, NY
holder above, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Barovier
Toso Flowers Flush Light Fixture, Ceiling, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-color, pink, gold, green, grey/blue. Flush fixture is made of many blossoms in precious Murano glass with gold inclusions. Gorgeous work that can be totally midcentury and vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Alfredo Santarelli Pair of White Reticulated Majolica Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
medal.
Bibliography:
Italian Art Ceramics 1900-1950, V. Terraroli, p.271
Ceramica Italiana del Novecento
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Max Ingrand Model 1943 Wall Lights in Frosted and Bevelled Glass, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Brescia, Brescia
, produced in the 1950s. These sculptural appliques display all the hallmarks of Ingrand’s mastery: purity of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Hepburn
s Tears Murano Chandelier 1950s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier dedicated to the divine Katharine Hepburn.
Height 57 cm, diameter 32 cm. One light E27
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,329 Sale Price
20% Off
A Large Soffiato Glass Vase by Galliano Ferro, Murano ca. 1950s
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Large Soffiato Glass Vase by Galliano Ferro, Murano ca. 1950s
A large art glass vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Red Murano Glass Vase with Sommerso Gold Attributed to Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Vintage red murano glass vase with Sommerso gold attributed to Seguso 1950s.
This is an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Greta Garbo Tears Murano Chandelier 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the divine Liz Taylor.
Height 70 cm, diameter 67 cm. Ten light E14
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,322 Sale Price
20% Off
Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s.
This unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold
1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp. A quintessentially 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Walnut Carved Wall Mirror
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
1950s Walnut carved frame Italian Art glass mirror.
Beautiful mirror with completely carved frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Vase in Filigree Glass ca. 1950s
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso vase in Filigree Glass ca. 1950s
A large Murano art glass vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Minimal Design Lamp with Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1950s minimal design lamp with brass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$664 Sale Price
30% Off
Chandelier Large Sheets of Glass Worked 1950s Lantern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier large sheets of glass worked 1950s, brass structure.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$1,246 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Gold Leaf/Polveri Green
Pink
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink
Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri
This rare, mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Floor Lamp with Tripod Arms and Opaline Glass Shades, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian floor lamp from the 1950s, featuring three gracefully arched brass arms that each
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
A Fazzoletto vase in transparent green
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Glass Vase Vetro Soffiato Venini Murano ca. 1950s
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Venini Murano ca. 1950s
A 'Vetro Soffiato' (blown glass) glass vase in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art 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.
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- 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.
- Is Mosaic Art Italian?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mosaic 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, 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.
- What is 1800s art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024What 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After 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.
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