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Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Teak, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron, teak and brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Italian dining chairs newly upholstered 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
Very nice set of 4 Italian armchairs, 1960s.
Made of black lacquered steel and newly upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Single Chiavarina Mod. S1 chair by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Rare single Chiavarina Mod. S1 chair by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
Reference: Azucena Catalogue.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very nice original Vittorio Nobili Medea chair, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Stamped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ariston Chairs A. Bozzi for Saporiti Plywood Italy 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Milano, IT
Set of five 'Ariston' model chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi and produced by the Lombard company
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Brass Side Chair or Chair, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage Chiavari brass side chair or chair, which was designed, 1950s, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These individualistic chairs possess a playful and stylish look that Italian Modern furniture is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in High Point, NC
produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s.
Stamped "Made in Italy".
Seat height: 12.65”
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chiavari Midcentury Brass Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Italy, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and elegant Hollywood Regency-style Chiavarina chair from the 1950s. The design is based
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Gorgeous Italian Mid Century Modern vintage Armchair Wingback Peacock Chair from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Designer, Green Lounge Chair, Beech, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
, designed and produced in Italy, 1950.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of mid-century Italian chairs distinguished by their sculptural silhouette and exquisite
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
$2,518 / set
Franco Albini, Luisella Chair for Poggi, Italy 1950s, model SD9
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured in Italy by Poggi in the late 1950s, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
Dassi, Italy, 1950s.
Vintage fabric in fair to distressed condition, reupholstery recommended.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$16,500 / set
Melchiorre Bega, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and walnut lounge chairs designed and produced by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and fabric lounge chair, model 432, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Cassina, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Neoclassic Carved Wooden Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A very charming and besutifully carved and crafted wood corner chair with its aligator shaped seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
Arflex, Italy, c. 1950s.
Misshapen side headrests.
Considerable wear and tear (fraying fabric and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Green Velvet, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet and brass lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat Height
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Societa Compensati Curvati Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Very rare Societa Compensati Curvati chair, attributed to Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s. Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Blue Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blue vinyl and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat Height
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s.
Outdoor chair with white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Plywood Side Chairs attributed to Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvati, Italy 1950
s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Curvati. Made in Italy, 1950's period. Set of 3 chairs. Plywood veneer chairs in a pallisander look with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,302 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Berlin, DE
chair is a modernist chair designed by BBPR for the Italian furniture manufacturer Arflex. The chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of Italian lounge chairs from the 1950s, featuring a dark-stained wooden frame with tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,837 / set
Set of Four Italian 1950
s Oak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A charming set of four Italian rustic oak and rush seat dining chairs, with horizontal slat open
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Desk Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Price per chair. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Italian 1950
s Beechwood and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
modern feel.
Italy, circa late 1940's - 1950.
Size: 33" back height x 18" seat height x 16" wide x 16
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Vittorio Chiaia and Massimo Napolitano Chair for Arflex, Italy 1950s
By Arflex, Chiaia and Napolitano
Located in Milan, IT
Vittorio Chiaia and Massimo Napolitano chair for Arflex, Italy 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Luigi Scremin, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Luigi Scremin
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced by Luigi Scremin, Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of yellow velvet and Italian walnut lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa for Hotel Bristol
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Rotan, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric lounge chairs produced by Rotan, Torino, Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Wood, Rattan, Iron, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood, iron and rattan lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced in Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Single Italian 1950s Bamboo Lounge Chair
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milan, IT
Beautifully Crafted Single Italian 1950s Bamboo Lounge Chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Pair of Bordeaux Leather Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
produced in Italy in the 1950s.
Padded and covered in the original bordeaux leather, the chairs features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Sanguineti Chiavari Beech Wood Italian Chairs, 1950s
By Figli Di Sanguineti
Located in Roma, IT
by Figli di Sanguineti and G.B. during the 1950s in Chiavari, Italy.
The manufacturer 'sons of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
Edoardo Detti, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Edoardo Detti, Italy, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in Italy during the late 1950s, this striking vintage lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Iron and Plastic Children
s Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage iron and plastic children's chair, Italy, 1950s
Complete and in good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
$240 Sale Price
47% Off
Ten Chiavari Brass Chairs, Velvet Seats, Baroque Backrests, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Milan, IT
Set of five pairs of brass Chiavari chairs.
Every pair features different size and Baroque backrest
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Set of Wooden Chair and Table, 1950
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of table and chair, made in Italy in the 50's.
The set is handcrafted out of wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Federico Munari, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s.
14” seat height
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in High Point, NC
produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 16"
Arm Height (inches): 19.5"
Provenance
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Federico Munari Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Federico Munari lounge chairs, produced in Italy in the 1950s. Ready to use as are or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Outstanding, Rare Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery
By Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi
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
ISA Bergamo, Lounge Chairs, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs, designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Transport your space to the golden age of Italian design with a pair of lounge chairs from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Maple
$9,600 / set
Beautiful Chiavari Wooden Chair Wicker Seat, attributed to Rocca, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a beautiful Chiavari chair attributed to Rocca, Italy, made in the 1950s - 1970s. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Ermenegildo
Eugenio Soncini set of outdoor / Indoor metal chairs, Italy 1950s
By Giuseppe De Vivo 1
Located in Milan, IT
residence in Rapallo, Italy
Manufactured by Giuseppe De Vivo
Italy 1950s
Five chairs available
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Campanino" Wood Chairs by Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s
By Figli Di Sanguineti
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian chairs model "Campanino" by Sanguineti, Chiavari.
This light and solid chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Willow
Set of Five Italian Dining Chairs By Carlo Enrico Rava, 1950
s
By Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A set of 5 elegant Italian dining chairs attributed to Carlo Enrico Rava, 1950's. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Roberto Mango, Side Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
By Roberto Mango
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and rattan side chairs designed by Roberto Mango, Italy, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage dining chair with arms, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage dining chair with arms made in Italy in the 1950s.
Graceful, heavy, steady. It will look
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Italian Chairs by Pozzi
Verga, 1950s
By Pozzi
Verga
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian chairs by Pozzi & Verga, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 101 cm; W= 44 cm; D=42 cm; H seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs in Bouclé, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These mid-century modern Italian high-back chairs are exquisite examples of the timeless elegance
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Colombo Sanguineti set of two
Sei Stecche
chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Colombo Sanguineti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of Colombo Sanguineti in Chiavari during the 1950s.
These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Gastone Rinaldi, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in High Point, NC
Rinaldi and produced by RIMA, Padua, Italy, c. 1950s.
Moderate to heavy staining and minor tears
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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1950s Italian Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s Italian chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1950s Italian chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1950s Italian chair, we have 4214 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s Italian chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1950s Italian chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s Italian chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gio Ponti, Cassina and Osvaldo Borsani produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1950s Italian Chair?
Prices for a 1950s Italian chair start at $1 and top out at $79,000 with the average selling for $4,543.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1950s Italian Chair
- 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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