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"Rea" Lounge Chair by Paolo Tilche for Arform, Italy, 1950s
By Arform, Paolo Tilche
Located in Milan, IT
Rare "Rea" lounge chair by Paolo Tilche for Arform.
Squared metal frame and hair-on red leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Sol Bloom Scoop Chairs - a Pair - Wabi Sabi
By Sol Bloom
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Modern Sol Bloom Scoop Chairs of Black Wrought Iron, 1950s.
These High Back Patio Or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair with Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric
The Florence
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
1950s Black and Blue Swivel Side Chairs Styled After John Risley - Set of 2
By John Risley
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Swivel Black Rod Iron Chair With Blue Cushions Styled After John Risely.
1950s Black Rod
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury 1950s Style Italian Lounge Chair Sophia in Orange
Located in London, GB
Sophia was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four White Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Vienna, AT
metal construction.
This iconic design by Harry Bertoia was designed in the 1950s and is famed and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Rare Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Fritz Neth for Correcta Germany 1950s
By Fritz Neth, Correcta
Located in Munich, DE
(attributed) for Correcta, Germany, 1950s.
The chairs are reupholstered by the previous owner.
It is up to
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Safari Lounge Chair
Ottoman in Canvas by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1950. The frames are constructed of teak and the set retains its original natural linen canvas
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wicker Easy Chair by Sven Staaf, Staaf
Almgren, Sweden, 1950s
By Sven Staaf
Located in Hägersten, SE
Easy chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Produced by Staaf & Almgren, circa 1954 in Sweden. Made from
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century 1950s Vintage Carlo Hauner
Martin Eisler Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
in the 1950s, exemplifies mid-century modern Brazilian design. Each chair features a minimalist yet
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Design Low Side Chair Set, Italy, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
, 1950s. Black metal frame with recently reupholstered backrest and seat in red fabric. Nice low lounge
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,867 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vittorio Nobili Italian Wood Chairs Model Medea for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
by Fratelli Tagliabue,
veneered plywood, lacquered metal, this chair won the prestigious price
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$6,607 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Willy van der Meeren for Tubax Set of 6 Lounge Chairs in blue, red, yellow 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Berlin, DE
Willy van der Meeren for Tubax Set of 6 Lounge Chairs in yellow, red and blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,979 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sculptural Set of Six Winged-Back Dining Chairs in Solid Oak, France, 1950s
By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional set of six dining chairs was produced in France during the 1950s. With their
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Rare Model 119 “Columbus” Lounge Chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort, 1950s.
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Artifort
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare Model 119 “Columbus” Lounge Chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort, 1950s the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Authentic Three Chairs with Armrests Gian Franco Legler 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Vienna, AT
metal by Gian Franco Legler 1950s Switzerland.
A fabulous and rare set of three chairs with armrests
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nice set of six Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An exceptional set of four authentic Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of ten Midcentury "JH 701" dining chairs, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six stunning “JH 701” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Steel legs, cognac leather seats and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 Chairs by Willy Van Der Meeren, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Six chairs by designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, circa 1950.
Have a black lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wire Steel Light Blue Bench Settee
Astoria
Sonett, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
manufactured by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
The piece can be
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Società Compensati Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of four dining chairs with a frame in black lacquered metal and seat in curved plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Flamingo" Set of Two Cees Braakman for Pastoe Rocking Chairs, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s. In original good condition. The chairs made in a metal wire frame with a white
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,298 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 2 Blue Dining Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Two unusual dining chairs made in Italy in the 1950s. Italian industrial production. Vintage dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,723 / set
Lounge Chair by Joseph-André Motte in Original red Upholstery, France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge Chair by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1950s
This rare lounge chair, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Vintage French Green Office Chair Prouvé Style Mid Century Industrial
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Fabulous Office chair, made in France, Prouve 1950s Style , Green Plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel armchair with brass studs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
decorated with round brass studs. The chair rests on a metal structure that branches into four spokes with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an office chair produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio. 1938 Industrial
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Set of 3 Leather Chairs by DalVera in style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find three Bauhaus Leather Dining Chairs designed and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s French Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Faux-Bamboo Chrome Chairs - France, Circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Stylised faux-bamboo chrome-plated metal structure. Newly reupholstered seats in brown vinyl.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Olof Kettunen Stools in Walnut for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s
By Olof Kettunen, Merva Merivaara.
Located in Berlin, DE
The stools are made of four white metal legs and a walnut plywood seat which curves upwards. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of Seats by Gigi Radice and Enrico Meroni, Italy, 1950s
By Meroni Radice, Gigi Radice
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of seats designed by Gigi Radice and Enrico Meroni.
Structure in varnished metal astragal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
$3,016 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of Four Ant Chairs, Model 3101, in Light Wood, by Arne Jacobsen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
wood and manufactured by Fritz Hansen from the 1950s, these chairs showcase Jacobsen's innovative
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 , Carlo Ratti Bentwood Chairs, Italy, 1950s. Industria Legni Curvati.
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni Curvati
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Dowel Leg Wire Chair for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Iconic Eames wire side chair with dowel leg base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Set of Two Cream Coloured Wingback Chairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two cream colored wingback chairs, design and manufacturer I. S. A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames Fiberglass Chair – Model DSS, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Hannover, DE
Charles Eames Fiberglass Chair – Model DSS, 1950s Original Design
Original Charles Eames
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 , Carlo Ratti Bentwood Chairs, Italy, 1950s by Industria Legni Curvati
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1950s Style Italian Lounge Chair Sophia in Orange
Located in London, GB
The Sophia chair was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
furniture design. Designed in the 1950s, this chair represents the perfect blend of form and function
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Chair Style Egon Eiermann 1950s Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
the style of Egon Eiermann, Germany 1950s.
The swiveling desk chair is adjustable from up to down. The
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Fine 1950s Italian Dining Chairs in the style of Carlo Pagani
By Carlo Pagani
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of eight Fine Italian Mid-Century Chairs with a gondola shape (very comfortable), in the manner
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk chair or office chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Kembo Rocking by Wh Gispen, 1950s Netherlands
By Gispen Kembo
Located in The Hague, NL
and armrests in bakelite, black tubular structures and wooden sliders. From the 50's.
Typical Dutch
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s French Mullca D Back Stacking, Dining Chairs, Aqua, Set of Twenty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca D Back Stacking – Dining Chairs – Aqua – Set Of Twenty
1950s French Mullca D
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Erberto Carboni for Arflex, Set of Six Delfino Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Erberto Carboni, Arflex
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this set of 6 delfino chairs, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,362 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Original Augusto Bozzi Armchair, Manufactured by Saporiti, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This playful armchair was designed in the 1950s in Italy by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Pastoe wire chairs by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A pair of rare, 1950s, metal wire chairs designed by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for UMS
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Bentwood chairs by Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati, Italy 1950s.
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni Curvati
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Reupholstered in Bouclé Theo Ruth “115” Sofa for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Renens, CH
sofa, later versions came with a metal frame.
Origination: The Netherlands, 1950s. Labelled by
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$7,373 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Pair of Armchairs in Houndstooth Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
This pair of Italian mid century armchairs dates from the 1950s and reflects the refined yet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Medea office chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1950 / office chair / Vittorio Nobili / Medea / Fratelli Tagliabue / bentwood, metal / Mid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1950s. These iconic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rotating Stool 1950s Minimalist Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rotating stool 1950s Minimalist design, French design.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,508 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 4 AP 40 Airport Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Airport chair, model AP40, is a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for the Kastrup Airport in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,308 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Italian dark crimson velvet
brass 1950s Wingback armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Mid-Century Modern wingback armchair in dark-crimson velvet, black metal & brass feet.
Despite its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Vintage Desk Chair Egon Eiermann, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage desk chair designed by Egon Eiermann. The desk chair features a chromed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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