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Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Set, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
with two leaves and six chairs. The table features solid maple construction with beautiful wood grain
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Paul McCobb Desk for Planner Group in Solid Maple, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
solid maple, angular tapered legs and two desk drawers with conical brass pulls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Extension Dining Table, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid maple drop leaf extension dining table
By Heywood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Wishbone Dining Table, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and very versatile Mid-Century Modern solid maple "wishbone" drop-leaf extension dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Midcentury 1950s Italian Mirrored Bureau Cabinet on Stand in Maple
Located in London, London
Mirrored bureau cabinet
On stand
Maple
Brass feet
1950s Italian.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Pair of Maple Lounge Chairs in White Cotton Velvet, Italy 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless pair of accent chairs sourced in Italy, 1950s. These chairs feature angular seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Maple
Large Paul McCobb Planner Group solid maple dining table, 1950s US
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare solid non expandable Paul McCobb Dining Table in a beautiful clear maple in a rare size. Very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Sideboard Credenza, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern solid maple sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Heywood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Corner End Table, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
, 1950s
Solid maple construction
Measures: 31.25" W x 30.25" D x 22.25" H. Second tier height 15.25
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Maple
Italian Art Deco Parchment, Maple and Green Glass Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco sideboard was produced in Italy in the 1950s, for the exposition ' La Permanente
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Maple, Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Credenza 1950
s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fulton, CA
A 1950's Mid-Century Modern blonde credenza with cane door detail. Original condition with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Maple
1950s Mid-Century Rock Maple Wood 6 Drawer Dresser
Located in Charleston, SC
A newly refinished solid wood (no veneer) 6 drawer dresser with original McCobb style brass drawer pulls. This piece is very heavy and very well made. All drawers have been checked a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Pair of 1950s Italian Bedside Tables in Maple
Located in London, London
Pair of bedside tables.
Maple frame with burr maple drawers.
Cute round drawers handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Extension Dining Table, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
maple construction with beautiful wood grain. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship, as expected
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Highboy Dressers, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern solid maple highboy dresser
Made by Heywood-Wakefield
USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Italian Midcentury Console Design Table in Mahogany and Maple, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful console table made of mahogany and maple wood, made in Italy in the 1950s.
It has a few
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
McCobb
By Robinson Furniture Company
USA, 1950s
Blonde maple desk and chair, with upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Nightstand, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with original brass drawer pull.
Measures: 19.25
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Dining Set Four Chairs and Table, Maple, 1950s, Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Amazing Paul McCobb maple Planner Group dining set produced by Winchendon. The set includes two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Pair of Dressers Lacquered Maple Silver Pulls Americana, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
, 1950s Winchendon Furniture.
Single dressers made in solid maple wood with lacquer finish. McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Maple Sideboard Credenza, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple case, with grass cloth sliding doors
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Grasscloth, Maple
Heywood-Wakefield Solid Maple Wheat Kneehole Desk, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Florence, IT
Heywood-Wakefield solid Maple wheat kneehole desk with 'Champagne' finish. It has six drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Maple, Brass
Parchment Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chest of drawers attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s. Maple structure, parchment-covered drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Heywood-Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dresser or Credenza, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
features solid maple construction with gorgeous wood grain. It offers ample storage, with eight deep
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Maple Tambour Door Sideboard Credenza with Hutch Top, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Heywood Wakefield
USA, 1950s
Solid maple in original "wheat" finish, with sliding glass doors
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Maple
Italian 1950s Freeform Cocktail Table with Bird´s Eye Maple Top
Located in Vienna, AT
maple top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Mid Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair in Green With Maple Legs
Located in Saddle River, NJ
: 1950s
Country of Origin: United States
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Materials: Maple
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Italian Midcentury Maple Wardrobe by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Traversetolo, IT
1950s,
Its uniqueness is given by the shiny yellow cabinet, unusually made of an amazing lacquered maple
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Rare Paul McCobb Desk in Maple, 1950s, Multi-Level, Classic Modernist Design
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Paul McCobb for Winchendom Furniture Company, desk, maple, United States, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Maple and aluminum ring pulls
Measures: Desk - 48"W x 24"D x
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Maple Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple and brass hardware
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Writing Desk, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 48"W x 24"D x 29"H
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Style Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Sideboard Credenza, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
features solid maple construction with beautiful wood grain. It offers ample storage, with three deep
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple
1950’s Heywood-Wakefield Bamboo Side Tables - a Pair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
-Wakefield in the 1950’s. Newly refinished
DIMENSIONS
14.75ʺW × 28.25ʺD × 22.5ʺH
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Maple
Heywood Wakefield Maple Tambour Door Sideboard Credenza with Hutch Top, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Heywood Wakefield
USA, 1950s
Solid maple in original "wheat" finish, with sliding glass doors
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Maple
Italian Mid-Century Dining Table in yellow Maple, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian dining table in maple of the 1950s, characterized by a unique sculptured design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Bedside Tables in Walnut and Maple
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of elegant and refined early 1950s bedside tables in walnut with maple feet and detailing
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb 20-Drawer Maple Dresser with Iron Base for Winchendon, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Coronado, CA
, made in Massachusetts in the 1950s. A lovely early example in solid maple with a lacquered steel six
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Iron
Desk Maple Beech Veneer Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk, maple structure and stained beech veneer. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Maple
Console Mirror Maple Veneer Glass Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Console with mirror, maple veneered wood, back-treated glass, gilded mirror. Manufactured in Italy
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Set of Ten Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s
By Sikes Chair Company, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of ten American rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive russet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Maple “20 Drawer” Cabinet with Iron Base for Winchendon, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Coronado, CA
1950s. This is an early example in solid maple with a lacquered steel base and original aluminum ring
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chair, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted black lacquered solid maple seat and back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb "20-Drawer" Maple Dresser With Iron Base for Winchendon, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Coronado, CA
Furniture Company, made in Massachusetts in the 1950s. A lovely example in solid maple with a lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Bed with Hanging Nightstands Maple Skai Brass Glass Vintage, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A bed with hanging nightstands. Maple veneer, padded panels covered with Skai leatherette, back
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Impressive Maple Tree Trunk Coffee Table in the Style of George Nakashima, 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s. Made of solid maple wood, in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Maple Double-Sided Room Divider, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Wakefield. The room divider features solid maple construction and sleek midcentury lines. It offers ample
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Maple
A pair of Italian maple wood grissinato cupboards made in Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of elegant maple wood credenzas with a grissinato finish, manufactured in the 1950s in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Maple
1950s Italian Maple Veneered Triangle Coffee Table with Magazine Holder
Located in London, GB
A1950's Italian Maple Veneered Triangle Coffee Table with Magazine Holder
Rare and unique, this
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Maple Highboy Dresser, 1950s
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Modern highboy dresser designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Maple
Iron End Table, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful side/end or occasional table, with a maple top and iron base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Iron
Walking stick/cane in teak an maple by Nanna
Jørgen Ditzel, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Hägersten, SE
1950s. This example made from solid teak in the stem with a tip of walnut and laminated maple and teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Maple, Teak
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Extension Dining Table, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Planner Group line for Winchendon Furniture. The table features gorgeous maple wood grain and sleek
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Chest of Drawers with Mirror Maple Beech Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A chest of drawers with mirror, maple with beech uprights, retro treated glass and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Maple Bedroom Set Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Traversetolo, IT
attributable to Silvio Cavatorta in 1950s, composed by:
- double Bed frame with two Bedside tables
- Dresser
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Maple Wood Little Console Table
Located in Rome, IT
maple wood and clear glass
Can be used as a side or bedside table.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Dressing Table with Mirror Drawers Maple Veneer Brass Handles Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Dressing table with mirror and drawers, maple veneer, brass handles. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
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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 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 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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