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VINTAGE FRENCH CIRCA 1950
s HAND PAINTED
GILT TRIPOD SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1950's hand painted French tripod side table with the original gilt finish
Please note the delivery
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Coffee Table by Bill Meyer Lamps INC. Circa 1950
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asian-inspired dragon motifs and lion paw feet. Made in Hong Kong in the 1970s for Bill Meyer Lamps Inc
Category
Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Painted Aluminium Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of wall lamps in painted aluminum from the 1950s.
They are made of painted aluminum. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$569 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s Yellow Painted Metal
Brass Wall Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Yellow Painted Metal & Brass Wall Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo.
Executed in bright yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Opaline Glass, Brass
Painted Metal 1950s 8-Lights Pendant Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage 8-lights chandelier in white opaline glass, brass and anodized aluminum. Very good vintage condition: oxidation patina as showed in pictures.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Stilnovo Yellow Painted Metal
Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilnovo Yellow Painted Metal & Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp
A quintessentially 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp, Chromed Metal, Painted Shade,
Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Minimalist Mid-Century Modern lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman in the 1950s. The lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass and Hand Painted Glass, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp with three light sources. This lamp has some similarities to
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Painted Tole Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1950's painted tole lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 20"
Height to shade
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
Mid-Century Modern Finnish Design Lamp in Brass and Hand Painted Glass, 1950s
By Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp with five light sources. This lamp has some similarities to
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass, Hand Painted Glass and Crystals, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp. This lamp has some similarities to Paavo Tynell lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lisa-Johansson Pape Ceiling Lamp 211-3 in Brass
Hand Painted Glass, Orno 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
shades. The lamp shades are mouth blown and have hand painted star shaped motifs, some of which have
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic Jean Prouvé French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Turquoise painted iron and a swing
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$2,966 / item
Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic Jean Prouvé French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Red-painted iron and a swing
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$2,966 / item
Paavo Tynell, pair of 1950
s "Starry sky" 9068 ceiling lamps for Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the enchanting allure of Paavo Tynell's pair of "Starry Sky" 9068 ceiling lamps for Idman
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass
Black Metal Ceiling Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass
Black Metal Ceiling Lamp.
A quintessentially 1950s Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s French Wall Sconce Red Lamp Patinated Brass France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s French Wall Sconce Red Lamp Patinated Brass France
Attributed to Pierre
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Black Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Black metal Diabolo pendant lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in black painted metal with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
Brass original condition
The shades are blackened
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$712 / set
1950s Pierre Guariche Model G20 Ceiling Lamp for Disderot
By Disderot, Pierre Guariche
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Pierre Guariche Model G20 Ceiling Lamp for Disderot. A quintessentially 1950s French design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Scissor Lamp / Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Scissor Lamp / Sconce ...Retains original color
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Raymor.
This rare and sculptural Italian ceramic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Large 1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp.
Executed in brass with a sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor. This rare and sculptural Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Glass
Metal Ceiling Lamps
By Stockmann-Orno, Stilnovo, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape glass & metal ceiling lamps. Executed in blown opaline glass and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Black
Brass Wall Lamp by Valinte, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Mid-20th century wall lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s.
Brass and black painted metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$806 Sale Price
43% Off
one Ceiling Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
one Ceiling Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
Original condition.
Two bulbs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
$712 Sale Price
45% Off
Elegant 10-Flamed Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant, large & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 10-flamed chandelier or ceiling lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Glass
Metal Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Max Ingrand, Lumi
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Oscar Torlasco for Lumi. Executed in satin textured
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Mauri Almari, Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Perforated Black Metal Diabolo Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Mauri Almari, Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Black Metal Diabolo Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Paavo Tynell, Itsu, Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari.
A rare and elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Wall Lamp, circa 1950s with Frosted Glass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar wall lamp, circa 1950s with frosted glass
with integrated socket
Three bulbs
Braun metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$225 Sale Price
52% Off
Lisa Johansson Pape Flush Mount Glass and Brass Midcentury Lamp Finland, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Forest, BE
Spectacular glass and brass flush mount lamp made in the 1950s. The lamp come in two parts, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal
$9,019 Sale Price
24% Off
Rare 8-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 8-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Large Pair of Toleware Ceiling Lamps With Grapevine Glass Shades, French
Located in London, GB
-shaped glass shade. The lamps have acquired a beautiful patina over the years, their organic look will be
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp Model. AE 37 in Turqoise
White, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ceiling lamp model AE 37 manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the mid 20th century. Displaying their
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp Model. AE 37 in Turqoise
White, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ceiling lamp model AE 37 manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the mid 20th century. Displaying their
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large 1950s Stilnovo Black Metal and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Stilnovo Black Metal and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta
A quintessentially
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Large Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
probably in 1950s in Germany.
Executed in metal/brass, each lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni "Ochetta" Yellow Wall or Table Lamp for O-Luce
By Oluce, O-Luce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni "Ochetta" yellow wall or table lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Italian Aquamarine
Brass Counterweight Hanging Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Counterweight hanging lamp was manufactured in Italy around 1950s and its style resembles the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Large 1950s Lisa Johansson Pape #3055 Brass Wall Lamps for Stockmann
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large 1950s Lisa Johansson Pape #3055 Brass Wall Lamps for Stockmann. A highly sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell, pair of 1950s ceiling/wall lamps, Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of this pair of 1950s Paavo Tynell lamps by Idman Oy, featuring an
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Two Wall Lamps by J.T.Kalmar, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Two wall lamps by J.T.Kalmar, circa 1950s.
Original condition only the shade are painted new.
On
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
$1,424 / set
Two Wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s.
Original condition only the shade are painted new.
On
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
$1,424 / set
Pair of Large 1950s Jo Hammerborg Perforated Brass Wall Lamps for Fog
Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog
Mørup
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large 1950s Jo Hammerborg Perforated Brass Wall Lamps for Fog & Mørup. A minimalist Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian white opaline glass, brass
black metal 1950s ceiling lamp
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful ceiling lamp in brass, white glass shade and black painted metal. Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Set of 3 Pendant Lamps Model 61-314 by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno, Finland, 1950s
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Karis, Nyland
.
Lisa Johansson-Pape´s first priority when designing was always about the function of the lamp, then the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$2,639 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Golden Diabalo Hanging Lamp by Egon Hillebrand for Hillebrand Lighting, 1950s
By Eduard Hildebrandt
Located in Hannover, DE
decorations in the lampshade and creates a wonderful pattern on the walls. The lamps were bought in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$455 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Italian Opaline Glass, Black Metal
Brass 3 Lights 1950s Wall Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large wall lamp made of brass, black painted metal structure with 3 sandblasted white glass shades
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1950s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp.
Fitting
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Cylindrical White Glass and Black Aluminium 1950s Flushmount Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This cylindrical ceiling lamp is made from a silver and black painted aluminum body with a white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
Large white perspex
metal, brass 1950s wall lamp from old italian Cinema
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large wall lamp (cm 68 height) produced in Italy around 1950.
White/ivory metal body with brass and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Opaline Glass Brass
Teak 1950s Pendant Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful pendant lamp in teakwood, brass and sandblasted opaline glass shade. Very good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lamp in the Style of Azucena, 1950s
By Azucena
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful pendant lamp in brass and sandblasted opaline glass shade. Very good condition: brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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1950s Painted Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s painted lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every 1950s painted lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950s painted lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s painted lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1950s painted lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Stilux and Arteluce are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Painted Lamp?
The average selling price for a 1950s painted lamp at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $108,480 for the highest priced.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
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Questions About 1950s Painted Lamp
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
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