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Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight dining chairs by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with green leather seats. Elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
"Futura" Swedish 1950s Dining Chairs
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two armchairs and two side chairs with stunning sculptural backs by David Rosèn for Nordiska
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair by Gösta Jonsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chunky lounge chair designed and made by Gösta Jonsson, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
"Lilla Eva" Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden.
This chair holds a soft simplicity and a uniqueness in its
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Modern Big Adam Lounge Chairs NK, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of two lounge chairs with elegant and sensual forms was named “Big Adam” and was a series
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Alf Svensson Easy Chairs Model
Domus
by DUX, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Domus designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1950s.
Newly reupholstered cushions.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Gösta Jonsson Attributed Lounge Chair, 1950s, Sweden, Pure Alpaca Fabric
By Flemming Lassen, Gösta Jonsson
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Gösta Jonsson attributed lounge chair, 1950s, Sweden, newly upholstered in a premium, pure Alpaca
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Set of 2 Swedish Rocking Chairs in Sheepskin, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Please note: Listed price is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$17,815 / item
Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Axel Acking, Torsten Schollin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool and elegant lounge chairs by Carl-Axel Acking, made from mahogany with leather seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Lounge chair by unknown designer, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A striking Swedish armchair from the mid-20th century, designer unknown. The piece stands out with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
"Little Eva" Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden.
This pair holds a soft simplicity and a uniqueness in its
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Little Adam Chair by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist in Green Velvet, Swedish 1950’s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Little Adam chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, part of the Paradise series designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Scandinavian Modernist Lounge Chair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant lounge or armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, made in walnut and upholstered with linen. Beautiful carved decor around the base of the seat and lines of wood following the curves o...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Rare Contour 1 chair by Alf Svensson for Ljund, Sweden 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Artifort
Located in ECHT, NL
Very rare reclining lounge chair. Designed in the 1950s by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Ljund
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$2,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Three Swedish 1950s Cocktail "Circle" Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Three beautiful 1950s Laminett Circle chairs by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom.
With striking
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair and Footstool by Axel Larsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing lounge chair by Axel Larsson, made from teak with original wreathed blue leather. Neck
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rosewood lounge chair
Samsö
by Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare 'Samsö' chair by danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler, Sweden, during the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of 1950s Easy Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompagniet, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bengt Ruda
Located in Bridgeport, CT
example of Swedish 1950's design. Factory lacquered in a black stain that is showing some natural wear
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid-Century Otto Schultz Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Sweden, ca 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 1950s easy chairs by Otto Schultz, Sweden. The elegant organic lines of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
His and Hers Pair of Easy Chairs Newly Upholstered, 1950s Swedish
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century elegant His and Hers pair of easy chairs with a large comfortable backrest and a smooth
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Swedish Lounge Chairs by Hans Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet, NK 1950s
By Hans Harald Molander, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lounge chairs designed by Hans Harald Molander. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Swedish Sawbuck Easy Chair
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Swedish 1950s easy chair made from solid beech with a distinctive sawbuck-shaped profile. Re
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$1,280 Sale Price
30% Off
Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in Forserum, SE
A folding chair model Oscar, designed by Swedish architect Olle Pira in 1955 for the manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva Chairs, new Mohair, 1950s, Sweden
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva chairs, newly upholstered in premium pure mohair
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wicker Easy Chair by Sven Staaf, Staaf
Almgren, Sweden, 1950s
By Sven Staaf
Located in Hägersten, SE
Easy chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Produced by Staaf & Almgren, circa 1954 in Sweden. Made from
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Yngve Ekström "Småland" Dining Office Chair in Birch Produced in Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sculptural Swedish wooden dining / office chair in birch by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Dining Set by David Rosen Futura-Series Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950
s
By David Rosén
Located in Paris, FR
's.
a Dining table expandable, with 8 dining chair, certains with armrest.
Futura-series Nordiska
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian modern
Teve
chairs by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Lilla Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural 1950s Lounge Chairs by Broderna Andersson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1950’s lounge chairs by Brondera Andersson. Sculptural organic design form of this unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of chairs attributed to Erik Chambert, Sweden, 1950s, mother of pearl inlay
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of chairs attributed to Erik Chambert,
Sweden, 1950s.
Oak with mother of pearl and ebony
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Oak
Pair of Rare Easy Chairs with Solid Beech Wood, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of easy chairs, produced in Sweden during the 1950s, embodies key elements of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Birte Iversen Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair
By Birte Iversen, A. J. Iversen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant 1950s small scale lounge chair by Birthe Iversen made in Denmark by A. J. Iversen. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Set of Four Yngve Ekström Wooden Dining Chairs in Birch Produced in Sweden 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four wooden wooden dining chairs in birch by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Midcentury "Garden of Eden" settee, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
their range. The ”Paradis” series, created in the 1950s, became a huge success with it traditionally
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Winnie Chairs by Ikea, 1950s
By Jens Hjorth, IKEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair, "Winnie", Ikea, second half of the 20th century, Jens Hjorth style.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
$2,494 / set
Westbergs Möbler, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and wood lounge chair produced by AB Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, 1950s.
Moderate
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Lounge Chair by O.H. Sjögren
By O.H. Sjögren
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
for its exceptional comfort and timeless elegance. The chair features classic proportions with gently
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
$3,059 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rare table lamp by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1951.
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
1950s "Winni" Lounge Chair by Ikea #2
By IKEA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: IKEA
Era: 1950s
Materials: Beech, Wool
Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Chairs by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1950s, Set of 4
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
A set of four dining chairs designed by Axel Larsson and manufactured by Bodafors in Sweden. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Yngve Ekström, "Kurva" Lounge Chair, 1950s, patinated leather
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Yngve Ekström lounge chair with frame of beech and teak.
Original patinated full grain aniline
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
Rare "Horn" Desk / Accent Armchair in Beech, Folke Ohllson, DUX, Sweden, 1950s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare "horn" chair designed by the influential Folke Ohlsson for the Swedish firm DUX
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown velvet and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
national treasure in Sweden. He created a number of furniture classics including these rare “Elder man
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Additional Information:
Material
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Karl-Erik Ekselius six chairs made of wood, straw, and fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Group of six chairs made of wood, straw, and fabric, produced in Sweden by JOC Mobler Vetlanda and
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Straw, Wood
Pair of Karl Erik Ekselius for Joc Mobler Armchairs, 1950s Sweden Design
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Paris, FR
Mobler Sweden
Wood frame.
With Original Wool Stuffover upholstery, cushion (need to be change
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 "Horn" Accent Armchairs by Folke Ohllson for DUX, Sweden, c. 1950s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Deland, FL
Swedish firm DUX. Recently and meticulously restored this sculptural chair set, made from solid beech wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Midcentury "Adam" Lounge Chair, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Big Adam” (“Stora Adam”) lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, from the “Paradis” series
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Modern "Papa" Bear set of 2 armchairs, 1950
s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
This unique set features two early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner and crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
$47,507 / set
Carl Malmsten Boucle Samsas Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten
Samsas lounge chair, 1950s
Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Set of 10 Oak Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson
Söner, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four Model 537 oresund chairs was designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Swedish 1950s Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Swedish 1950s chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Swedish 1950s chairs — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Swedish 1950s chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Swedish 1950s chairs bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many Swedish 1950s chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström and Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist produced popular Swedish 1950s chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Swedish 1950s Chairs?
Prices for Swedish 1950s chairs start at $600 and top out at $42,800 with the average selling for $3,800.
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 Swedish 1950s Chairs
- 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 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.
- 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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