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1950s Baumritter Maple Comb Back Windsor Armchair
By Baumritter
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury Baumritter Maple Comb Back Windsor Armchair in very good vintage condition.
Very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Brass
Oval Dining Table by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950
s
By Dassi, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oval dining table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950's, Italy. Ebonized maple wood structure with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Maple Wardrobe with Leaf and Landscape Decoration, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
. Beautiful side panels with typical 1950s maple line. The piece of furniture as a whole looks exclusive and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple, Paint
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Spider Leg Coffee Table, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern coffee table or cocktail table
By Heywood Wakefield
USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Impressive 1950s armchair/club chair/lounge chair Paolo Buffa, maple.
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive 1950s armchair/club chair/lounge chair Paolo Buffa, maple.
Solid maple wood by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Set of 2 Maple Chairs with Upholstery Fabric "Gio Ponti", Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two chairs was made in Italy in the 1960s. The wooden frame is made of maple, the seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
$1,894 Sale Price
20% Off
Playing music maple cigarettes box vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Height open: 15cm
Hand polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Wood, Maple
George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950
s Original Signed!
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Original ebonised
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
Mid-century Modern Italian Maple and White Velvet Chair, 1950s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century Modern Italian Maple and White Velvet Chair, 1950s
This elegant mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
1950s Nightstands, Walnut Bicolor, Burl
Maple Inlaid Golden Brass Accessories
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury Paolo Buffa nightstands, walnut bicolor, inlaid burl and maple, golden brass accessories
Category
Mid-20th Century Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Teak and Maple Coffee Table By Paolo Buffa , 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco coffee table was produced in Italy in the 1950s by Paolo Buffa. It is completely made
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Teak
M.C. Magnani
A. Schieppati 1950s Milanese Vanity Table in Walnut and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, maple, mirrored glass, Milan, Italy, 1950s
This charming vanity table is a 1950s design conceived by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Maple, Walnut
Unusual T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Armchairs Widdicomb ca
1950
s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual paddle arm chairs by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, ca' 1950's. Made of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or chairs from maple wood in honey
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Maple
Stunning Minimalist Teak
Maple Credenza by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, 1950s
By Helmut Magg, WK Möbel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Magg for WK Möbel, 1950s. Sleek ,elegant modernist design, Wonderful teak wood cabinet with maple
Category
Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Teak
Edmond J Spence, Swedish Modern, Maple, Rare Wave Nightstands, 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Manhasset, NY
Edmund J Spence, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Burled Maple, Rare "Wave" Nightstands, 1950s
Swedish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple
Edmund J Spence, Swedish Modern, Maple, Wave Highboy, Sweden, 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Manhasset, NY
Edmond J Spence, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, "Wave" Highboy, Maple, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Edmond J Spence, Swedish Modern, Maple, Rare Wave Dresser, 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Manhasset, NY
Edmund J Spence, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Burled Maple, Rare "Wave" Dresser, 1950s
Swedish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb, Maple, Lacquered Iron, Shovel Dining Chairs, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Manhasset, NY
, Mass, USA c. 1950s.
Maple Wood, Wrought Iron; United States, 1950s
Height: 33.75 inches, Width: 18.75
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Florence Knoll Maple Credenza with Leather Pulls and Oak Drawers Early 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and rare credenza in maple by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This classic modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Enameled Metal, Maple, Teak and Brass Italian Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury enameled metal, maple, teak and brass magazine rack. This unique piece was
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pier Luigi Colli, Maple, Red Fabric, Low Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pier Luigi Colli, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Maple, Red Fabric, Low Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Side End Table in Ebonized Maple, 18x24"
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1949. This example dates to the 1950s and was produced in the USA. It is made of ebonized maple, and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
Max Kment Mid-Century Coffee Occasional Side Table, Maple, Rope, Austria, 1950s
By Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment, Max Kment
Located in Vienna, AT
of maple tree wood, with four tapered conical legs. Partly wrapped with braided wicker cord / rope
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cord, Wicker, Rope, Glass, Wood, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1500 Maple
Black Single Drawer Cabinet, 1950s
By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Single Drawer Maple Nightstand. Cabinet. End Table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Brass Round Gueridon by I.S.A Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Brass Round Gueridon by I.S.A Bergamo, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Gueridon
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Tree Coffee Table by Max Kment, Vienna, 1950s
By Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage maple tree coffee table / side table / sofa table, which was attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Measures: 56.5"W x 36"D x 29.5"H. With leaves down, width
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Restored Westnofa Sliding Door Credenza or Sideboard in Rosewood, Norway 1950s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1950s. Westnofa is famous today wor working with numerous Scandinavian designers that we now recognize
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Maple, Felt
1950s Mid-Century Modern Ico Parisi Console La Permanente Mobili Cantu in maple
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Ico Parisi attributed Console for La Permanente Mobili Cantu, in maple and maple veneered the top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Maple
1950s Model 1531 Dining Chair for Planner Group
Winchendon Furniture
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Winchendon. This particular example dates to the 1950s. The chair's design is comprised entirely of maple
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul Frankl, Rare Nightstands, Mahogany, Rock Maple, Brass, Leather, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Manhasset, NY
, USA, 1950s
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. and retailed by John Stuart. Branded Johnson
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
A Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs ca
1950
s
By Norman Cherner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic, vintage 1 st edition Cherner chairs with arms. Walnut with nice patina. Both chairs signed with labels-designed by Norman Cherner/Plycraft.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Maple wood Triangle Coffee table 1950s Holland
By Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice triangle shaped coffee table, beautiful Maple wood top
in a warm honey color . Tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Italian Bench in Maple and Minimalist Faux Leather Dassi Milano
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1950s Italian bench in maple and minimalist faux leather, to notice the section of the forms and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
$2,072 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 4 Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s SIKES
By Sikes Chair Company, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of FOUR American rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive russet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller 4992 Slatted Bench in Maple 92"
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. This particular example dates to the 1950s. The bench is comprised of entirely of maple. This is one of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Italian Handmade Birch Wood Maple Leaf Shaped Centerpiece, 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
this piece during 1950s for Macabo.
This piece is special as it has a curved maple tree leaf shape
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Birch
1950s Leg-O-Matic Maple and Vinyl Folding Card Table
By Leg-o-Matic
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Leg-O-Matic Maple and Vinyl top Folding Card Table. Great patina with no tear.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Plastic, Maple
Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950
s Original Signed!
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Natural finish with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
Large 1950s Italian Mid Century Teak Maple Freestanding Shelving System 18 Piece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
designed to fit floor to ceiling. Two drop-front maple-veneered cabinets both featuring a salmon pink mica
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
By Thonet
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very clean lines, this chair blends well with Mid Century modern design as well as the Stre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Maple
Pierluigi Colli Style Mid-century Modern Italian Maple Console Table, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian console from the 1950s, in maple and mahogany, with flap drawer. It is very reminiscent of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
A Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Arm Chair And Three Side Chairs ca
1950
s
By Norman Cherner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
nice/rich patina. Two chairs signed with labels. Original ca' 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Unique Copper Hand Beaten Canadian Maple Leaf Bowl, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
, natural patina has formed.
The date of manufacture is circa 1950-1960.
The bowl has a height of 7cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Italian Handmade Maple Leaf Shaped Centerpiece, Aldo Tura for Macabo, 1950s
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury handmade birchwood maple leaf-shaped centrepiece. This beautiful piece is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Birch
Fritz Hansen 1950s Small Maple Desk with Laminate Top and Two Drawers
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
. Crafted in warm maple with a light laminate top, it offers a bright, durable surface that’s easy to
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Maple
Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs Attributed Robsjohn-Gibbings C.1950
s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of mid century chairs attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Impeccably restored in a rich walnut finished, complemented by tailored and tufted luxuriously soft, light earthtone ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Maple
Handcarved
Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table! Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s
Located in Peoria, AZ
skilled artisan! This table dates to 1950 and has seen much use, many games, and has a warm, golden rich
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Teak, Walnut
$6,000 Sale Price
53% Off
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Maple Sideboard, 1950s
By Arredamenti Borsani, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar sideboard was produced by Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, in Italy in the 1950s. The sideboard
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Maple, Walnut
Gio Ponti (Manner) Swiveling Armchairs, Italy 1950
s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of swiveling armchairs very similar to Gio Ponti. Upholstered wood on solid cut and welded steel bases. Casters could be added.
Priced as is. COM available
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Chest of Drawers in Maple Root, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This beautiful Italian chest of drawers from the 1950s is a fine example of mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Extra Long George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller, early 1950
s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Introduced in 1946, the slat platform bench was one of Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller after becoming their design director. Intended to serve as a table, a seat, or a base ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Maple
1950s Heywood Wakefield Desk Hardrock Maple Mid Century Modern Stamped 6 Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Six Drawer Heywood Wakefield Desk, Solid Hardrock Maple, Mid Century Modern.
Amazing Classic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood, Maple
Midcentury Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca Maple Wood Brass Parts, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca maple wood brass parts 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Maple
$2,072 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Maple Bedside Table with Onyx Top + Brass Details, 1950s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian bedside table in maple wood, crafted in the 1950s. The oval body rests lightly on turned
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
1950
s Silvio Cavatorta elegant blond wood writing desk
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Milano, IT
rack, original opaline glass top.
Cavatorta & Co., circa 1950.
Silvio Cavatorta's work is
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
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1950s Maple Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 1950s maple furniture for your home. An item from our selection of 1950s maple furniture — often made from wood, maple and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of 1950s maple furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1950s maple furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of 1950s maple furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Maple Furniture?
Prices for a piece of 1950s maple furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $56,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,197.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About 1950s Maple Furniture
- 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 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.
- Is maple good for furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, maple is good for furniture. Due to its natural beauty, the wood is one of the most popular materials for crafting desks, tables and case goods. Maple is also a dense, strong wood that allows furniture to hold up well to the effects of daily use. In addition, maple holds stain and paint well, freeing furniture makers to top it off with a seemingly endless array of finishes. Find a large selection of maple wood furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, maple is a good wood for furniture. The hardness and density of the material make for sturdy furniture that can hold up to the effects of regular use. In addition, many people find the natural grain patterns of maple wood to be visually appealing. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of maple wood 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 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 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.
- 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 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 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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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