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1950
s Handmade Blue
White Folk Hungarian Wool Bedspread
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Handmade Blue & White Folk Hungarian Wool Bedspread.
We have been collecting these for
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Textiles
Materials
Textile
Fulvio Bianconi Lamp For Veninni, Italy 1950
s
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
An original table lamp by Veninni and distributed by the Swedish company Illums Bolighus, both tags on underside.
30x20
Base only 18x5
30’’ to harp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Design Technics Off White Stipple Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1950
s
By Design Technics
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Design-Technics handcrafted White Satin Stipple Pottery Table Lamp. Featuring a substantial
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Table Lamps in Brass
White Metal
Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950
s
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamps in Brass and White Lacquered Metal and Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950
s Ceramic Lamp by Jean De Lespinas
By Jean De Lespinas
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's ceramic lamp by Jean de L'Espinasse,
France
Perfect condition, shade not included
Category
Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Gerald Thurston Black Tripod Floor Lamps with White Shades, 1950
s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. 1950's. With three balanced and supported tubular black enameled metal legs, original feet, perforated
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
White ‘DZ84’ mirror by Benno Premsela for ‘t Spectrum, The Netherlands 1950
s
By
t Spectrum, Benno Premsela
Located in Steenwijk, NL
available in black and white. This white piece does show signs of age and use that makes it very vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plywood
1950
s Mid Century Modern White and Chrome Floor Lamp Torchiere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Double cone design original Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with chrome body.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Framed Black and White Photograph,
Le Chateau
, France, circa 1950
s
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage framed black and white photograph, Le Chateau, France, circa 1950's. A charming image of a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Nessen Studios Brass
Walnut Floor Lamp with White Glass Shade, 1950
s
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Nessen Studios Brass
Walnut Floor Lamp with White Glass Liner Shade. Featuring a square Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Collectible White Porcelain Ashtray Hotel Intercontinental Paris France 1950
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Manufactured by Bausher Weiden Bavaria white Porcelain Germany, 1950's.
The InterContinental Paris le Grand
Category
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Anna-Lisa Thomson White on White "Paprika" Series Table Lamp, 1950
s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby AB White Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a large
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Tall Design Technics Pottery White Table Lamp with Woven Russet Pattern, 1950
s
By Design Technics
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Monumental Design-Technics neutral glazed art pottery table lamp, 1960's. Featuring a classic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Mathieu Mategot (Att) Center Pedestal Table, France 1950
s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron pedestal with a center post (for an umbrella) pierced top and an interesting movement to the legs. Three of these tables are available, sold as a single.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$5,933 / set
Modernist Black and White Hand Painted 1950
s Glass Wall Lamps
Located in London, GB
Two pairs of wall-mounted pendants with opal shades hand painted in black hanging of black braided flex on an adjustable bronzed metal bracket. The height of the flex can be adjusted...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Modernist Living Room Sofa Set In White Leather, 1950
s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Introducing an impressive French modernist living room set from the 1950s, featuring a versatile
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Pine
One Of a Kind Mid-Century 1950’s Black
White 11ft Sofa Style of Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
One Of a Kind Mid-Century Custom Made 1950’s Black & White 11ft Sofa Style of Adrian Pearsall
A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Walnut
1950
s Vintage White Turned Wood Room Divider Screen
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Vintage Traditional style White Turned Wood 3 Panel Room Dividing Screen. Found this in a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
$1,736 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Table Lamp, 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
1950’s Italian gilt metal table lamp, in the form of bamboo sticks and leaves.
The lamp has been
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950
s Dressing Table Mirror - Original Glass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Dressing Table Mirror – Original Glass.
Nothing beats a good mirror and we buy them for the
Category
Vintage 1950s English Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Clifford Pascoe White Laminate Desk with Hairpin Iron Base, 1950
s
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool and rare Clifford Pascoe white laminate desk with one centre drawer. Formica around solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Jansen Set of Four Brass and Iron Armchairs in White Bouclé, France 1950
s
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
, upholstered in white bouclé.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Dino Martens Mezza Filigrana Pink, White
Rose Gold Murano Vase, 1950
s
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Pink, White
Copper Murano Glass Vase. Featuring a large
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Picart Le Doux Orange “Leaves” Table Lamps, France 1950
s
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in New York, NY
These lamp come from the archive of San Vicens, Perpignan and have not been offered since the the mid 60s. They owe their vibrant colors to having been stored since new and never bee...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Floor Lamp in Brass, Teak and Lamp Shade, 1950
s
By Itsu
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Floor Lamp in Brass, Teak and Lamp Shade, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Leather, France, 1950
s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of table lamps in brass and leather from 1950's. France. Stem covered with leather, two bulbs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of Three White metal Nesting Tables, France 1950
s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of Three White metal Nesting Tables, France 1950's
The tables have metal frames with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950
s Large White Mottled Goto Glass Suspended Ceiling Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large White Mottled Goto Glass Suspended Ceiling Lamp
1950’s Large White Mottled Goto Glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Floor Lamp in Brass, Black and White Metal by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950
s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Floor Lamp in Brass, Black and White Metal by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Additional
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ernest Race Heron Armchair and Footstool in White Bouclé, Britain, 1950s
By Race Furniture, Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
A completely reupholstered Heron chair by Ernest Race from the 1950s, along with original footstool
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,922 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century White Table Lamp, Sculptural Driftwood, Catskills NY, 1950
s
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
, Catskills NY, 1950's
23 inches to the top of the socket, shade and finial not included.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Table Lamps
Materials
Driftwood
Modernist Black and White Hand Painted Glass Wall Lamps Czech 1950
s
Located in London, GB
Pairs of wall-mounted pendants with opal shades hand painted in black hanging of black braided flex on an adjustable bronzed metal bracket. The height of the flex can be adjusted and...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French 1950’s black avd white ceramic vase in the style of Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
A pretty French 1950’s black & white glazed ceramic vase indistinctly monogrammed to the underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Brass and Lacquered Metal Floor Lamp from 1950
s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant floor lamp in brass and black lacquered metal base, Spain, 1950's. Shade with new fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Light in off White and Brass, Italy, 1950
s
By Stilux, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-Century Modern wall light in off white and brass, Italy 1950's
Very well designed piece, most
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Table Lamp in Brass and Original Lamp Shade, 1950
s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Table Lamp in Brass and Original Lamp Shade, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Black and White Ceramic Table Lamp, Large Scale, 1950
s
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Super cool black and white spotted ceramic table lamp, mat finish, 33 inches to top of socket
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Substantial Pair of White Glass with Sterling Silver Overlay Table Lamps, 1950
s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Monumental 36"H pair of white frosted glass table lamps with silver line. Featuring a modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver
Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950
s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal by Hans Bergström, 1950
s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal by Hans Bergström, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Glass Wall Lamp Sconce, 1950
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of porcelain, opaline glass.
New Cabling
1xE27 or E26 bulb.
Re-polished.
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Table Lamp in Plastic and Brass by Hans Bergström, 1950
s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Plastic and Brass by Hans Bergström, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Set of Ten White Ribbed Bowl Murano Sconces by Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1950
s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bowls with white ribbing, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1950
s Small American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter - S
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter – S.
We sourced these from an old gas
Category
Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Vintage Mid-Century White Murano Glass Table Lamp. Italy, 1950
s.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Murano opaline white glass table lamp
Possibly designed by Paulo Venini
Original gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1950’s Plumb Bob Opaline Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Plumb Bob Opaline Pendant Lamp.
Extraordinary glass lamps mouth blown by the iconic Lustry
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1950
s Very Large White Mottled Goto Glass Orb Ceiling Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Very Large White Mottled Goto Glass Orb Ceiling Lamp
1950’s Very Large White Mottled Goto
Category
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of white tubular fireside chairs, 1950s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of white painted tubular iron firesides armchairs with a ripple decoration on the belt and on
Category
Vintage 1950s Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$3,322 / set
Ramsey “Hooves” Floor Lamps, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable floor lamps with a grooved stem on a tripod base ending in hooves. Adjusts to 85" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s White Textured Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Textured ceramic table lamp on wood base.
Height Is to top of glass shade.
Lamp needs
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Chain Floor Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Large and well-made chain floor lamp on a stylized horseshoe base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950
s Large White Mottled Goto Glass Wall Or Celing Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large White Mottled Goto Glass Wall Or Ceiling Lamp
1950’s Large White Mottled Goto Glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1950
s Large Scale, Blue and White Delft Pottery Vase
Located in Southampton, GB
Large scale, blue and white Delft pottery vase.
Fluted shape.
Great condition.
Stamped Boch for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
$355 Sale Price
20% Off
Tripod Floor Lamp, Model 2003 , J.T. Kalmar, 1950
s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
An elegant midcentury floor lamp from Kalmar, Manufactured in the 1950s in Vienna Austria, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,373 Sale Price
20% Off
Substantial Design-Technics Lemon
White Banded Pottery Table Lamp, 1950
s
By Design Technics
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Design-Technics glazed striated yellow & white matte ceramic table lamp. Featuring Design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wedgwood, Vintage Blue
White Jasperware Pitcher, U. K., circa 1950
s
By Wedgwood
Located in Chatham, ON
base - United Kingdom - circa 1950's.
Excellent / mint vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no
Category
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
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- 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 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.
- Is white furniture nice?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Whether white furniture is nice is largely a matter of personal preference. However, many people like the clean, bright appearance of white pieces, and the neutral color is versatile enough to work with many palettes and interior design themes. Shop a selection of white furniture 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 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
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- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
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