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Italian 3-Seat Sofa 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Blue Two-Seat Sofa, Design by Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
New upholstered blue wool fabric 2-seat sofa design by Giulia Veronesi, manufactured by I.S
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Midcentury Pink Velvet Italian Sofa in the Style of Giulia Veronesi, 1950s
Located in bari, IT
A really nice Italian sofa from mid-1950s in a style of Giulia Veronesi in very good condition. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Marco Zanuso 1950s Sofa Bed and Chaise Longue
Located in Pasadena, CA
This sofa turns to a single bed and a chaise.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Two Seater Sofa Foam Original Fabric Metal Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sofa-Bed Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery Metal Brass Manufactured in Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Sofà Attr. Pier luigi Colli in Purple Velvet and Green, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Milano, IT
Fantastic and eccentric four seater sofa from the 1950s by Pierluigi Colli Model Claudia.
The sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Italian Midcentury Sofa or Settee with Brass and Lilac Pink Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent sofa or loveseat made in Italy during the 1950s in the typical Italian midcentury
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Sofa
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This Italian 1950s sofa has been professionally reupholstered in a strong quality fabric in salt-n
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Sofa in French Velvet by Gio Ponti, Italy, Modern Design, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lejre, DK
Very comfortable sofa upholstered in French velvet. Designed by Gio Ponti and by Cassina, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Federico Munari Mid-Century Italian Curved Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950s, Rares
By Federico Munari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs and curved sofa designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s, this
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Satin, Beech
Amazing, Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Catania, IT
Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti, with tapered brass feet and Blue Cerulean Velvet upholstery, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1950s Osvaldo Borsani Italian Midcentury Modern Daybed Sofa Model D70 for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Iconic folding daybed sofa designed by Italian Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno Italy in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Italian Paolo Buffa Two-Seat Wingback Sofa in Grey Velvet
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Elegant two-seat winged back sofa designed by Paolo Buffa for the Hotel Bristol, Merano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Large curved sofa in wood and green velvet in the style of Gio Ponti Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
— Italian manufacture, 1950s
In a living room, the sofa is the quintessential piece of furniture — a symbol
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Curved Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Curved sofa, designed by Marco Zanuso, Italy Arflex, 1951.
Curved three-seat Triennale sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa 1950s Design Minotti Gigi Radice Blu Red Color
By Minotti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal and elegant Italian sofa 1950s design very particular, the fabric is original in plush
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Two-Seat Foam and Fabric Sofa with Metal Legs Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A two-seat sofa, foam padding, fabric upholstery, metal legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Forest Green Velvet Sofa with Black Metal Brass Feet, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Forest green velvet sofa with black metal and brass feet, 1950s.
Sofa with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Vintage Couch or Sofa, 1950, Reupholstered with Purple Velvet
Located in Morazzone, Varese
An extra-ordinary purple velvet couch or sofa from the Italian's 1950s.
This sofa is quite large
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Two-Seater Sofa Spring Skai Argentine, 1950s-1960s
By Argentina
Located in Milano, IT
Two-seater sofa, spring padding, skai upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with new Black Velvet 1950s Canapes Wooden Legs
Located in Rome, IT
Italian modern sofa' with new black cotton velvet upholstery
Wooden black lacquered legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs by Isa, 1950s
By Federico Munari, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs and curved sofa designed by Federico Munari for Isa, in the early 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1950s Giò Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Wisteria Velvet and Brass Italian Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish Mid-Century Modern sofa made in Italy in the Fifties, brass it's in original patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Velvet Italian Curved Sofa
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Stylish Mid-Century Modern gray velvet and brass Italian curved sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Giò Ponti Style Wood and Beige Velvet Two-Seat Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
the style of Giò Ponti, italian manifacture from the 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sofa by Lucian Ercolani, United Kingdom, 1950s
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Palermo, PA
Sofa by Lucian Ercolani, United Kingdom, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 75 cm; W= 172; D= 65; H S= 38 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid Century Sculptural Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A rare 1950s swooping curved Italian sofa upholstered in a plush light gray velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Walnut
Federico Munari, Sofa, Italy, 1950
By Federico Munari
Located in Barcelona, ES
FEDERICO MUNARI
Sofa
Italy, 1950s
Brass, velvet upholstery
Measurements
241.3 x 124.46 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Giò Ponti (attr) for ISA Bergamo Wood and Fabric Four-Seat Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
Imposing and beautiful 4-seater sofa with wooden structure, brass feet and padding covered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Two-Tier Kidney Shape Glass Sofa Table with Art Deco Style Legs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This typical midcentury sofa table features two kidney shape tiers, the top tier of clear tempered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Small Size Sofa of 1950s and Particular Design
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small size sofa of 1950s and particular design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Three-Seat Curved Sofas Marco Zanuso Design, Brass Legs Original Fabric, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Marco Zanuso, for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
Elegant Italian three-seat curved sofas, six
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Elegant 1950s Sofa, Springs Padding, Original Velvet Upholstery, Beech and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant 1950s sofa, springs padding, original velvet upholstery, stained beech wood legs with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1950s Curved 3 seater sofa by Gigi Radice
By Gigi Radice
Located in London, GB
A fine Italian Curved three seater sofa newly upholstered in Roma stone grey velvet . Two legs to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Blue Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s, Ico Parisi Style
By Ico Parisi
Located in Naples, IT
Italian sofa from the 1960s in the style of Ico Parisi upholstered in blue velvet with wooden legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Extendable Cherry Wood Sofa by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Extendable relaxing sofa in cherry wood. Solid functional and quality, recently upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Italian Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Italian 1950s three-seat curved sofa, new upholstery with top Kvadrat velvet by Raf Simons
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Cesare Lacca three seater curved sofa linen velvet 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful sofa designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy in the early 1950s embodies the smooth lines
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sofa in Red Fabric with Black
Brass Feet, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sofa in red fabric with black & brass feet, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Sofa in French Velvet by Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Lejre, DK
Very comfortable sofa upholstered in French velvet. Designed by Gio Ponti and by Cassina, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian Mid Century Button Back Velvet Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning 1950s Italian three-seat sofa.
This sofa has a wonderful luxurious shape, with an
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1950s Sofa Springs Padding Velvet Upholstery Stained Beech Wooden Legs
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, springs padding, velvet upholstery, stained beech wooden legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Sofa in the Style of Federico Munari Foam Velvet Brass Vintage, 1950s-1960s
By Federico Munari
Located in Milano, IT
), brass legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Folding Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "D70" Sofa, circa 1950s - 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Greding, DE
Beautiful folding sofa, Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Sofa D70, circa 1950´s - 1960´s.
Adjustable sofa/bed
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Curva Sofa by Federico Munari in Grey Bouclè Fabric, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Milano, IT
Curva sofa by Federico Munari in grey bouclè fabric, 1950s. The sofa has original springs and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti in Blue Velvet, Restored 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and large corner sofa attributed to Gio Ponti from the 1950s. The sofa is L-shaped, i.e. a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Linen Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seat high-back sofa by Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé and Patinated Leather by Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Lejre, DK
Very comfortable sofa upholstered in bouclé and patinated leather. Designed by Gio Ponti and by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Leather
1950s Three-Seat Sofa Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery Metal Legs Brass Tips
Located in Milano, IT
Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Federico Munari, Italian Modern, White Boucle, Bronze, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Manhasset, NY
Federico Munari, Italian Modern, White Boucle, Bronze, Italy, 1950s
A white boucle and bronze
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo in Blue Velvet, Restored 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Midcentury sofa attributed to Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo in blue velvet, restored 1950s. Elegant and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Wardrobe Durmast Veneer Mirror Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, two seats. Springs padding and velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Midcentury Sofa with Wooden Structure Reupholstered in Biege Bucle, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
, Italy, 1950s. The Sofa consists of two connected pieces and metal legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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
Category
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
Category
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
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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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