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Jacques Adnet Pair of Folding Leather Chairs, France 1950
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Jacques Adnet folding chairs in stitched black leather and black enameled frames on brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950s French Iron Folding Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of four 1950s solid iron folding chairs with brass detail in the style of Maison
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950
s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950
s Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer or Church Chairs
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slatted 1950s and Mid-Century Sven Markelius style steamer/church chairs. Very appealing
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Foldable Spaghetti Garden Chairs Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of four blue, yellow and red outdoor Spaghetti chairs with a white lacquered steel frame made
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,265 / set
1950
s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – 1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s French Wooden Folding Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armchair with a folding seat from France, circa 1950. Upraised armrests encourage a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950
s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Six
1950’s Original Orange Tolix
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Four
1950’s Original Orange
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950
s Teak Folding Chairs by Drifter, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s teak folding chairs by drifter – set of four
1950’s teak folding chairs by drifter – set
Category
Vintage 1950s Asian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Leather Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
which can fold up.
Beautiful decorative side chair or lounge chair.
1950s - Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 10 Iron
Rope Folding Chairs - France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very chic set of ten iron folding chairs, with original white paint and green rope seats and backs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Carved Wood Folding Chair with Shelf, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
Carved wood prayer chair with a folding seat, upholstered with faux leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Rustic Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Four 1950s Egon Eiermann Ply Wood Folding Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four plywood chairs by Egon Eiermann- Collection SE-18.
Designed for high functionality
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
$2,755 / set
Mobel Italia 1950s Luisa Leather Folding Dining Chair by Marcello Cuneo
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Basildon, London
A masterpiece of Italian mid-century design, the Mobel Italia 1950s Luisa Folding Dining Chair by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ninfea Folding Chair by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Greding, DE
Folding chair with rattan weave and wooden frame designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
1950s German Beech Folding Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s German beech folding dining chairs – Set of six
1950s German beech folding dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s German Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s German Beech Folding Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s German beech folding dining chairs – Set of eight
1950s German beech folding dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s German Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s German Beech Folding Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s German beech folding dining chairs – Set of twelve
1950s German beech folding dining
Category
Vintage 1950s German Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s Leather Chrome Folding Safari Director Chairs
Located in Surrey, BC
A pair of solid leather/ chrome folding safari chairs acquired from private collection in Vancouver
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s German Beech Folding Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s German beech folding dining chairs – various quantities available. These are the best folding
Category
Vintage 1950s German Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Folding Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cagliani e Marazza, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cagliani e Marazza
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of extraordinary folding chairs designed by Gio Ponti, manufactured by Cagliani e Marazza in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s German Beech Folding Dining Chairs, Set of Twenty Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s German beech folding dining chairs, set of twenty four
1950s German beech folding dining
Category
Vintage 1950s German Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s Rex Folding Plywood Chairs, Set of 4
By Niko Kralj
Located in High Point, NC
This cleverly folded plywood chair, is minimal, practical and functional. World renowned by
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of 1950s Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari Folding Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of instructor chairs (folding chairs), model MK16, in rosewood and black leather. Mogens Koch
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Osvaldo Borsani Italian Midcentury Dark Wood "S88" Folding Chair for Tecno 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design iconic folding chair model S88 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for
Category
Antique 1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage wooden folding chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden folding chair from the 1950s.
Blonde color of the wood, bright and warm. Nice metal
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Metal
5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern Vintage and Ingenious folding "Rex" lounge chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). 5
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Gio Ponti Ninfea Rattan Folding Chair for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Gio Ponti Ninfea folding chair for Fratelli Reguitti.
Italy 1950s, beech, original caning
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1950s Dutch folding chairs in beech with brass details
A great Mid-Century Modern set
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Ninfea Pair of Rattan Folding Chair for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice pair of Gio Ponti Ninfea folding chair for Fratelli Reguitti.
Italy 1950s, beech, original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
JH-512 Hans J Wegner Folding Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Antonio, TX
Stunning mid-century modern Hans J. Wegner iconic folding lounge chair, circa 1950s. The model 512
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Niko Kralj Rex folding chair Mid-century , 1950’s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 57,5cmW, 44cmHseat, 81cmH, 63,5cm H arm rest, 41cm D seat, 60cm D total
Condition: Good
Material: Wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Antique 1950s Italian Handcrafted Oak Doll / Miniature Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
A charming model of a folding chair, entirely handmade in Italy in oak,
quality of construction
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
1950s Teak Folding Chairs by Drifter, Set of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s teak folding chairs by drifter – set of ten
1950s teak folding chairs by drifter – set of
Category
Vintage 1950s Asian Stools
Materials
Teak
1950s Teak Folding Chairs by Drifter, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s teak folding chairs by drifter – set of six
1950s teak folding chairs by drifter – set of
Category
Vintage 1950s Stools
Materials
Teak
Pair of Wooden Folding Garden Chairs with Table, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury folding armchairs or lounge chairs.
The chairs can be changed from normal garden
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Hans J. Wegner JH512 Folding Lounge Chair for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare and highly collectible example of Hans J. Wegner’s early work, this JH512 folding lounge
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Campaign Cognac Leather Officers folding chair 1950s
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive 20th century Faux Bamboo & Brown Cognac color Leather Folding Campaign Safari
Category
Vintage 1950s English Campaign Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
1950s French Iron Folding Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of four 1950s solid iron folding chairs with brass detail in the style of Maison
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of Four Plywood Folding Chairs Egon Eiermann 1950
s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in London, GB
A set of four plywood chairs by Egon Eiermann- collection SE-18. Designed for high functionality
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
1950
s Original French Slatted Folding Garden Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Slatted Folding Garden Chairs – Set Of Six. Good classic set of French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950
s French Iron And Brass Folding Dining Chairs In Leather Upholstery
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 4 1950's French solid iron and brass with new leather upholstery folding dining
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs Made in Yugoslavia after Wegener c 1950/1960
s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of folding lounge chairs, Made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner masterpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare foldable rocking chair designed by Takeshi Nii, Japan, manufactured in Mid-Century in 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch & Rud Rasmussen
Scandinavian Modern
A beautiful beech and canvas folding chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
C.A Buffington, Pair of Swedish Folding Chairs, Gemla, 1950s
By Gemla
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of folding chairs designed by C.A Buffington in the 1930s for Swedish manufacturer Gemla in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Samson Folding Chair Russel Wright Shwayder Bros Inc. 1950s
By Russel Wright, Shwayder Brothers
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A single plywood and salmon color enameled iron folding armchair designed by Russel Wright for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Pair of B751 Folding Chair from Thonet/Ligna, Czechoslovakia
By Ligna, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- Ligna is a nationalized Thonet factory after the Second World War
- Stamped Ligna
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Folding Chairs Attribuited to Raffaella Crespi in Bamboo, 1950s
By Raffaella Crespi
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of folding chairs attributed to Raffaella Crespi from 1950. The structure of the chairs in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern set of 5 Vintage and Ingenious folding "Rex" lounge chairs by Niko Kralj (1920
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Gio Ponti Ninfea Rattan Folding Chair for Fratelli Reguitti Italie, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare Gio Ponti Ninfea folding chair for Fratelli Reguitti.
Italy 1950s, beech, original caning
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
1950s Vintage Cinema Chair
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A rare vintage folding cinema single chairs from the 1950s. Wood structure and iron base. The item
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Folding Wooden Deck Chairs, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and practical set of Classic-design slatted deck chairs with armrests. Two positions -- one
Category
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Folding Chair by Reguitti in Beech and Orange and Green Canvas, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Roma, IT
structure in beechwood, that can be completely folded flat, with a practical handle to carry it. The chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Beech
Jacques Biny Picnic Table and Chairs in Suitcase France 1950s by Kiss Ply
By Jacques Biny
Located in Den Haag, NL
Jacques Biny picnic table and foldable chairs in Suitcase, France, 1950s by Kiss Ply. Metal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs by Dal Vera, 1950s
By Dal Vera
Located in Paris, FR
chair,
Italy, circa 1950s.
All our pieces are fully restored at our atelier and we only offer
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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Folding Chair 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of folding chair 1950s available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all folding chair 1950s available were constructed with great care. Folding chair 1950s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Folding chair 1950s made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Folding chair 1950s have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gio Ponti, Hans J. Wegner and Takeshi Nii are consistently popular.
How Much are Folding Chair 1950s?
Prices for folding chair 1950s start at $106 and top out at $22,600 with the average selling for $2,328.
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 Folding Chair 1950s
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- 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.
- 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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