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Vintage Conseil Chairs by Pierre Guariche 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern 'conseil' chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Conseil Chairs by Pierre Guariche 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern 'conseil' chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dutch industrial metal secretary Gispen desk and chair 1950
s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A sturdy metal secretary desk with black linoleum top by Gispen.
The armchair (Galvanitas
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Tripod Lounge Basket Chair Style of Roberto Mango, 1950s
By Roberto Mango
Located in Berlin, DE
the 1950s.
The basket seat is made out of wicker and the base is made out of lacquered metal. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Two 1950s Italian Armchairs by Melchiorre Bega
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1950s Italian armchairs by Melchiorre Bega with metal legs and upholstered in gray velvet with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in New Copper Pink Velvet, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
). The metal base gives the chairs a floating effect.
The chairs are extremely comfortable and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Eames Sea Foam Green Rar Herman Miller USA Rocking Chair, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful late 1950s RAR rocking armchair in an original very good condition. Original base and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940
s Cox Tubular Metal Slatted Dining Chairs - Set of Four
By Allyn Cox
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Cox Tubular metal slatted dining chairs – set of four
1950’s Cox Tubular metal slatted
Category
Vintage 1940s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Pair of 836 Wood Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Modernist pair of wood slipper chairs armchairs. Nice brass screws
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs Attributed to Gigi Radice for Minotti
By Minotti
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of vintage Italian armchairs with black enameled metal and brass feet. Sleek midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Original Belgian Semal Stacking Metal Frame Dining, Set of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original Belgian Semal stacking metal frame university dining, café chairs, set of seven
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s Original Belgian Semal Stacking Metal Frame Dining, Set of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original Belgian Semal stacking metal frame university dining, café chairs, set of seven
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of French Easy Chairs by Claude Vassal for Les Magasins Pilotes, Late 1950s
By Claude Vassal
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A pair of easy chairs by French designer Claude Vassal for Les Magasins Pilotes.
Black metal legs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Rattan Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini, Italian, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very stylish pair of chairs.
Rattan and wrought iron.
No breaks to the rattan.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s James Leonard Esavian Esa Stacking Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Ava
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s James Leonard Esavian ESA stacking dining chairs – various quantities available
1950s James
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Pair of
Pot
Lounge Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic pair of ‘Pot’ chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gavina Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer 1950s Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in chromed metal, black wood and cane. Wear due to time and age of the chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s James Leonard Esavian Esa Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s James Leonard Esavian ESA stacking dining chairs – set of six
1950s James Leonard Esavian
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Legs, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in London, GB
Set of six Italian dining chairs with carved legs, 1950s.
Interesting pieces combining elements
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Set of 6 Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, set of six, Tulip dining chairs, including four side and two
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century String Seat Rocker ca. 1950s
By Alexey Brodovitch, The Tubbs
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century rocking chair with string seat, in the manner of Alexey Brodovitch, ca. 1950s. Most
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chairs with Dedar Boucle Fabric by Fritz Neth for Correcta 1950s Set of 2
By Fritz Neth
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Beautiful and cozy Lounge chairs by Fritz Neth for Correcta Sitzformbau, Germany from the 1950`s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dutch Design Black Wire Chair by C. Braakman and A. Dekker for Pastoe, 1950s
By Adriaan Dekker, Cees Braakman, Tomado, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
1950s. This black metal wire steel armchair has a beautiful design that you do not see that often. Feel
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wire
Arne Jacobsen Scandinavian Dining Chairs Model Ant for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Mid-Century Modern design Scandinavian dining chairs model Ant designed by Danish famous designer
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Scandinavian Dining Chairs Model Ant for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, first edition of the 1950s.
Please note that the chairs are original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Tubax Belgian Air Force Stacking Metal Frame Dining-Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s tubax Belgian Air Force stacking metal frame dining, Café chairs -various quantities
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s Tubax Belgian Air Force Stacking Metal Frame Dining, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Tubax Belgian Air Force stacking metal frame dining – Café chairs – Set of six
1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning set of four “Medea” chairs by Vittorio Nobili, an icon of 1950s Italian design.
Designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scoubidou Outdoor Round Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of scoubidou outdoor round armchairs, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Seven" Office Chair, Model 3117 by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Hansen in the late 1950s. The chair has been upholstered in cognac colored elegance leather.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Italian Blue Velvet Midcentury Dining Chairs, 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Italian chairs, dining chairs or armchairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s Alzueta Provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s
Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
Category
Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Two 1950s "Senior" Armchairs by Marco Zanuso Edited by Ar Flex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1950s "Senior" armchairs by Marco Zanuso with burnished metal legs; new foam and reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchair by Henry Glass
By Henry Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare single lounge chair by Henry Glass in vintage condition.
New upholstery can be made by us
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 11 Rattan Basket Dining Chairs by Gian Franco Legler, 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Designed by Gian Franco Legler for the Italian restaurant "The Basket". The first 52 chairs were
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940
s Cox Tubular Metal Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By COX
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Cox tubular metal dining chairs - set of four
1950’s Cox tubular metal dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
1940
s COX Tubular Metal Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Available
By COX
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s COX tubular metal dining chairs – various quantities available
1950’s COX tubular metal
Category
Vintage 1940s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
1940
s COX Tubular Metal Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By COX
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Cox tubular metal dining chairs - set of six
1950’s Cox tubular metal dining chairs - set
Category
Vintage 1940s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Ico Parisi for MIM Roma Executive Chair, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Naples, IT
A modern swivel desk chair on castors from the Temi series, an icon of 1950s Italy designed by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Basket Dining Chairs in rattan by Gian Franco Legler 1950s, set of 10
By Franco Legler
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Set of 10 Baset Dining chairs in rattan and steel by Gian Franco Legler, 1950s.
This timeless
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Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Stackable Model Nikke Chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four stackable model Nikke chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko from the 1950s. Teak with metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Catilina" Azucena Italian Design Chairs Set of 4
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Brescia, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Catilina chairs for Azucena, Italy, 1958
Metal steel frame
Original fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi for MIM Roma Swiwel Chair, Italy 1950s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Naples, IT
retained its original condition and bears the metal MIM label on the backrest. This swivel chair is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Teak Dinning Room Chairs "Euroika" by Fristo Kramer for Auping, 1950s
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 dinning room chairs designed by Fristo Kramer for Auping manufacture in 1950s period, The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s with Laffanour provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s
Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
Category
Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Guariche, Pair of FS 105 Armchairs, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
cushion on the oak and metal spring structure.
Sold as a pair.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940
s Cox Tubular Metal Slatted Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By COX
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Cox Tubular Metal Slatted dining chairs – Set of six
1950’s Cox Tubular Metal Slatted
Category
Vintage 1940s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
1940
s COX Tubular Metal Slatted Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Available
By COX
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Cox tubular metal slatted dining chairs – various quantities available
1950’s Cox tubular
Category
Vintage 1940s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Teak Dinning Room Chairs "Euroika" by Fristo Kramer for Auping, 1950s
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 dinning room chairs designed by Fristo Kramer for Auping manufacture in 1950s period, The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Walnut Swivel Chairs by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, 1950s
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
, Italy,
This is the 1st series from the 1950s.
We have 2 of these chairs availables
Curved walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Design Skai Leather Office Chair Set, Italy, 1950s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
, 1950s. Bordeaux skai faux leather formed seat on brass covered metal legs. Beautifully shaped seat with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Production RAR Rocker by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Uppsala, SE
the United States in the 1950s. This early edition was made by Zenith for Herman Miller and features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Danish Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s, Set of 4
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Fritz Hansen. This is an early production from the second half of the 1950s. The chairs have signatures
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
"DAX " Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 6 dinning chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and was manufactured in the United States
Category
Vintage 1950s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue Set of 4 "Medea" Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Naples, IT
An authentic set of four Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1950s, ergonomically designed in fine curved walnut wood, with legs formed by a black painted i...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Desk Chairs by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Rome, IT
, Italy,
Curved wood shells, metal legs and original black leather.
This desk or conference chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Miami Easychair by P. Guariche for Meurop, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
feature a minimal design black lacquered metal base.
The chairs are modular and can be used as a two
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge 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
- 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 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 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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