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American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950
s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Portland, OR
A good American Mid Century Modern, "Planner Group" maple desk designed by Paul McCobb, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Durmast and Light Grey Formica Writing Desk in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Italy, 1950s.
It's made in oak durmast and light grey formica.
It might show slight traces of use
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Oak
Scandinavian Vintage Desk, 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage desk.
Cozy 1950s vintage desk table in scandinavian style with two wood drawers on the side
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's neo classical desk in stitched leather and wrought iron
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
$13,500
Italian Deco Desk, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian deco desk with the onyx glass top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,900
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Ebony Top Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco ebony top Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, 1950s. This fine
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
"Hillestak
dining table/desk by Robin Day in the 1950
s for Hille
By Robin Day
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage beech table compass feet by Robin Day for Hille, United Kingdom 1950s
"Hillestak" dining
Category
Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Karelian birch and brass.
Measures: L 105 cm/ 3' 5 1/3"
D 52 cm/ 20 1/3"
H 76.5 cm/ 2' 6 1/3".
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Desk, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rosewood.
Measures: H 73 cm/ 2' 4 3/4"
W 145 cm/ 2' 9"
D 75 cm/ 2'5 1/2".
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Desk, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid mahogany.
Measures: H 73 cm / 2' 4"
W 104.5 cm / 3' 5"
D 60 cm / 2'.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Hollywood Regency Ornate Gilt Writing Table ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Hollywood Regency gilded metal writing table (desk), ca. 1950s, in a rococo style with feather and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Industrial Green Desk
Located in New York, NY
Mid century modern steel desk with a green painted finish. The desk also has plenty of storage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s, Beautiful Swedish Teak Desk
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful teak desk made in Sweden.
It has a nice compact design and is in a very good condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Architect
s Desk, circa 1950s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French architect desk from the 1950s. Desk has a metal counter weight with a removable
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Spectacular Italian 1950s Freeform Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian 1950s freeform desk.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Desk, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian mid-century desk - 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Desk, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small desk, anonymous, Denmark. 1950s.
Wenge Wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
1950s Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak designed by Maa. Arne Vodder and made by Sibast Furniture, Denmark in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Small Desk
Located in Martínez, AR
a shabby chic industrial style.
It is estimated that this desk was made in Argentina in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,530
Desk Anonymous, Probably French, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk anonymous, Probably French, 1950s.
Solid pine.
Measure: L 150 cm/ 4' 11 1/16''
D 73 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Desk Model RY32 Designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Möbler, Denmark, 1950’s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Teak top with oak legs.
Measures: H: 73 cm / 2’ 4 3/4’’
W: 100 cm / 3’ 3 1/3’’
D: 51 cm / 20’’.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Desk Model 590 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mahogany and brass.
Measures: H 72.5 cm/ 2' 4"
L 175 cm/ 5' 8"
W 75 cm/ 2' 5".
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Walnut Desk, 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman walnut desk from the 1950s for Genn of California. Features 3 floating drawers. Knee
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
.
Iconic desk by architect Jindřich Halabala, made after nationalization in the national company Rousínov
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
1950s Desk, Belgium
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
This hard to find fifties in style of Hendrickx desk designed in the 50s. It contains plenty of
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,254
Italian 1950s Desk
Located in London, GB
A walnut and fruit wood glass top desk, with an optional glass top
Italy, Circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood, Walnut
$9,310
1950s French Desk
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three Legged desk in oak and melaminated coral top.
Probably designed by Guillerme et Chambron
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Oak
$4,509
French 1950s Desk
Located in London, GB
A partially ebonised and veneered desk, the black enameled iron structure flanked with crossed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron, Gold Leaf
$2,533
Italian 1950s Desk and Chair
Located in London, GB
A compact desk and chair, from Italy in rosewood and a blonde wood with brass foot rest support
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Mahogany Desk, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish midcentury desk, made from mahogany with vibrant veneer on the tabletop. Neat
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1950
s Architect
s Trestle Table
Located in New York, NY
A fine architect's trestle table in mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Desk or Dining Table Designed by Poul Volther for FDB Mobler, Denmark, 1950’s
By FDB Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in Antwerp, BE
Interesting desk or dining table designed by Poul Volther for FDB Mobler, Denmark 1950’s. The top
Category
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950
s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architectural Desk in walnut by Carlo De Carli.This desk has a very solid and a kind of determined
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Small Vintage 1950s Italian Desk
Located in London, London
Compact sized desk
Red formica top
Red and yellow drawers
Geometric shape
Italy 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Greding, DE
1950s Italian desk by Vittorio Dassi on elegant legs with brass sabots, two drawers to the right
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Louis XV Black Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This is a beautiful vintage (1950s) French Louis XV writing desk done in a sleek black lacquer
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Spectacular Large Modernist Italian 1950s Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s.
Spectacular 7.5' modernist desk with six angle faced drawers, the shaped writing
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Cherrywood and Rattan Desk, 1950s-1950s French Double Desk
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, Lambeth
Very unusual cherrywood double desk with rattan fronted storage draws.
With beautiful tapered legs
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Braun-Fortuna Oak Desk, 1950s, Belgium
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Light Oak Desk. Manufactured by Braun-Fortuna Belgium Gent, 1950s
Good quality desk. 7
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Kidney Shape Top Cerused Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
1950s desk has been newly refinished in black and white cerusing. This charming desk has a kidney
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s "Madmen" Hairpin Desk
By Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern writing desk with ample storage space.
The asymmetrical desk has
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Boomerang Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian boomerang desk, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 78 cm; W= 200 cm; D= 82 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Boomerang Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian boomerang desk, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 78 cm; W= 200 cm; D= 82 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Desk Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in bruxelles, BE
Side desk, composed of two drawers. Wear due to time and age of the desk. 2 brass keys.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s, Metal Desk by Blerk Tilburg
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Excellent vintage desk in metal in black.
This executive desk is a absolute must have.
It’s
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Beech Desk, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian beechwood desk with height adjustable plane
Manufactured during the 1950s
Completely
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Giuseppe Pagano 1950s Desk and Chair
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in New York, NY
Desk by Giuseppe Pagano Poschang one of the leading members of the "Rationalist" movement in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Italian Rosewood Desk, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury desk, manufactured in Italy in the 1950s,
This table feature a green retro-lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Bovirke B085 Desk Teak Denmark, 1950s
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Milano, IT
Desk in teak veneered wood model B085 with tray top with solid wood edge on the perimeter and three
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Carl Malmsten Desk, Sweden, 1940s-1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine writing table designed by Carl Malmsten, 1940s-1950s, Sweden. Marked CM.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Dutch Modernist 1950s Desk
Located in Antwerp, BE
Authentic Dutch historical design piece from the 1950s
Great use of color that's typical for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Vittorio Dassi Attributed Lady
s Desk, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Greding, DE
1950s Italian desk attributed to Vittorio Dassi on elegant legs with brass sabots, two drawers to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Small 1950s Italian Desk in Rosewood
Located in London, London
Small desk.
Wood.
Painted drawers and cupboard door.
1950s Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vitelli
Ammanati midcentury Italian Writing Table with Swivel Drawers 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Vitelli & Ammanati fo Rossi of Albizzate Italy midcentury Italian writing table with swivel drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1950s Italian Modern Desk
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern consolle table, manufactured in Italy during 1950s.
Made of solid oakwood, teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Desk with Bronze Legs
Located in London, London
Walnut desk
Bronze legs
Formica top
Black painted brass handles
Lockable top drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1950s French Louis XVI-Style Ebonised Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
1950s French Louis XVI-style desk made of mahogany wood with a deep ebonised and lacquered finish
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
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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 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 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.
- 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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