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Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.5"H x 16"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Walnut
Set of Four Mid-Century Opaline Disk Glass Sconces on Brass Frame. Italy, 1960
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on brass frames, in the style of Stilnovo / Made in Italy, circa 1960's.
Measures: height 7 inches
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Acrylic, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, white acrylic and black metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Acrylic, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and white acrylic, brass and black lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1960s.
Sold without lampshade.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
Italy, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10.8“ H x 3.75“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Floor Lamp with Marble Foot and Opaline Glass, Italy 1960
s
By Stilnovo
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Absolutely stunning and very rare Italian floor lamp, fabricated in the early 60's.
It has a black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Lead Crystal Brass Lamps, a Pair
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Chicago, IL
: Hollywood Regency, Italian
Lamp shade: Not Included
Period: 1960s
Place of origin: Italy
Item type
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency More Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,500 / set
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white resin and metal pendant light or cocoon light likely designed and produced in Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Set of 2 Wall Lights by Stilnovo (marked) in Metal and Brass, Italy, 1960
s
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
one of the most influential Italian lighting companies of the postwar period. Founded in 1946 in Milan
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Six Mid-Century Sconces with Opaline White Glass by Sirrah. Italy, 1960
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/ Made in Italy, 1960's.
Measures: height 17 inches, width 15 inches, depth 20.5 inches
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Lovely Huge Cut Glass Flush Mount 1960s, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Huge Cut Glass Flush Mount 1960s, Italy 1960s
Very high quality processed and very elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Ceramic Flowers and Bronze 8 Light Chandelier 1960
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1554 Italian colorful ceramic flowers and bronze 8 light chandeliers
Take 25 watt candelabra based
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$1,250 Sale Price
47% Off
Italian Vintage Chrome Lamp, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century Italian vintage tubular chrome table or desk lamp circa 1960s.
We are an
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Set of Ten Sconces w/ Beveled Cobalt Blue Glass Designed by Veca. Italy, 1960
s.
By VECA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/ Designed by Veca circa 1960s / Made in Italy
Measures: Height 13 inches / width 3.5 inches / depth 6 inches
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Italian Marble Table Lamp, 1960s
By Flos, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Very beautiful marble lamp. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Steel, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A steel, black-lacquered metal and glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 4 Wall Lights by Stilnovo (marked) in Metal and Brass, Italy, 1960
s
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
one of the most influential Italian lighting companies of the postwar period. Founded in 1946 in Milan
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Glass, Marble, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable copper, mable and opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Copper
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Iron, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered cast iron and etched glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Copper, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, copper and acrylic table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
1960s 1970s Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Chrome Design
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Chrome Design
Item: Chandelier
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chrome Wall Lights by Franco Albini
Franca Heig 1960
s Italy
By Sirrah, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in London, GB
The pair of wall lights, model AM3L, AM/AS series manufactured by Sirrah, Italy designed by Frano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960
s Murano Glass chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Schoorl, NL
Wonderful Chandelier by Carlo Nason, circa 1960's and good vintage condition. It holds 72 hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian mid-century table lamp.
A functional design that convinces with its simple elegance. All
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960s, Italian, Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in London, London
Desk lamp.
White painted metal shade.
Steel stem.
Italy 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and Murano-glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Dramatic patina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and acrylic table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1960s.
Bulb specification: E-14
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Murano glass table lamp, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass table lamp
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s
Murano glass, enameled metal.
Takes 1
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,400 / item
Suspension Lamp Trihedron Murano Glass, 1960
s
By Venini
Located in taranto, IT
Extraordinary 60's original venini chandelier with 46 transparent trihedron elements of 15 cm, lobe
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A resin and brass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Fixture has two 0.25
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian mid-century table lamp.
A functional design that convinces with its simple elegance. All
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Floor Lamp, Lumen, Italy, 1960s
By Angelo Lelii, Lumen, Pierre Jeanneret, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare floor lamp, by Lumen, Italy, 1960s. Requires local rewiring prior to use. Fast shipping
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Modular 1960s Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modular 1960s Italian chandelier in satin aluminum and molded acrylic finish. Partially restored
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo chandelier, attributed.
Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
Six glass bells with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Bamboo Globe Pendant, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural 1960s Italian pendant, its open globe shade woven from warm bamboo strips in a tight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo
Gino Paroldo chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gino Paroldo chandelier.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Brass frame and crystal glass.
12
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo chandelier.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Opaline glass, brass, enameled metal.
Six
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$6,800 / item
Brass Italian Floor Lamp by Targetti Sankey, Italy 1960s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Brass Italian floor lamp by Targetti Sankey, Italy 1960s
Highly decorative mid-century floor
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and glass chandelier likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style chandelier
Designed and made in Italy 1960s
Opaline glass, brass, wood.
6 candelabra
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Space Age Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age floor lamp made in Italy in 1960s.
White metal base with new paint.
Three chrome arms
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Stilnovo chandelier, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo chandelier with eight arms.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Glass bells with floral
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vico Magistretti, Table Lamp, Plastic, Italy, 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in High Point, NC
, Italy, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.0"H x 7.5"W x 6.25"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage 1960-1970
s Shattaline Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960-1970's Shattaline Table Lamp.
Introducing the timeless "Shattaline" table lamp, which
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$505 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted Murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A resin-coated beige fabric pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal lamp with metal shade and hand-sewn fabric. Stamped Sciolari on the top of the lamp and on the socket. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo chandelier Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo chandelier.
Italy 1960s
Made with opaline glass, brass, enameled metal.
Takes 8 candelabra
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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1960s Italian Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 1960s Italian lighting for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of 1960s Italian lighting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of 1960s Italian lighting bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of 1960s Italian lighting that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stilnovo, Venini and Gaetano Sciolari produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1960s Italian Lighting?
Prices for a piece of 1960s Italian lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $9,000,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,943.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1960s Italian Lighting
- 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 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.
- 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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