What is 1950s furniture called?

1950s 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.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Yes. 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 watches were popular in 1950s?

Some 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.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The 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.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In 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.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In 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.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There 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.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The 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?

Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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1950s Kitchen

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Galerie Sandy Toupenet

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery

Glazed stoneware vase by Wilhelm Kåge. Sweden circa 1950 s.

$1,500

Ceramic Pitcher by Mado Jolain, France, 1950s

By Mado Jolain

Located in Paris, FR

Ceramic Pitcher by Mado Jolain, France, 1950s Dimensions : Height 29 / Diameter 16 cm. Depth with

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher by Mado Jolain, France, 1950s

$4,381

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s

By Roger Capron

Located in Paris, FR

Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s Signed "Capron Vallauris".

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s

$5,803

1950 s French Ceramic Coffee Set from Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible ceramic coffee set made by French ceramic maker Charles Voltz in Vallauris, 1950's. Set

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1950 s French Ceramic Coffee Set from Vallauris

$2,250

Bowl designed by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg Sweden, 1950s

By Stig Lindberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Bowl designed by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg Sweden, 1950s Stoneware. H: 14 cm / 5 1/2" L: 24 cm

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1950s Swedish Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Bowl designed by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg Sweden, 1950s

$1,954

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Gualdo Dolci, 1950s

By Gualdo Dolci

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

ceramics in 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Gualdo Dolci, 1950s

$420 Sale Price

30% Off

Alexandre Noll Pair of Wooden Spoons, France 1950´s

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

. 1950. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1995. If

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Wood

Alexandre Noll Pair of Wooden Spoons, France 1950´s

$1,999 / set

Vintage 1950s Ceramic Tea Set - Mid-Century Charm

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage 1950s Ceramic Tea Set – Mid-Century Charm Elevate your tea experience with this charming

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1950s Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1950s Ceramic Tea Set - Mid-Century Charm

$473

Andrea D Arienzo Ceramic Vase, Italy 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Andrea D'Arienzo ceramic vase, Vietri, Italy 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Andrea D Arienzo Ceramic Vase, Italy 1950s

$1,776

Serving Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard, 1950 s

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Serving Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Teak

Serving Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard, 1950 s

$1,780

Robert Picault (1919–2000) Lidded Jar, Vallauris, France, 1950s

By Robert Picault

Located in New York, NY

black to the underside.Produced in Vallauris, France, circa 1950s, when Picault worked alongside Picasso

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Robert Picault (1919–2000) Lidded Jar, Vallauris, France, 1950s

$895

Black Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Hägersten, SE

Stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Hand made at Rörstrand in the 1950s. Black "hares

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Black Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$1,184

Ceramic Vase Jug by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Paris, FR

Rorstrand, Sweden, and GN for Gunnar Nylund. 1950's Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents who

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1950s Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Jug by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$1,302

Ceramic Vase Jug by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Paris, FR

" for Rorstrand, Sweden, and GN for Gunnar Nylund. 1950's Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with

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1950s Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Jug by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$1,184

Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s

By Roger Capron

Located in Paris, FR

Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s

$1,065

Pincer in Brass and Braided Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950 s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pincer in Brass and Braided Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass

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20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Brass

Pincer in Brass and Braided Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950 s

$888

Jean Picart Le Doux, Wall Ceramic Bowl, 12/100, 1950s

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl by Jean Picart Le Doux — Sant Vicens, France, 1950s. A striking

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Picart Le Doux, Wall Ceramic Bowl, 12/100, 1950s

$3,500

Set of 5 Wine Racks / Bottle Stands in Teak, 1950 s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Set of 5 Wine Racks / Bottle Stands in Teak, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Teak

Set of 5 Wine Racks / Bottle Stands in Teak, 1950 s

$4,145 / set

Ceramic Dish with Woman s Face Signed by Jacques Innocenti, 1950s

By Jacques Innocenti

Located in Paris, FR

1949. Plate or vide poche with woman 's face , Signed on back : Innocenti, Vallauris, circa 1950.

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1950s Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Dish with Woman s Face Signed by Jacques Innocenti, 1950s

$1,776

Large Roger Capron Ceramic Vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s

By Roger Capron

Located in Paris, FR

Large Roger Capron ceramic vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s Signed "Capron Vallauris".

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Roger Capron Ceramic Vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s

$13,027

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

dark steel grey shades with some dark copper red strokes from bottom and up., 1950s. Measures: 5,3 cm x

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s

$200 Sale Price

20% Off

Vase Designed by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia, Finland, 1950s

By Liisa Hallamaa

Located in Stockholm, SE

Vase designed by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia, Finland, 1950's. Stoneware. Measurements: H: 58,5 cm

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Vase Designed by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia, Finland, 1950s

$8,053

Italian Midcentury Decorative Ceramic by Osvaldo Gualdo Dolci, 1950s

By Gualdo Dolci

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

soon shifted his focus to ceramics and established his own studio, where he started experimenting with

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Decorative Ceramic by Osvaldo Gualdo Dolci, 1950s

$700

1950s Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Signed Stoneware Bowl - Scandinavian Modern

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Skien, NO

ceramic / stoneware from the 1950s by Gunnar Nylund (Sweden, 1904–97) for Rörstrand/Rorstrand/Rørstrand

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1950s Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Signed Stoneware Bowl - Scandinavian Modern

$256 Sale Price

20% Off

Ashtray Teardrop model in Brass and Wood, Austria 1950 s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Den Haag, NL

Ashtray Teardrop model in Brass and Wood, Austria 1950's

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Ashtray Teardrop model in Brass and Wood, Austria 1950 s

$562

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s

By Roger Capron

Located in Paris, FR

Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s Signed Capron Vallauris.

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s

$3,552

Ceramic Vase "Soleil" by Roger Capron, France, 1950s

By Roger Capron

Located in Paris, FR

Ceramic vase "Soleil" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, south of France, 1950s Signed Capron Vallauris.

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "Soleil" by Roger Capron, France, 1950s

$4,974

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s

$1,424

Glazed Brutalist Stoneware Jug by Keramo Kostelec, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

made during the 1950s at Keramo Kostelec in the Czech Republic. Measurements: H: 23 cm, D: 15 cm

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1950s Czech Brutalist Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Stoneware

Glazed Brutalist Stoneware Jug by Keramo Kostelec, 1950s

$325

Scandinavian Modern Decorative Vide-Poche Bowl by Ludvig Kyhn, 1950s

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Scandinavian Modern Decorative Vide-Poche Bowl by Ludvig Kyhn, 1950s This elegant Scandinavian

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Decorative Vide-Poche Bowl by Ludvig Kyhn, 1950s

$450

Yellow perforated metal bonbonniere by Mathieu Matégot, France 1950 s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This perforated meteal tray/serving dish in yellow from the 1950's was designed by Mathieu Matégot

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Yellow perforated metal bonbonniere by Mathieu Matégot, France 1950 s

$615

Spanish Colorful Ceramic Wall Plate Fishes Design, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

with hand painted naif fish decoration. Signed Solé. Catalan school, Spain 1950s. A lovely plate to

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta, Ceramic

Spanish Colorful Ceramic Wall Plate Fishes Design, 1950s

$847 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher signed Alexander, Belgium, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher signed Alexander, Belgium, 1950s

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1950s Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher signed Alexander, Belgium, 1950s

$213

1950 s American Butchers Meat Tenderiser

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's American Butchers Meat Tenderiser. Heavy weight original commercial tenderiser. Workshop

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1950s Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Metal

1950 s American Butchers Meat Tenderiser

$61

Don Schaumburg Flared Studio Bowl, circa 1950s

By Don Schaumburg

Located in Phoenix, AZ

brown highlights. Created circa mid-1950s, mint condition. Measures 4.25" H x 10.5" D. Don

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Don Schaumburg Flared Studio Bowl, circa 1950s

$650

Marcello Fantoni Unusual Modernist Ceramic Wall Plate, Italy 1950s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Milan, IT

Marcello Fantoni Unusual Modernist Ceramic Wall Plate, Italy 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Unusual Modernist Ceramic Wall Plate, Italy 1950s

$1,421

Wilhelm Kåge Miniature Vase for Gustavsberg Swedish Stoneware Signed 1950s

By Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

Vase 'Spirea' Designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsbergs Studio Sweden, 1950s

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1950s Swedish Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Wilhelm Kåge Miniature Vase for Gustavsberg Swedish Stoneware Signed 1950s

$3,470

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

$2,842 / set

Collection of 4 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

We have curated a group of 4 stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 4 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

$4,441 / set

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

$2,842 / set

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

$2,783 / set

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

$2,723 / set

Collection of 2 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 2 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

$2,250 / set

Vase Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Stig Lindberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Vase designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950s. Stoneware. Dimensions: Height: 16

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vase Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

$651

Jean de Lespinasse - Large Tureen/container in Blue Ceramic - 1950s/1960s

By Jean De Lespinasse

Located in MOUGINS, FR

An exceptional large tureen in mate glazed blue ceramic made in Nice in the 1950s/1960s, signed by

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jean de Lespinasse - Large Tureen/container in Blue Ceramic - 1950s/1960s

$2,344

1950´s Sterling Silver Cup, turquoise enamels, Baguès - Spain

By Maison Baguès

Located in Girona, Girona

: 878 grms Barcelona, circa 1950.

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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950´s Sterling Silver Cup, turquoise enamels, Baguès - Spain

$3,079

Vintage Burgundy Red and Clear Czech Glass Vase Optical Honeycomb Pattern 1950 s

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning vintage burgundy red and clear cut glass vase has a honeycomb pattern that reflects an optic design. It looks art deco meets mid century modern. The rim is flat cut pol...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Burgundy Red and Clear Czech Glass Vase Optical Honeycomb Pattern 1950 s

$985

Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Bowl by Marcel Guillot, France, 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

participated in numerous exhibitions for his ceramics as well as his painting. This large bowl is

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Bowl by Marcel Guillot, France, 1950s

$1,700

rare awesome red and white fat lava vase, Germany 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Very good condition.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

rare awesome red and white fat lava vase, Germany 1950s

$592

Brown Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hägersten, SE

Stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Hand made at Rörstrand in the 1940s. Glaze with burnt brown tones. Very good vintage condition with light wear and patina. Dimensions: H....

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Brown Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s

$888

20th Century Belgium Henri Bequet Ceramic Platter, 1950s

By Henri Bequet

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice plater handmade in ceramic in the 1940s by the Belgium ceramist Henri Bequet. Representing a bird. Beautiful gold and green colors. Stamped "Inédit H. Bequet" and "Fait...

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1950s Belgian Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Belgium Henri Bequet Ceramic Platter, 1950s

$331 Sale Price

20% Off

Midcentury Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

The green/brown glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the shape and form of this vase that’s a not so usual one to come by. Very nice condition. Dimensions: Height 24 cm,...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$1,835

Ceramic Vase/ Amphora by Jacques Blin, France, 1950s

By Jacques Blin

Located in Paris, FR

Ceramic Vase/ Amphora by Jacques Blin, France, 1960s Height with the pedestal is 48 cm. Similar model reproduced in the book "Jacques Blin, céramiste et porteur d'histoires" by Chr...

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase/ Amphora by Jacques Blin, France, 1950s

$8,527

Guido Andlovitz Freeform Dish for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s

By Guido Andlovitz

Located in Milan, IT

Guido Andlovitz Freeform dish for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Guido Andlovitz Freeform Dish for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s

$473

Vintage Glass Bell, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1950 s.

By Novy Bor Glassworks

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass,Metal Hand Made Re-polished Good Original Condition

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Glass Bell, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1950 s.

$236

Michael Andersen, Denmark, Two Bowls, Candlestick and Lidded Jar, 1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Michael Andersen, Denmark. Two bowls, candlestick and lidded jar in glazed ceramics, 1950s The

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Andersen, Denmark, Two Bowls, Candlestick and Lidded Jar, 1950s

$300 / set

Carl-Harry Stålhane, blue hares fur glazed vase, Rörstrand, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Uppsala, SE

Small vase designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for his long time collaborator Rörstrand in the 1950s

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stålhane, blue hares fur glazed vase, Rörstrand, 1950s

$461

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Find a variety of vintage 1950s ceramics available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage 1950s ceramics — often made from metal, glass and ceramic — can elevate any home. Vintage 1950s ceramics have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco vintage 1950s ceramics are consistently popular styles. Many vintage 1950s ceramics are appealing in their simplicity, but Carl Auböck, Fornasetti and Harald Buchrucker produced popular vintage 1950s ceramics that are worth a look.

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Prices for vintage 1950s ceramics start at $45 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $595.

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Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage 1950s Ceramics

What is 1950s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
1950s 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.
Were pearls popular in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes. 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 watches were popular in 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Some 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.
What was the clothing style in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
The 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.
What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
In 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.
How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
In 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.
What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
There 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.
What is the 1950s furniture style called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The 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?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

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