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1950s Brass X Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian midcentury all brass sconces in aged patina finish. Each sconce has two candelabra
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,100 / set
Large Single Wall Sconce in Brass and Cream Shade, Italy, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Milan, IT
Large single adjustable wall sconce in brass and cream aluminum shade,
Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Hand Carved Wood Classical Arrow Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s hand carved Italian classical arrow sconces from a Southampton, NY estate.
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian sconces. Set of three. 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this set of three sconces produced in
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,247 / set
rare 41cm Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Sconce Light, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass theatre wall light sconce
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This modernist light
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Italian Wall Sconce in Cut Crystal, Maison Baguès Style, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant mid-century Italian wall sconce crafted in gilt metal and cut crystal, inspired by the most
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Baroque Style Brass Single Wall Lamp, 1950
s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Baroque Style Brass Single Wall Lamp, 1950's, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces, Brass, Opaline Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
, 1950s
These mid-century modern wall sconces are a stunning representation of Italian design from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One of... Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... wonderful solid brass wall light.
Italy, 1940s - 1950s
Measure: Height without bulbs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconces Wall Lights 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful solid brass wall lights.
Italy, 1940s - 1950s
Height without bulbs: 12.5".
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces in Foliate Form
By Arredoluce
Located in Hanover, MA
These 1950s Italian triple branch sconces give me goosebumps. They are so aristocratic. I love the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Brass Wall Sconce with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Rome, IT
This 1950s Italian wall sconce combines a compact sculptural form with refined materials. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Unusual Italian Design Brass and Iron Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual Italian design Brass and Iron Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
This lamp works with 2x E14
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
rare minimalist Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light Sconce, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass theatre wall light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This modernist light was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Italian, 1950s Gilt Metal Wheat Sheaf Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Italian, 1950s gilt metal wheat sheaf wall sconces with three lights in each, with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo No 3030 Wall Light in Brass and black Metal, Italy, 1950
s
By Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Rare Stilnovo 3030 Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Adjustable wall lamp by Stilnovo, model 3030, made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950
s Flower and Coral Maiolica Illuminated Lantern by Vietri Italy
By Vietri
Located in Morazzone, Varese
This is a truly magical Italian maiolica wall mounted lantern depicts flowers and vivid red corals
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica
Stilnovo Style Pair Articulating Conical Brass Sconces, Wall Lights Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
lampshades. Made in Italy in the 1950s, these lights are beautifully crafted with fine details, exuding
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall lamps.
These
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950
s Chelini Carved Wood and Gold Leafed Wall Sconce Pair
By Chelini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shield shade. The pair of sconces are opposites. Large and Opulent.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Italian Pink Dual Wall Sconce in Old Vine Tree, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
period shades and bakelite sockets. It was made in Italy from a very old Italian vine tree circa 1950-55
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of 10 Sconces by Oscar Torlasco for Lumen, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumen
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular set of 10 wall lamps, the work of the great Italian designer Oscar Torlasco for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$14,252 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Half-Moon Sconces in the Style of Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of wall sconces was designed and produced in Italy, during the 1950's. They are in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,263 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Barovier Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
brass. These exceptional lights were designed in Italy by Barovier during the early 1950s.
In fabulous
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
brass. These marvelous lights were designed by Barovier and produced in Italy during the early 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 1950s Wall Sconces with Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of very unusual and interesting Italian 1950's wall lights. The brass wall plates attach to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Model 237-3 wall lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1950
s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This amazing wall sconce was designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in the 1950's. It has an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Otello Rosa Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sconce
Wall Art, ca. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic Wall Sconce & Wall Art
Italy, ca. 1950s
ABOUT
These wonderful ceramic Wall Sconce and Wall Art
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large 1950s Italian Gilt Iron Floral Sconces
Located in Montclair, NY
A large and decorative pair of Italian floral hand-forged gilt iron sconces circa 1950. Each holds
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$1,500 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Fontana Arte Model 2404 Frosted glass and Chrome Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Two pairs of Fontana Arte Model 2404 sconces in chrome-plated brass and frosted glass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Sconces by Gilardi and Barzaghi, 1950s, Italy
By Gilardi
Barzaghi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Gilardi and Barzaghi, 1950s, Italy
Lamps are in very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Brass and Opal Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Presented here is a pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted from brass and featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Italian Design 3-armed Pair of Sputnik Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Italian Design 3-armed Pair of Sputnik Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Elegant rare high quality
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
An Outstanding 1950
s Italian Cross Sword and Gilt Rope Tassel Wall Light
Located in Hastings, GB
An extremely rare and incredibly ornate Italian wall light, dating to the 1950's, in the empire
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Stilnovo Italian Sconces in Brass and Black Enameled Metal, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
wall lamps were designed by Stilnovo and produced in Italy during the 1950s.
Fully original, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Barovier Pair of Leaf Sconces in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
(3) 1950s L Globe Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(3) Mid-century Italian of the period brass and glass sconces from the 1950s. These sconces have a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,100 / item
1 of 3 Mid Century Modern Sconces attr. to Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Beograd, RS
glass. Made in Italy in 1950s.
Very good vintage condition with some signs of time and use.
When
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Italian Sconce by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Lisboa, PT
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, crafted in Italy during the 1950s. As a vintage dealer, we are delighted to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,375 Sale Price / item
20% Off
rare minimalist 41cm Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light Sconce, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass theatre wall light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This modernist light was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Pair of Art Deco Brass Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare pair of large brass and gilded iron 3-branch wall sconces by Gaetano Sciolary, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,641 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century pair of sconces by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian White Perforated Sconces Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
By Arteluce, Jacques Biny, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Italian White Perforated Sconces Attributed to Gino Sarfatti. Executed white painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oscar Torlasco Pair of Sconces in Brass, Opal Glass, Red Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Roma, IT
. These elegant wall lamps were designed by Oscar Torlasco and produced in Italy during the 1950s.
Fully
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
rare minimalist 37cm Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light Sconce, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass theatre wall light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This modernist light was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Two-Light Sconces Gilt and Crystal Flowers Banci Firence 1950s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
timeless aesthetic.
Manufactured in Italy circa 1950s–1960s, the sconces remain in good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Mid-Century Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century pair of sconces by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Brutalist Bronze Sunburst Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of three
Wall light ceiling light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This set of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$2,375 Sale Price / set
20% Off
rare minimalist 32cm Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light Sconce, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass theatre wall light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This modernist light was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
rare minimalist 39cm Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light Sconce, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass theatre wall light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This modernist light was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
rare minimalist 33cm Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light Sconce, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass theatre wall light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This modernist light was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
rare minimalist 53cm Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light Sconce, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass theatre wall light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This modernist light was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid Cnetury Modern Brass Sconces attr. to Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Beograd, RS
features a single light with a lightbulb model E14, available worldwide. Made in Italy in 1950s.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gold Italian Leaf and Chain Swag Wall Lights, 1950
s
Located in Hastings, GB
Incredible pair of 1950's Italian gilt swag wall lights, probably by Salvadori, each light in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of two Arm Rococo Style Wall Sconces in Bronze Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of nice Sconces. Each fixture requires two European E14 candelabras bulbs, each bulb up to 40
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Italian Steel and Glass Sconces by Marco Zanuso for Oluce, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Oluce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian steel and glass sconces by Marco Zanuso for Oluce, 1950s
Unfindable pair of Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-century Tole and Amber Murano Glass Drops Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous pair of antique Italian wall sconces made of tole - metal and equipped with beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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1950s Italian Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1950s Italian sconces available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all 1950s Italian sconces available were constructed with great care. There are 2370 antique and vintage 1950s Italian sconces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1950s Italian sconces available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s Italian sconces are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Stilnovo, Oluce and Giuseppe Ostuni each produced beautiful 1950s Italian sconces that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Italian Sconces?
Prices for 1950s Italian sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950s Italian sconces begin at $2 and can go as high as $955,043, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
Questions About 1950s Italian Sconces
- 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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