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French Tiffany Style Lantern Vintage 1950s Amber Glass Outdoor / Indoor
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage French Tiffany Style Lantern 1950s Amber Glass Vintage lantern, crafted in France circa
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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Four Modern Outdoor Wall Scones by Gunnar Asplund for Asea, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four midcentury wall scones of Gunnar Asplund in metal and glass for ASEA. These lamps features a large clear glass shade with bubbles, resting on a frame of painted metal holding th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Sol Bloom Catch All Side End Table Black Outdoor Steel Mid-Century Modern
By Sol Bloom
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic Sol Bloom catch-all end table. It came from an estate with a number of other early 1950s
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Twelve
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original Tolix model A dining outdoor chairs, set of twelve. Tolix is one of our all-time
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Iron Rod Outdoor Chairs by George Nelson for Arbuck, 1950s
By George Nelson, Arbuck
Located in Berlin, DE
Rarely seen set of four George Nelson & Associate designed armchairs for Arbuck Inc. produced only in 1951-1952. Original condition. Just the yellow cushions are new made in imitatio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vladimir Kagan for Kagan Dreyfuss "Capricorn" Outdoor Dining Set 1950s, Restored
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Marilyn Monroe. In 1958 Kagan Dreyfuss designed "Capricorn", an indoor-outdoor iron collection
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Pair of Outdoor Wall Lamps in Patinated Copper by Lyfa, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of outdoor / indoor wall lamps in patinated copper designed and made by Lyfa.   
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Copper Outdoor Wall Sconce attributed to Gunnar Asplund, 1950s
By Gunnar Asplund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
resting shade in amber orange blister glass. It was made in Sweden during the 1950s or 60s by ASEA
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Life-size Pair of 1950s Wrought Iron Bird Stork Outdoor Sculptures
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
from the 1950s. Each Stork is well finished and both of them have a lovely naturally weathered and aged
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Original French Tolix T1 Red Café Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set Of Eight
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Tolix T1 red metal café outdoor dining chairs – Set of eight 1950s vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid-Century Modern Green White Metal Outdoor Cantilever Springer Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
, 1930-1950’s. You know, finding fabulous outdoor furniture can be a challenge but… Challenge accepted
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Walter Lamb “Waikiki” Rocking Chaise Lounge for Brown Jordan
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chaise lounge designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan in the United States c. 1950’s. Known for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1950 s Modernist American Wrought Iron Outdoor Lounges
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural modernist American wrought iron lounges with floating canvas seats.
Category

20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Six 1950 s French Iron Outdoor Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six vintage French iron outdoor chairs in a white powder coat finish. Newly reupholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1950 s Sputnik " Red Globe " Attention Getter Fixture
By National Outdoor Display of Memphis Tn.
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 1950's Sputnik " Red Globe " fixture. It was used as a " Attention Getter" in front of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage French 1950, s Patio Outdoor Table 4 Chairs Set
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful elaborate rod iron table and 4 chairs set . This set in in used vintage condition . The work on this set is amazing , it's like a hand woven / knitted piece. A great addit...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Sculptural 1950s Mesh Outdoor Chaise Lounge
Located in Chicago, IL
with only minor surface rust. Made in USA, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Mathieu Mategot, Outdoor Dining Set, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Monaco, Monaco
'Antheor' Table by Mathieu Matégot and set of four 'Cap d'Ail' chairs and armchairs.  
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

1950s Iron and Canvas Outdoor Sling Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of 1950s vintage iron and canvas sling chairs. The new slings are made of Sunbrella fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

1950s Salterini Lily Pad Outdoor Side Table
By John Salterini
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, 1950s lily pad sculptural iron side table by John Salterini. The piece has a
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

1950s Franco Albini Design Outdoor Sofa
By Franco Albini
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design outdoor sofa Belladona model by Franco Albini composed of a white lacquer and tubular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Franco Albini Design Outdoor Sofa
By Franco Albini
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design outdoor sofa Belladona model by Franco Albini composed of a white lacquer and tubular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

1950 s Outdoor or Indoor Aluminum Wall Light Swan Neck Wall Bracket x6
Located in Crespieres, FR
1950's reclaimed aluminum waterproof light with a swan neck wall bracket. This lamp is from Glasgow
Category

Vintage 1950s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Asian Modern Outdoor Lounge Chairs c.1950s
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of cast aluminum outdoor/indoor patio lounge chairs with upholstered seat and back in the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Elegant 1950s Wrought Iron Outdoor Table with Glass Top
Located in Southampton, NY
Elegant 1950s Wrought Iron Outdoor Table
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wooden Outdoor Easy Chair with Adjustable Back Rest, Foldable Swiss Design 1950s
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Wooden easy chair for indoor or outdoor use. The adjustable backrest allows three different seating
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1950s Painted Faux Bamboo Outdoor Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Coral Painted Garden Chairs in stylized faux bamboo. Sold as is without cushions and with
Category

Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture

Set of Six Garden Furniture from Mauser Werke GmbH, Germany, 1950s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Complete 1950s set of white painted outdoor furniture from the German Mauser Werke GmbH. The set
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of Four 1950 s Outdoor Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of four 1950's french outdoor chairs. Wrought iron and wire mesh lacquered. Original paint in
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Fantastic 1950 s Scroll Pattern Outdoor Patio Set
Located in Hudson, NY
scrollwork on table base and chair backs. New vibrant lemon yellow indoor/outdoor leather. Chair measures W
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950s White Outdoor Metal Bench
Located in Amherst, NH
1950s outdoor white metal bench with mesh design on top.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950s John Salterini Outdoor Table and Chairs Dining Set
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Salterini Wrought Iron Dining Set. 5 pieces total. Entire set Includes 1 Round Dining table and 4 matching chairs. Industrial Grayish color. Original condition with minor...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Summertime! Tangerine and Lime Green Retro Rockers Vintage 1950s Outdoor Chairs
By Ed Warmack
Located in Westport, CT
A cool old pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern steel 1950s tangerine and lime green perfect for any
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Pair of Iconic Vintage 1950s Outdoor Chairs Pink with White Polka Dots
By Ed Warmack
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern steel 1950s pink with white polka dotted rocker chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

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1950s Outdoor Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 1950s outdoor furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. Find 249 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of 1950s outdoor furniture now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of 1950s outdoor furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of 1950s outdoor furniture, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Tolix, Xavier Pauchard and Russell Woodard each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 1950s outdoor furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950s Outdoor Furniture?

Prices for a piece of 1950s outdoor furniture start at $30 and top out at $65,896 with the average selling for $2,004.
Questions About 1950s Outdoor Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A variety of materials can be used to make frames for outdoor furniture. Popular choices in wood are teak, cedar, and eucalyptus. And in metal people prefer aluminum, steel, and wrought iron. Shop for an entire range of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s 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 13, 2024
    The 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There is no single type or brand that can be called the strongest outdoor furniture. How long a particular piece lasts will depend on its craftsmanship, the weather conditions in the area and how you care for and maintain it. Materials do affect durability as well. Some particularly long-lasting materials include wrought iron, aluminum, stainless steel, teak wood, fiberglass, resin wicker and tempered glass. Find a wide range of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There is no single most lasting outdoor furniture. Some materials do tend to endure the effects of weather and sun exposure better than others. Among them are teak wood, wrought iron, resin wicker, stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass and tempered glass. However, the quality of the craftsmanship of furniture and how well you care for and maintain pieces will also impact longevity. Explore a collection of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    What outdoor furniture is called varies. Garden furniture is one of the most widely used terms for furniture used outdoors. Other names include patio furniture, lawn furniture, exterior furniture and al fresco furniture. You can also simply refer to it as outdoor furniture. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Most outdoor furniture is water-resistant but not waterproof. In other words, it resists, but does not prevent, water penetration.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single hardest-wearing outdoor furniture. Materials like aluminum, synthetic resin and teak wood are often durable picks for outdoor use. However, the craftsmanship also impacts how well pieces hold up to the effects of weather exposure. How well you maintain your outdoor furniture will also impact its lifespan. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best weatherproof outdoor furniture can be aluminum furniture, as it is one of the most durable kinds of outdoor furniture that can stand any weather. Teak is inherently water-resistant and should be the hardwood of choice for all kinds of wet environs, like boat decks and yacht floors. However, it is always smart to cover up any outdoor furniture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are many types of outdoor dining furniture — it's really a matter of preference. The material of your dining furniture should be weather-resistant and the seating should be comfortable. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage outdoor furniture today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is no single most popular outdoor furniture color, as trends come and go. However, light neutral shades tend to remain in fashion year after year. They include light gray, white, off-white and taupe. Light wood finishes are also common choices. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    All-weather wicker, commonly known as resin wicker, is made primarily for use in outdoor patio furniture. It is made of synthetic material, usually polyethylene, and is designed to seem like genuine wicker. All-weather wicker is durable, mold-resistant and easy to clean. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary wicker outdoor furniture from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, bamboo is suitable for some outdoor furniture. However, you should only place bamboo pieces designed for outdoor use outside. Caring for and maintaining bamboo outdoor furniture is important for helping it stand the test of time. Shop a range of antique, new and vintage bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Some of the highest quality outdoor furniture brands are Brown Jordan, Tropitone, and Harmonia Living. While there are many different materials to choose from, all of these brands make durable and high quality pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Outdoor furniture can get wet, but it is important to note that most is water-resistant not waterproof.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best type of outdoor furniture may vary depending on your prerequisites. Some factors like the material used, style, color may make your outdoor furniture stand out from the rest. Find vintage outdoor furniture from top brands around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best timber for outdoor furniture is said to be three softwoods — cypress, redwood, and cedar. These have natural moisture-wicking characteristics and make excellent outdoor furniture alternatives. However, top-of-the-line hardwoods, such as teak, are also considered to be great for outdoor furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique and modern outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best quality outdoor furniture is really a matter of preference. When searching for the perfect outdoor furniture, it is important to consider both durability and style. For those looking for outdoor furniture that can last a long time, wrought iron or teak is a safe bet. Visit 1stDibs.com to shop a variety of different outdoor furniture styles.
    Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021
    Any outdoor furniture must be made of special materials for outside conditions. At Casa Quieta we have the Arena selection that consists of furniture made of polypropylene rope and special fabric for outdoor use.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best wood for outdoor furniture is a matter of preference. Teak, cypress, white oak and cedar are said to be among the most popular materials for outdoor furniture. Hardwoods are typically stronger and denser than their softwood counterparts when it comes to choosing the best tables and chairs for your patio and garden. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some 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.