What watches were popular in 1950s?

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.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The 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?

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.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

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.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

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.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There 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.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In 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.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In 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?

Frank 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.

1950s Pottery Jugs

French Ceramic Jug

Mezcal Jug

Black Mexican Pottery

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Ceramic

1950s Brutalist Ceramic Jug by C.A.S. Vietri – Gray and Earth Tone Glaze

$765

H 9.45 in Dm 7.09 in

Stunning German Chino-Series Jug Shape Midcentury Pottery Ceramic Vase 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany by Krupp Klinker Keramik, circa 1950s

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning German Chino-Series Jug Shape Midcentury Pottery Ceramic Vase 1950s

$320

H 12.13 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in

1950s Swedish Single Handled Jug by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Factory

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in London, England

A beautiful mottled-yellow 1950s Swedish handle-jug designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

1950s Swedish Single Handled Jug by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Factory

$254

H 7.49 in Dm 1.97 in

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French 1950s Organic Ceramic Jug

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Paris, FR

An amazing and sensual 1950s ceramic by Les Potiers D'accolay in France. This is an early work and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French 1950s Organic Ceramic Jug

H 9.06 in Dm 5.52 in

Studio Art Handmade Pottery Terracotta Jug Vase, 1950s

Located in Frisco, TX

Lovely vintage 1950's Jug style vase pottery made of natural terracotta clay. Marked 71/40 form

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Studio Art Handmade Pottery Terracotta Jug Vase, 1950s

H 15.5 in W 13.25 in D 10 in

Robert Picault Vallauris Art Pottery Jug, circa 1950s

By Robert Picault

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and important stylish French art pottery jug or sauce boat by Robert Picault and made in

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Mid-20th Century French Pottery

Robert Picault Vallauris Art Pottery Jug, circa 1950s

H 6.89 in Dm 6.89 in

Retro Earthenware Jug, Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1940s - 1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Earthenware jug, retro 1940 / 50s. With colorful hand painted

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Mid-20th Century Pottery

Retro Earthenware Jug, Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1940s - 1950s

H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in

1950s MCM Swedish Single Handled Jug by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Factory

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in London, England

A beautifully marbled 1950s Swedish handle-jug designed by Gunner Nylund for the Rörstrand Factory

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

1950s MCM Swedish Single Handled Jug by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Factory

H 8.27 in Dm 3.15 in

1950 s Vintage Lord Nelson Olive Green Pottery Shaving Scuttle Jug

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this 1950s Vintage Lord Nelson Olive Green Pottery Shaving

Category

20th Century British Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

1950 s Vintage Lord Nelson Olive Green Pottery Shaving Scuttle Jug

H 4.14 in Dm 5.91 in

H 12.6 in W 3.94 in D 7.49 in

Mid-century Modern Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Clear Glass Contour Vase, 1950s

By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This glass vase from the Contour series was designed by Vicke Lindstrand for the Swedish glassworks Kosta Glasbruk during the 1950s. It is made of high quality clear crystal glass wi...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-century Modern Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Clear Glass Contour Vase, 1950s

$773 Sale Price

30% Off

H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in

2 Portugiese Ceramic and blue and white tiled large Vase

Located in Rümmingen, BW

"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" On offer is a small piece of Portuguese flair with our contemporary ce...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

2 Portugiese Ceramic and blue and white tiled large Vase

$1,136 / set

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 14.18 in

Mid-century coffee table 1950s

Located in Vittoria, IT

1950s rationalist style grade coffee table in excellent perfect condition

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-century coffee table 1950s

$897

H 16.74 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel Brass by Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York, NY

Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel Brass by Blueprint Lighting

$1,275 / item

H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

Antique Intricately Decorated Vase in Hand Chased Copper

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Intricately Decorated Vase / Spittoon in Hand Chased Copper This wonderful antique vase has a round base and a tapered trumpet shape. It is made in copper, and shows beautif...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Vases

Materials

Copper

Antique Intricately Decorated Vase in Hand Chased Copper

$790

H 8.67 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

WMF Ikora Green Patinated Art Deco Metal Rounded Vase with Trees, 1930s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in New York, NY

Rare WMF Ikora metal rounded vase from the 1930s. The patinated turquoise green metal contrasts beautifully with the gold trees and branches design. This is a stunning piece that loo...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal

WMF Ikora Green Patinated Art Deco Metal Rounded Vase with Trees, 1930s

$895

H 5.75 in Dm 5.75 in

Burmese Amber With Organic Matter

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional Burmese amber specimen, dating back roughly 99 million years, offers a rare window into the ancient world. Known to collectors as a "menagerie," this piece preserves...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Burmese Amber With Organic Matter

$960 Sale Price

20% Off

H 1.5 in W 1.88 in D 1 in

Tall Mush Lamp by Kilzi

Located in Geneve, CH

Tall Mush Lamp by Kilzi Dimensions: Top shade: D 35 x W 29 x H 28 cm, Lower shade: D 29 x W 21 x H 31 cm. (Total height 55 cm). Materials: Fiberglass, resins, stainless steel. ...

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

$12,096 / set

H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

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1950s Pottery Jugs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1950s pottery jugs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s pottery jugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and earthenware. There are all kinds of 1950s pottery jugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern 1950s pottery jugs are consistently popular styles. 1950s pottery jugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Robert Picault and David Leach are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950s Pottery Jugs?

Prices for 1950s pottery jugs start at $250 and top out at $1,500 with the average selling for $569.

Questions About 1950s Pottery Jugs

What watches were popular in 1950s?
1 Answer
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.
What was the clothing style in the 1950s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
The 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 Answer
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.
Were pearls popular in the 1950s?
1 Answer
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.
What is the 1950s furniture style called?
1 Answer
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.
What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
There 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.
How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
In 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.
What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
In 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Frank 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.