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1950s Daybed, Guest Bed
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare daybed from the 1950s. High-quality solid teak frame with the original colorful nylon covering
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Nylon, Teak
$4,476
Hiemstra Evolux Bed Lamps, 1950s
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Den Haag, NL
Design Rien Hiemstra for Hiemstra Evolux 1950s Holland two fantastic bed lamps. Black folding metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brazilian Modern Day Bed in Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Scapinelli
Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Place of Origin: Brazil
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950s
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Folding and Adjustable Bed Tray, Laminated Wood, Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Roma, IT
Folding and adjustable bed tray. In laminated wood of the Reguitti Brothers.
This tray is like new
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Folding Tray Fratelli Reguitti Bed Rectangular Laminated Wood, 1950s , Italian
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Rome, IT
Folding midcentury tray table Fratelli Reguitti bed rectangular laminated wood, 1950, Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Wood, Beech
$538 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Modern, Freestanding Two Seater Sofa / Bed in Pine
Lambswool, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
of Scandinavian mid-century modern furniture.
This simple and decorative design will complement many
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
Pair of bed Side Tables by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of bed Side Tables by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Completely Restored Czech Beech Midcentury Cheslong Sofa/Bed, Jan Vanek, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Sofa - Bed, midcentury
Source: Czechoslovakia
Period: 1950 - 1959
Material: Beech
Completely
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Beech
Bed and Nightstand Set In Blond Mahogany Wood, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Single bed h108 x204 x 109 With nightstand h59 x61 x37 Blonde mahogany wood tips, nightstand top in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Lacquer
1950s Black Bed Reading / Wall Lights Sconces
Model 8260
By Falkenberg Sweden.
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair tubular reading lamps / wall lights 'model 8260' in hammered black combined with brass made by Falkenberg Belysning Sweden.
These lamps can be hardwired but also used ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950
s New Mexico Chimayo Rio Grande Banded Rug with Southwest Modern Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 04'03 x 05'08.
Date: 1950s. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$839 Sale Price
30% Off
Louis SOGNOT (its) Bamboo Bottle Holder, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo Bottle Holder in the Style of Louis Sognot, France, 1950s. A beautiful mid-century design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Daybed Flavigny by Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
; S.C.A.L Daybed; Bed; 1950s; Mid-20th Century; Type Flavigny;
Daybed type Flavigny, designed by Jean
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Art Deco Burl Veneer Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Gio Ponti Singer
Sons Walnut, Rosewood Chest of Drawers Restored
By Richard Singer
Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
mid-century design is a recent acquisition from an estate. It is raised on four tapered conical feet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Pair of Italian Art Deco Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Dassi, Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Marquetry Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Nordic Firelight: A Rare Scandinavian Swedish Rya Masterpiece in Full Bloom
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
of an inch.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,095 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Turkish Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkey.
Measures: 01'09 x 03'05.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$179 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Turkish Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$179 Sale Price
25% Off
Anatolian Vintage Pompom Kilim Area Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
cotton.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 05'02 x 08'03.
Date: 1950s. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$981 Sale Price
21% Off
Mid-Century Pair of Unique Italian Beds in White Curved Tubular and Rope, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cup of wonderful beds in curved tubular lacquered white with decorative interlacing of rope.
Pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Twin Beds Model L1 "Francesco Giuseppe" for Azucena 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, Italy
This pair of beds was designed by Italian master Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut and Cane Headboard
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller 1950s walnut and cane headboard. Full/Queen size. Easy to mount
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of 1950
s Retro Sun Beds, (Set of Twelve Available)
Located in London, GB
These authentic sun beds were made for a swimming pool facility in the 1950s. Originally the
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 1950
s Night Stands Bed Side Tables by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Remarkable and rare set of 2 night stands or bed side tables by Italian designer Paolo Buffa. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass, Copper
Italian Sofa Bed in Red Fabric, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made sofa bed produced in the 1950s.
Structure in black painted metal.
Padded and lined
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Sofa Bed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody Rousínov, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
– Pozořice
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Period: 1950s
Style: Mid-Century, Art Deco (in the style of)
Material: Wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Midcentury Sofa Bed in Yellow Fabric, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture sofa produced in the 1950s.
Structure in black painted metal.
Schienale
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s French Saint Tropez Riviera Bed Rattan and Bamboo
Located in Denia, ES
Mediterranean coast style and it is in excellent vintage condition.
South France Riviera, 1950s.
Beautiful to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s French Saint Tropez Riviera bed Rattan and bamboo
Located in Denia, ES
Mediterranean coast style and it is in excellent vintage condition.
South France, Riviera, 1950s.
Beautiful to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s French Saint Tropez Riviera Bed Sunburst Rattan and Bamboo
Located in Denia, ES
Mediterranean coast style and it is in excellent vintage condition.
South France Riviera, 1950s.
Beautiful to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Knoll
Stella’ Convertible Daybed Sofa Couch
By Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1950s Mid-Century Modern Knoll ‘Stella’ convertible daybed/sofa. Petite when folded, the sofa uses
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century Italian Style Bench with Solid Bronze Tapered Legs in Gray Velvet
By Gio Ponti, Mastercraft, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench with a solid bronze tapered legs. The leg is an exact reproduction of a 1950s mid
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Day bed / Bed 1950
S DLG Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in LYON, FR
This single bed frame has been completely restored by us. Its exterior dimensions are L196 X D98 X
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Beds, Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Beds, Knoll, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Full Size Bed, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice Mid-Century Modern full size bed by Heywood Wakefield. The bed features beautiful wood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch
Italian Mid-Century Modern Parchment Bed Frame, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very rare Italian Mid-century Modern bed in parchment and maple of the 1950s. The bed has beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple, Parchment Paper
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Birch Full Size Bed, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size bed
By Heywood Wakefield
USA, 1950s
Sculpted birch
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch
1950s Stackable Beds
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of beds; poplar veneered wood, wire mesh.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Poplar
$1,316 / set
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Iron Bed with Side Tables, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern teak and iron bed with side tables,
1950s.
Internal measures (metric
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid Century Pair Single Beds by Loughborough for Heals, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
during the 1950's
They feature brass inlay to the footboards
The internal dimensions are 91cm wide and
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Yoke-Back Single Beds by Widdicomb ca. 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of mid-century modern single beds, by John Widdicomb, ca. 1960s. Elegant Chinese influence in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Double Bed Maple Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Double bed; maple veneered wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Bed Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Queen bed, wood veneer.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian 1950s Metal Beds
Located in Milan, IT
Whimsical pair of Italian 1950s metal beds
Bottle green and brass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,386 / set
Double Bed Brass Metal Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Double bed with headboard in crafted brass, metal structure.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bed Burl Veneer Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Double bed with bedside tables with a drawer and glass shelf, wall units, burl veneer.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Glass, Burl
Bed, Stained Wood, Italy, 1950s Italian Production
Located in Milano, IT
King size bed; ebony stained wood. Good conditions, shows small signs of wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Italian brass queen bed, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian brass queen bed, 1950s.
Dimensions of mattress: 200 x 175 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This S.C.A.L. daybed designed by the iconic French designer, Jean Prouvé, is a true Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Bed Maple Veneer Skai Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Queen size bed with shelf and glass magazine rack. Maple veneer, headboard covered in Skai.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Faux Leather, Glass, Maple
Bed Veneered Wood Glass Brass Italy 1950s 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Double bed with open bedside tables, wall units with shelf in clear glass and brass, veneered wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Spanish Wooden Beds w/ Rococo Revival Gilt Bed Heads
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1950s Spanish wooden beds with Rococo Revival style painted bed heads
Beds are complete.
Category
Mid-20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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1950s Midcentury Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s midcentury bed you’re looking for. Each 1950s midcentury bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s midcentury bed — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s midcentury bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1950s midcentury bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Marco Zanuso, Artflex and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Midcentury Bed?
A 1950s midcentury bed can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,453, while the lowest priced sells for $737 and the highest can go for as much as $42,000.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About 1950s Midcentury Bed
- 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 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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Cane Headboard Queen
Single Mahogany Bed
Art Deco Sycamore Dressing Table
Italian Painted Headboard
Italian Painted Wood Headboard
Remarkable 2
Case Study Bed