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Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
chairs in solid maple from Paul McCobb's iconic Planner Group, manufactured by Winchendon Furniture from
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple construction with black lacquered finish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
1950s Heywood Wakefield Aristocraft Champagne Couch
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Esperance, NY
1950s Heywood Wakefield Aristocraft champagne couch.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
Rare "Bramante" Table by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1950s
By Zanotta, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brescia, Brescia
renowned Italian designers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta. Crafted in the 1950s, this
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Four Drawer Dresser, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Peabody, MA
Group, Winchendon Furniture Co., circa 1950s. At just under 26" in height, this cabinet makes a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs in Shearling for the Hotel Bristol, circa 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
, circa 1950s. Completely restored down to their frames, re-upholstered in Great Plains Shearling by Holly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple, Wool
Ebonized Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
A Mid-Century Modern classic, chests of drawers designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s. Completely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Rosewood
Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs in Shearling for the Hotel Bristol, circa 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
, circa 1950s. Completely restored down to their frames, re-upholstered in Great Plains Shearling by Holly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Maple
French 1950s Credenza in the Manner of Garouste et Bonetti
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Austin, TX
Superb 1950s French credenza in ebonized maple with bronze accents and toupie feet. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Maple
Set of Lounge Chairs by Karpen of California, C. 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of fully restored 1950s chairs by Karpen of California, expertly revitalized by Stamford
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, C. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
A lounge chair and ottoman designed by the Iconic Paul McCobb for Directional, maple legs fully
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Maple
Set of Lounge Chairs by Karpen of California in Mohair, C. 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
Chairs by Karpen of California, circa 1950s, brought back to life by Stamford Modern. Upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Maple
Set of Karpen of California Lounge Chairs in Mohair, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
A highly sought-after set of lounge chairs by The Karpen of California Company, circa 1950-1959
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Maple
1950s Italy Empire Bar Buffet, Servant Sideboard, by Federico Munari.
By Federico Munari
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant bar sideboard in walnut with maple interiors. Designed and produced by Munari ; with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Sideboards
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Pair of 1950s Italian Sidetables made from Marble wood, brass and glass
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of Italian side tables from the 1950s, crafted in maple wood with elegant brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, lacquer and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Beech and Brass Vanity / Console Table with Onyx Top, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
It features an ebonized beech frame, a drawer with maple interiors, brass details, and an onyx top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Onyx, Brass
1950s Paul McCobb Iron Rod Planner Group Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented in Original Walnut Stained Finish. Original Machined Aluminum Trumpet Pulls. Solid Wood Construction.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Lounge Chairs by Karpen of California in Mohair, C. 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
Chairs by Karpen of California, circa 1950s, brought back to life by Stamford Modern. Upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Maple
1307 Wingback Sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional
Upholstery Needed
, US, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb sofa model 1307 for Directional features a slight winged back resting on a maple frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Drop Front Desk with Sliding Door Credenza, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
sliding door credenza
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Early Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
maple legs, USA, 1950s. This Kagan high back lounge chair model is large in scale and generous in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, 1950s
Solid maple frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs 19.25" W x 21" D x
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Writing Desk by Hans Bellmann for Domus Raumkunst, with Black Formica, 1950s
By Hans Bellmann, Domus
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Writing desk designed by Hans Bellmann in the 1950s. The desk top is made with maple and black
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Maple
Beautiful 1950s Sideboard by William Watting for Fristho
By William Watting
Located in Baambrugge, NL
William Watting was an American architect, who lived and worked in Denmark after the war during the fifties and sixties. In the fifties he designed this sideboard for the Dutch desig...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 15-Drawer Library Card Catalog, Circa 1950s
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
tablets
In the manner of Remington Rand
USA, Circa 1950s
Maple, with original brass hardware.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Mid-Century Modern Five-Drawer Dresser Chest, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
"Perimeter Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple and rosewood and aluminum
Measures: 38.13" W x 18" D x
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Bar Cabinet Midcentury Italian Manufacture, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Folding bar cabinet, Italian manufacture of the 1950s. Beautiful Italian walnut and maple of the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Set of Lounge Chairs by Karpen of California in Mohair, C. 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
circa 1950-1959. Restored to perfection, the maple legs are newly ebonized, matching the original finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tall Boy Chest of Drawers by Poul M. Volther, FDB, Denmark, 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in Hägersten, SE
Tall boy chest of drawers by Poul M. Volther. Produced in Denmark by FDB during the 1950s. Teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Large Slat Bench George Nelson Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, original, slat bench, made of maple and black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza or Record Cabinet, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with sliding grass cloth
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Grasscloth, Maple
Paolo Buffa Rare Pair of Lounge Chair in Emerald Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
, cushion seat, rounded armrests and elegantly tapered splayed legs, Italy, 1950s. These incredibly chic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Maple
1950s Pair of Italian Armchairs Covered in Blue Suede
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of Italian 1950s design armchairs covered with new blue suede (imitation), very comfortable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Maple
Mid century italian sideboard, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century modern italian sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani featuring made from rosewood, maple wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mirror, Maple, Rosewood
1950s Paul McCobb Orange
Black Credenza for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Paul McCobb McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group.
This exceptional early
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
1950s Oil Painting of Flowers in Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Signed by artist Elizabeth Goldberg in lower right hand corner. Newly framed in a light maple wood frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Maple, Paint
Paul McCobb Planner Group Glass Front Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, circa 1950s
Solid maple and glass and steel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Elegant 1950s Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, comfortable Danish dining chairs with original green velvet upholstery.
Excellent fast and affordable worldwide shipping.
White glove delivery available upon request.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Glass Front Bookcase, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, circa 1950s
Solid maple and glass and steel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Marble and Rosewood Bedside Tables Ascribable to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
from rosewood inlaid, while the interiors of the drawers are made from maple. They feature a marble top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Brazilian Sideboard Black Lacquered, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro, Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a key, included.
Sideboard standing on a blond maple tree openwork stand, itself supported by black
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Maple, Wood
Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the 1950s. Made out from rich honey colored wood, it features two
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
1950s Italian Two Tier Occasional Table with Brass Detailing
Located in London, GB
1950's Italian two tier occasional table with brass detailing
Set upon beautiful cabriole legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
Italian Mid-Century Dining Table, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian dining table, elegant base line, table top in Portugal marble.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
1950s Italian Trapezoidal Mirror in Ashwood
Located in Rome, IT
This midcentury ashwood mirror was produced in Italy in the 1950s.
It has a trapezoidal shape
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Italian Midcentury Buffet or Credenza in the Manner of Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Paris, FR
Ico Parisi, built out of mahogany and maple wood veneer and composed of three cupboards (one with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Mahogany
Pair of Italian Bedside Tables, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of two nightstands, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s
These two side tables has made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass
$4,390 / set
Paolo Buffa, Dry Bar Cabinet Mirrors and Drawers, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
with a herringbone pattern.
Interior with lighted interiors and maple, which retains the original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Rosewood Dining Table by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning dining table Art Deco style, designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s.
The structure is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Maple, Rosewood
Six-Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Peabody, MA
Planner Group, Winchendon Furniture Co., circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely sideboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, USA 1950s. This sideboard is model 116
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Entrance wood coat rack. Hooks by Fontana Arte Italian wardrobe, Italy 1950s
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Roma, IT
Italian furniture from the 1950s, the door is sliding, inside there are three brass and glass coat
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Cabinets with Hanging Vanity, circa 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of Planner Group cabinets, circa 1950s, with original grass cloth doors paired with a
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Grasscloth, Mirror, Maple
1950s Hans J. Wegner CH 30 Chairs and Dining Table - Choice of Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Knebel, DK
well made teak dining table made by Danish producer all from the 1950s.
The chairs have a unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Teak, Oak
Console Table, Tv Stand or Vanity Ascribable to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s-1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made from mahogany, maple filleting, brass and glass.
It has been perfectly polished with shellac
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll Model 116 Seagrass Sideboard, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic Sideboard by Florence Knoll, model 116 in maple wood and original seagrass sliding doors
Category
Vintage 1950s Sideboards
Materials
Metal
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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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