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Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines a refined modernist silhouette with rich
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Pair of Italian Sconces in Brass with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, featuring a sculptural brass structure with curved
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Bronze Cherub Sconce Electrified Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Italian electrified wall sconce, originally candlestick made of brass and bronze in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Sconce
Located in Schoorl, NL
An exceptional scone with a beautiful opaline glass shield. It holds one Edison27 socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Two Modernist Stilnovo Style Brass Metal Sconces Wall Light, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass wall lights sconces, set of two
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This set of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,848 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Crystal Gilt Leaf
Crystal Wall Sconces by Banci Florence, Italy, 1950s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair metal gilded leaf sconces attributed to Banci Firenze with crystal stones. Each fixture
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Stilnovo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Brass, Glass, Three Light Sconce, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Manhasset, NY
, 1950s
Pair of modern Italian wall sconces designed and produced by Stilnovo in the mid-20th century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century pair of sconces in Stilnovo manner. Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
This set of two sconces in the manner of Stilnovo, was produced in Italy during the 50s. Original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Conical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s. Each light has a brass backplate with an angled brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950
s Max Ingrand Wall Lights Sconces Glass Opaline Brass Fontana Arte Blue
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
four key rings in brass.
Manufactured in Milan, Italy by Fontana Arte.
Dimensions: 30 x 14 x 50 H cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal, Metal, Brass
Green Glass and Metal Single Wall Sconce by Seguso, 1950s, Italy
By Seguso
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass and Metal Single Wall Sconce by Seguso, 1950s, Italy
Elegant rare high quality wall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Enameled Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
ambiance.
One hallmark of these Italian wall sconces is their attention to detail and craftsmanship. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Murano Art Glass Dolphin / Fish Wall Sconce
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is one very beautiful and Grand Wall Lamp. c1950's Italian attribution Barovier & Toso Art
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950
s Italian Design Art Glass Wall Lamp by Barovier
Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Italian Design Art Glass Wall Lamp by Barovier & Toso. Made in Italy, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,234 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces produced in Italy during the 1950s. Each sconce features two light arms in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Italian Spot Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single naturally aged brass and painted aluminum adjustable Italian Spot Sconce from 1950s Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Tulip Form Wall Sconces, Patinated Brass, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Tulip Form Wall Sconces, Wall Lights, Patinated Brass, 1950s
This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Worn Cream Metal and Brass Body Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Worn Cream Metal and Brass Body Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unusual Design Ceramic and Metal Sconces in Candlestick Form, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual Design Ceramic and Metal Sconces in Candlestick Form, 1950s, Italy
Very nice high quality
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set of three gilded metal sconces. Italy 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Rare set of three gilded metal wall lamps produced in Italy during the 50s. Fair vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
manufactured in Italy during the 1950s.
Materials include brass, burnished iron, and opaline glass. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Otello Rosa San Polo Venezia Ceramic Wall Applique, Italy, 1950
s
By Otello Rosa, San Polo
Located in Hellouw, NL
Impressive Otello Rosa San Polo Venezia ceramic applique Italy 1950's. This Majolica Italian wall
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand, Rare Pair of Sconces or Table Lamps for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Argelato, BO
, designed for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s.
It is an extremely sophisticated model, which in its construction
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand, Rare Pair of Sconces or Table Lamps for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Argelato, BO
, designed for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s.
Bibliography:
Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
set of 2 brass 31cm Gio Ponti Style Theatre Wall Light Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light, set of 2
Origin:
Italy in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Age:
1950s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
set of 2 brass 31cm Gio Ponti Style Theatre Wall Light Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light, set of 2
Origin:
Italy in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Age:
1950s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Glass and Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Glass and Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
unique set of 2 brass Gio Ponti Style Theatre Wall Light Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light, set of 2
Origin:
Italy in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Age:
1950s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces, Patinated Brass, Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces or Wall Lights, Patinated Brass, Opaline Glass, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two 1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Add a bold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Blue Metal and White Plexiglass Single Sconce Attr. to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Blue Metal and White Plexi Single Sconce Attr. to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Great Italian Sconce Arredoluce Monza Angelo Lelii 1950s Brass and Glass
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great Italian sconce Arredoluce Monza Angelo Lelii 1950s brass and glass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$996 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Green Lacquered Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by an elegant and well-balanced mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Opal Glass and Brass Single Wall Sconce Attr. to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass and Brass Single Wall Sconce Attr. to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
set of 2 xl Brass 59cm Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light, set of 2
Origin:
Italy in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Age:
1950s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,373 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Wall Lights Sconces in Brass and Green Metal by G. Ostuni, 1950s
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Roma, IT
produced in Italy during the 1950s.
These sconces have an articulated joint that allows to adjust the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Adjustable Wall Sconce in Enamelled Brass, Soft Mauve and Turquois
Located in Rome, IT
A single Italian wall sconce from the 1950s, defined by a balanced combination of form and color
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Unique White Plexiglass Shell Shaped Pair of Large Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique white Plexiglass shell shaped pair of large sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Fluted Five Arm Wall Sconce Solid Brass Guglielmo Ulrich Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian Wall Sconce attributed to the design of Guglielmo Ulrich Italy 1950s
Five lights
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a refined and modern design that
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Gilt Iron and Glass Sconces, circa 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful pair of gilt iron and crystal glass wall sconces, Italy, circa 1950s.
Socket: each two
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Black , Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, distinguished by an elegant and compact
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Conical Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of elegant Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, featuring gently curved brass arms and tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Configured for plug-in and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Brass and Green Enamel Wall Sconce with Sculpted Opaline Shade
Located in Rome, IT
This 1950s Italian wall sconce features a refined combination of brass, green-enameled metal and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Empire Wall Sconces in Bronze with Swan Goose Motif Arms, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of nice Sconces. Each fixture requires two European E14 candelabras bulbs, each bulb up to 40
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Vintage 1950s Italian Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1950s Italian Wall Sconce in Brass, White Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian wall sconce dates to the 1950s and features a tall cylindrical shade in opaline glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Almond-Shaped Opaline Glass Shades
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each featuring a brass structure with two curved arms
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Cylindrical Brass Pair of Sconces with Antique Finish, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Cylindrical Brass Pair of Sconces with Antique Finish, 1950s, Italy
Very nice high
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Cylindrical Brass Pair of Sconces with Antique Finish, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Cylindrical Brass Pair of Sconces with Antique Finish, 1950s, Italy
Very nice high
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and yellow-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina.
Minor to moderate imperfections on metal fixture.
Wear
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
Italy, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina.
Several scratches on metal light fixture.
Wear consistent with age
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Cone Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s features a refined, modern design built around
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black-Lacquered Metal
Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combining brass, black-lacquered metal and hand-blown
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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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.
- 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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