Question 1

Were there watches in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 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.

Question 2

What is a caftan from the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A 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.

Question 3

What was worn in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Fashion 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.

Question 4

How do I identify an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 5

Who is the father of oil painting?

Accepted Answer

Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 6

When was oil paint invented?

Accepted Answer

Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What is abstract oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

How do you maintain oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

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Question 9

What do you call furniture from the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Furniture 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.

Question 10

What dresses did they wear in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 11

What did men wear in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

What 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.

Question 12

How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?

Accepted Answer

To 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.

Question 13

Are go-go boots from the 1960s or 1970s?

Accepted Answer

Go-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.

Question 14

Who was the most famous fashion designer in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Who 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.

Question 15

What is 1960s-style furniture called?

Accepted Answer

Generally, 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.

Question 16

What was the dress style in the 1960s called?

Accepted Answer

What 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.

Question 17

Can you use oil paint on wood?

Accepted Answer

You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.

Question 18

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

Accepted Answer

To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Did Dali use oil paint?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

Accepted Answer

The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

1960s Oil Painting

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Josine VignonProvencal Village South of France 1960 s French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting, 1960s

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Abstract Tree Oil Painting by Shiro Ikegawa, 1960 s

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Josine VignonProvence Hill Top Perched Village 1960 s French Oil Painting Orange Ochre Colors, 1960 s

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Irina Hale1960 s British Modernist Oil Painting Figure on Street outside Houses

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Irina Hale1960 s British Modernist Oil Painting Sludgy Green Moody Atmospheric Landscape

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Large 1960 s British Original Oil Painting, Abstract of Two Men, circa 1960s

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Large 1960 s British Original Oil Painting, Three Figures with Glasses, circa 1960s

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Large 1960 s British Original Oil Painting, Woman Sat on Chair, circa 1960s

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

1960 s British Original Oil Painting, Side Portrait of a Woman, circa 1960s

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Michel Kritz1960 s Dramatic Provencal Colorful Landscape French Modernist Oil Painting

Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Vintage EnglishChristmas English Oil Painting Two Deer in Winter Snow with Holly, signed 1960 s, 1960 s

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Y.W. LeeMid Century Modernist Autumn Landscape Oil Painting by Y.W. Lee Circa 1960 s, Circa 1960 s

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Nude Paintings

Jacques Courtade Large 1960 s French Expressionist Modernist Oil Painting Nude Woman Posing, 1953

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

French SchoolHuge 1960 s French Modernist Oil Painting Lady Seated Playing Guitar

Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

French School1960 s French Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Distinctive Lady, framed

Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

French School1960 s French Abstract Oil Painting Cubist Shapes Pink Grey Colors

1960s Figurative Paintings

Vintage Large NYC Midcentury Figurative Oil Painting Cocktail Party 1960 s

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Josine VignonRoses in Vase 1960’s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Interior Scene, 1960 s

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

French School1960 s French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Colorful Boats in Harbour

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

French School1960 s French Signed Oil Painting Boats Moored in Old Harbor Town earthy colors, 1960 s

Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

French SchoolSwirling Colors 1960 s French Abstract Oil Painting Large Scale Original

Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

Jean - Pierre Stagnaro1960 s French Abstract Oil Painting Very Very Thick Impasto Oil Exhibited work, 1960

Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

Jean - Pierre Stagnaro1960 s French Abstract Oil Painting Very Very Thick Impasto Oil Exhibited work, 1960

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Regine David1960 s French Impressionist Oil Painting Dreamy Sunny Green Landscape Houses, 1961

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Irina Hale1960 s British Modernist Oil Painting European City Town View Ancient Buildings

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Roberto Lauro1960 s Large Colorful Abstract Expressionist Swiss Oil Painting Robert Lauro, 1967

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Roberto Lauro1960 s Large Colorful Abstract Expressionist Swiss Oil Painting Robert Lauro, 1967

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Large 1960 s British Original Oil Painting, Lady Sat Among Green Plants, circa 1960s

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

1960 s British Original Oil Painting, Portrait of a Lady in Pink, circa 1960s

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Signed Large 1960 s British Original Oil Painting, Chic Lady On Chair, circa 1960s

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Large 1960 s British Portrait of Abstract Male Figure Original Oil Painting, circa 1960s

1960s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Glyn MorganSelf Portrait of Artist - Welsh Post Impressionist 1960 s art oil painting, Circa 1960

1960s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Wldyslaw Szary1960’s Cubist Portrait of Woman Stunning Original Painting, 1960’s

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

French School1960’s French Pair Portraits Fashion Ladies Original Paintings, 1960’s

Late 19th Century Abstract Paintings

1960 s SURREALIST SIGNED OIL PAINTING - NUDE SUNBATHER ON THE BEACH - ITALIAN?

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

French School1960 s French Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Young Lady Direct Gaze

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

French School 1960 s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Stony Church Building Thick Impaso

Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

French SchoolEcole de Paris 1960 s Cubist Oil Painting Abstract Composition of Shapes

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings

French School1960 s French Oil Painting Horse Racing Harness Carriage Driving with Jockeys

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Josine Vignon
Provencal Village South of France 1960 s French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting, 1960s

Josine Vignon
Provence Hill Top Perched Village 1960 s French Oil Painting Orange Ochre Colors, 1960 s

Irina Hale
1960 s British Modernist Oil Painting Figure on Street outside Houses

Irina Hale
1960 s British Modernist Oil Painting Sludgy Green Moody Atmospheric Landscape

Michel Kritz
1960 s Dramatic Provencal Colorful Landscape French Modernist Oil Painting

Vintage English
Christmas English Oil Painting Two Deer in Winter Snow with Holly, signed 1960 s, 1960 s

Y.W. Lee
Mid Century Modernist Autumn Landscape Oil Painting by Y.W. Lee Circa 1960 s, Circa 1960 s

Jacques Courtade
Large 1960 s French Expressionist Modernist Oil Painting Nude Woman Posing, 1953

French School
Huge 1960 s French Modernist Oil Painting Lady Seated Playing Guitar

French School
1960 s French Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Distinctive Lady, framed

French School
1960 s French Abstract Oil Painting Cubist Shapes Pink Grey Colors

Josine Vignon
Roses in Vase 1960’s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Interior Scene, 1960 s

French School
1960 s French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Colorful Boats in Harbour

French School
1960 s French Signed Oil Painting Boats Moored in Old Harbor Town earthy colors, 1960 s

French School
Swirling Colors 1960 s French Abstract Oil Painting Large Scale Original

Jean - Pierre Stagnaro
1960 s French Abstract Oil Painting Very Very Thick Impasto Oil Exhibited work, 1960

Jean - Pierre Stagnaro
1960 s French Abstract Oil Painting Very Very Thick Impasto Oil Exhibited work, 1960

Regine David
1960 s French Impressionist Oil Painting Dreamy Sunny Green Landscape Houses, 1961

Irina Hale
1960 s British Modernist Oil Painting European City Town View Ancient Buildings

Roberto Lauro
1960 s Large Colorful Abstract Expressionist Swiss Oil Painting Robert Lauro, 1967

Roberto Lauro
1960 s Large Colorful Abstract Expressionist Swiss Oil Painting Robert Lauro, 1967

Glyn Morgan
Self Portrait of Artist - Welsh Post Impressionist 1960 s art oil painting, Circa 1960

Wldyslaw Szary
1960’s Cubist Portrait of Woman Stunning Original Painting, 1960’s

French School
1960’s French Pair Portraits Fashion Ladies Original Paintings, 1960’s

French School
1960 s French Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Young Lady Direct Gaze

French School
1960 s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Stony Church Building Thick Impaso

French School
Ecole de Paris 1960 s Cubist Oil Painting Abstract Composition of Shapes

French School
1960 s French Oil Painting Horse Racing Harness Carriage Driving with Jockeys

French School
1960 s French Modernist Oil Painting Fashionable Couple Holding Hands Pink Blu

Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003)
1960 s French Cubist Oil Painting Bright Landscape with Tree Amazing Colors, 20th Century

Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003)
1960 s French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Olive Tree in Provence, 1966

French School
1960 s French Signed Oil Painting Bouquinistes River Seine Notre Dame Paris

Josine Vignon
Huge 1960’s French Post Impressionist Oil Nude Lady Seated amazing texture oil, 1960 s

Jean Pierre Stagnaro
1960 s French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting Paris Salon Exhibited Signed Labels, 1961

Michel Kritz
Colorful Boats in Estuary Harbor 1960 s French Modernist Signed Oil Painting

Georges Bousquait
1960 s French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Cattle Grazing River Landsc

Alvarez
Large 1960 s Modernist Signed Oil Painting Venice Grand Canal Atmospheric Work

Josine Vignon
1960’s French Modernist Large Oil Colorful Industrial Landscape Masts, 1960 s

French School
1960 s French Modernist Signed Oil Painting - Figure in Red Jacket, large work

French School
1960 s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting South of France Coastal Town Sea, c. 1967

French School
1960 s French Signed Expressionist Oil Pink Heels Abstract in Interior, 1960 s

Doris Zinkeisen
Horses in a Landscape - Scottish 1960 s equine art oil painting female artist, Circa 1960