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Set of 6 Scuola Torinese Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italy in the 1950s. While the chairs are all made of the same lacquered larch wood and in the same style
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$4,784 / set
Guglielmo Veronesi, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered. Restoration and re-painting carried out to base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Utrecht, NL
individualistic lounge chairs reflect the mid-century Italian furniture style that was defined by unique design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Lounge Chairs in Teak by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1950
s
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1959. Solid wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Leather Desk Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
, Italy, 1950s. Upholstered in handstitched leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern, Metal, Bamboo, Rattan, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Modern, Metal, Bamboo, Rattan, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Pair of metal, bamboo and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Nobili Medea 1950s Italian Set of Four Wooden Chairs
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Madrid, ES
wood seat with a "Medea" stamp beneath it. Italy, 1950s. The chairs are good condition with normal wear
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,815 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Italian Modern, Metal, Bamboo, Rattan, Lounge Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Modern, Metal, Bamboo, Rattan, Scoop Lounge Chair, Italy, 1950s
A modernist metal, bamboo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern, Ashwood, Fabric, Large Wingback Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Ashwood, Fabric, Large Wingback Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Pair of oversized
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s
This refined pair of Italian lounge chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Four Chairs, Cocorita model, by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Cocorita chairs on black iron frames. The chairs have an upholstered backrest and seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Augusto Romano Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Augusto Romano
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white beige fabric lounge chair with ottoman attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s.
This lounge chair is both voluptuous and grand as it is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Italian Wood Accent Chair in Pink Leatherette, Italy, 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Very good general condition with normal trace of age and use. Re-upholstered in pink smooth leatherette.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$1,004 Sale Price
20% Off
Giovanni Ferrabini Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Giovanni Ferrabini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and green fabric lounge chairs attributed to Giovanni Ferrabini, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Federico Munari, Lounge Chair, Vinyl, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
A vinyl and brass lounge chair designed by Federico Munari and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italian, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chairs, in vinyl, Italian, 1950s. In need of reupholstering.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
$5,036 / set
Gio Ponti "Ninfea" Hand-Woven Folding Chair for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous "Ninfea" folding chair designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti in Italy during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and cream-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Diningroom Chairs in Blond Wood and Red Faux Leather, Italy, 1950
s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs in blond wood and red faux leather.
Italian Grace at its best. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Chair
Ottoman in Walnut, Carlo de Carli, M. Singer and Sons, Italy-USA, 1950
s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Deland, FL
Carli for the venerated M. Singer & Sons Furniture Co. Designed and produced in the mid 1950's this
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Carlo Pagani, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Pagani
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of wood lounge chairs by Carlo Pagani.
Extremely detailed design with a nice patina.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dining Table and Set of Six Chairs by Umberto Mascagni, Italy, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Roma, IT
the 1950s.
The set is composed by a dining table with six chairs.
Made in Italy
Wooden frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rito Valla, Lounge Chair, Metal, Brass, Velvet, Italy 1950s
By Rito Valla
Located in High Point, NC
, Italy 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 15.5”
Arm Height (inches): 23"
All items ship from High Point
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian mid-century modern Vienna straw and wood chair, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Chair in straw and wood, 1900-1950s
Chair with squared seat with rounded corners in straw
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chair
Ottoman, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in High Point, NC
Cassina, Italy, 1950s.
Seat Height: 15.5” H
Leg Rest Dimensions (inches): 16.5” H x 23.5” W x 19” D
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Wood and Leather Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 wood and leather chairs, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s.
Large chairs or armchairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
italian Vintage Craftsmanship: 1950s Rattan Chair – Boho Chic Elegance
Located in Hamburg, DE
Indulge in the allure of mid-century Italian design with our finely crafted Rattan Chair from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Melchiorre Bega, Dining Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in High Point, NC
, Italy, c. 1950s..
Very minor imperfections on fabric
Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.75"H x 16.5"W x
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of refined side chairs in polished maple, featuring the designers’ signature bow-shaped
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
$3,357 / set
Wingback Lounge Chair, attr. to Melchiore Bega, Italy 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Greding, DE
Italian mid-century lounge chair with high backrest and armrests. The armchair has light-colored
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage dining chairs, Set of 4, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Set of 4 vintage dining chairs, made in Italy in the 1950s.
Good vintage condition. The original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,028 / set
Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Italian Bronze Chiavari Side Dining Chairs Neoclassical Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Italian Bronze Chiavari Side or Dining Chairs with original green gold upholstery.
Come
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Italian Dining Chairs by Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Italian Dining Chairs by Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s.
very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
$776 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six "Vittorio Dassi" blue Dining Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six chairs was made in Italy in the 1960s and marketed by the Busnelli di Meda company
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern, Stained Wood, Camel Mohair, Lounge Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Modern, Stained Wood, Camel Mohair, High back Lounge Chair, Italy, 1950s
Highly sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical Brass Chairs, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical Brass Chairs, 1950s
Red velvet upholstery. Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight Dining Wood Brass Chairs by La Casa Moderna, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of eight dining chairs by La Casa Moderna.
Lean wood frame, blue upholstery and bass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Repolished
- Sturdy and stable
- Original leatherette upholstery with minor signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$935 / set
1950s Italian Chiavari Rocking Chair with Original Woven Seat
By Fratelli Podestà, Chiavari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare 1950s all original condition Chiavari rocking chair by Fratelli Podestà
All the wicker
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning set of 4 original Vittorio Nobili Medea armchairs, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern, Espresso Shearling, Walnut, Organic Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paolo Buffa Style, Italian Modern, Espresso Sheepskin, Walnut, Organic Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
1950s by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Midcentury Italian Design Pair of Chair
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s by Gastone Rinaldi
for RIMA midcentury
Pair of chairs
black sky and black metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Vintage Design “Musicale” Chair by Pierro Fornasetti, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Renens, CH
establishment of the brand during the 1950s.
Our version of the Musicale chair was re-introduced in a limited
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rocking Chair in Bamboo and Rattan Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950’s
By Franco Albini
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 1950’s bent bamboo and rattan high backed rocking chair, very much in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 2 Maple Chairs with Upholstery Fabric "Gio Ponti", Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two chairs was made in Italy in the 1960s. The wooden frame is made of maple, the seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
$1,913 Sale Price
20% Off
Paolo Buffa Pair of Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs in Blonde Beechwood, 1950s
By Chiavari, Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
leather sear. These elegant chairs were designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Italy during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Faux Leather
Set of four Side Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian mid-century side chairs with T-shaped backrests and elegant, smooth wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lierna Italian Chair by for Gavina, 1950s
By Gavina, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic mid-century "Lierna" black lacquered wood and red faux leather chair. Achille and Pier
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Italian mid-century metal and fabric chairs by Palladio, 1950s
By Palladio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century metal and fabric chairs by Palladio, 1950s
Pair of metal chairs. The open
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo Hauner Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and light pink fabric lounge or slipper chair attributed to Carlo Hauner, Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
set Ladder Back Chairs Paolo Buffa in style 1950s italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Italian Ladder Back chairs .Beautiful elegant
design . 1950s Italy . Silk like
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Oak Lounge Chair by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural oak Lounge chair by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s
Sculptural lounge chair in oak
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Mid-century Modern Italian Maple and White Velvet Chair, 1950s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century Modern Italian Maple and White Velvet Chair, 1950s
This elegant mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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