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Pair of Carl Jacobs
Frank Guille Designed
Jason
Chairs for Kandya, 1950s
By Kandya, Frank Guille, Carl Jacobs
Located in Hitchin, England
A pair of 'Jason' chair, these iconic chairs were designed in the 1950s by Danish designer Carl
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Aluflex Stacking Chairs by Armin Wirth, 1950s, Set of Five
By Armin Wirth, Hans Zollinger Sohre
Located in Renens, CH
A set of five stacking chairs by Armin Wirth, designed for Hans Zollinger Sohre (Zürich) during the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Borge Morgensen Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
denmark: borge morgensen plywood chair, rare, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Rudolf Wolff Easy Chairs
5003
for Elsrijk the Netherlands, 1950s
By Elsrijk, Rudolf Wolf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
cut plywood seat and back, carefully re-using the old original nuts and bolds to reconstruct the chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Early LCW Lounge Chairs in Walnut, Charles
Ray Eames Herman Miller 1950s
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, Brussels
it introduced further chair color dyes and upholstery designed by Alexander Girard.
As the 1950’s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Walnut
Early LCW Lounge Chair in Birch by Charles
Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Wood (W) Base. The all plywood chair was finally released in 1946, designed by Charles Eames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Birch
Set of Four Hille Stak Chairs by Robin Day, 1950s
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in London, GB
Set of four Hille Stak chairs by Robin Day for Hille, England, 1950s.
Formed bent plywood chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood, Walnut
Pair of Colourful Dutch Modernist Chairs, Wim Van Gelderen for
t Spectrum, 1950s
By
t Spectrum, Wim van Gelderen
Located in Aartselaar, BE
these Dutch modernist plywood chairs that were produced in the early 1950s.
In excellent original
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Plywood
Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s Alzueta Provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s
Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
Category
Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Set of 6 Robin Day Hillestak Dining Chairs for Hille
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in London, GB
Robin Day in the 1950s, they are called the Hillestak chairs. This set of six has been restored to
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
1950s Set of 6 Robin Day Hillestak Dining Chairs for Hille
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in London, GB
Robin Day in the 1950s, they are called the Hillestak chairs. This set of six has been restored to
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s with Laffanour provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s
Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
Category
Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early LCW Lounge Chair in Ash by Charles
Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
it introduced further chair color dyes and upholstery designed by Alexander Girard.
As the 1950’s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of Two Model SB02 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Miller. This chair has model name SB02 and is a combination of bent birch veneer plywood legs and teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood, Teak
Early DCW Dining Chair in Walnut by Charles
Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
generation chair produced by Herman Miller USA between 1950 and 1953 (the production of the DCW was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Walnut
Pair of Teak Dinning Room Chairs "Euroika" by Fristo Kramer for Auping, 1950s
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 dinning room chairs designed by Fristo Kramer for Auping manufacture in 1950s period, The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Chaise Lounge by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
nothing less than spectacular.
Designed in 1949 , this sleek chaise longe crafted from marine plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Plywood
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Set of 4 Teak Dinning Room Chairs "Euroika" by Fristo Kramer for Auping, 1950s
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 dinning room chairs designed by Fristo Kramer for Auping manufacture in 1950s period, The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Birch Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Model SB03 Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A set of very beautiful and rare model SB03 chairs designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Plywood
Modern Danish Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s, Set of 4
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Fritz Hansen. This is an early production from the second half of the 1950s. The chairs have signatures
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara Set of 6
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonised
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Row of Three Cinema Seats by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Row of three cinema seats originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet. Nowadays it can be a stunning addition to any interior. Very good, original condition with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Plywood Chair DCW by Charles Eames for Evans, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of wooden armchairs. Wear marks on the screws and veneer (see photo).
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Plywood Chair DCW by Charles Eames for Evans 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of wooden armchairs. Wear marks on the screws and veneer (see photo). 1 stamped armchair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Fully Restored 1950s Italian Model Du22 Armchair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Rome, IT
during the 1950s.
Also usable as desk chair.
Completely restored:
New black natural leather and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rare 1950s "Medea" Swivel Office Chair
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This 1950s swivel office chair “Medea” was designed by Vittorio Nobili and manufactured by Fratelli
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chairs Christensen
Larsen, 1950s, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig, Christensen
Larsen
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
restored with refurbished plywood and metal frame and new upholstery
We got these chairs from a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Dining Set of Table and Five Chairs, by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Roma, IT
Lissoni (1956-).
The chairs are made of plywood with metal legs, while the table is made of a teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Chairs and Stools Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of chairs and stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s. Lacquered birch and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Plywood
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
a real treat for the eye.
Very good condition
1950s - Italy
Dimensions:
Height: 32.68 in (83 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik, 1950s, Pair
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designer: Niko Kralj
Manufacturer: Stol Kamnik
Period: 1950’s
Country of Manufacture: Slovenia
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Original Midcentury Chairs, Jitona Sobeslav, Beech, Czechia, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs.
Maker: Jitona Sobeslav
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Dining Set - Robin Day for Hille Midcentury 1950s table and 4 chairs
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in Highclere, Newbury
since new this 1950s set was bought as a complete set with matching chairs that all have a plywood and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Beech, Plywood, Walnut
Desk Cees Braakman Pastoe Model EE02 1952
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
possible to sandpaper it out, But than i lose the original color.
The plywood chair matches well is also
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,605 / set
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
Norman Cherner moulded plywood Playcraft Bentwood Chair. US ca. 1950
s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage bentwood walnut chair by Norman Cherner produced by Playcraft, US circa 1950s.
Born in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Minimalist 1950s Pair of Blue tub chairs for kids in plywood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century modern Pair of kids chairs,
circa 1950
Sky blue plywood frame.
Measures: Ø 33.5 x H 46
Category
Vintage 1950s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood
1950
s Charles and Ray Eames DCW Plywood Chairs for Herman Miller, Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles and Ray Eames,
DCW plywood chairs, pair.
Herman Miller, USA
Circa 1950
Walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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
Tubular Chair with Molded Plywood, Mart Stam Design for Thonet, 1950s
By Kovona, Mart Stam
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic chair of the 20th century. Produced in midcentury era out of bent chrome pipe construction
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wim Rietvield for Gispen Style, Beech Bentwood
Black Desk Chair, 1950
s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Wim Rietveld for Gispen style Black Iron & Beech Bentwood Side Chair. Desk Chair. Dining Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Listing for Daniel: 2nd chair: Herbert von Jordan Chair in Plywood
By Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, United States, 1940s-1950s.
A molded plywood side chair by Herbert Von Jordan. He used building methods
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Italian Mid-Century Office Chair by Vittorio Nobili, 1950
s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Paris, FR
designed in a curved plywood seat and solid cast iron base. The Medea chair was awarded the prestigious
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Large Set of Twelve Dutch Industrial Plywood Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Twelve chairs, wood, plywood, The Netherlands, 1950s
These chairs executed with a stained black
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Four Plywood Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These rare bent plywood dining chairs were designed by Cees Braakman in the mid-1950s for Pastoe
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno,
Italy, 1950s.
Plywood and lacquered steel.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Ten Joe Atkinson Chairs for Thonet USA, 1950
s
By Joe Atkinson, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of ten chairs designed in 1950's by Joe Atkinson for Thonet, USA, Birch plywood with a walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Rare Pair of Red Olof Kettunen Chairs for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s
By Merva Merivaara., Olof Kettunen
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of 1950s chairs by Olof Kettunen for Merivaara, Finland. The chairs are made of four
Category
Antique 1650s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Vintage Chairs by Carlo Ratti, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 vintage chairs is an original design furniture item realized by Carlo Ratti in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Roland Rainer, Set of Eight Stacking Chairs, Black Beech Wood, Vienna, 1950s
By Roland Rainer Emil
Alfred Pollack, Roland Rainer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
& Alfred Pollak, Austria, in 1950s.
Roland Rainer used these chairs for the Viennese city hall "Wiener
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Eames for Herman Miller DCW Mid-Century Modern Red Aniline Plywood Side Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice early example of Charles Eames DCW for Herman Miller plywood side chair. This 1950s edition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of 3 Black Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 dining or side chairs designed by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Black Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 dining or side chairs designed by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set Off Two Vintage Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 chair 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Two Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Slovenia 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Plywood
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of plywood chair 1950s available for sale. The range of distinct plywood chair 1950s — often made from wood, plywood and metal — can elevate any home. Plywood chair 1950s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of plywood chair 1950s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern plywood chair 1950s are of considerable interest. Many plywood chair 1950s are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Arne Jacobsen produced popular plywood chair 1950s that are worth a look.
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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 Plywood Chair 1950s
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean an Eames molded plywood chair, wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild dish soap. Then, use a second cloth moistened with water to wipe off the soap. Finally, use a soft towel to dry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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