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1950s industrial Children
s School Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Vintage children's school desk chair. Untouched paint and original parts. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Eugenio Escudero Mid-Century Desk, Mexico, 1950s
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Dubai, AE
Eugenio Escudero mid-century desk - Mexico, 1950s
Wood, brass inlays, Brass handles and feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Desk, Severin Hansen, Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Danish teak desk, Severin Hansen, cabinetmaker, 1950s.
Includes two keys.
Measures: Height 73
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Robin Day Desk 1950
s by Hille of London and Matching Hillestak Chair
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1950 by iconic British post-war designer Robin Day we can offer this very rare desk and
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Cherry
Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Desk, French, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
A black stitched leather desk designed by Jacques Adnet in France in 1950s.
This writing table or
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Desk with Patinated Leather Inlay, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Megeve, FR
Osvaldo Borsani desk with patinated leather inlay, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Rare 1950s Rosewood Table / Desk
By I.L.A.
Located in London, GB
Very Rare Fantastic Table-desk by I.L.A. Milano
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Small Fruitwood Desk with White Top from 1950s
Located in London, GB
Fruitwood desk with five drawers and brass details,
Italian, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Basel, CH
Pierre Paulin desk Pierre Paulin desk Thonet 1950s CM223 manufactured by Thonet in the 1950’s in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hollywood, FL
A unique French modern solid rosewood desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s. This piece was custom commissioned
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect
s Drafting Desk Table, 1950s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French architect's drafting table or writing desk, top leans from perfectly horizontale desk
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
George Nelson 1950s Desk, Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Treasure Island, CA
George Nelson
Desk, dining table
circa 1950s
chrome plated steel base, laminate top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern, Cees Braakman, Birch Desk, Netherlands, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Hopmi
UMS Pastoe
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare, Mid-Century Modern, Cees Braakman, desk, Netherlands, 1950s
Measure: H 75, 100 x 56 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Midcentury Portuguese Olaio Oak Desk, 1950s
By Olaio
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Rare desk from the Portuguese factory Olaio. Made in 1950 with oak wood. This desk have 3 drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Parchment-Covered and Perspex 1950s Desk
Located in Brussels, BE
Original parchment covered desk.
Very thick perspex top.
Very unusual shape.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Retro Teak Swedish Desk with Original Key from 1950s
Located in Singapore, SG
Beautiful desk in original design from Sweden midcentury with one middle drawer and two
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Colorful Italian Tubular Steel and Formica Desk, 1950s-1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Colorful Italian tubular steel and formica desk, 1940s-1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
AHREND de Cirkel / vintage industrial Result desk by Friso Kramer, 1950s
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Deventer, NL
Vintage industrial steel “Result” desk designed by Friso Kramer and produced by Ahrend de Cirkel
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Desk
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in New York, NY
Carlo de Carli (1910 - 1999)
An important sculptural desk with six drawers by seminal Milanese
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucca, IT
Marcel Breuer style desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s-1960s Remington Rand France Industrial Style Desk
By Remington Rand
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s Remington Rand France Industrial Style desk composed of an all in metal structure
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Skandinavian Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1950s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Made in Denmark during the 1950s. It features an organic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1950s "202" Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A graceful 1950s "202" desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik.
In teak with steel legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vito Latis Midcentury Ebonized and Striped Wood and Glass Italian Desk, 1950s
By Vito Latis
Located in Milan, IT
Desk with four drawers in ebonized and striped wood.
Top in glass.
Designed by Vito Latis, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Swedish Teak Console Table or Desk, 1950s
Located in Riga, Latvia
It is very hard to find a piece of furniture to combine console and desk functions. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Early 1950s Danish Freestanding Desk in Teak and Oak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early 1950s Danish freestanding desk in teak and oak. Front with three drawers. On the other site
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Retro Swedish Desk in Teak with Two Cabinets and Mid Drawer from 1950s
Located in Singapore, SG
A stunning desk in great condition. A good sized desk for any home office.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk by Belgian Designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Bruges, West-Flanders
Writing desk by Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren produced by Tubax, 1950s.
Formica top on
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Rosewood and Brass Midcentury Desk by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
By Franco Cavatorta, Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Rome, IT
A desk made of palisander with brass details, designed circa 1950 by Franco Cavatorta for his
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wilnis, UT
, circa 1950.
This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawer that is adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Work Table-Desk PK 53 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1950s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Danish design work table or desk by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-Century Industrial Design Friso Kramer Reform Table Ahrend Cirkel, 1950s
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century Reform table designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Cirkel in the 1950s. The table
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial iron kitchen table from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This industrial kitchen table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s
It´s made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Coffee Table
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Coffee Table with white formica top
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Formica
1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Wood And Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Coffee Table with chrome base and teak wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
French Mahogany Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Bucharest, RO
French mahogany writing desk.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Radomír Hofman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s.
Made of dark stained
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Roland Rainer Writing Desk Chair "Stadthallensessel", Austria, 1950s
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Roland Rainer writing desk chair "Stadthallensessel", Austria, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Roland Rainer Stadthallen Chair with Writing Desk, Austria, 1950s
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Rare Roland Rainer Stadthallen chair with writing desk designed by Austrian architect Roland Rainer
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s Mahogany Writing Desk by Josef De Coene
By Joseph De Coene
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany writing table designed by Josef De Coene.
Category
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Writing Desk with Drawer, Czechoslovakia, ca. 1950s–60s
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
years of use contribute to its authentic vintage character.
Perfect as a writing desk, workbench, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
UMS Pastoe CB07 Writing Desk Cabinet by Cees Braakman, Holland, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
UMS Pastoe CB07 writing desk cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe UMS Utrecht, Holland
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Teak
Danish Teak Executive Desk, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Nyborg, DK
This Danish executive desk from the 1950s features 8 drawers (2 lockable) with solid teak orange
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Swedish-made 1950s writing desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak and birch desk.
A piece with vintage charm that features a curved top beneath
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak, Burl
1950s Writing Desk Italian Design by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Rosewood
By Bernini
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1950s modernist rosewood desk. Italian design by Giancarlo Frattini for Bernini
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Bernt Petersen Danish Rosewood Writing Desk, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen - 1950s writing desk
Stunning desk produced by master cabinetmakers Rud
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
T.H. Robs-John Gibbings Writing Desk For Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic rare and early 1950's writing desk by T.H. Robs-John Gibbings for Widdicomb. Subtle
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Italian 1950s Gio Ponti Style Upright Desk with Chair.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Italian 1950s , writing desk or secretary in the style of Gio Ponti. All pear wood veneer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Vintage Italian Writing Desk, 1950
s
Located in London, GB
A lovely little 1950's Italian writing desk, recently ebonised.
This petite desk is perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
O. Bank Larsen, Writing Desk Rosewood, 1950
s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
O. Bank Larsen writing desk in rosewood. With drawers, doors and trays. Rich details. Two keys
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Cabinetmaker writing desk in mahogany, 1950
s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker writing desk in mahogany. With handles and legs in brass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950’s Vintage Danish Walnut Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual vintage walnut writing desk, this dates from the 1950-60’s. It is of great
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950
s Deco style French writing desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Solid oak Deco style French writing desk good work surface rounded curved shaped design. 4 storage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Writing Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This original writing desk is a vintage design furniture realized in the 1950s by Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with column of drawers and open compartment under the top; solid beech wood stained
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with drawer under the top and open compartment; solid wood and mahogany veneer, back
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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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