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1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining
Category
Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kick back on this stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. An iron frame is wrapped
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Garden Furniture in Metal and Perforated Sheet
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Garden furniture in metal and perforated sheet including a table, two chairs and two armchairs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare chair by French architect and Art Deco Modernist designer and icon of luxurious French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal
Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Italian Industrial Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of three Italian Industrial chairs, Italy 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Echt, NL
Set of four chairs in very good condition.
Designed by Joseph Andre Motte in the 1950s
The
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,992 / set
Olof Kettunen Chair and Stool for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s
By Merva Merivaara., Olof Kettunen
Located in Berlin, DE
Olof Kettunen chair and stool for Merivaara, Finland 1950s. The measurements given apply to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black Metal and Red Skai Italian 1950s Chairs in the Style of G. Rinaldi
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of midcentury chairs made from black metal structure and red skai seat and back. Silver
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bueno de Mesquita 1950s Floating Rattan Basket Chair, Rohe Noordwolde
By A. Bueno de Mesquita, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair for Rohe company in Noordwolde, Frisia during the 1950s. The design exemplifies Mid-Century Dutch
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Black Metal Dining Chairs Style Carlo di Carli, Italy 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern three ( 3 ) dining room chairs very similar to the design by Carlo di Carli in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ariston Chairs A. Bozzi for Saporiti Plywood Italy 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Milano, IT
Saporiti from 1957. The chairs have a black painted metal frame and a bent plywood shell.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Plywood Side Chairs attributed to Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvati, Italy 1950
s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Curvati. Made in Italy, 1950's period. Set of 3 chairs. Plywood veneer chairs in a pallisander look with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,298 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s French Artprog Sky Blue Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Various Quantitie
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French ArtProg sky blue metal stacking outdoor chairs – various quantities available
1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sonett Astoria Auersperg Midcentury Wire Chair, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely Sonett „Auersperg“ wire chair or side chair in white from the 1950s, designed by by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Wire
Set of 4 Italian dining chairs newly upholstered 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
bouclé fabric.
The chairs have been restored with new fabric and new foam, they are in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Velvet Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of mid-century modern Italian chairs designed by Giancarlo Bovini and composed of metal and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,675 / set
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very nice original Vittorio Nobili Medea chair, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Stamped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Vintage Chair Design Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare 1950s collectible chair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti.
Measure cm. 87 in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950
s French Mullca Light Grey Tapered Leg Dining Chairs - Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Light Grey Tapered Leg Dining Chairs – Quantity Available
1950’s French Mullca
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Elettra chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex with a black metal tubular base which is intersected
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Hamburg, DE
the early 1950s.
The design classic among chairs. A sculptural and at the same time functional design
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair model 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and metal office chair. Rotates on itself and height adjustable. Maximum height: 87 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Janine Abraham Set of 4 Chairs for Maison Rougier, France, 1950s
By Maison Rougier, Janine Abraham
Located in Renens, CH
Rare Set of Four Chairs by Janine Abraham for Maison Rougier, France, late 1950s.
This model was
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Desk Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Price per chair. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Wire Chairs Sonett by Karl Fostel Erben, Austria Vienna, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four red Viennese Sonett chairs by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, Austria, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Chiaia and Massimo Napolitano Chair for Arflex, Italy 1950s
By Arflex, Chiaia and Napolitano
Located in Milan, IT
Vittorio Chiaia and Massimo Napolitano chair for Arflex, Italy 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jean Raymond Picard, chaise, S.E.T&T. ed., France, circa 1950
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Raymond Picard (1920-2006), chair, S.E.T&T. ed., France, Galerie M.A.I. distributor circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hoffer, Midcentury Spider Chair for Plan, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Hoffer, midcentury spider chair for Plan O, 1950s
Stunning spider chair designed by Hoffer circa
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,992 / item
Set Wire Chairs Auersperg Bench Astoria Sonett, Karl Fostel, Blue Steel, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three chairs model 'Auersberg' and one settee model 'Astoria' from the 'SONETT' series
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel chairs in Maple for Winchendon, USA 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950
s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Grey with Wood Seat, Various Qty
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca stacking dining chairs grey with wood seat – various quantities available
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Lounge Chair
By Mario Terzaghi, Augusto Magnaghi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
upholstery, brass and lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s.
This Italian easy chair, designed by the architect duo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Cast aluminium chair, Pierre Guariche for Steiner
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair with a cast aluminium shell designed by Pierre Guariche for Steiner around 1953.
This model
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
"Medea" Chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Frattelli Tagliabue, 1950s, set of 6
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 wood and metal chairs by Vittorio Nobili, model Medea. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Leather Desk Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Vittorio Nobili Medea office or desk chairs with swivel base, for Fratelli Tagliabue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Augusto Bozzi, Pair of Mid-Century Chairs, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Gardena, CA
These striking Italian-designed chairs by Augusto Bozzi feature steel legs and a green and white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Nobili Medea 1950s Italian Set of Four Wooden Chairs
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 4 "Medea" chairs designed by Vittorio Nobili. Lacquered metal structure and curved laminated
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,805 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Fritz Neth "Madame" Chair with Original Upholstery, Germany, 1950s
By Fritz Neth, Correcta
Located in London, GB
An all-original example of the Madame chair by Fritz Neth for Correcta, Germany, 1950s.
Wonderful
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Dining Chair in Teak and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, teak, fabric, metal, Scandinavia, 1950s.
Dining chair in the manner of Børge
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Rattan Dining Chairs Design Campo
Graffi for Home, 1950s
By Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi, Home Bologna
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Italian midcentury modern design dining chairs with black laquered metal frame and
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Midcentury Italian Design Pair of Chair
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s by Gastone Rinaldi
for RIMA midcentury
Pair of chairs
black sky and black metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Rossi Style Mid-Century Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Giuseppe Rossi
Located in New York, NY
attributed to designer Giuseppe Rossi. Made in the 1950’s, their sloping arms, elegant, tapered, brass capped
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German SE 66 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Plastic
Color: Black
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1950s
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Mategot pair of Cap d’Ail chairs 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, IDF
1950s. The armchairs are crafted from white lacquered metal. The meticulous handling of the raw material
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$17,355 / set
1950
s Original French Tolix Model C Armchairs Tolix - Dining Chairs - Set Of F
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix Model C Armchairs Tolix – Dining Chairs – Set Of Five
1950’s Original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning set of 4 original Vittorio Nobili Medea armchairs, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Vintage Retro Yellow and Chrome Melamine Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
1950s vintage retro yellow and chrome chairs, Measures: Seat height is 45 cm or 18 in.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$205 Sale Price / set
45% Off
European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
consistent with age and use. Some scratches on the metal. The chair has been reupholstered recently in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Danish foldable deckchair in the style of Hans Olsen from 1950´s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare gem from the 1950s: an exquisite Danish foldable deckchair in the iconic style of Hans Olsen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Minimal "Rea" Leather Chairs by Paolo Tilche for Arform, Italy, 1950s
By Arform, Paolo Tilche
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six "Rea" chairs by Paolo Tilche for Arform.
Squared black metal frame and thick cognac
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Fiberglass Chair by Charles
Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage model DSS-N fiberglass chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Lounge Chair in Navy Alpaca Attributed to Dangles
Defrance, 1950s
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French lounge chair attributed to Geneviève Dangles and Christian Defrance. The sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Augusto Magnaghi, Mario Terzaghi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
fabric upholstery, brass and lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s.
These Italian easy chairs, designed by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Augusto Bozzi Set of Two Aster Chairs by Saporiti 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of two Aster chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi in the 1950s and manufactured by Fratelli
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Vintage Design “Musicale” Chair by Pierro Fornasetti, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Renens, CH
establishment of the brand during the 1950s.
Our version of the Musicale chair was re-introduced in a limited
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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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