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Sofa Mid-Century Italian Design Geometric Form 1950s Wood Feat Grey Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Beautiful Mid-Century Italian design geometric form 1950s, including shipping worldwide. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,932 Sale Price
45% Off
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s
This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian 3 Seater Sofa from the 1950s, Design Lenzi, Studio Tecnico A.P.A.
By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate, Lenzi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
'548' 1950s.
The black lacquered iron legs are shod with brass, the sofa needs a new upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa in Cherrywood by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sofa from the 1950s in cherry wood, upholstered in cotton with a pattern of leaves, a harmonious
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Cherry
$1,795 Sale Price
50% Off
ISA Bergamo Italian Sofa in Brass and Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s
This sofa exemplifies the iconic Italian design of the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Light Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s.
Simplistic Italian sofa with clean lines and a high back
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Casa e Giardino sofà Gio Ponti style 1950s.
By Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater sofa in wrought iron and brown velvet seat produced by Casa e Giardino 1950s, it is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Sofa in Vibrant Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, blue velvet, metal and brass, Italy, 1950s
Elegant sofa with voluptuous armrests. These wide
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
5 Piece Sofa Set for Reupholstering, Manufactured by Isa Bergamo in the 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The sofa set was designed and manufactured by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s. The set with gold lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
High Back Sofa By Gio Ponti For ISA Bergamo in Bouclé Fabric Upholstery 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Almelo, NL
produced by the ISA company in Bergamo, Italy 1950s. ISA Bergamo was responsible for manufacturing a number
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1950s Curved Green Cotton and Wool Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti - Mid-Century
Located in Manzano, IT
1950s Curved Green Cotton and Wool Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti – Mid-Century Italian Luxury
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
$2,652 Sale Price
63% Off
Italian Designer, Settee, Shearling, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A shearling and brass settee designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Seat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two seater sofa, velvet fabric, mahogany, Italy, 1950s
An Italian sofa from the 1950s, its shape
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
3-Seat Sofa Model "830" Design Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2-Seat Sofa Model "830" Design Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fir
White Garden Sofa Mid-century Worked Shaped Green Metal Cushion 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
White Garden Sofa Mid-century Worked Shaped Green Metal Cushion 1950s.
Fabric Cushion with Leaves
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$2,345 Sale Price
30% Off
Gigi Radice for Minotti 3-Seat Sofa, 1950s, Curry Color New Upholstery
By Gigi Radice
Located in Brussels, BE
Gigi Radice for Minotti 3-seat sofa - 1950s - Curry color new upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Style of Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino" Fabric Sofa, Italia, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
Two-seat wooden and fabric sofa with floral motifs, in style of Gio Ponti, "Casa e Giardino" series
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,089 Sale Price
35% Off
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s
Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
A1950s Italian Two Seater Sofa with Brass Legs Newly Upholstered in Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1950s Italian two seater. curved backed sofa with slender brass legs and newly upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Black Imitation Fur Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage sofa made in the 1950s, Italian manufacture.
The sofa is totally covered in black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fur, Faux Fur
$2,393 Sale Price
20% Off
Guglielmo Veronesi, Settee, Bouclé Fabric, Brass, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in High Point, NC
An organic settee / two-seat sofa. Designed by Guglielmo Veronesi, produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Guglielmo Veronesi, Settee, Bouclé Fabric, Brass, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in High Point, NC
An organic settee / two-seat sofa. Designed by Guglielmo Veronesi, produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Settee, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Manhasset, NY
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Settee, 1950s
Modernist sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rare Find! Green Aldo Tura Lounge Table on Tulip Base, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Tura, Aldo Tura
Located in Cork, IE
tulip foot base by the renowned Italian designer Aldo Tura is a 1950s mid-century modern masterpiece and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Vintage Armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Armchair is a design item realized by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima in 1950s.
An iconic chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Giulia Veronesi
Perla
Loveseat in Olive Green Dedar Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare loveseat, designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo in the early 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Coffee Table, 1950s, attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Elegant Mahagoni coffee table from the 1950s, attributed to Gio Ponti. The tabletop features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Copper
Mid-century coffee table in enamelled copper, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Coffee table made in Italy in the 1950s.
Enamelled copper top hand-decorated with informal motif
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Caesar Lacquer Curved Sofa 1950s wooden cone feet Mid-century
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofà Italiano Cesare Lacca curvo Italia 1950s piedi in legno.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$4,021 Sale Price
30% Off
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Tavolino "T9," Italy 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Side Table Mod. T9 in wood covered in green fabric and brass with casters designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950
s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's
What stands out most in this low corner bench
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sofa bed was designed in the 1950s. The shapes lend elegance and modernity to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Iron
$2,393
Italian 1950
s Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
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
Italian Damask Fabric Capitonnè Sofa
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous Italian made sofa from the 1950's.
The Italian sofa has been upholstered in a fine
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
$3,351 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sofa Set by Saporiti, Italy 1950s
By Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sofa Set by Saporiti, Italy 1950s. Original upholster, very rare to find in the set
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Italian Sofa Original from the 1950s
Located in North Miami, FL
This magnificent Italian midcentury sofa original from the 1950s. Equipped with the original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Materials
Brass
1950s Free Shape Italian Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
grey gun color and gild finish metal feet.
Italian work about 1950s-1960s fully restored.
Perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric
Italian Modern Two Seat Sofa, c. 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage fabric adds to the mid-century appeal of this elegant Italian love seat. Matching arm chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
1950
s Modern Italian Curved Loveseat In Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1950's mid-century modern curved Italian sofa with cherry-wood 6 legs base, newly re
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Italian Sofa Table on Three Wooden Legs, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This elegant sofa table was made in Italy in the 1950s. The round glass top is supported by three
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
$1,795 Sale Price
21% Off
Lenzi sofa metal and brass base Italy 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare sofa made by Lenzi in Italy in the late 50s. Organic shape very comfortable with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Rattan Bamboo Italian Sofa Table or Coffee Table, Bonacina Style, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design rattan bamboo sofa table or coffe table in the style of Tito
Category
Antique 1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$478 Sale Price
20% Off
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Sofa in Leaf Motif Fabric and Tapered Wooden Legs, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Federico Munari
Located in Almelo, NL
(attributed) Ico Parisi Sofa in leaf motif fabric and tapered wooden legs, Italy 1950s
Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech
"Sleep-o-Matic" Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Curved fabric sofa with brass legs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Curved fabric sofa with brass legs, designed by Ico Parisi, manufactured by Isa Bergamo.
This sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful sofa designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Mid-Century Modern Italian Chiavari Sofa, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with armrests was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in Italy, where
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Satin, Beech
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet covering
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Marco Zanuso Attributed Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa Senior, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Senior 2 seater sofa from the 50s, the sofa is characterized by a tapered structure with brass feet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Sofa and 2 Armchairs 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
mahogany stained beech and covered in satin fabric.
The sofa measures: cm L 125 x P 59 x H 93 x S 50 / cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Satin, Beech
Gio Ponti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Grey Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Unsigned sofa / settee, velvet, Walnut, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Dark Sofa Table with Colorful Hand Painted Motives on Table Top, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa table was designed in the 1950s. The table frame is made of lacquered iron and brass, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Armchairs and Couch, Manufactured by Anonima Castelli Bologna, 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of armchairs and a sofa was made by Anonima Castelli in Italy in the 1960s. The set
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
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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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