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1950s Italian Design Midcentury Brown Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Arflex
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of lounge chairs
design Mobiltecnica
Italy, 1950s
Original dark brown sky upholstery in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Raoul Guys for Airborne Pair of Lounge Chairs France - 1950s
By Raoul Guys
Located in Berlin, DE
Raoul Guys for Airborne Lounge Chair Pair, France - 1950s in Rattan and Metal. We offer restoration
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$9,527 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Midcentury Italian Design Chair Set of 2
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Brescia, IT
Red sky and black metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Unusual interpretation Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair, France, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
by Jean Prouvé in the 1950s. This unique piece stands out for being entirely constructed from metal—a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Lounge Chair in Plywood and Camel Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This lounge chair, made of mahogany plywood, faux leather, and metal in Italy during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Velvet Bergère Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of imposing ocher velvet bergère chairs manufactured in the 1950s, with gilt metal arched legs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,189 / set
White Easy Chair by Franchioni Mario for Frama, Italy, 1950s
By Frama
Located in Berlin, DE
Easy chair by Franchioni Mario for Frama, Italy 1950s.
This chair is completely restored in Dedar
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,782 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Minimal Designed Side Chairs, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Minimal designed side chairs, France, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four talian Black
Red Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Set of four Italian dining chairs with iron frames, trellis legs and brass feet.
The chairs have
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Chairs by Antoni De Moragas 1950s
By Antoni de Moragas i Spà
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fabulous set of chairs by renowned designer Antoni de Moragas, made of tubular iron and molded wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Butterfly AA Lounge Chair from Airborne, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Butterfly AA Lounge Chair from Airborne, 1950s
Vintage Design
Well, original condition with its
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Design Office Chair set by Wim Rietveld for Kembo, 1950
s
By Gispen Kembo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
the Netherlands, 1950's period. Industrial design board room chairs with grey blueish fabric on grey
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,255 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Original Pair of Gianfranco Frattini 836 Lounge Chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of original lounge chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Garden Swing in Child White Worked Metal, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury garden swing in child white worked metal, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,005 Sale Price
30% Off
French Lounge Chair in Woven Boucle by Pierre Guariche, 1950s - 3 Available
By Airborne International
Located in Chicago, IL
: Great vintage condition, with minor surface scratches and scuffs to the metal frame. This chair has been
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lilla Kraal Lounge Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist / Nordiska Kompaniet 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Lilla Kraal Lounge Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist / Nordiska Kompaniet 1950s
Swedish design
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair - A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Located in Manzano, IT
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair – A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Step back in time with this
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
$718 Sale Price
60% Off
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel chairs with wheels, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel chairs with wheels, 1950s
Swivel chairs or office
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo Ratti Chairs by Industria Legni Curvi, Italy 1950s
By Legni Curva, Carlo Ratti
Located in Sacile, PN
Two beautiful original Carlo Ratti chairs, manufactured by his company Industria Legni Curvati
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with black leather seat and seat back
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
$9,500 / item
Plywood Dining Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Barcelona, ES
Four dining chairs designed in 1950s by Carlo Ratti and produced by Industria Legni Curvati, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 SL58 Dining Chairs by Léon Stynen, 1950s
By Léon Stynen
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
The SL58 chair was designed by Belgian architect Léon Stynen in 1958. It was made in collaboration
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Italian Design: Ico Parisi 856 Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Renens, CH
A pair of “856” lounge chairs by Ico Parisi for Cassina, produced during the 1950s in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$11,969 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brazilian Design Costela Lounge Chairs by Hauner
Eisler for Forma, 1950s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Renens, CH
The Costela (Rib) chairs and sofas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler became an instant success
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Contour 1 chair by Alf Svensson for Ljund, Sweden 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Artifort
Located in ECHT, NL
Very rare reclining lounge chair. Designed in the 1950s by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Ljund
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$2,393 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Vintage green Model A Chairs from Tolix, France, 1950s
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / set of 4 chairs / Tolix / model A / metal / industrial / mid-century / vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Organic Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair Franco Albini 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Vienna, AT
metal attributed to the design by Franco Albini 1950s Italy.
While the seat shell shows a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Early German SE 40 Swivel Chair by Egon Eiermann, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hamburg, DE
information:
Materials: Metal, Wood
Color: Brown
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1950s
Designer: Egon
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage Rattan Bamboo Chairs, by Schumacher, Belgium 1950s
By Schumacher
Located in Cork, IE
This rare set of 4 vintage bamboo garden chairs was made in Belgium by Schumacher in the late 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery, France 1950
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery,
France 1950's
Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid Century Penguin Chairs by Kofod Larsen for Selig- Set of 2
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century Penguin Chairs by Kofod Larsen for Selig
This 1950s pair of Penguin Lounge Chairs by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Vintage 1950s Belgian Fibrocit Industrial Stackable Terrace Chairs
By Fibrocit
Located in Haarlem, NL
Rare 1950s Fibrocit Industrial steel structure chairs. One of the first stackable and stainless
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Oase
Lounge Chair by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Circel, 1950s
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Oase lounge chair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958, and gained the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Aquilone" Lounge Chairs by Luigi “Gigi” Radice for Ambrogi Salotti, Italy 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Utrecht, NL
characterised by clean lines and a free spirit.
These lounge chairs’ sleek lines and stylish selection of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Plywood and Camel Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, mahogany plywood, faux leather, metal, Italy, 1950s
These easy chairs embody an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marco Zanuso, Pair of Senior Chairs, 1950s and matching pair of ottomans
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
" and are in very good condition, with brass covered metal legs
Chairs 100.5cm high, 77cm wide, 80cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lounge Chairs and Bamboo Table Design Janine Abraham
Dirk Jan Rol, 1950s
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid and rare original bamboo lounge from the 1950s, consisting of two armchairs and a coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal Arm / Vanity Chair Hollywood Regency
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charleston, SC
. 1950’s. Produced by Hickory. Original upholstery is gold.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$880 Sale Price
37% Off
Red Rattan Lounge Chair by Teun Velthuizen for Urotan, The Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This impressive rattan lounge chair was designed by Teun Velthuizen for Urotan in the 1950s. It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set consists of two folding white garden chairs designed by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nice pair of old, authentic Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four Vintage Willow Lounge Patio Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage set of four lounge chairs or patio chairs from willow network and black
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Galvanitas
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
chair ever produced. The first to design with sheet metal was obviously Jean Prouve, but in The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Madame Lounge Chair with Dedar Boucle Fabric by Fritz Neth for Correcta, 1950s
By Fritz Neth
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
late 1950`s
New upholstery with high quality fabric by Dedar Artemidor col.1 agnello, a soft
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
10 Dining Chairs with Metal Legs by Dangles
DeFrance for Strafor, France 1950s
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in New York, NY
An important set of 10 dining chairs by Genevieve Dangles and Christian DeFrance for Strafor. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 modernist mid-century radar chairs made in Belgium during the 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This set of four radar chairs was made in Belgium during the 1950s. The design is often attributed
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Yellow Velvet Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Catania, CT
Very good general condition with normal trace of age and use. Re-upholstered in yellow velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$871 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Lounge Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Utrecht, NL
metal curved feet. The strong lines and proportions of the chairs are perfectly balanced with the short
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jacques Hitier Sculptural Armchair, 1950s France
By Jacques Hitier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chair by French designer Jacques Hitier. Black metal tube frame with maple seat, seat back
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Lottier brown Spanish Slipper chairs by Almazan, 1950s
By Valmazan, Pierre Lottier
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Spanish neo-classical high-back auxiliary chair designed by Pierre Lottier for Almazan, 1950s.
Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Renaissance Revival Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
$7,890 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Lounge Chair by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti in black
white fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair, designed in 1950s by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti in Italy.
Metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Side Chairs, 1950s, in Parisien Velvet with Brass Tipped Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly upholstered in a high-quality Parisien velvet from Casmance.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of dark blue Willy van der Meeren Lounge Chairs in skai, Belgium - 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Willy van der Meeren Chairs in metal & dark blue skai, Belgium - 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,739 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Pair of Balck
Grey Kulho "Bowl" Chairs by Ola Kettunen, Merivaara 1950s
By J.Merivaara, Ola Kettunen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of one the most iconic Merivaara and Finnish design chairs from the 1950s designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nice set of four authentic Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
ISA Bergamo Rare Pair of Lounge or Slipper Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
ISA Bergamo rare exquisite pair of channel back lounge or slipper chairs with gilt metal legs in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
F815 lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s Netherlands.
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Landgraaf, NL
F815 lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s Netherlands. Black laquered metal frame with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge 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
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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