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80s Pendulum Shape Large Wall Clock in Lacquered Red by Lowell Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
period. 70s/80s
country. italy
material. wood, metal
color. red, white
dimensions (cm). 26 x 8 x 50 H
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Desk Chairs "Vipera" by Luca Leonori for Pallucco, Italy 80s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Desk Chairs "Vipera" by Luca Leonori for Pallucco, Italy 80s
Rare Edition - Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saporiti 80s Swivel Cocktail Table
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A great high gloss purple Italian coffee table by Saporiti. The top swivels to allow a second table
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass and Marble Side Table Designed by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan, Italy 80s
By Cattelan Italia, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lucija, SI
Designed in Memphis style in the 80s
Perfect original conditions
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Rare Set of 6 80s Italian Modern Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Italian design that showcased furniture as art pieces. Newly upholstered seats in black and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Divano Componibile P.11 D/S. di Tito Agnoli per Bonacina Anni 80
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
Divano componibile formato da 2 sedute in rattan, con cuscini in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Italian 80s table lamps made entirely of Murano glass - Postmoderndesign
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare Italian 1980s table lamps made entirely of Murano glass.
Great minimalist Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Italian of table lamps, brass base, velvet lampshade, Hollywood style, 80s
Located in Berlin, BE
Two very decorative table lamps from Italy of the 1980s.
Brass base and velvet shade with floral
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Vintage Italian Memphis Design Postmodern Chairs, Plywood
Chrome, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Italian postmodern dining chairs, made from chromed metal frame with a curved structure
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bauhaus Design Steel and Grey Faux Leather Armchair, Effezeta, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Italian chrome and grey faux leather armchair, produced by Effezeta, 1980s Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Modern Tavola Oggetti Cube Marble
Chrome Side Table 80s Italy
By Oggetti
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a short and chic, marble side or end Tavola table, with inlaid chrome, by Oggetti, circa the 1980s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 15" c...
Category
Vintage 1980s Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Rare white Butterfly wall lamp by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 80s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Rare “Butterfly” Sconce / Wall Lamp by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1980s — Metallic
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Giusti and De Rosa Drinking Fountain in Marble and Stone 80
s
By Ultima Edizione
Located in bari, IT
"FONTEGAIA" drinking fountain in marble and stone, Ultima Edizione production by Pier Alessandro Giusti and Egidio De Rosa, 1985.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Materials
Stone, Marble
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Africa Chairs by Maxalto Artona, Italy, 1970/80s
By B&B Italia, Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Catania, IT
and ebony wood, Italy, 1975.
The chairs were designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa within the 'Artona' line
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage 80s Post Modern Original Italian Carrera Marble Sculpture by Rose Grant
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Palm Springs, CA
housewife turned artist trained under the Italian masters in Florence and created a series of Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
80s Custom-Made Italian Marble and Glass Modern "Architect" Dining Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a modernist Palm Springs Estate, a custom Italian white Carrera and black marble
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Missoni Wool Italian 80s Style Oceani Arlequine Rug 5
5" x 7
8"
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Missoni wool Italian 80s style Oceani Arlequine Rug. This area rug is the perfect accent piece
Category
Vintage 1980s North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Yellow Desk Chair Model Vipera Designed by Luca Leonori for Pallucco, Italy 80s
By Pallucco
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare yellow desk or office chair designed by Luca Leonori for Pallucco Italy
This is a model Vipera
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Chromed Wire Club Chairs, Industrial Galvanized Tubular Metal, Italy 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
/backrest. An original 1980s Italian production.
In good vintage condition with expected signs of age and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Living Room Table in Romeo Rega Style, 80s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, RM
Coffee table from the 80s in Romeo Rega style, made of glass with details
in brass and mirrored
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces "Corteccia", 80s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of vintage Italian Murano glass sconces, produced by the Masters of Murano, each with two
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mazzega ashtray Murano glass 80s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in bari, IT
Emerald green Murano glass ashtray signed AV Mazzega 1980s (signature excised).
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 iconic Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs. They were made in Italy in the 80s.
In very good
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Ceramic 80s Hanging Lamp by Imago Italy – Retro Charm in Light Blue
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the vibrant charm of the Eighties with Imago Italy’s exquisite ceramic 80s vintage lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic
Set of 4 Vintage Bauhaus Style Chrome Steel Stackable Dining Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Italian dining chairs, made from chromed tubular steel frame with a curved structure
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of four Cesca chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer and made in Italy in the 80s.
It's fabulous
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre (attr) B.&W. Murano Glass Table Lamp 80s Italy
By Lino Tagliapietra, Effetre International Company
Located in Palermo, IT
, Italy, 1980s. At the bottom is a portion of the adhesive label where "Murano" can be read. Wear
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Vintage Bauhaus Design Cantilever Dining Chairs by Arc Linea, Italy 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian chairs, made from curved tubular steel chrome structure and yellow clear
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 4 Vintage Italian Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs in Memphis Style, 80s
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four vintage Italian postmodernist sculptural chairs, following the Memphis Milano style.
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Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
. Made in Italy in the 80s.
In very good original condition. With some signs of use and age, all visible
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Copper bottle rack from the 80s
Located in Catania, IT
Copper bottle racks from the 80s. With a coat of arms in the centre of it, two side brass handles
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Barware
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tolboi
Venini lamp from the 80s
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Floor lamp model ‘Tolboi’, produced by Venini since 1987.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sideboard, Wood and Brass, France, 1970/80s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard with wooden base and brass plate. Probably France, 1970/80s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style 80s Midcentury Regency Italian Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers
By Ico
Luisa Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian late XXth century Art deco inspired style chest of drawers, in beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Burl
J. F. Crochet for S. Terzani Wrought Iron and Murano Glass Floor Lamp 80s Italy
By Jean-Fracois Crochet, Sergio Terzani
Located in Palermo, IT
for Sergio Terzani, Italy 80s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
80s Vintage Chandelier in Blue Murano Glass Italian Design G. Canova for Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in None, IT
.
DIMENSIONS: Height 105 cm; Diameter 80 cm
MATERIALS: Glass and Steel
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
80s Vintage Lamps Luci Milano
Flopi
by Tresoldi
Salvati Design Made in Italy
By Luci Milano
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
designer. tresoldi & salvati
maker. luci milano
period. 1980s
country. Italy
material. plastic
color. red
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
80s Italian Design Lamps by Luci Milano -
Flopi
Vibrant Red Flush Mount Lights
By Luci Milano, Salvati
Tresoldi
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
designer. tresoldi & salvati
maker. luci milano
period. 1980s
country. Italy
material. plastic
color. red
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Pair of Italian Chrome And Velvet Chairs Retro MCM Postmodern 70s 80s
By Poul Kjærholm, Shiro Kuramata, Ettore Sottsass, Kazuhide Takahama, Anton Lorenz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of Vintage Chrome Chairs.
Newly upholstered vintage chairs in Italian cotton velvet. Please
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 80s Ceramic Lamps Set by Imago Italy - New Old Stock with Vibrant Hues
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the nostalgic charm of the with Imago Italy’s 80s vintage lamps set made of exquisite
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic
Set of Three Barovier
Toso Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Sconces 80s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of three wall lamps in hand blown Mid-Century Modern style Murano glass, produced by Barovier & Toso in the 1980s. Featuring flower blossom detailing. The glass is filled with bu...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Pop-Art Syle Tubular Steel Checkered Red Upholstery Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pop-art style red-white checkered upholstery modernist chairs.
Painted tubular steel base, wooden upholstered seat and backrest.
Stackable.
In good vintage condition with expected s...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Coffe Table Paolo Piva Alanda B&B Italia Mid Century 80s Italy Design Modern
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Berlin, BE
Alanda by Paolo Piva is a coffee table produced by C&B, today B&B Italia, in 1981. Its design follows a precise architectural construction and is endowed with a characteristic formal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage 80s Ceramic Lights Imago Italy - Vibrant Hues - Set of 3 New Old Stock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the vibrant ambiance of the 80s Design Lamps with Imago Italy’s exquisite ceramic flush
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modular Coffee Table in Travertine, Circa 80s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
parts measures 54 x 98 x H 23
2 other parts measures 54 x 98 x H 28 cm
Italy, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Modular Coffee Table in Travertine, Circa 80s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
parts measures 54 x 98 x H 23
2 other parts measures 54 x 98 x H 28 cm
Italy, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Postmodern 80s "Cactus" Coatrack 1070 by Italian Designer Raul Barbieri 65" high
By Raul Barbieri
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Postmodern 1980s *Cactus* Coat Rack 1070 by Italian designer Raul Barbieri stands 65 inches
Category
Vintage 1980s Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
80s Sarasar Table Lamp with Glass Bead Shade by Toso and Pamio for Leucos Italy
By Roberto Pamio
Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in München, DE
Toso and Roberto Pamio for Leucos. Made in Italy.
Very elegant minimalist Italian design.
The glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Ashtray in Bamboo and Chromed Metal, 80s
Located in Roma, RM
.
Production: Italian manufacture 1980.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Laura De Lorenzo and Stefano Stefani 80s Design Table
Located in bari, IT
.
Comparative bibliography
G. Gramigna, 1950-2000 Italian design repertory for home furnishings, Allemandi
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Country Style Chairs from the 80s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made wooden seats inspired by old America, in Country style with various decorations and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of ‘80s Piero Fornasetti Framed Fabric Panels
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Milano Made in Italy.”
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Glass
Large Red China Lacquered Sideboard from the 80s
Located in Roma, RM
Large red China lacquered sideboard from the 80s
Product details
Storage unit with doors, drawers
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 4 Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and brown faux leather stackable dining
Category
Vintage 1980s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Trolley
George
Pierangelo Gallotti for Gallotti
Radice 80s
By Pierangelo Gallotti
Located in Milano, IT
Trolley-table; glass with chromed steel profiles.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
80s Minimalist Stool
Trix
by Metalplastica Lucchese in Red Melamine
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
just a piece of furniture; it is a slice of design history.
Incorporating this vintage seating stool
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Stools
Materials
Plastic
Unique Set of Wall Lights
Plafoniera
by Stilnovo, 80s
By Stilnovo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
colors that exude the creativity and optimism of 80s Italian design.
This set is made of two green and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Is Italian furniture worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that Italian furniture is worth it. However, not all furniture made in Italy is of equal quality. Many world-renowned furniture makers, such as Kartell, Venini, Cassina, Natuzzi, Fendi, Vistosi and Fabrio Ltd., are based in the country. Still, smaller companies that produce more economical furniture also call Italy home. As a result, it's important to consider materials and construction methods when selecting furniture for your home. Shop a large collection of Italian furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture 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 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 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 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.








