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Blonde Wood 1950s Desk with Black Top
Located in London, GB
This desk was used by the translators at the UN in Brussels in the 1950's.
Details under the top
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Bean Walnut Desk from Denmark in the 1950´s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Walnut desk by Kai Kristiansen from the 1950s.
Bean table top with four drawers with brass handles
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Desk in Mahogany, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great Looking desk in mahogany, designed and made by a Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Desk Wood Veneer Glass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A desk with double lateral drawers. Wood veneer, back-treated glass on the top. Manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Freestanding Desk in Teak from Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely desk in teak from Denmark, 1950s. This desk is made out of teak and is freestanding because
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair of Impressive Mahogany Desks, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of desks manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. Mahogany structure with a formica top, four
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Mahogany
1950s Knoll
Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
By Knoll
Drake
Located in Basildon, London
Designed and manufactured by Knoll & Drake, this 1950s desk is both practical and timeless
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
1950s Knoll
Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
By Knoll
Drake
Located in Basildon, London
Designed and manufactured by Knoll & Drake, this 1950s desk is both practical and timeless
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica
Desk In Mahogany Veneer In the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy 1950
s
By Gio Ponti, Dassi
Located in Hellouw, NL
This desk is unassuming yet quietly captivating. Attributed to the renowned designer Gio Ponti, its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Bauhaus Inspired Industrial Drentea Office Desk
By Drentea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1950s Drentea office desk with light grey enameled metal frame, red and grey enameled
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Blond Wood 1950s Desk with Red Top
Located in London, GB
This desk was used by the translators at the UN in Brussels in the 1950s.
The original Formica top
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mercier Frères Décoration, Desk in Oak, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mercier Frères Décoration, stamped.
Desk in raw oak. The top rests on three drawers on the front
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Executive Desk by Hadar Schmidt, 1950s-1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Scandinavian desk on black tapered legs, with four lockable drawers and a pentagonal large tabletop
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1950S
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Desk composed of 2 pedestals with 3 drawers per pedestal. Foot in chrome metal. Wear due to time
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk, Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Greding, DE
Large desk with D-shaped glass top and four drawers with brass handles. The surface of the back and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Modern Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare executive desk glass top designed by Italian designer Vittorio Dassi.
Gilt bronze base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Desk Veneered Wood Brass Glass Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Great desk with double column of drawers. Veneered wood, reeded drawer fronts, clear glass top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
vintage secretary desk 1950s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary desk 1950s Swedish
period 1950s
design unknown Sweden
condition good
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Robin Day Hillestak Desk Hille, London, 1950s
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in London, GB
Britain. This desk was designed a year earlier for London furniture manufacturer, Hille. The beech frame
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Cherry
Maurice Hirsch Neoclassical Desk, 1950s
By Maurice Hirsch
Located in Paris, IDF
This attractive writing desk is signed by French designer Maurice Hirsch. With its sleek
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage desk table 1950s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage desk table 1950s Sweden
Period 1950s
Design Unknown Sweden
Condition Good with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Constructivist Oak Tables or Desks, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
These charming tables – for use as desks or dining – are made from solid wood have a lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,499 / item
Free-form teak desk. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Teak desk with straight pedestal, opening with 2 drawers, with its free-form top in black laminate
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Scandinavian Black Lacquered Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning 1950s Scandinavian desk made by Atvidabergs in Sweden.
Presented in a high gloss black
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Mummenthaler
Otto Folding Desk /Magic Box/1950s Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in London, Lambeth
What an amazing design a mult functionalists desk that folds into a box.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Midcentury 1950s Italian Desk by Giuseppe Postiglione
Located in London, London
Desk by Giuseppe Postiglione
Colored laminate drawers and top
Enameled iron rod frame
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Mahogany
1950s Vintage Satin Wood Desk
Located in London, GB
A very smart and stylish vintage desk, this dates from the early 1950s. It has an unusual
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Ebonised Writing Table
or Dressing Table
, Italian 1950s
Located in London, GB
An ebonised writing table (or dressing table), the tabletop opening to reveal a shallow storage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Franco Albini Minimalist Desk for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Franco Albini Minimalist desk for Knoll International, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk and Dactyl Wood Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with dactyl, wood veneer, glass. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Italian Desk with deep blue glass top
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Superb vintage blue coloured glass top Italian desk, circa 1950s. Unusual organic shape.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
1950s Rosewood Asymmetrical Fristho Desk
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular Dutch Mid-Century Modern desk in rosewood and matte chromed steel. The finish of the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
English Campaign Desk With Leather Top Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
An English campaign desk in mahogany with leather top and solid brass hardware, circa 1950s..
Category
Vintage 1950s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Greding, DE
Dark brown desk with two drawers designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s. The desk stands on a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Executive Desk Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant executive desk on slightly angled legs. The writing surface is covered with a green-tinted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Kidney Desk Model 54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik 1950s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak kidney desk, model no.54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark. Produced in 1950s in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Walnut Desk in Art Deco Style, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
This stylish desk comes from Poland from circa 1940s-1950s.
Preserved in very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Wood Desk Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian desk attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, crafted from warm-toned wood. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani desk for Tecno 1950s-60s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with chest of drawers and swivel typing top; top with insert in leather and rosewood veneer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Helmut Magg Desk for WK Möbel, Germany, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This desk was designed by Helmut Magg in 1950s and produced by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Franco Albini Minimalist Desk for Knoll International, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Franco Albini Minimalist desk for Knoll International, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern European desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Helmut Magg Desk for WK Möbel, Germany, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This desk was designed by Helmut Magg in 1950s and produced by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Helmut Magg Desk for WK Möbel, Germany, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This desk was designed by Helmut Magg in 1950s and produced by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Bent Ply Desk by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in London, GB
Bent ply desk - model EB02 - by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Netherlands 1950s.
This model, part
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bentwood, Birch, Plywood, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Desk and Chair, Chandigarh, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair and desk in Indian rosewood, designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, circa 1955-1959
Category
Vintage 1930s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Rosewood
Midcentury Desk in Teak
Beech with Organizer, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant freestanding desk in teak and beech with organizer. Designed and made in Denmark, great
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
A very rare writing desk made from teak and oakwood from the 1950s. The desk is excellently
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Desk Mahogany Veneer Back-Treated Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column of drawers on the side, mahogany veneer with decorative panels on the front
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
1950s Desk with Elegant, Slanted Solid Wood Legs
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This desk was designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman (USA) between 1955 and 1960. It is made of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nutwood
1950s Mid-Century Gio Ponti Three Drawers Desk
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in London, GB
A Gio Ponti three drawers desk manufactured by Isa Bergamo for Fondazione Livio e Maria Garzanti
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Executive Walnut Desk by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
A large-scale desk executed in walnut, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950-1959. Completely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
shaped writing desk made in Denmark in the 1950s. Kidney shaped table top in teak veneer. Drawer section
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak kidney desk, 1950s
Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding organically shaped
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rudolf Wolf table for Elsrijk Steel Frame Furniture 1950
s
By Rudolf Wolf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Table by Dutch designer Rudolf Wolf and produced by Elsrijk Steel frame furniture in the 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
vintage desk work table 1950s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk work table 1950s Swedish
period 1950s
design unknown Sweden
condition good
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk with Four Drawers by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, 1950s
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berlin, DE
Nanna Ditzel writing desk in excellent condition, designed in 1958 and produced by Soren Willadsen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Desk, Osvaldo Borsani Style, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, Osvaldo Borsani style, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 76 cm; W= 165 cm; D= 78 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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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 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.
- 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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