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Mid Century Crawford Dresser
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid 1950's Crawford Furniture Company Solid Maple Dresser - complete with 3 Drawers and wide
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Maple
1950s Cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
; maple and cherry veneered wood, covered with brass plates.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,966
Console of Italian Design from the 1950s, Maple Wood with a Sculptural Shape
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and modern midcentury console table
Manufactured in Lissone, Italy, 1950s.
This entry
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Design Pair of Maple Wood Chairs by Malatesta and Masson, Italy, 1950s
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural pair of armchairs by Malatesta & Masson, Italy, circa 1950.
Maple wood and golden ivory
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Lounge Chairs in Teddy Boucle by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
chairs, designed by the renowned T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Crafted circa 1950-1959, these
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Console Table, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
thread inlays in maple.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Marble
$18,000
Pair of Italian Maple Nightstands Attributed to Gio Ponti for Cantu, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
Striking set of two Italian maple wood nightstands attributed to Gio Ponti for Cantu from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Yellow Maple Wood and Grey Glass Bedside Tables, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of two nightstands, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s
These two side tables has a long
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Chest of Drawers with Mirror Gio Ponti Style, 1950
s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian vanity dresser with mirror of the 1950s, Gio Ponti style.
Its maple structure has
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid Century Vanity by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Mid-Century Modern Maple Vanity by Heywood-Wakefield ✨
Crafted in the 1950s, this American-made
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Glass, Maple
Edmond Spence, Organic Table, Birch, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic birch table designed by American designed Edmond Spence and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Maple
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Furniture, the shovel chairs were introduced along with a wide range of seating and storage options. The
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
1950s Pier Luigi Colli Mid-Century Modern Maple and Oak Wood Italian Sideboard
By Pier Luigi Colli, Marelli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
modern furniture design, known for his elegant and innovative creations. His sideboards exemplify the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
1950s California Modern Side Table by Inco
By Inco
Located in San Diego, CA
Inco midcentury iron and maple side table or stool. Inco was an independent furniture company
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Clam Style Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury 1950s
By Madsen
Schubell, Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. The design bears resemblance to the famous Pragh chair by Schubell and Madsen and also has a stance and ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Maple
$3,450 / item
Lewis Butler Sofa for Knoll, Circa 1950s
By Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-century modern Lewis Butler Sofa for Knoll made with maple and walnut base, canvas straps and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Canvas, Maple, Walnut
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball End Tables Circa 1950s
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of end tables in solid maple by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
Early Prototype Pierre Chapo T18 Side Table, France - 1950s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Berlin, DE
Early Prototype Pierre Chapo T18 Table in original fair condition, France - 1950s. Maple frame and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lava
Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs, circa 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Set of iconic lounge chairs model # 302 designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Maple
Ebonized Paul McCobb Dresser, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
A Mid-Century Modern classic dresser designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s. Completely restored and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Rosewood
Paul McCobb Kneehole Desk, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Kneehole desk designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950-1959. Executed in maple, completely restored, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Cabinet by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid century cabinet in the manner of Paolo Buffa.
Maple, birds eye maple, carved details
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Karpen of California Slipper Chairs, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of low profile lounge chairs by Karpen of California, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered in ivory
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$7,200 / set
1950s Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A 1950s cocktail cabinet consisting of two integral sections with central mirrored panel in peach
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$3,757
Espresso Dresser by Paul Frankl, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Westport, CT
Furniture (manufacturer of the case) and a label for John Stuart (retailer). Designed by Paul Frankl
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Low Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
design, with tapered solid maple legs and angled seats and backs with brown velvet upholstery. Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
George Nelson Slat Bench for Herman Miller, US, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
constructed from natural solid maple and black lacquered wood base. Retains warm original patina.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Maple
1950s Coffee Table by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s chic Coffee Table by Russel Wright for Conant Ball. Made entirely of Maple wood. Conant Ball
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
1950s Italian Credenza Attributed to Paola Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
An amazing and artful 1950s Italian maple, satinwood and fruitwood five-door credenza. Each door
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Maple, Satinwood
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier ca. 1950s. Trio of brass rods on maple base, original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Helmut Magg Desk for WK Möbel, Germany, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This desk was designed by Helmut Magg in 1950s and produced by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Helmut Magg Desk for WK Möbel, Germany, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This desk was designed by Helmut Magg in 1950s and produced by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Magnus Stephensen
Attributed
Lounge Chair Beige Sheepskin Beech Denmark, 1950s
By Brøndbyøster Møbel
Trævarefabrik A/S, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare "Heart Chair" produced by Brøndbyøster Møbel & Traevarefabrik in Denmark during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Maple
Italian Wood and Blue Mirror Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in wood, blue mirror, glass and brass. The interiors are made from maple and mirrors.
In
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Entrance Hall Wardrobe from the 1950s
Located in Girona, Girona
Charming entrance hall wardrobe, mahogany and rosewood veneers, maple jambs and filets, mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Helmut Magg Desk for WK Möbel, Germany, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This desk was designed by Helmut Magg in 1950s and produced by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Vintage Bookcase, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Singular and unique chest of drawers with bookcase shelf. Shaped sides with typical 1950s style
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple, Paint
$2,966
Espresso Bedside Tables by Paul Frankl, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Westport, CT
Classic set of bedside tables designed by Paul Frankl, retailed by John Stuart, circa 1950-1959
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$5,800 / set
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Winchendon furniture. The table features gorgeous maple wood grain and sleek midcentury design. There is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Turqouise Lacquered Gentleman
s Chest, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
"Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Turquoise lacquered solid maple, with original aluminum hardware
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb for Directional High Back Slipper Chairs, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
1950s. Re-upholstered in off-white bouclé, maple frames refinished in espresso.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Cupboard, Marple Veneer, Italy 1950s Italian Production
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with drawers; folding doors and swing doors. Marple veneered wood. Good conditions, shows small signs of wear.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Maple
Set of Eight Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chairs for Winchendon, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of eight planner group maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. An
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Curved 1950S Italian Drinks Cabinet With Chequerboard Front
Located in London, London
Drinks cabinet.
Chequerboard front consisting of alternating maple and ebony squares showing an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Maple
Rare Extendable Paul McCobb Coffee or Sofa Table for Winchendon, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
, 1950s. The maple wood has been gingerly restored and is in excellent condition.
Measurements (when
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Maple
Set of Large Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Dolls, Japan 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Exceptional set of Large dark wooden 'Kokeshi' ???, ??? dolls, Japan 1950s. These specific kind of
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple
Pair of Elegant 1950s Italian Armchairs
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of elegant armchairs manufactured in Italy in the '50s. Maple wood structure, black fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Classic Vintage Midcentury Heywood Wakefield Drawer Cabinet / Sideboard 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hastings, GB
A classic midcentury design in rich blonde maple, this 1950s 'Encore' drawer cabinet by Heywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Marble and Rosewood Dresser Ascribable to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
inlay, while the interiors of the drawers are made from maple. It has a marble top and features brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Greding, DE
Sideboard by the Italian designer Pier Luigi Colli on conical legs with two doors and three drawers. Unusual carved legs with grooves and carved crane and leaves motives. The brass h...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sideboards, Italy, 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
to the tops with glass panels (recent). The sideboards are veneered on the inside in maple. They have
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Maple
$10,441 / set
Set of Ten Dark Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chairs for Winchendon, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of ten planner group dark maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. An
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Early Model 37 Sofa by Jens Risom for Knoll in Mohair, 1950s
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Exquisite and rare sofa designed by Jens Risom for Knoll, circa 1950s. Fully restored, fitted with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chair by Paul McCobb, a true design gem from the golden era of 1950s aesthetics
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Elegant ebonized sculpted solid maple frame, with upholstered seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Greding, DE
Sideboard by the Italian designer Pier Luigi Colli on conical legs with two doors and three drawers. Unusual carved legs with grooves and carved crane and leaves motives. The brass h...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon set of four 1534 Maple Side Chairs. Featuring fine
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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 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 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 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.
- 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 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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