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Pair of Benches with Red Patterned Fabric Upholstery, Italy
By Dedar
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
These benches feature a solid lacquered ebonized beech frame and a new red and white patterned fabric upholstery.
These benches are vintage therefore they might...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Kai Winding Chest / Bench Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark
By Kai Winding
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare chest / bench designed by Kai Winding. Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Oak
Carl Malmsten Bench Model Visingsö Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A midcentury solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs.
Designed by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen in Denmark, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Bench
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional solid Sissoo bench by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project, circa 1956.
This bench is a sturdy example of an uncommon form in a further uncommon wood species...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
$28,000
Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style giltwood bench. Upholstered in vintage gold silk fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XIV Benches
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Oak Music Bench by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high stool/piano bench in oak with new leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Modern Studio Made Coffee Table, circa 1959
By Robert Jay Lawrence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Midcentury coffee table designed and inscribed by artist Robert Jay Lawrence in 1959. Unusual three leg construction with rich walnut top. For use as a coffee table or benc...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Low cocktail/coffee table Teak
Oak by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular solid teak top and oak base low table/bench/coffee table with a basin-edged top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Teak
1950s Brown Teak Bench by Hans Wegner
By Finn Juhl, Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Bench or side table, teak, by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950.
A wonderful example of a masterpiece by the famous Hans Wegner. A bench or side table in solid teak. What makes it specia...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
1950s Italian Bench in Maple and Minimalist Faux Leather Dassi Milano
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1950s Italian bench in maple and minimalist faux leather, to notice the section of the forms and the design really very interesting, very reminiscent of the style of Gio Ponti, Dassi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
$2,076 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table or Bench by Milo Baughman for Murray 1953
By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman, Murray Furniture, Planner Group
Located in Framingham, MA
Rare drop leaf coffee table or bench by Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture. Murray Furniture was part of Winchendon Furniture Co. in Massachusetts that produced many of Paul McCobb's...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Three Stools by Arthur Umanoff, Walnut Spindle Base, Leather Seats, Excellent
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 3 stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s. Expertly refinished and reupholstered with new off white / ivory leather tops. Together they also make a nice substitute for a benc...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of White Metal Benches with Wooden Slats, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Pair of Italian-made benches produced in the 1950s.
White painted metal tubular structure with rubber ends.
Seat, back and armrests formed by shaped wooden slats.
Repainted struct...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Glenn of California Walnut and Jack Lenor Larsen Bench
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Glenn of California
Located in Merced, CA
Well designed bench by Glenn of California, circa 1950s. Constructed with a sculpted walnut base and upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen ‘Aurora’ velvet fabric.
Measures 51" L x 16....
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Benches
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent pair of Michael Taylor benches designed for Baker Furniture's Far East Collection. The solid walnut frames have been refinished in an espresso lacquer, the foam has been ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / item
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Slat Bench Steph Simon, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Basel, CH
Wonderful patinated "Cansado" bench by Charlotte Perriand designed in the 1950s, inspired by the time she spent in Japan. The bench is named after the "Cite´ de Cansado" the French m...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Solid Rosewood "Mucki" Bench by Sergio Rodrigues, 1958
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Brazil, solid rosewood "Mucki" bench by Sergio Rodrigues, a Classic example of Sergio Rodrigues, 1958
Stamp Sergio Rodrigues - Arquitecto - Brasil.
Seat in slats and structure in J...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Handmade Italian Midcentury Iron and Straw / Rattan Stool or Bench
Located in New York, NY
A Dramatic Italian Midcentury stool / bench / ottoman incorporating elements of the Neoclassical and the Neo-Baroque in a Modern context. The stool is composed of a handmade gilt wr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sofa in Teak and Grey Fabric Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Walnut Channel Bench
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This walnut wood bench is very heavy and substantial. It is arranged with three original vinyl cushions in orange and yellow- characteristic colors of the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Italian Midcentury X Form Benches/Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of midcentury wooden folding X form stools with sheepskin cushions, Italy, c. 1950s. These highly decorative Savonarola hardwood benches maintain their original rich pa...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Down
$3,895 / set
Midcentury Artistically Carved Thick Seat with Elephant Heads on Either Side
By British Raj
Located in Houston, TX
This is handcrafted in solid teak wood for a village headman. The seat is hand carved and is more than 3 inches thick all through. Heavily made to last centuries. Two carved elephant...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo Raj Benches
Materials
Teak
Charlotte Perriand Table and Benches for Les Arcs, Pinewood, circa 1950, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of table and two benches designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort.
Made of pinewood,
circa 1950, manufactured in France.
Dimensions:
Bench: 39.5 x 141 x 42....
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Pine
Italian Midcentury Throne Armchair or Lounge Chair with Bench or Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian midcentury throne chair with accompanying bench or stool. These dramatic pieces combine modern neoclassical with a fantasy neo-Baroque sensibility that predates post...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Leather Gymnastic Bench Provenance "1950"
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
The bench has strong leather and massive wood construction in original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bench for Marie Blanche Hotel by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench
Designed by Charlotte Perriand for Marie Blanche Hotel, Méribel
France, circa 1950s
reupholstered in mohair and leather and pine
Measure: 32 ¾” H x 83” W x 32” D x ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Leather, Cotton
Italian Walnut Fratelli Reguitti Bench Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Rome, IT
An Italian walnut bench attributed to Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Reguitti, circa 1958.
It can also be used as a coffee table, in front of a couch.
In good vintage condi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Large Bench by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large bench by Kurt Østervig for
Jason Møbler – Denmark, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Teak
Alvar Aalto, Artek X-Leg/Fan Leg Bench/stool, 1954
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare model with wider dimensions. Alvar Aalto, X-leg or fan leg bench/stool, Artek, 1954
Artek, Finland, 1954, birch, leather
MKeasures: 23.75 W × 23.75 D × 16.5 H in (60 × 60 × 42 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
Mexican Bench
Located in Mexico City, MX
Mexican bench.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$4,000
Canteen Table, Picknick Table, School Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Manufacture: DeClercq Gebrs.
Formica top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch International Style Benches
Materials
Steel
$1,157 / item
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany and Leather Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench
designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, circa 1950s
reupholstered in leather with the mahogany refinished. In immaculate like new condition.
Measures 15 ½” H x ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
A Reversible Top Low Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low table / bench with a flip-top black laminate and a teak top on an oak base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Teak
Arthur Umanoff Maple Bench and Set of Nesting Stools for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Newtown, CT
Arthur Umanoff bench and stools for Raymor, 1957. Maple slat bench 60" wide, 15.25" deep and 16" high. Iron and rush stools 14.25" deep x 14" high and 18.25" wide. The bench has a sm...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
1950
s wooden Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Finn Juhl, Bruksbo
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Clean-lined and solid long bench exemplary for Torbjorn Afdals designs. The bench can be also set up as coffee table and comes in exquisitely patterned wood with solid legs. Manufact...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand 1950s Rarest Tripod Blackened Ash in Genuine Condition
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, ile de france
Charlotte Perriand 1950s rarest tripod blackened ash in genuine condition
with use wear and time patina
Provenance Steph Simon.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
Charlotte Perriand 1950s High Tripod Ash Tree Stool in Vintage Condition
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, ile de france
Charlotte Perriand 1950s high tripod ash tree stool in vintage condition
Provenance Steph Simon.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
Pair of Black Lacquered Carved Base Benches from 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of black lacquered carved base benches with grey upholstery,
Italian, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John Bench
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fossano, IT
Exceptional "long john" bench black lacquered wood with original white sky cushions, the cushion is folded to accordion
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Tripod Ash Tree Stool
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, ile de france
Charlotte Perriand tripod ash tree stool.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
Bench in Oak, 1950
Located in Toulouse, France
A lovely 1950s slatted bench in oak with legs in tubular black lacquered metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Materials
Oak
$3,916
Maison Jansen Chicest Black Neoclassic Long Bench Newly Covered in Velvet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, ile de france
Maison Jansen Chicest black neoclassic long bench newly covered in velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Asiatic Bench circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Asiatic bench or pouf. Black lacquer with shearling upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Finnish Wood Pair of Benches by Olavi Hänninen, First Edition, 1958
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
First edition finish pair of benches by Olavi Hänninen and edited by Mikko Nupponen in 1958.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Stool by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
Stool in pinewood by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockman Orno, Finland, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Neoclassic Chicest X-Shaped Stools in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, ile de france
In the style of Andre Arbus pair of neoclassic chicest X-shaped stools
newly French polished and reupholstered in a canvas cloth.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Wood
A mid-century design two-seat bench by Ejner Larsen
Aksel Bender Madsen
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A danish, scandinavian mid-century rare design piece by Ejner Larsen (1917-1987) and Aksel Bender Madsen (1916-2000)
Danish, scandinavian design bench in solid oak with seat of wove...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Cane
Awesome Modernist Round Stool in Oak, Newly Covered with an Iron Circle
Located in Paris, ile de france
Awesome modernist round stool in oak, newly covered with an iron circle.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Mahogany 1950s Bench
Located in Mexico City, MX
Mahogany 1950s bench.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Mahogany
$4,500
Roland Rainer, Two-Seat Plywood, Mid-Century Modern, 1950
By Roland Rainer
Located in Utrecht, NL
Roland Rainer.
Two-seat designed by Roland Rainer in 1951.
Black lacquered wooden legs, plywood birch seats.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Plywood
Danish Design Bench
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish oak bench with woven cane seat.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Oak
$2,848
Bench with Side Tablet by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Woven leather on wood structure bench with side tablet designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Gold Medal of the Cantù International Furniture Design Contest, in 1957.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Michael Taylor Custom Bench
By Michael Taylor
Located in Chicago, IL
Early in Michael Taylor's career Francis Elkins introduced him to the interior design work of Jean-Michel Frank. This lovely custom upholstered bench designed for the Kitto residence...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Arthur Umanoff 1950s iron frame rustic style mid-century slatted bench.
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
Arthur Umanoff slatted wooden bench with black wrought iron frame, circa 1955. Wood slats are possibly Birch and have a beautiful honey color. Its a stunning piece in person and give...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
"Mucki" Brazilian Modern Rosewood Bench by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mid-Century Modern rosewood (jacaranda) bench designed by Sergio Rodrigues.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Jacaranda
Pair of "Unitarian" Benches by Frank Lloyd Wright, USA 1951
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Zurich, CH
A pair of original benches by Frank Lloyd Wright from the Unitarian Church in Madison, USA, 1951. They are foldable, in stained pine plywood, chains on both sides and newly upholster...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Metal
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1950s Wood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1950s wood benches is available at 1stDibs. There are many kinds of 1950s wood benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency 1950s wood benches are of considerable interest. Andrianna Shamaris, Charlotte Perriand and Edward Wormley each produced beautiful 1950s wood benches that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Wood Benches?
Prices for 1950s wood benches start at $1 and top out at $100,000 with the average selling for $2,988.
Finding the Right Benches for You
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1950s Wood Benches
- 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021Many types of wood can be used for an outside bench — it is really a matter of preference. Generally, hardwood is considered the best option since these varieties are durable, rot-resistant and have the best chance at a long life outdoors.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best wood for a garden bench is one that is durable and naturally weather-resistant. The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden benches.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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