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1950
s Vintage Writing Desk by Richard Hornby
By Richard Hornby, Fyne Ladye
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage writing desk in solid wood. This was designed by Richard Hornby for Fyne Ladye
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950’s French Writing Desk/Compass Legs Robin Day Desk
By Robin Day
Located in London, Lambeth
Superb writing desk 3 storage draws with u shaped metal handles.
Wonderful designed compass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950
s Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Desk Writing Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern black lacquer desk in style of V. Kagan.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Writing Desk Laminate, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk in solid oak with laminate top and central compartment with opening dressing table top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Oak
Severin Hansen Writing Desk Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Palisander desk designed by Severin Hansen Jr.
Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in mahogany, 1950
s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in solid mahogany. With handles in brass.
Made by A. J
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr.
Writing desk, circa 1950s.
Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Veneer
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
A Severin Hansen, Rosewood Writing Desk, for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri Denmark 1950
s
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
A very Iconic and elegant writing desk, embracing all the simplicity in design which make for it's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1950
s Italian Desk
Located in London, GB
An elegant five drawer oak desk.
There is an asymmetrical central drawer under the desk top that
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,935
Vintage Writing Desk Poplar, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Original writing desk with drawers in painted beech wood, poplar veneer and painted laminate.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Poplar
White and Grey Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This desk is made from laminated wood, painted metal, aluminum and Formica.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Vintage Writing Desk Beech Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers made of beech wood with Formica-covered top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
Writing Desk Exotic Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant desk, with double column side drawers; exotic wood veneer, "carved" drawer fronts, glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Writing Desk, circa 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish rosewood writing desk by Frits Henningsen, furniture designer and cabinet maker, (1889
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Writing Desk Solid Beech Vintage Argentine 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk, solid beech and mahogany veneer. Manufactured in Argentine, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr.
Writing desk, circa 1950s.
This iconic piece of Danish design was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr.
Writing desk, circa 1950s.
Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr.
Writing desk, circa 1950s.
Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1950
s Kai Kristiansen Style Pecan Writing Desk or Vanity with Floating Top
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1950's, Kai Kristiansen style pecan writing desk with floating top. Lightly
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Writing Desk Sessile Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-leaf writing desk with double drawer, sessile oak veneer, inlaid decorations.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950
S ITALIAN DESK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ITALIAN 1950'S DESK WITH TWO DRAWERS.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Desk. Italy 1950´s
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk made in solid wood covered in rosewood with structure made in black lacquer metal. Italy 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$2,672
Wonderful Design Writing Desk, Italy, circa 1950s.
Located in Greding, DE
Designer Writing Desk of the 1950s with patina in original condition. The designer is unknown. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum Table or Writing Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in aluminum.
It is in excellent original condition but may show traces of use on the top, which are imperceptible.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
An Italian 1950
s Desk
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian desk of striking design in walnut with melamine top and facings in ivory. With two
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
$2,741
Midcentury Writing Desk with Drawers Vintage Argentine 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with drawers, beech and walnut veneer. Manufactured in Argentine, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Writing Desk Solid Mahogany Poplar Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk with drawer. Mahogany and poplar veneer, solid mahogany. Manufactured in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
Writing Desk Walnut Veneer Glass Vintage Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with drawers and open shelves. Walnut veneer, glass on the top. Manufactured in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Sears Roebuck
co., Writing Desk, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small solid oak writing desk from the "Harmony House Ranch-Mode"-series, designed and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Bernt Petersen Danish Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen
Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s
Four drawer executive desk produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Writing Desk by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
By Schirolli, Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Writing Desk is an original design item realized in the 1950s by Gio Ponti for Schirolli
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Writing Desk in Mahogany, Italian Manufacture, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage writing desk in mahogany, Italian manufacture 1950s, very good conditions.
This object
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Veneer 1950
s Desk Set
Located in Bronx, NY
Produced in 1955, part of the Mainline series by Hooker Furniture.
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Writing Desk Stained Beech Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with double column of drawers, stained beech wood and mahogany veneer.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Writing Desk Beech Mahogany Veneer Formica, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with double drawer under the top and side drawers. Stained beech wood and mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech, Mahogany
Small Writing Desk with Glass Top, Italy, 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Italian small desk with four drawers and a black writing surface with glass top. The desk stands on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Small Italian Writing Desk with Two Drawers, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The desk made of stained beech and ashwood has a beautiful back wall and can also be placed in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Beech
Erik Riisager Hansen Rosewood Writing Desk, circa 1950s
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Erik Riisager Hansen writing desk, produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Haslev, Denmark, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
1950’s Midcentury Tubular Desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Good size formic topped desk with teak draws
and tubular metal frame
Cc 1950’s Belgium.
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica
1950
s Pilastro Style Dutch Industrial Desk
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful and wonderfully designed, 1950s Mid-Century industrial writing desk. A stunning example of
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Writing Desk Solid Oak Veneered Wood Vintage Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk with drawers, solid oak veneered wood. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
1950s Walnut Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in IT
Walnut writing table from the 1950s made in Louis XVI style.
The front of the table has a curved
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Guillerme
Chambron Floating Desk, France 1950
s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Oak desk for Votre Maison with three drawers and a double top. The very elegant joinery sits on
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Writing Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren, Belgium, 1950s
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in London, GB
Large size writing desk by Willy Van Der Meeren, Belgium, 1950s.
This model is a stylish
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Scandinavian Modern Birch Writing Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant 1950s Swedish birch library table desk.
Birch top with darker stained outer edge. Single
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
1950s Italian Writing Desk Sculptural Legs by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and rare 1950s Italian writing desk.
Amazing design with sculptural ebonized
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Writing Desk Beech Veneered Solid Wood Formica, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with lateral drawers, beech veneered solid wood, top covered with formica.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
Writing Desk Formica Beech Veneer Solid Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with visible drawers and magazine rack, solid wood and beech veneer, top covered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
1950s Danish Writing Desk by Helmut Magg — Restored Design Classic
By Helmut Magg
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950s Danish Writing Desk by Helmut Magg — Restored Design Classic
This elegant lady's writing desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Severin Hansen Jnr. Rosewood Writing Desk, circa 1950s
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Rosewood veneer construction, four drawers with brass locks.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Erik Riisager Hansen Rosewood Writing Desk, circa 1950s
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Solid rosewood legs and mouldings with top. 3 drawers either side.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1950
s Vintage Walnut
Satin Birch Desk
Located in London, GB
from the 1950’s.
This is a rare design that we have never seen before, it is of super quality. The
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Vintage Wood and Brass Writing Desk, Italian Manufacture, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wood and brass. 1950s, very good conditions.
This object is shipped from Italy. Under existing
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950
s teak desk by Niels Christensen Jun
Located in London, GB
1950's.
Constructed from warm, richly grained teak, the desk features clean lines, slender tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Leather + Wood Writing Desk Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French writing desk attributed to Jacques Adnet. This desk features a black leather clad
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Lady Desk Teak Writing Table with Function Midcentury Danish, 1950s
Located in Telgte, DE
Lady desk teak writing table with function midcentury Danish, 1950s
Teak desk from Denmark with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Petite Desk by Paul McCobb American 1950
s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Two drawer desk in wood with brass pulls and protective glass top by Paul McCobb.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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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 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 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 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 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 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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