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Mid-Century Wardrobe in Walnut by Maple
Co, 1950s
By Maple
Co.
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-century wardrobe from Maple & Co.
- Manufactured in the UK.
- Made from walnut & walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Wardrobe in Walnut by Maple
Co, 1950s
By Maple
Co.
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-century wardrobe from Maple & Co.
- Manufactured in the UK.
- Made from walnut & walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Dressing Table in Walnut by Maple
Co, 1950s
By Maple
Co.
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-century dressing table from Maple & Co.
- Manufactured in the UK.
- Made from walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Lacewood
Maple British Chest Of Drawers By Vespa Furniture 1950
s
Located in Norwich, GB
Mid Century lacewood & maple British chest of four drawers. Made by Vespa furniture, early 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Maple
Pair of 1950
s maple chairs by Bra Bohag of Sweden
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of 1950's maple chairs by the Bra Bohag Company of Hagafors Sweden, for the IDG or
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Chairs
Materials
Maple
1950s Cherokee Furniture Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Chest of Drawers
By Cherokee Indian
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Modern solid maple chest of drawers from Cherokee Furniture with six drawer dresser
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Wardrobe Maple Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant cabinet with hinged doors, maple veneered wood, wooden handles.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple
Mid Century Lacewood
Maple British Vanity Dressing Table 1950
s
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning Mid Century lacewood & maple triple mirror dressing table. Made by Vespa furniture, early
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood, Maple, Mirror
Paul Frankl, Large Station Wagon Mirror, Maple, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A large "Station Wagon" mirror designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950
s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Portland, OR
A good American Mid Century Modern, "Planner Group" maple desk designed by Paul McCobb, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Set of 3 Heywood Wakefield Style Solid Maple Nesting Tables, 1950
s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of three solid maple nesting tables in the style of Heywood Wakefield. Featuring a neutral
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Maple
Sideboard Maple Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard with hinged doors and visible drawers; mahogany and maple veneered wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Double Bed Maple Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Double bed; maple veneered wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Flap Cabinet Maple, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Particular flap cabinet with visible drawers. metal base in brass-plated wrought iron, Maple and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 1950
s Maple Wood Stools/Benches with Mongolian Sheepskin
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegantly appointed Italian 1950's maple wood stools or benches with gracefully tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Maple
Maple Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Bel tavolino rotondo in acero, lo stile riprende quello di Osvaldo Borsani, il vetro è incollato al piano rotondo.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Conant Ball, Dresser, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball
Located in High Point, NC
A maple dresser produced by Conant Ball, USA, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Maple and Zebrawood Console Table, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This console table is made from a maple frame and a zebrawood veneered top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Console Tables
Materials
Maple, Zebra Wood
Flap Cabinet Maple Veneer Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with desk flap, hinged doors and visible drawers; maple veneered wood, brass tips and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Vintage Recipe / menu cocktail shaker 1950s
By Maple
Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Vintage silver plated Recipe/menu cocktail shaker 1950s
The Arrow on the outer case points to the
Category
Vintage 1950s British Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Console Maple Veneer, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Hanging console with wall anchoring, visible drawers and open compartment; maple veneered wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
American Designer, Stools, Velvet, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blue velvet and maple stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Maple
Console Maple Veneer, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Hanging console with wall anchoring, visible drawers and open compartments; maple veneered wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Maple
Italian Sideboard 1950
s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Estimated to be from the 1950s, this Italian vintage sideboard embodies a distinctive fusion of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak, Maple, Glass
$4,400
Gio Ponti 1950
s Coffee Table In Maple With A Glass Top.
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
Gio Ponti coffee table in maple with a glass top manufactured by Giordano Chiesa.
A stamped and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Beech, Mahogany and Maple Cabinet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in mahogany.
It features beech legs, maple interiors and brass handles.
In good / fair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Cabinet Veneered Wood Maple Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
decoration on the doors, maple and brass inlays.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Winchendon Furniture #1589 Planner Group Maple Step Table Unmarked
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An early Paul McCobb #1589 step table for the Planner Group, Winchendon Furniture. 1950s. Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Bed Maple Veneer Skai Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Queen size bed with shelf and glass magazine rack. Maple veneer, headboard covered in Skai.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Faux Leather, Glass, Maple
1950s Paul McCobb Side Table Solid Maple Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Table Solid Maple
solid maple wood + angled legs that can be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
Cupboard Maple Veneer Brass Glass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard, maple veneer, on sight shelf made of glass, brass handles, retro treated glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Style 1950s Monumental Maple Iron Bench
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Iron Products, or Tropi-cal. Solid maple plank cradled in iron rod base. No makers marks, unknown
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Maple Dining Table with a Glass Top, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in maple.
It features a back-painted glass top, which may show traces of use.
This table has
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Maple Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: A Classic Heywood Wakefield blonde maple lounge, occasional chair from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
1950s, Maple Planner Group Desk by Paul McCobb
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Planner group desk in maple with black accented legs and drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Maple
American Designer, Coffee Table, Solid Maple, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and metal coffee table designed and produced in the United States, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An extraordinary piece of Italian designer furniture. Hand-made in the 1950s, this ten drawer chest
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
$8,305 / set
Ethan Allen American Colonial Maple Nightstands, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
1950s
Maple, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 30" W x 14" D x 30" H.
Good original
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Shaw Walker Maple and Aluminium Armchair with Leather Seat, 1950s
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice vintage maple and aluminum chair by Shaw Walker. This chair uniquely has an
Category
Vintage 1950s Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Stylish 1950s Baker Furniture Chest of Drawers
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Super stylish vintage Baker Furniture dresser with modern almost architectural lines. Constructed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Solid Maple Vanity and Stool, circa 1950s
Located in South Charleston, WV
Circa 1950's, USA, All solid birch Lumber, Lacquered.
The vanity measures approx. 43.75" wide and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Maple
Stunning Pair of Maple and Parchment Nightstands, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in maple. They feature their original parchment, a glass top and brass parts.
They have been
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Extremely Rare Miniature Maple Dresser for Children, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
It is a high-quality piece.
Made in maple. It features a back-painted glass top and brass handles
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Desk Veneered Wood Maple Back-Treated Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
the front, inlaid with maple wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Paul McCobb Stylish Desk in Ebonized Maple, 1950s
Signed
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Group collection for Winchendon Furniture, circa 1950s (signed).
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
P. Buffa Cabinet Maple Italy 1950s
By Marelli
Colico, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
' in Maple and olive tree motifs, handles and tips of the legs in brass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern solid maple desk
Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Midcentury Maple Bedside Tables or Nightstand, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A couple of stylish Italian in solid maple side tables or nightstands from the 1950s.
An elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
1950s Pyramidal Coffee Table, maple, lacquered wood, thick glass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pyramidal coffee table, solid wood base, maple veneer, French polish, four black lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Pair of Italian 1950
s Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950's
Pair of elegant side tables in maple with drawer and original glass top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Bronze
Console Walnut Veneer Maple Marble, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Wall console, walnut veneer, with maple inlays decorations, marble top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Bookcase Maple Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s-60s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling-mounted bookcase with adjustable shelves made of maple veneered wood and enamelled metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Iron and Maple Coffee Table by Paul McCobb, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful iron and maple coffee table by Paul McCobb, 1950s.
See this item in our private NYC
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
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"W x 36"D x 29"H. With leaves down, width
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
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: 56.25"W x 36"D x 29"H. With leaves down, width
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Osvaldo Borsani wood and maple burl veneer desk, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A minimalist desk with two drawers, crafted from solid wood and maple burl veneer, design by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Maple Coffee Table by Paul McCobb, Planner Group, C. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
A maple coffee table designed by Paul McCobb for his popular Planner Group Collection, circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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