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

Did Grandma Moses paint on canvas?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Grandma Moses sometimes painted on canvas. The American folk artist preferred to work with whatever she had available to her. At times this meant producing works on fiberboard rather than canvas. Shop a selection of Grandma Moses art on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What kind of paint do you use on canvas?

Accepted Answer

Two types of paint, oil and acrylic, are the most commonly used mediums on canvas. Acrylic is adored for its quick-drying properties, while others prefer oil paint for its thick, luscious consistency.

Question 6

How do you tell if a canvas painting is real?

Accepted Answer

To tell if a canvas painting is real, research using trusted online resources and published references. Learning about the artist and the type of work they produced can help you spot characteristics of their style, such as the types of brushstrokes they commonly employed and how and where they signed their work. You can then use these aspects as criteria for evaluating your painting. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer inspect your piece and give you an opinion on its likely authenticity. Find a large collection of canvas paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

Can you put a canvas painting in a glass frame?

Accepted Answer

Technically, you can put a canvas painting in a glass frame. However, many experts advise against it. Paintings executed on canvas typically do not need the protection of glass, and a glass front on a frame can actually make it more difficult to admire the brushwork and fine details of a piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.

Question 12

How do I know if my canvas painting is worth money?

Accepted Answer

To know if your canvas painting is worth money, you can take one of two approaches. One option is to conduct research using trusted online resources. By looking to see how much other paintings by the artist have sold for in the past, you can get a rough idea of how much your painting may be worth. However, other factors, such as the size and condition, will also impact the potential value. As a result, you may wish to use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer to get a more accurate idea of how much your painting is worth. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of canvas paintings.

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

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Frank 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.

Question 18

Which American artist is famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick?

Accepted Answer

Jackson Pollock is the American artist famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick. He called this innovative technique "drip painting." Pollock stood at the forefront of Abstract Expressionism to the point that his name has become nearly synonymous with the movement. He was deeply respected by his contemporaries, and Pollock’s paintings, prints and other art — as well as his commitment to the work — influenced artists worldwide. Explore a collection of Jackson Pollock art on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Why would the artist George Catlin’s paintings from the 1800s be considered a form of artistic documentation?

Accepted Answer

The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.

1960s Painting Canvas

Mid-20th Century Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Neo Expressionist Huge French Abstract Oil Painting Color Forms and Movement, c.1960 s

1960s Portrait Paintings

Portrait of Man in Cap , French School (circa 1960s-70s), circa 1960s-70s

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

1960s Golf Pinup 8th Hole by Roberto Moya

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Big Oil on Canvas from the 1960s, Signed v, Busa Abstract Colored Italian Design

1960s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Mid-Century Modern Dancers Figurative Abstract, Bay Area Figurative School 1960s, c.1960

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Joseph H. HeilVortex, Large Vintage Abstract, NYC Artist, 1960s, New York City Art, 1960

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Syril FrankFiery Abstraction, 1960s by NY Expressionist Syril Frank, c. 1963

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Syril FrankTwo 1960s Birthday Collages by Syril Frank, Expressionist, 1966

1960s Landscape Paintings

Camille Hilaire"The Orchard in Spring" Camille Hilaire (1916 -2004) Circa 1960s

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Paintings

1960s American Giltwood Framed Signed Floral Oil On Board - Still Life Roses

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Abstract Oil on Canvas, Signed Indistinctly, 1967

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

James Daugherty"Abstraction" Mid-20th Century American Abstract 1960s Color Field Modernist, 1957

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

James Daugherty"Rectangle Abstraction" Mid 20th Century American Abstract 1960s Color Field, c. 1965

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Paintings

Portrait of a Mardi Gras Zulu Chief, Signed Bix, Circa 1960s

1950s Modern Still-life Paintings

Island Guizzo1960s Italian Signed Still Life With Flowers, 1965

Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Paintings

L.H. Lindberg, Sweden, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape with Houses, 1960s /70s

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Irina Belotelkin RoublonIrina Roudakoff Belotelkin "Still Life w/ Artichoke" c.1960s, Circa 1960

Vintage 1960s French Paintings

Painted Icon Depicting Notre Dame Du Perpétuel Secours Oil On Jute anvas, 1960s

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Post-impressionist still life dating from the 1950s - 1960s (Paul Cézane spirit)

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Fabrizio Plessi (1940- ) Abstract Oil Painting from Orler Gallery Italy

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Paintings

Brutalist Wall Textile in Earth Tones, Dutch 1960s, Signed Dated

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Charles Hersey Vintage Mid-Century Modern Op-Art Painting, circa 1968

20th Century Contemporary Art

Danish Painting, Signed, 1960s

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Contemporary Art

Swedish Abstract Oil Canvas Painting by Bertil Berntsson, Sweden 1960s

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Henry Sanders 1918-1982

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

1960s Finish oil on canvas painting view of Tampere Finland

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Paul MorroLarge Portrait of Young French Girl, Signed Impressionist Oil, 1960 s

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Nude Paintings

Gilbert PelissierFrench 20th Century Abstract Nude Portrait of Lady Picasso Style Work Period, 1970 s

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Lee Reynolds Burr

1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Don HannanMid Century Coastal Clouds Sunrise Seascape, 1960

Vintage 1960s Paintings

Natkin - 9663

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Goldberg 1960s New York School Purple and Silver Abstract Expressionist Painting

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Goldberg 1960s New York School Purple and Silver Abstract Expressionist Painting

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Midcentury New York School Abstract Modernist Cubist Oil Painting, 1960s

1960s Modern Abstract Paintings

Stanley Bate"Year of the Dragon, " 1960s Modern Abstract Painting, Circa 1960

Vintage 1960s French Paintings

1960 s cobelle painting

Mid-20th Century American Other Paintings

LEE REYNOLDS 1960 s Original Oil on Canvas Paintings - Swans - Pair

Vintage 1960s French Paintings

1960 s French Abstract Painting Cubist Style

Contemporary Paintings

Clinton Hill1960 s Untitled

Mid-20th Century American Other Paintings

Joseph H. Heil
Vortex, Large Vintage Abstract, NYC Artist, 1960s, New York City Art, 1960

Syril Frank
Fiery Abstraction, 1960s by NY Expressionist Syril Frank, c. 1963

Syril Frank
Two 1960s Birthday Collages by Syril Frank, Expressionist, 1966

Camille Hilaire
"The Orchard in Spring" Camille Hilaire (1916 -2004) Circa 1960s

James Daugherty
"Abstraction" Mid-20th Century American Abstract 1960s Color Field Modernist, 1957

James Daugherty
"Rectangle Abstraction" Mid 20th Century American Abstract 1960s Color Field, c. 1965

Island Guizzo
1960s Italian Signed Still Life With Flowers, 1965

Irina Belotelkin Roublon
Irina Roudakoff Belotelkin "Still Life w/ Artichoke" c.1960s, Circa 1960

Paul Morro
Large Portrait of Young French Girl, Signed Impressionist Oil, 1960 s

Gilbert Pelissier
French 20th Century Abstract Nude Portrait of Lady Picasso Style Work Period, 1970 s

Don Hannan
Mid Century Coastal Clouds Sunrise Seascape, 1960

Stanley Bate
"Year of the Dragon, " 1960s Modern Abstract Painting, Circa 1960

Clinton Hill
1960 s Untitled

Anthony Aguilar
1960s Monumental Painting on Stretched Canvas by Artist Anthony Aguilar, Mid-20th Century

Jack Freeman
Large Figure Painting in Oil, Circa 1960s, Circa 1960s

Adine Stix
Large Colorful Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting with Turquoise, Circa 1960s, 1960 s

Sergio Dangelo
Sergio Dangelo Composition 1960 s Oil Assemblage Mixed Media Contemporary, 1960-1970

Shmuel Rayoni
C 1960s Abstract Expressionist Drip Painting Israeli Master, 1961