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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
1950s Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered. Wooden parts have been repolished.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered. Wooden parts have been repolished.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Federico Munari, Organic / Curved Sofa, Grey Wool Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
. Stained oak legs. The present sofa is an authentic example of this design from the 1950s sourced directly
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Italian Red Velvet Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian red velvet sofa. Re-upholstered in velvet, original hard wood base with the metal and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Extraordinary 1950s curved sofa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Extraordinary organic and large curved sofa, manufactured in Italy in the '50s. Red fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Lovely Italian 1950s Two-Seat Cocktail Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A lovely Italian 1950s two-seat, cocktail sofa in the style of Gio Ponti newly upholstered and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
High-Quality Olive Green Velvet Sofa with Ebonized Wood Feet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
It features ebonized wood feet and it is upholstered in velvet.
It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but the fabric is in excellent condition and it is ready to beco...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs and Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs and curved sofa, Italian design, solid wood structure and legs, original period
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Two-Seat Sofa Foam Skai Leatherette Lacquered Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo in Silver / Light Gray, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered 3-seater sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, 1950s. A matching pair of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian Midcentury Sofa or Loveseat in New Purple Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent Italian midcentury sofa original from the 1950s.
Equipped with the original stiletto
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Sofa or Loveseat Reupholstered with Purple Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent Italian mid-century sofa original from the 1950s, Made by ISA, Bergamo.
Equipped with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Sofa Two-Seat in Yellow Velvet, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This stunning Italian Sofa of the 1950s is very stylish, with two seats extremely comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Federico Munari Midcentury Italian Large Curved Sofa, 1950s Re-Upholstery
By Federico Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Italian large curved sofa by Federico Munari, also available from the same suite a pair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
1950S Paolo Buffa Sofa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950S three seater sofa in blue/grey suede with rounded form.Designed by the Paolo Boffa in 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Wood
$3,200
Elegant Isa Sofa, Aubergine Velvet, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Brussels, BE
Isa Bergamo is a manufacturer which produced quality furniture in the 1950s. Please note that the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Velvet Sofa, Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s, Cesare Lacca Style
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Velvet sofa Italian Mid-Century design 1950, original velvet of his era, wooden feet, likely Cesare
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Circular Selectional Sofa, Newly Upholstered Velvet, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian Mid-Century Circolar Selectional sofa, Newly Upholstered with Kirkby Velvet shaded gray
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa, 1950s, Rare
By Federico Munari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful curved sofa designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s, this model is very rare and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Satin, Beech
Italian Heart Shaped Small Padded Sofa Metal Golden Leaf, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian heart shaped small padded sofa, newly upholstered with silk brocade fabric, neutral colors
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Italian 1950s Era circa 1955 I.S.A Corner Sofa Couch
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Very rare Italian Mid-Century Modern I.S.A corner sofa, circa 1955.
Measures: 34 5/8" H x 88" W x
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
‘Romantica’ Sofa by Piero Ranzani for Elam, Italy 1950s
By Elam, Piero Ranzani
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing ‘Romantica’ sofa by Piero Ranzani for Elam in rosewood, Italy 1950s.
The straight lines of
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Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Brass
1950s Marco Zanuso Sofa Bed for Arflex
Located in Manzano, IT
1950s Marco Zanuso Sofa Bed for Arflex
This mid-century modern sofa bed, designed by Marco Zanuso
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Iron
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, fabric upholstery with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Large Midcentury Italian Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich from 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
Large and elegant sofa attributed to designer Guglielmo Ulrich from 1950. The sofa is covered with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
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 upholstery in blue
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian three seat white velvet curved sofa with metal leg and brass tips, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian three seat white velvet curved sofa with metal leg and brass tips, 1950s
Three seats
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Newly Upholstered Pale Pink Velvet Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
It is the perfect example of midcentury lines and design.
This sofa features tapered brass and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Green Forest Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian manufacturing sofa produced in the 1950s.
Wooden structure padded and lined with new green
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa Foam Fabric Brass-Plated Metal Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, foam padding, fabric upholstery, brass-plated metal legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Four-Seat Sofa Springs Velvet Double Face Cushions Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Italian Mid-Century Modern circa 1950s Corner Sofa with Brass Feet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Rare Italian 1950s MCM Mid-Century Modern corner sofa settee couch brass feet
Measures: 35" H x
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Two-Seat Sofa Foam Springs Fabric Stained Wood Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Midcentury Italian Blue Wool Sheep Curved Sofa by Federico Munari, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful from every angle, this large and comfortable midcentury Italian curved sofa has tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Three-Seat Sofa Springs Padding Velvet Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A three-seat sofa, springs padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Aquamarine Velvet and Dark Wood Sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Aquamarine velvet and dark wood sofa, 1950s
Aquamarine velvet and dark wood sofa with curved
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Three-Seat Sofa Foam Springs Velvet Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A three-seat sofa, foam and springs padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Velvet
Federico Munari, Attributed, Organic Sofa, Oak, Dark Grey Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
Italy in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Sofa Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery Metal Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa foam padding, fabric upholstery metal legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Three Elements Isa Sofa Foam Fabric Metal Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
, metal structure. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Velvet Sofa
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s stylized two-seat sofa, reupholstered in Italian Moleskin velvet on brass feet.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Couch - Design and manufacturing by La Permanente Mobili Cantu, Italy, 1950s.
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Sofa - designed and manufactured by La Permanente Mobili Cantu, Italy, 1950s. The small two-seater
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Federico Munari Mid-Century Italian Large Curved Sofa, 1950s, Re-Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with six brass legs by Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s. The impressive size and shape of this beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian large Sofa in red Velvet attributable to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very stylish and extremely comfortable Italian sofa three-seat with winged backs, design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Midcentury Velvet Sofa in the Manner of Ico Parisi, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century vintage Italian gold polished splayed brass-legged, curved two-seater design sofa in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Dramatic Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s, Fully Restored
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Elegant early midcentury Italian curved sofa in the style of Ico Parisi. This has been fully
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Curved Sofa In Ocher Velours Attributed To Federico Munar, Italy 1950s
By Frederico Murani
Located in Hellouw, NL
Curved sofa in velours attributed to Federico Munari.Wonderful organically formed with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1950s Sofa by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s sofa by the Italian architect Paolo Buffa
New upholstered on velvet
Great vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa Reupholstered in Blue Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian years.
The sofa was completely gutted and completely restored with the best materials.
The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Sofa 3-Seat in Grey-Blue Velvet, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Italian midcentury three-seater sofa, with deep and very comfortable seating to provide a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Couch Foam Brass Velvet 1950s-1960s Italian Prodution
Located in Milano, IT
Big bowed couch; foam padding, velvet covering, brass legs.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rare Sofa Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in original conditions from the 1950s. The armchair is in ruby red
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Federico Munari curved sofà 1950s.
By Federico Munari
Located in bari, IT
Curved sofa designed and produced by Federico Munari in excellent condition, original fabric in all
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Italian 2-Seat Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy
- Made of wood
- Original upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Sofà Grey Jab Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian style and design very particular and of great quality, Guglielmo Ulrich probable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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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.
- 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 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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