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Mid Century Wooden Brutalist Desk in Solid Oak, Made in France, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This desk is a classic representation of mid-century design, crafted in France during the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Freestanding Desk in Solid Oak, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
cabinetmaker in 1950s.
Nice lines for this perfect office desk. Overall a great impression.
This piece is in a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Rare Desk with Matching
S5
Armchair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful ‘Model 305’ desk with matching ‘S5’ chair designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. Both
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Formica, Wood, Lacquer
$7,126 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s French Louis XIV Style Desk / Bureau Plat With Gilt Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XIV style desk that is in very good condition. The desk is marked. The
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
collaboration with Johnson Furniture Company—a kidney-shaped desk that blends functionality with sophisticated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak
Important Desk in wood and glass by Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Melchiorre Bega (1898-1976), attributed to
Desk
Cherry, glass, rubber and brass
Model created
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Dressing Table, 1950s
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique dressing table from the 1950s. High-quality corpus in walnut veneer with one drawer, one
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Iconic Lady Desk by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Mid Century Modern, Germany, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is the famous desk designed by Helmut Magg, also known as „Lady Desk”. Produced in Germany by
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
.
This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950.
Black glass tabletop
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This Gio Ponti Desk, designed for BNL offices and manufactured by Isa Bergamo during the 1950s, is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Original Danish 1950s Scandinavian design furniture
By Poul Volther
Located in København K, DK
Original teak desk designed by Poul Volther in 1958 and manufactured by FDB Møbler. 2 extensions
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fine French 1950s Table by Henri Lancel
By Henri Lancel, Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century black lacquered metal base table with a blue formica top.
Designed by Henri Lancel, manufactured by Atelier d'art Primavera for Printemps.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Argelato, BO
This desk, designed by the visionary Silvio Cavatorta—a master of postwar modernism, heir to a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian "A2" Multi Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Company during the 1950s. Made from raw lacquered steel and teak wood. Good vintage condition with signs
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Danish Modern Table Teak Top with Cream-Coloured Metal Trestle Base
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk/dining table, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s.
Teak top with lacquered wood base.
Measures: H 72
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in IT
This stunning 1950s oak bureau, crafted in the style of renowned designer Jean-Michel Frank, comes
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gio Ponti Low Rectangular Table in Wood and Glass for BNL 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
designed for the offices of the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL) Italian manufacturer from the 1950s.
Gio
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
1950s. The 3601 table stands on aluminium legs with rubber ferrules with a teak veneered plywood top. A
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
"Davenport" type desk in Wood and Genuine Leather - Italy - 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Milano, IT
, ruote, legno impiallacciato, Mid‑Century Davenport desk, leather top, Cantù, Italian writing desk, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
unique turquoise burnished solid brass WRITING DESK SET Vienna Austria 1950
s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Landshut, BY
unique turquoise burnished solid brass
WRITING DESK SET
Vienna Austria 1950's
processed to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique handmade custom wall-mounted writing desk made in the 1950s. Solid birch construction with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Italian Vintage Writing Desk Attributed to Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, GB
Italian vintage writing desk attributed to celebrated furniture maker, Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
$2,015 Sale Price
30% Off
Andrew Szoeke, Satinwood, Oak, Writing Desk and Chair, USA, 1950s
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in Manhasset, NY
Andrew Szoeke, American Mid-Century Modern, Satinwood, Oak, Writing Desk and Chair, USA, 1950s
An
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Satinwood
Pierre Bloch and Charles Dudouyt Desk, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt, La Gentilhommiere, Pierre Bloch
Located in Paris, FR
) and manufactured by La Gentilhommière (1933-1960) in the 1950s. This writing desk with elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Teak
Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s
By Raphaël Décorateur
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Raphael Raffel two tiered vanity or writing desk in blonde sycamore and bronze with a thick
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Glass, Sycamore
Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Rare 1950s Writing Desk with Boomerang Legs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite midcentury writing desk, featuring boomerang leg designs indicative of the era
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Blackened Home Office Suite Set of Three, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
Blackened Home Office Suite as set of three, 1950s. Writing desk with drawers, bookcase and wall
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Wood
$7,126 / set
Mid-Century Modern 1950s German Writing Desk Armchair
Located in Nurnberg, DE
Very elegant and comfortable German 1950s writing desk armchair with a beautiful Silhouette
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950
s Tommi Parzinger Writing Desk
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
1950's handcrafted desk by Tommi Parzinger. Solid lacquered mahogany with holly inlay detail, 2
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American Desks and Writing Tables
1950
s Giò Ponti Desk and Writing Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Amazing Giò Ponti Desk and Writing Desk for - Uffici della Vembi-Burroughs -
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Blackened Writing Desk 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
Blackened Writing Desk 1950s with mirror and drawers standing on black metal legs with gold colored
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Paris, France
Danish
Angle desk, circa 1955
The large rectangular stained mahogany top with a left side angle
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950
s Desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oak wood. Metal structure. Bottom legs in brass.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,000
1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent vintage condition! Formal French Country style ladies writing desk; signature John
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Large Bauhaus Partners Desk, piano lacquer, chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1930´s
This large Bauhaus
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bengt Ruda Writing desk 1950s
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Writing desk designed by Bengt Ruda, 1950s .
The material are teak and lacquered beech. Theres to
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Beech
Italian 1950
s Centre Desk.
Located in Milan, IT
Centre desk with maple wood outlines and legs. 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish 1950s, Curved Shaped Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish 1950s. Curved shaped writing desk in teak. With three drawers each side. Round legs. Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Brazilian Rosewood Desk, 1950
s
Located in Pollenza, IT
Brazilian rosewood desk , on the top there is an embedded black printed glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare midcentury Italian secretary set : hand decorated foldable writing desk with green lacquering
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Andre Monpoix, 1950
s
By Andre Monpoix
Located in Paris, FR
Desk created by Andre Monpoix for Meubles TV.
Black lacquered tube-shape legs. Elm top and tablet.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Original 1950
s Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
An architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor, Giò Ponti was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian Modernism. Ponti designed thousands of furnishi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Czechoslovak Midcentury Chrome and Formica Writing Desk, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury writing desk with three plastic drawer. It has a construction of chrome pipes and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Desk
Located in Brussels
Antwerp, BE
Burl elm and chromed metal.
Not signed.
Measures: H. 76 cm, W. 180 cm, D. 85 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$4,650
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Graceful desk Italian 1950s wooden top with a central drawer, iron legs lacquered black, brass feet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,969
1950s Doctor
s Desk
Located in Freiburg, DE
Material: metal, plastic coating
Legroom: 64cm
Condition: very good to good working condition, unrestored and cleaned (see photos)
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,633
1950s Vintage Metal Desk
Located in Freiburg, DE
Metal desk with dark green plastic finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Rosewood and Brass Desk with Green Glass, 1950
s
Located in Pollenza, IT
italian rosewood desk, with brass in both faces and feet. green glass on the top.
in the style of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
1950s, Steel Desk
Located in Alton, GB
1950s Steel desk with a dark green table top and cargo green base.
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,850
Jean Prouvé Black Compas Desk, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Elegant desk by Jean Prouvé in black color. Produced by Atelier Jean Prouvé in 1950s. Original Oak
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mastruzzi Mid-Century Modern Wood Italian Writing Table, 1950s
Located in Cassina de
Pecchi, IT
A little craftsmanship's masterpiece, this writing desk was manufactured in Italy by Pietro
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Original Midcentury Office Desk from 1950s
Located in Prague, CZ
Original unique office desk from Czechoslovakia. Wooden strong construction.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti Desk for Schirolli from 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in London, GB
Writing desk designed by Gio Ponti for Schirolli.
Labelled.
Origin: Italian
Period: Early
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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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