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1950s Italian Burl Maple Desk
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Stylized 1950s Italian burl maple desk with bronze pulls and glass scrivania top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,492
Danish Designer, Desk, Oak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak desk designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Minor to moderate wear to inside of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s
An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950
s Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Desk, 1950s/60s
Located in Greding, DE
Mid-century style desk crafted from light-toned wood, featuring clean lines and tapered, slightly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Curved Rosewood Paolo Buffa Desk
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A superb Italian mid-century rosewood desk, attributed to Paolo Buffa (1903–1970), Milan. The piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
By Severin Hansen, Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958
An original example of the highly collectible and sought
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950s
This rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top, Italy 1950’s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
Fine French 1950
s Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French mid-century mahogany desk with a leather top and bronze details
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Trau Turin Desk, 1950s
By Trau
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vintage metal desk made by Trau in Turin in the 1950s. 5 drawer gray metal structure with red faux
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,542 Sale Price
27% Off
C.1950s French Limed Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A limed oak desk from France.
Unusual form with original brass hardware.
Nicely patinated with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s
Palermo
Desk by G. Caccamo Mobili
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A phenomenal 1950s Italian Desk made in Sicily by the furniture designer G. Caccamo Mobili in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
William Watting, Desk, Mahogany, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
By William Watting
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and brass desk designed by William Watting and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950
s Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer
Co London"
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London." It will transform
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and rare, circa 1950's Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top. Iron frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Gio Ponti Free-form Directional Desk (Attr.), 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti free-form directional desk (attr.), wood, Italy, 1950s
A rare free-form desk attributed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Teak Model 202 Desk by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Model: Desk 202
Dimensions: 165x80cm H:70,5cm
Year: 1953
Freestanding teak desk, mod. 202 by Børge
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This refined 1950s desk exemplifies the Brazilian modernist pursuit of equilibrium between material
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s
Located in London, England
This iconic writing desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by master cabinetmaker Søren
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Desk, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small oak, bamboo and rattan writing desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Oak
Vintage Desk with Chest of Drawers, Italy - 1950s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-Century Desk with Chest of Drawers, Italy - 1950s
Dimensions D: 61 cm (24.02") H: 71,5
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of 4 American Mid Century Modern (c.1950
s ) Cast Iron and Pink Desk
Located in Queens, NY
4 American MCM Atomic Age office desks with pink laminate wood top and cast iron frame with storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fantastic patina and color. Roughly double the size of most Adnet desks/writing tables. 3 feet deep and just
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Danish ND93 Desk in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A stunning "ND 93" desk in Rio rosewood by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, circa 1950.
This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Gio Ponti walnut desk for BNL offices, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A walnut writing desk designed by Gio Ponti for Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL), conceived
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Desk by Kurt Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
By A. Andersen and Bohm, Kurt Olsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood desk by Kurt Olsen, in a neat size. Sleek, sophisticated lines with rounded angles
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Widdicomb Kneehole Executive Desk Cherry Brass Mid Century 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An unmarked Widdicomb kneehole executive desk. Excellent wood choice, book matched throughout
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful desk by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with a smooth look. Clean lines and subtly
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A cork, dark-stained mahogany, brass and black-dyed leather desk designed by Paul Frankl and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
$75,000 / set
1950s Wooden Desk with Claw Feet
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Wooden Desk with Claw Feet
Category
Mid-20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
produced by MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) in Italy during the 1950s.
In fabulous conditions. The desk is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Metal
Richard Artschwager 3 drawer walnut Pedestal Desk New York 1950s
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Walnut custom narrow desk by renowned painter and sculptor, Richard Artschwager, who in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,135 Sale Price
40% Off
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk in Walnut and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, walnut, brass, Italy, 1950s
This Italian desk from the 1950s articulates a clear
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 1950s Black Metal and Wood Occasional / Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Mid-Century writing / side table with a wooden top, a black lacquered metal frame and
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Stitched Leather Desk and Stool by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s Stitched leather desk with his stool.
All set designed by Jacques Adnet.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
By Soborg Mobler, Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk,
Model 310 for Søborg Møbler
Denmark 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk/ Table by Borsani, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk/ Table by Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century three drawer walnut desk with brass details.
A similar
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Exectutive Desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Almelo, NL
Executive desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
This exceptional desk was designed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Tripod Desk by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant tripod desk by Jacques Adnet dates from the 1950s and exemplifies refined French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Television table/desk from Televise
By Teleavia
Located in London, Lambeth
Super Stylist table originally used for vintage TV easily re used as a desk
angled black legs with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Desk by Georges Frydman for EFA, 1950s
By Georges Frydman
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This desk was designed by Georges Frydman for EFA in the 1950s. It is made of metal and wood. The
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Industrial Metal and Umakart Desk — Mid-Century Modern Workstation
Located in Praha, CZ
Original 1950s industrial desk from Italy, constructed with a sturdy metal frame and a durable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$465 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Severin Hansen and manufactured by the renowned Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The desk is constructed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Desk with shaped top from the "TL 22" series, wooden structure, italian manufacture from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern walnut desk, secretary or dresser.
Made in Denmark, 1950s
Roll top, 3 big
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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1950s Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every 1950s writing desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Nanna Ditzel and Cees Braakman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1950s Writing Desk?
Prices for a 1950s writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $115,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,684.
Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About 1950s Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 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 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.
- 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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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