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Set of 6 Vintage Chairs, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 Vintage chairs is an original design furniture realized in the half of 20th century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
$2,610 / set
Vittorio Nobili Italian Wood Chairs Model Medea for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury set of four dining chairs model Medea designed by Vittorio Nobili and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$6,550 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Italian Design Lounge Chairs, Trafilisa Isa Bergamo, Italy 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of midcentury armchairs on conical legs and straight frames. The upholstery was newly covered with a white woven fabric with black piping.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Margerita Rattan Chair by Franco Albini, Bonacina, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Italian mid-century design by Franco Albini, crafted for Bonacina in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Federico Munari, Lounge Chairs, White Fabric, Brass, Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 18.75"
All items ship from High Point, North
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 1950s Style Italian Lounge Chair Sophia in Orange
Located in London, GB
Sophia was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Melchiorre Bega Attr., Italian Mid-Century Modern, Oversized Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Manhasset, NY
Melchiorre Bega Attr., Italian Mid-Century Modern, Oversized Lounge Chair, 1950s
This large
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1950’s Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2
By Carlo di Carli
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Italian 1950s Dining Chairs with New Mohair Velvet Upholstery
By Ico Parisi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Set of 4 Italian 1950s dining chairs in dark mahogany stained ash or beechwood.
This set has
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Ash
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An exceptional set of four authentic Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Refined Pair of Italian 1950s Black Lacquered Side/Desk Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of chic Italian design with arbalète crest rail above an openwork splat joining an upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nice set of six Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Margherita" Lounge Chairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Sset of two Margherita wicher chairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina.
Red and white pillows with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Soft Yellow Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage Chiavari chair or side chair from brass with a newly covered soft yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pr. Midcentury Dining Side Chairs Att. to Ico Parisi, circa 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
sculptural wood frames. Italian made, attributed to Ice Parisi, circa 1940- 1950's. Both chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Desk Chair by George Coslin for Faram, Italy 1950s
By George Coslin, Faram Furniture
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century desk chair designed by George Coslin and produced by Faram Furniture in Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s Italian Swivel Tub Chairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wilton, CT
This unique pair of Italian swivel tub chairs, in the style of Marco Zauso, has been newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Carlo Mollino: Theater Chair for the RAI Auditorium, Turin - 1950s
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Renens, CH
Theater chair designed by Carlo Mollino for the 1952 renovation of the RAI (Radiotelevisione
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s
A rare and refined set
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Nice set of 4 Italian dining chairs produced by Pizzetti, Rome in the 1950s
During restoration
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Caned Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega Set of Four 1950s Refinished Reup
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Mid Century Caned Dining Chairs, designed by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, circa 1950s. These
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Italian mid-century small wooden and original colored fabric deckchair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century small wooden and original colored fabric deckchair, 1950s
Children's deckchair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Tufted Lounge Chairs, Beige Linen, 1950s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Manhasset, NY
, Italy c. 1950s
Pair of exceptional tufted barrel back lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Casa e
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six elegant chairs, designed by Gastone Rinaldi, originally produced in 1951 for RIMA Italia
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century mod. 111 by Giò Ponti for Cassina set of 4 Wooden Chairs 1950s Italy
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
and seat and covered in wisteria-colored fabric. Cassina production, Italy, 1950s.
Bibliography: U. La
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Chairs Chromed Steel Gaetano Descalzi Style, Restored, Leather Uphfoltered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant and sturdy set of six chairs chiavarine Gaetano Descalzi style, in chromed steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury after Gio Ponti black lacquered chairs, Italy, set, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hilversum, NL
Priced as set of 2. Famous Italian chairs from the 1950s in Gio Ponti style. Black lacquered solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber
Pair of Gio Ponti attributed Armchairs Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nicely shaped pair of armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s. The chairs were
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian Vintage Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Four, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A set of four remarkable Italian dining chairs from the 1950s, each adorned with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Superleggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s, Set of 6
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 black wood and wicker chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of 8 black-stained beechwood Chiavari chairs model "Tre Fusi", Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
– Chiavari craftsmanship, Italy 1950s
The traditional Chiavari chair has adapted to various trends and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vintage Italian Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs, expertly designed in Italy during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
$7,200 / set
Gianfranco Frattini, Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Wooden Chairs, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 wooden chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s: a perfect Italian Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Lounge Chair
By Augusto Magnaghi, Mario Terzaghi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
upholstery, brass and lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s.
This Italian easy chair, designed by the architect duo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Giuseppe Rossi Style Mid-Century Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Giuseppe Rossi
Located in New York, NY
established Italy as the center of modern design.
This pair of quintessential Italian lounge chairs is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Augusto Bozzi, Pair of Mid-Century Chairs, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Gardena, CA
These striking Italian-designed chairs by Augusto Bozzi feature steel legs and a green and white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Elegant Italian Black Rod and Cane Side Chair, 1950
Located in Dronten, NL
Graceful Italian 1950s side chair in solid black enameled steel rod and rattan.
Two chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs attr. to Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Beograd, RS
turquoise plush seats. Made in Italy in 1950s.
The chairs have been fully refurbished and reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Grey Velvet Lounge Chair by ISA, Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by ISA, Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
H76 x W69 x D73 cm (Seat height: 36 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini style, pair of rattan and bamboo rocking chairs. Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Catania, CT
Italy during the 1950s, these chairs showcase an elegant and organic design, combining clean lines with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,455 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Side Chairs DU12 by Mario Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1950s, Set of 2
By RIMA, Mario Rinaldi
Located in Padova, IT
Side chairs DU12 designed by Mario Rinaldi for Rima producer - Italy - 1950s
This article is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs "Bowtie" by Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Beograd, RS
geometric fabric in many colors. Made in Italy in 1950s.
The chairs have been fully refurbished
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel armchair with brass studs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel armchair with brass studs, 1950s
Brown leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Teak Armchairs in Dark Green Velvet, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the design, there is an unmistakable Italian vibe to this pair of chairs. Just as with Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
1950s Scandinavian Beech Chair with Red Skai Upholstery
Located in Rome, IT
Single chair made in Northern Europe during the 1950s. The frame is solid beech with its original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of eight caned Chiavari chairs model "Tre Stecche" by SAC, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of eight Chiavari chairs in lacquered beechwood with Indian cane seat, “Tre Stecche” model, in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau, Melchiorre Bega
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of first edition Metropolis armchairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1950s. Newly upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Set of 10 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful set of ten original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful set of eight original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful set of six original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Medea" Chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Frattelli Tagliabue, 1950s, set of 6
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 wood and metal chairs by Vittorio Nobili, model Medea. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 , Carlo Ratti Bentwood Chairs, Italy, 1950s. Industria Legni Curvati.
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni Curvati
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Rocking Chair, Black lacquered wood, Paolo Buffa Style 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Italian Mid-Century Rocking chair, in the style of Paolo Buffa, made in the 1950s.
This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,661 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of 3 Italian Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs From 1950s New Upholstery
By Chiavari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three solid brass Italian Chiavari dining chairs with tall backs.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Seats by Gigi Radice and Enrico Meroni, Italy, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Meroni Radice
Located in Roma, IT
, fabric-coated padding, ends in brass.
Realized in Italy, 1950s.
Good conditions.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,990 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Black Metal and Red Skai Italian 1950s Chairs in the Style of G. Rinaldi
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of midcentury chairs made from black metal structure and red skai seat and back. Silver
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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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