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Marco Zanuso Lady Sofa by Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Marco Zanuso lady sofa for Arflex, Italy, 1950s.
Rare and absolutely gorgeous model with the rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnoli bamboo and rattan curved sofa for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved settee in rattan and woven cane, design by Tito Agnoli, manufactured by Bonacina, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid century italian sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
.
Good overall condition, normal wear throughout the ages.
1950s- Italy
Dimensions:
Sofa:
Height 90cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
ISA Bergamo Sofa by Aldo Morbelli, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Morbelli, ISA Bergamo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Bergamo
Country: Italy
Model: three-seat sofa.
Material: Brass legs / Brown faux leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved sofa, Italian design, solid wood structure and legs, original period chenille velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
White Italian Sofa by Nino Zoncada for Framar - New upholstery , 1950s.
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa by Nino Zoncada for Framar - New upholstery 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Italian Midcentury Curved Sofa in Blue Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A magnificent round-shaped original sofa from the 1950s with the typical shape of the midcentury
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid Century 1950s Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet
Located in London, London
Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Velvet Corner Sofa with Connected Cabinet, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
, brass band. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Large Italian curved four-seater sofa composed of six splayed polished legs, large wing shaped arms
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Gugliemo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular three-seater sofa attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, produced in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Italian Sofa Green Color Brass Feet 1950s Velvet Fabric
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian midcentury Italian sofa green color brass feet 1950s velvet fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Long Modernist Mahogany Couch with Beautifully Carved Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s.
An exceptional long modernist couch with beautifully carved and shaped side panels
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Sofa in the Style of Paolo Buffa Fabric Vintage, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Black Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa in Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large curved sofa, 1950s of geometric form, original black and grey vinyl leather, padding perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Blue Fabric and Brass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa in blue fabric and brass, 1950s
elegant and classic sofa padded
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Green Faux Leather, Brass and Metal Rod Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian green faux leather, brass and metal rod sofa bed, 1950s
Sofa bed with upholstery in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Marco Zanuso Lady Sofa by Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Marco Zanuso sofa model 'Lady' with the rare brass legs.
Manufactured by Arflex.
The sofa has
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Sofa in Bouclé Fabric by IPA Bologne, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Italian mid century sofa couch settees canape from the editor IPA Bologna Italy, original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Sculptural Sofa in Velvet Attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
legs attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s. The impressive size and shape of this beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Italian Sculptural Sofa in Velvet Attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
legs attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s. The impressive size and shape of this beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Italian FlexForm sofa in green velvet from 1950s.
By Flexform
Located in bari, IT
Wooden frame and supports and fabric upholstery.
Prod. Flex Form, Italy, ca. 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Italian Midcentury Restored Velvet Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Paris, FR
An elegant vintage sofa by Italian midcentury designer Gigi Radice for Minotti expertly restored
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Black Laquered Wood Legs Sofa, New Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Black laquered wood legs sofa, new upholstery, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Italian mid-century sofa, velvet, brass and iron, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian mid-century sofa, velvet, brass and iron, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 87 cm; W= 145 cm; D= 85 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Sofa Springs Padding Fabric Upholstery Vintage Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, springs padding, fabric upholstery, metal legs with brass ferrules. Manufactured in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid century italian sofa set by Marco Zanuso, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
.
Good overall condition, normal wear throughout the ages.
1950s- Italy
Dimensions:
Sofa:
Height 90cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Flexform sofa 1950s
By Flexform
Located in bari, IT
Sofa 1950s Teak wood frame original fabric of the time in excellent condition Flexform production
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$10,173
1950s Italian Curved Sofa Reupholstered in Pierre Frey Wool
Located in London, GB
1950s Italian curved sofa reupholstered in Pierre Frey wool made from a beautiful blend of Mohair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Two-Seat Sofa Springs Leatherette Brass Legs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A two-seat sofa, springs padding, leatherette upholstery, brass legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa Mahogany Veneer Foam Cushions Fabric Metal Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, mahogany veneer, foam cushions with fabric covering, metal legs. Manufactured in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Comma-Shaped Blue Velvet Sofa with Metal Legs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century comma-shaped blue velvet sofa with metal legs, 1950s
Comma-shaped blue velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa and pair of Italian armchairs from the 1950s. The structure and legs are in beech
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1950s Curved Back Tapered Legs Gray Velvet Sofa Italian Design Attributed Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A late 1940s early 1950s outstanding Italian design curved back sofa. Charcoal gray velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Italian Mid-Century Black Leather Sofa with Armrests and Wooden Legs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century black leather sofa with armrests and wooden legs, 1950s
Sofa in black leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Powder blue silk after Carlo Mollino Curved Capitonné Velvet Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Italy in the 1950s. Wooden structure and feet, powder blue capitonné silk covered upholstery. Original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
2 Seats Sofa /Settee in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and original vintage sofa designed in the 1950s and attributed to the craftsmanship of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Semicircular 1950s Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Four-seat semicircular sofa, with structure made in solid wood upholstered in sand linen with seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
$5,300
Vintage Curved Sofa 1950s Italian designed teal color Velvet by Federico Munari
By Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
Vintage curved sofa completely newly re-upholstery in cotton teal color Velvet, Italian designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage Curved Sofa 1950s Italian Designed in Grey Velvet by Federico Munari
By Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
This vintage curved sofa designed by Federico Munari is a mid-century Italian classic. Completely
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Floral Fabric Sofa by Paolo Buffa for Hotel Bristol Merano, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This sofa features wooden legs and is upholstered in a high-quality floral fabric.
The fabric is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Sofa or Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1950s new reupholstered sofa -bed converts in to the chaise lounge from the bout sides
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood
$6,500
Federico Munari wood and green original fabric curved sofa, Italy, 1950s.
By Federico Munari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Italian-made wood and fabric sofa, designed by Federico Munari, 1950s.
This 1950s sofa, designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian mid century modern two-seater green fabric and wooden sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Two-seater sofa, covered in green fabric, with turned legs in beech wood and a beautiful, slightly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stylish Scroll Top Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian three seat sofa with gently curved front and scrolled top. Sofa has 3
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa/Bed Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa convertible into bed, foam padding, fabric upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Sofa Foam Padding Velvet Upholstery Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa, foam padding with velvet upholstery, manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Sofa Springs Padding, Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, springs padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Lovely 1950s Gio Ponti Style Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Designer Guild Fabric
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1950s Gio Ponti style Italian two-seat sofa with original shaped wooden legs. Newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Sofa Foam Velvet Brass Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, foam padding, velvet upholstery, brass legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa Foam Fabric Brass Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, foam padding, fabric upholstery, brass legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950
s Iron Daybed in Warm Brown Boucle
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian daybed featuring an elegant white metal frame with a gracefully curved back, high
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa Spring Velvet Beech Wood Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa in spring padding and velvet upholstery. Legs in beech wood. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Sofa-Single Bed Foam Leatherette Metal, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Modernist Designer, Organic Curved Sofa, Brass, Beige Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic and curved modernist sofa. Designed by an unknown Italian designer, 1950s. Reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery Metal Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, foam padding, fabric upholstery, metal, brass. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sofa Attributable to Osvaldo Borsani, Wood Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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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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