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Set of Two Woven Plastic Wicker 1950s Bucket Chairs in Black and Blue
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of midcentury woven bucket chairs. Tubular metal legs with rubber caps. The seat is woven in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Original French Tolix T4 Metal Light Grey Café Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Tolix T4 metal light grey cafe dining chairs – set of six. Tolix is one of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Italian Midcentury Dark Wood "S88" Folding Chair for Tecno 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design iconic folding chair model S88 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for
Category
Antique 1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Willem H. Gispen for Kembo Lounge Chair, Netherlands, 1950s
By Gispen Kembo, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare model easy chair by Willem Hendrik Gispen for Kembo.
Original Faux leather upholstery with
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Original French Bienaise Swiveling Workshop Chair, Light Grey Frame
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Bienaise swiveling workshop chair, desk chair, light grey frame
1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hairpin Chairs, France, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Fantastic pair of hairpin chairs, France, 1950s. Very nice bold design on black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Model Ant Dining Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s, Set of 4
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in wood and metal in black color. Seat height: 43cm. Wear due to time and age of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo Ratti Set of 4 Teak Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four chairs designed by Carlo Ratti. Structure in black painted metal, seat and backrest in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,322 / set
1950
s Original French Barstools - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Barstools - Set Of Five
1950's Steel Original French Industrial Stools
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,184 / set
1950s Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Les Huchers Minvielle
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
.
The chairs are composed of a slightly compass base in black lacquered tubular metal with a restored
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Chairs "Medea" by Vittorio Nobili, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four chairs Model "Medea" Vittorio Nobili, Italy, 1950.
The set has been restored and re
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Exceptional Pair of Cox Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s exceptional pair of Cox dining chairs
1950s exceptional pair of vintage stacking Cox dining
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dirk Van Sliedrecht Rattan Chair for Gebr Jonkers Noordwolde, 1950s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant rattan chair designed by Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Jonkers Noordwolde in the 1950s in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Brown 1950s-1960s Formica Dining Chairs
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A set of four French Formica respoal dining chairs with chrome metal frames. From the 1960s they
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,068 / set
Pair of White Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Side Chairs on Rare Base, USA 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely rare versions of the Paul McCobb Origami chair for St. John Seating. The fiberglass seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Cerruti Di Lissone, Italy, 1950s
Located in Echt, NL
Lissone in the 1950s.
Perched on an intricate structure of lacquered metal, are two squarish cushions
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eisler
Hauner
Reversivel
Chair for Forma, Brazil, c. 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner, (1927-1997)
Armchair model “Reversivel”
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, c. 1955
Iron structure, Cow Hide / Hair
Dimensions
26 H x 43 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Antwerp, BE
elegant side chair features lacquered metal, wicker and brown leather straps. Exceptional Swedish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Antwerp, BE
elegant side chair features lacquered metal, wicker and brown leather straps. Exceptional Swedish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair
Madame
by Fritz Neth for Correcta, Germany, 1950s
By Fritz Neth, Correcta
Located in Berlin, DE
Company in Kassel, Germany in the early 1950s. The organically shaped seat gives the chair a sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Four
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original Tolix model A dining outdoor chairs, set of four
1950s original Tolix model A
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Metal
vintage chairs Bjärnums slöjdfabrik 1950s
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chairs Bjärnums slöjdfabrik 1950s
period 1950s
design Bjärnums slöjdfabrik Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,100 / set
George Nelson, 1st Edition “Coconut” Chair in Mustard Wool, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Coronado, CA
An iconic and inviting 1st-edition "Coconut" chair designed by George Nelson circa 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cowhide Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Diest, BE
1950s ‚Balloon’ lounge chair by Hans Olsen (Design 1955), Denmark. Original cowhide. Black
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Eight
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original Tolix model A dining outdoor chairs, set of eight. Tolix is one of our all time
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Joseph Andre Motte Slipper Chair 743 for Steiner, France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
743 chair by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner.
The seat and the back is reupholstered with the suede
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Takeshi Nii NY white lounge chair, Fujiei Kogyo, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in London, GB
A winner of several design awards and a permanent part of the collection of MoMA, the ‘NY’ chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Antwerp, BE
floor lamp features a lacquered metal tripod foot which is connected to a balance arm using a round
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
W H Gispen Kembo Easy Chair, 1950s
By Gispen Kembo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this chair and his color. Design W H Gispen for Kembo 1950s. Holland. Professional done
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ico
Luisa Parisi, Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs for Mim, 1950s
By MIM Roma, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Uppsala, SE
the 1950s. In this series there are also taller and smaller desk chair but this is the more rare long
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
George Coslin for Faram Set of 4 of Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Faram Furniture, George Coslin
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four chairs designed by George Coslin and produced by Faram, Italy, 1950s. Black painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Easy Chairs Attributed to Alf Svensson
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare pair of easy chairs produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Most likely designed by Alf Svensson
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Cm190 Slipper Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of CM190 Slipper Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of CM190 Slipper Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of CM190 slipper chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1950s
Recently reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of CM190 Slipper Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of CM190 slipper chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1950s
Recently reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fritz Neth
Madame
Lounge Chair for Correcta, Germany, 1950s Upholstery needed
By Fritz Neth, Correcta
Located in Berlin, DE
Company in Kassel, Germany in the early 1950s. The organically shaped seat gives the chair a sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo Ratti set of Lulli chairs for Industria Legni Curvati 1950s
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in bari, IT
Stunning set of six curved wood chairs iron frame model Lulli designer Carlo Ratti for Industria
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Chairs by Gérard Guermonprez for Magnani Editions, France, 1950s
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four chairs by Gérard Guermonprez for Magnani editions, France, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Polaris Swivel Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, Belgium 1950s
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Polaris chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop in the 1950s. These chairs feature
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Mexican Modernist Leather Chairs in Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of stunning side chairs in leather with iron frames and brass legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Modern Masters Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered in White Boucle Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
The new boucle contrasts beautifully with the black frame on this Clifford Pascoe designed chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vittorio Nobili Italian Wooden "Medea" Chair with lacquered steel frame, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Wolfurt, AT
"Medea" chair, design by Vittorio Nobili, Italy, 1950s. On the lacquered tubular steel frame is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Dutch design Chair by Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk, The Netherlands, 1950s
By Rudolf Wolf, Elsrijk
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
painted metal and the chair has the original coarse wool upholstery. The color is brown mixed with black
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Armchair, 1950s, France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning foldable chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with chocolate brown Skai seat
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
$9,500 / item
Set of Four Augusto Bozzi "Ariston Chairs" by Saporiti, 1950s, Italian
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare set of four "Ariston" chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi in 1957 and manufactured by Saporiti
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
metal. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Group Four Chairs by Carlo Ratti for Industria Legni Curvati, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Milano, IT
metal. Model: Lulli. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fritz Neth
Madame
Lounge Chair in Red Velvet for Correcta, Germany, 1950s
By Fritz Neth, Correcta
Located in The Hague, NL
Company in Kassel, Germany in the early 1950s. The organically shaped seat gives the chair a sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ynske Kooistra for Marko S201 Set of 8 Industrial Chairs, 1950s, Holland
By Ynske Kooistra, Marko
Located in The Hague, NL
maker Marko in 1950s period, The Netherlands.
The Classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ynske Kooistra for Marko S201 Set of 6 Industrial Chairs, 1950s Holland
By Ynske Kooistra, Marko
Located in The Hague, NL
maker Marko in 1950s period, The Netherlands.
The classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Medea Swivel Chair by Vittorio Nobili Bentwood Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
, metal basement. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
German Swivel Bauhaus chair model by Egon Eiermann for Wilde
Spieth 1950s
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Gaggenau, DE
German Swivel Bauhaus chair model by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth 1950s
(1904 ----1970
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fritz Neth
Madame
Lounge Chair in Pearl Dedar Bouclé, Correcta, Germany, 1950s
By Correcta, Fritz Neth
Located in The Hague, NL
Company in Kassel, Germany in the early 1950s. The organically shaped seat gives the chair a sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Costela Lounge chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in bruxelles, BE
2 Costela lounge chairs in wood, metal legs and curly fabric cushions by Martin Eisler and Carlo
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Classic Thonet Style Chair with Curved Wood Structure and Vienna Straw, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
. Entirely restored, with new straw and produced in 1950s.
These chairs are a timeless Classic of furniture
Category
Antique 1890s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940s - 1950s Industrial English Red Drafting Swivel Chair
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A tall English drafting or as an operators chair probably from the 1940s - 1950s. It would have
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Rinaldo Scaioli and Eugenia Alberti Reggio Easy Chairs, 1950s Italy
By Eugenia Alberti Reggio and Rinaldo Scaioli, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of easy chairs by Eugenia Albert & Rinaldi Scaiolio for La Permanente Mobili di Cantù, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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1950s Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1950s metal chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and wood, all 1950s metal chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 1953 antique and vintage 1950s metal chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1950s metal chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 1950s metal chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial 1950s metal chairs are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames each produced beautiful 1950s metal chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Metal Chairs?
Prices for 1950s metal chairs start at $1 and top out at $104,400 with the average selling for $2,870.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1950s Metal Chairs
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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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