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Highly Rare Early Model
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Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Steenwijk, NL
1960s. The deep purple fabric has faded from use and light. The foam has dried out in places due to age
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
White Flax, Fabric and Rattan 1960s Cushioned Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
cushions are inserted. The padding is composed of a main foam rubber body covered at the top with a layer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Rattan, Foam, Down
Italian Set of 4 "Z" Shaped Dining Chairs Attributed to Verner Panton, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one beautiful set of 4 Italian "Z" shaped dining chairs attributed to Verner Panton 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Edward Wormley Office Chair in Leather with Chrome Base, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
with castors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1960's.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Italian Lounge Chair by Franco Campo for F.Lli Saporiti, 1960s
By Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The midcentury Italian Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Franco Campo X F.lli Saporiti is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s, Mid-Century Pair of 6 Brass Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary mid-century Italian brass and blue suede dining room chairs is made out of fully
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Model Bled from Stol Kamnik, 1960s, Set of 2
By Niko Kralj
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare lounge armchairs designed by the most famous Slovenian designer Niko Kralj.
This rare armchairs offers comfortable and stylish seating in your living room.
Superbly com...
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Eight Swivel Chairs by Moscatelli for Formanova Foam Fabric Metal Vintage, 1960s
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Milano, IT
A group of eight swivel chairs with armrests designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova. Foam
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Early 1960
s Richard Schultz for Knoll lounge chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An early Richard Schultz for Knoll lounge chair. It is pictured in the new Knoll book, and was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Early 1960
s Richard Schultz for Knoll lounge chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An early Richard Schultz for Knoll lounge chair. It is pictured in the new Knoll book, and was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Group of Four Chairs Rosewood Foam Fabric, Vintage Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four chairs, rosewood, foam padding, fabric upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Bobo Relax Lounge Chair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1960s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare chaise longue lounge chair armchair by the italian designer Cini Boeri for the editor Arflex
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam
Bobo Relax Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1960s
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare chaise longue lounge chair armchair with his pouf ottoman footstool by the italian designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam
Yellow Lounge chairs "Karelia" by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s, set of 2
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Yellow armchairs designed by Liisi Beckmann and manufactured by Zanotta in the '60s, Karelia model. Seat height: 35 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam
Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Loung Chairs by Zanuso X Artflex 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Lounge Chairs by Zanuso X Artflex, dating back to the 1960s, are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 2 Afra
Tobia Scarpa Coronado Chairs for C&B Italia 1960s
By C&B Italia, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado Chairs for C&B Italia from the 1960s are iconic examples
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Midcentury Leather Seating Set, Sofa and Chairs, 1960s
Located in Austin, TX
reversible and very comfortable. Possibly a combination of foam and down, 1960s.
Measures: Chairs are 35
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Eames Sea Foam Green Rar Herman Miller USA Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful and rare mid-1960s RAR rocking armchair in an original excellent condition. Original base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Chair with armrests. Shell with foam padding and renewed upholstery with Dedar fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
1960s Mushroom Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pierre Paulin "Mushroom chair" and ottoman designed in the 1960s for Artifort and made in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Foam
Eero Saarinen Set of 4 Swiveling Tulip Chairs, 1960s Signed
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 swiveling Tulip chairs with cast aluminum bases by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, American 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Gastone Rinaldi Swivel Armchair for RIMA, 1960
s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Gastone Rinaldi armchair or desk chair for RIMA, Italy 1960s.
With this swivel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Gastone Rinaldi Swivel Armchair for RIMA, 1960
s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Gastone Rinaldi armchair or desk chair for RIMA, Italy 1960s.
With this swivel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vanity Stool Chair Model GAMMA 1290 by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, Belgium 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Meurop, made in Belgium 1960's. Foam constructed, covered with grey velvet fabric. All original and in
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
1960s Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman in Kvadrat Divina Melange Fabric
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman, Models 1705L/1709Y, originally designed for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Pair of Danish BO-561 Cognac Leather Easy Lounge Chairs for Bo-Ex
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Bo-561 Easy Chairs, designed by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm for BO-EX in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Djinn Armchair
Ottoman Attributed to Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
, wool blend, 1960s.
A highly in demand, and hard-to-find Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” armchair & ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Model 8762 Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
steel base with a pivoting wooden frame.
The chairs are just restored with new foam and new fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Oyster Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.
Designed in the beginning of the 60's.
This
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Vintage Wicker Rattan Loveseat and Chair Set in Floral Upholstery, 2 Pieces
By Balboa
Located in Germantown, MD
Wicker loveseat and chair in excellent condition. Cushions optional. Loveseat measures 54W x 30D x
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine American Classical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Foam
1960
s Arne Jacobsen "Egg" Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in production since 1958.
New Knoll boucle wool
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair
Ottoman 1960
s
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful all original Womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This has the original knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Greta Jalk Pair of Teak Lounge Chairs. Denmark 1960
s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Stamford, CT
Teak lounge chairs designed by designer Greta Jalk. 1960's. Seat backs angle slightly for a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Foam, Upholstery
Pair of 1960
s Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 1960s walnut "Archie" lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. New
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Limited Edition 1960
s Bentwood Lounge Chair in Purple Chenille by Ton
By Thonet
Located in Tarleton, GB
Limited edition 1960's Bentwood lounge chair by TON
Ton is a furniture factory located in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Chenille, Foam, Beech, Elm
Robin Nance Teak Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
By Robin Nance
Located in Dorchester, GB
A fantastic Teak rocking chair made by Robin Nance of St.Ives circa 1960's.
Great all round
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Mod Set of vinyl-covered dining chairs 1960s
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Set of 8 vinyl and wood dining chairs. Original vinyl, original period green paint on wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swedish 1960s Rocking Chair with New De Ploeg Wool Upholstery
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
rocking
The chair has new foam and new De Ploeg Wool upholstered cushions
The white lacquered wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Teak
Garden Egg Chair by Peter Ghyczy for VEB Synthese Werk East Germany, 1960s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
The garden egg chair was designed by Peter Ghyczy in 1968. It was manufactured by Reuter Products
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa High-Back Sculptural Teak Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1960s Scandinavian Modern high-back teak rocking chair with original upholstery by Ingmar Relling
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Teak
Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Egg Chair
Footstool Set, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage purple leather model 3316 Egg chair with matching model 3127 footstool by Arne Jacobsen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
White Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Liisi Beckmann
Producer - Zanotta
Model - Karelia Lounge Chair
Design Period - Seventies
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam
Pair of White Karelia Lounge Chairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Liisi Beckmann
Producer - Zanotta
Model - Karelia Lounge Chair
Design Period - Seventies
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam
1960s Hungarian Space Age Swiveling Lounge Chairs New Orange Stretch Fabric
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Unique set of 4 swiveling Space Age lounge chairs that were fabricated in Hungary in 1962
We
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Hagen International Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four late 1960s oak dining chairs by Hagen International of San Francisco, California
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak, Foam
Elegantly Restored Set of Six 1960s Solid Maple Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
restored set of eight 1960s modern dining chairs. These masterpieces encapsulate the ethos of superior
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Foam, Maple, Lacquer
Herman Miller Rosewood Lounge and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An incredible, all original 1960s Herman Miller, Eames 670 and 671 with beautiful wood grain and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Herman Miller Rosewood Lounge and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An incredible, all original 1960s Herman Miller, Eames 670 & 671 with beautiful wood grain and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1960s Chic Sculptural Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of all original 1960s chairs. These retail the original rich salmon mohair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Fabric
Red Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Liisi Beckmann
Producer - Zanotta
Model - Karelia Lounge Chair
Design Period - Sixties
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Foam
1960
s Pair of Modern Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
new comfortable foam inserts. These sleek 1960's Mid Century Armchairs are stylish, sturdy, and ready
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
1960
s Pair of Mid Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1960s Swivel chairs have been professionally restored and features
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Finnish Black Leather Swivel Chair, circa 1960s
By Tehokaluste Oy
Located in Essex, MA
A Finnish modern swivel chair, circa 1960s, in original, old black leather, over foam, on an
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Pair of Italian Midcentury Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
single cushion chairs have new foam cushions throughout and have been professionally upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bertoia for Knoll 421L Diamond Chairs with Original Covers, Early 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of early 1960s 421L diamond chairs with original faux leather covers by Harry Bertoia for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR70 Tugendhat Chairs, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in San Francisco, CA
Reich in 1929–1930, and produced by Knoll International in the late 1960s.
Modernist cantilevered chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of 1960s Carved Faux Bamboo Design Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two 1960s side chairs. Frames are carved with a bamboo-like design. The chairs have been newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood
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1960s Foam Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1960s foam chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, foam and fabric, all 1960s foam chairs available were constructed with great care. 1960s foam chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1960s foam chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small 1960s foam chairs measuring 14.5 inches across. There have been many well-made 1960s foam chairs over the years, but those made by Pierre Paulin, Artifort and Gaetano Pesce are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1960s Foam Chairs?
1960s foam chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,688, while the lowest priced sells for $431 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Materials: Plastic Furniture
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1960s Foam Chairs
- What was worn in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a caftan from the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses 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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Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
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