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20th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Round Coffee Table or Sofa Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Italian 1950s round sofa table or coffee table. The table in walnut wood has
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofa Tables
Materials
Walnut
Sofa in the style of Gio Ponti Mid Century in Smooth Velvet Green Emerald, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
Exceptional, elegant, in the syle of Gio Ponti sofa in emerald green smooth velvet with two-tone
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Brass Sofatable with Glasstop, Italy 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian midcentury brass sofatable with glasstop.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Armchairs Velvet Upholstery Cast Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of armchairs, foam padding, velvet upholstery, cast brass legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful three-seater sofa made in the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture.
The sofa is a three
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma Sofa with Metal Base
By MIM Roma, Luigi Pellegrin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma, signed sofa, fabric, metal and polyester, Italy, late 1950s
This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table in Curved Beech from Antonio De Baggis, Rome Italy from 1950s
By Antonio De Baggis
Located in MIlano, IT
Coffee table with newspaper rack in curved beech from Antonio De Baggis Rome Italy from 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Sidetable in the Manner of Piero Fornasetti, 1950s Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Vitage Side Table with Shell Motive and brass legs, Italy, 1950s. In the manner of Piero Fornasetti.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Armchair in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy
- Made of wood
- Original upholstery
- Suitable for renovation upholstery
- The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stylish 1950s Settee
Located in Kent, Dover
A stylish Italian settee with sculptural rosewood arms and brass sabot feet. Newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
$2,329
Stylish 1950s Settee
Located in Kent, Dover
A stylish Italian Settee with sculptural rosewood arms and brass sabot feet. Newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
$3,700
1950s Green Marble from the Alps Smoking Table Italian Style
Located in Buggiano, IT
Green marble from the alps smoking table.
The table is original from the 1950s, it can be
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Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble
Stylish 1950s Settee
Located in Kent, Dover
A stylish Italian settee with sculptural rosewood arms and brass sabot feet. Newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
$2,261
Stylish 1950s Settee
Located in Kent, Dover
A stylish Italian settee with sculptural rosewood arms and brass sabot feet. Newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
$2,261
Italian Brown Mohair Chaise with Wood Base Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chicago, IL
Of fine Italian manufacture, this wood and mohair chaise, attributed to the great designer Paolo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Angular Vintage Velvet Sofa by Gio Ponti with Certificate
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric vintage grey corner sofa designed by the great Gio Ponti in the 1950s, of fine Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Round Glass Table with Brass Base in the Style of Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Round glass table with brass base in the style of Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Vintage round Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa, Brugnoli Mobili Cantú
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
" manufacturer. Iconic italian design work of art from the 1950's. Curved wood structure with a perfectly round
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Mod. 1736 Coffee Table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in MIlano, IT
Mod. 1736 coffee table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1950s
Impressive Italian coffee table
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 1950s Armchairs with Corner Element in Striped Fabric - Mid-Century El
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 4 1950s Armchairs with Corner Element in Striped Fabric – Mid-Century Elegance
Add a touch
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Divano due posti, modernariato italiano, in seta rosa e piedini in legno, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
, 1950 circa.
Divano a due posti con braccioli, rivestito in tessuto di seta color rosa acceso.
1950 ca
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
1950s Round Coffee Table by Angelo Ostuni
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1955 round coffee table by Angelo Ostuni.
Composed of five gilt aluminium feet circled with brass supporting two table tops. The upper part is decorated with a glass plate held by...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Vintage Decorated and Lacquered Tables, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Set of three vintage decorated and Lacquered tables.
Two of them are of the same size (cm 77 x 44x h 40) one is smaller (diam cm 34 x 40). Two of them (those of the same design) hav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of Two Vintage Decorated and Lacquered Tables, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Set of two vintage decorated and Lacquered tables, Fornasetti's style.
They have the same design and brass bamboo-shaped legs.
The smaller one measures diameter cm 34 x 40.
Good...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Velvet Living Room Set by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s, Set of 5
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Living room from the 50's in ivory velvet, attributable to Guglielmo Ulrich.
Dimension:
Sofa: H
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Elegant Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An elegant sofa newly upholstered in mohair. A Classic Italian design with solid brass legs and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Brass
$12,000
1950s Brass Legs Italian Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in New York, NY
1950s modern brass legs Italian sofa in original vintage velvet upholstery.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Italian Sofa or Daybed 1950s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New reupholstered sofa or bed. Very comfortable. It is the size of large settee extended length is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Settees
Guglielmo Veronesi Perla Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and balanced “Perla” sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA from the 1950s. Its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful 1950s Italian cream two-seater sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa with a structure crafted
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Curved Sofa from the 1950s, Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian curved sofa from the 1950s with a velvet upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Italian Sofa Set, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gio Ponti,
1950s, Italy
Dimensions:
Sofa:
Height 80cm/31.49"
Seat height: 36cm/14.17"
Lenght
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric
Italian Pastel Rose Italian Midcentury Sofa Set, 1950s
By Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This beautiful set is composed of one sofa and two armchairs. All reupholstered and covered with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Vintage Italian Sofa- Gio Ponti Spirit
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Italian 2-seater sofa from the 50s in the style of GIO PONTI. The feet are made of black metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bauhaus Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
1950
s a sofa and two armchairs by Gugliemo Veronesi
By ISA Bergamo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Veronesi - Original edition of ISA Bergamo.
Italy around 1950.
Sofa
Width : 150 cm - 59,06"
Depth : 80 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
$17,831 / set
Curved Loveseat Sofa from Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Loveseat sofa designed and manufactured by Isa Bergamo, Italy 1950. This beautiful curved sofa is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool
1950s Midcentury Italian Moss Green Velvet Sofa with Feature Brass Legs
Located in London, England
Midcentury 1950s three-seat Italian sofa, with four brass tapered feature legs. Newly upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Era Mid-Century Modern MCM Daybed Sleep Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Rare Italian 1950s Era Mid-Century Modern MCM daybed sleep sofa settee couch
Measures: 31 1/2" H
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Red and blue Italian Zanuso style 1950
s love-seater
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very elegant Marco Zanuso style 1950's Italian two seater sofa
The sofa is in original vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Small Curved Boomerang Sofa Cesare Lacca 1950s Italian Design
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Curved Boomerang Sofa Cesare Lacca 1950s Italian Design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet
Italian Green Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s, Ico Parisi Style
By Ico Parisi
Located in Naples, IT
Italian sofa from the 1950s in the style of Ico Parisi upholstered in green velvet with wooden legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Midcentury Loveseats Sofa in Blue Velvet Restored, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian loveseats sofa from the middle of the last century. The pair of sofas has been
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Midcentury Loveseats Sofa in Blue Velvet Restored, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian loveseats sofa from the mid-last century. The pair of sofas has been restored in an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Midcentury Wicker Lounge Set with a Sofa and Two Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a lounge set featuring one sofa and two chairs, all made from wicker.
The set may show
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Two-seater sofa and pair of armchairs covered in eco-leather and brass feet, Italian design from
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Federico Munari sofa Italian manufacture 1951. Charming sofa with a curved shape, upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Antique Rustic Gold
Black Iron Green Marble Gueridon Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant Mid-Century Modern end/side table in green Alpi Italian marble, with white and black
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf
Top Italian Design sofa by Giuseppe Pagano from the 1950s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Oirlo, LI
extra touch of luxury and durability.
Made in Italy in 1950, this sofa exudes timeless class and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Curve Living Room Set Armchairs Sofa by Carlo Monti for CMG, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare living room curve set pair of armchairs and sofa by Carlo Monti for the editor CMG. Brass feet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Curved Sofa, New Upholstery and Small Typical Brass Feet
Located in Brussels, BE
A 1950s Italian curved sofa, new upholstery and small typical brass feet.
Category
20th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian sculptural sofa with splayed brass legs. Newly upholstered in pomegranate velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Italian Green Faux Leather and Metal Set of Sofa Bed and Two Armchairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian green faux leather and metal set of sofa bed and two armchairs, 1950s
Sofa bed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Curved sofa design 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Canape vintage courbe à la forme organique retapissé a neuf en tissu rubelli teddy avorio velours. État impeccable.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet
$13,076
Two-Tone Italian Sofa Set from the 1950s with New Upholstery
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian sofa set from the 1950s consisting of a two-seat sofa and two armchairs.
New upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2 Seats Sofa by Aldo Morbelli for ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s
By Aldo Morbelli
Located in Paris, FR
2 Seats sofa by Aldo Morbelli for ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s.
Re-upholstered in Sherpa bouclé from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Bouclé
Nello Lenzi Living Room Set, Sofa and Two Armchairs, Italy 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Naples, IT
Incredible and very rare Italian 'small' sofa, designed by Lenzi Nello in the early 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi 1950s Italian Modern Two-Tier Mahogany and Glass Sofa or Coffee Table
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
A rare design by Ico Parisi, a sophisticated low table of sleek modern lines, the embracing mahogany structure has a practical under-tier with glass matching the top surface that is ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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1950s Italian Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s Italian sofa you’re looking for. A 1950s Italian sofa — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 1950s Italian sofa, we have 933 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s Italian sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1950s Italian sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s Italian sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marco Zanuso, Gigi Radice and Osvaldo Borsani produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1950s Italian Sofa?
The average selling price for a 1950s Italian sofa at 1stDibs is $5,430, while they’re typically $356 on the low end and $134,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1950s Italian Sofa
- What is an Italian sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024An Italian sofa is a sofa manufactured in Italy or produced by an Italian furniture maker. Some well-known Italian furniture brands include B&B Italia, Cassina, Mario Bellini, Alias and Afra Tobia Scarpa. Keep in mind that an Italian sofa is different from an Italian leather sofa. Italian leather is a full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather produced in Italy. High-end furniture makers from all over the world use Italian leather as upholstery. Therefore, a sofa with this name may have been manufactured in Italy or elsewhere. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is an Italian leather sofa good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
- 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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