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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
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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
French 1950
s Desk by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1950's oak desk by Guillerme et Chambron with 3 drawers and 2 side pull out extensions
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Writing Desk Mahogany Veneer Beech Back-Treated Glass Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant writing desk in mahogany veneered beech wood with compartment and drawer; back treated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Writing Desk Veneered Wood Solid Fruitwood Brass Beech Argentina 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with open compartment under the top, side drawers column; veneered wood and solid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
1950s Ebonized Wood Writing Desk With Blue Details
Located in IT
Elegant freestanding writing desk from the 1950s, crafted in ebonized black wood. The front is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Vintage Mahogany Italian Desk or Writing Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Italian desk in mahogany, this dates from the 1950s. It has a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1950
s John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk
By John Van Koert
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern vanity desk for sale. Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel in the 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Writing Desk Attributable to Paolo Buffa Vintage Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk attributable to Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), mahogany and brier veneer, carved ornaments
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk Attributable to Paolo Buffa Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk with drawers attributable to Paolo Buffa (1903-1970). Mahogany and brier veneer
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Look at this beautiful wood grained Mid century modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950
s Vintage Hilleplan Desk by Robin Day
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
A superb and extremely rare vintage desk. This was designed in the 1950’s by Robin Day as part of
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Danish Campaign Writing Desk In Mahogany
Leather By Svend Langkilde
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An elegant 1950s Danish writing desk by Svend Langkilde for Langkilde Møbler, in mahogany, brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950
s French desk by Jacques Hitier
By Jacques Hitier
Located in London, Lambeth
Perfectly formed 1950's French desk with tubular metal frame wooden top and sides
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Jens Risom Design Compact Walnut
Formica Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist designer Jens Risom of Denmark: Scandinavian floating walnut writing table entryway desk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Writing or Laptop Table or Desk in Polished Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and compact writing or laptop table, in polished wood with black iron stretchers and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite writing desk, so well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, stands as a testament
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk Solid Walnut Formica Top Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk with drawers, solid walnut and walnut veneer, Formica covered top. Manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by Antonio Gorgone, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian stunning and unusual writing desk has been well designed by Antonio Gorgone in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
The double footed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Robin Day Desk for Hille, 1950
s
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
1950s Beechwood desk, made for Hille, extremely good vintage condition
About the designer
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Writing Desk by Hans Bellmann for Domus Raumkunst, with Black Formica, 1950s
By Hans Bellmann, Domus
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Writing desk designed by Hans Bellmann in the 1950s. The desk top is made with maple and black
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Maple
Oak desk S.A.M., France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Oak desk signed SAM (Société Auxiliaire du Meuble), France 1950. In the style of French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Modern Petite Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A small day desk that is made of sculptural rosewood base with two drawers and brass handles and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Posh Italian 1950
s Desk by Dassi
By Mobilificio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
An irregularly shaped desk made in mahogany. It features sleek brass feet, four locking drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Writing Desk, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large and posh , Italian 1950
s desk
Located in New York, NY
An irregularly shaped desk with a mohogany central body and ebonized legs and details. Sleek brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak Writing Desk in the Style of Guillerme Et Chambron, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French writing desk in the style of French design duo Guillerme et Chambron. This desk was
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Dutch industrial metal secretary Gispen desk and chair 1950
s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A sturdy metal secretary desk with black linoleum top by Gispen.
The armchair (Galvanitas
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950
s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Austin, TX
are just below. Italy, 1950's
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Rosewood
Guillerme
Chambron Oak Desk with Drawer Units, France, 1950
s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Austin, TX
that roll beneath it on discreet wheels. France, 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Guillerme
Chambron Oak Desk, for Votre Maison, France, 1950
s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Austin, TX
with green leather top. Includes angular shaped work surface and three drawers. France, 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Small Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This stunning Italian small writing Desk of the 1950s, also named 'dattilo', is attributable to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite writing desk, so well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, stands as a testament
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk Writing Table by Helmut MAGG for Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1950s
By Deutsche WK-Möbel, Helmut Magg
Located in Telgte, DE
Desk writing table by Helmut MAGG for Vereinigte Werkstätten
Shapely desk after a draft by Helmut
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Classic Louis XV Style "Bureau Plat" Writing Desk with Brass Ormolu, circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A Classic French Louis XV “bureau plat” writing desk in ribbon mahogany and walnut with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950
s Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Compact Surveillant Desk – Atelier Jean Prouve.
Prouvé is one of the most respected French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Midcentury Imposing Writing Desk Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
This impressive Italian executive desk with finished brass sabots, provided with five drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modernist Teak Writing Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Executive desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe during the 1960s. This model is part of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Kovona, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1950s
By Kovona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dimensions of the desk:
Height: 78 cm (30.7 in)
Width: 115 cm (45.3 in)
Depth: 75 cm (29.5 in)
Leg
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Kovona, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1950s
By Kovona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dimensions of the desk:
Height: 78 cm (30.7 in)
Width: 115 cm (45.3 in)
Depth: 75 cm (29.5 in)
Leg
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Paolo Buffa, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful mid-century Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Desk in Oak, France, 1950
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Handsome oak desk with a single drawer by Jacques Adnet.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian desk, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,226
Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950
s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Austin, TX
and triangle legs. From same period, region and style as Guillerme et Chambron. France, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Manufactured by Everest in the 1950s
By Everest
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This elegant writing desk was manufactured by Everest in the 1950s. The desk has two white drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Italian Desk
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wooden desk with green asymmetrical formica top and paper holder niche, manufactured in Italy in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
$2,375
Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Flip Down Writing Desk Glass Topped 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, flip down writing desk, with a glass top and three drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Step into the allure of mid-century Italian design with this masterfully writing desk crafted in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Late 1950
s Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk "Model 75"
By Gunni Omann
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning 1950's Desk in Rosewood " Model 75" by Gunni Omann, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
French 1950s Writing or Dining Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1950s cerused oak dining or writing table with blackened metal details.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Freestanding Writing Desk in Walnut by William Watting for Fristho, 1950s
By Fristho, William Watting
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful writing desk designed by William Watting (an American architect who lived and worked in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950s Modernist Writing Desk in Polished Mahogany Italian Design Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, GB
1950s modernist iconic desk Italian design produced by Vittorio Dassi.
Polished dark mahogany wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Svend Aage Madsen Writing Desk in Teak
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, writing desk in teak wood, Denmark, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950
s Vintage Danish Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kristiansen, it was made in Denmark in the 1950’s.
It is of amazing quality and has an incredible design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk Designed by Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen, Denmark, 1950
s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rosewood and brass.
Measures: H: 74cm / 29’’
W: 168 / 66 ¼’’
D: 84cm / 33’’.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large and posh Italian 1950
s desk by Dassi
By Mobilificio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
An irregularly shaped desk with a mahogany central body and dark brown legs and details. Sleek
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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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 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 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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