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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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Denmark Ceramics

Swedish Ceramics Black Vase

1950s Kitchen

1950s Green Glass

Galerie Sandy Toupenet

French Modern Ceramics

1950s Italian Art

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Earthenware, Faience

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

$769

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

By Accolay Pottery

Located in PARIS, FR

Lovely and rare French vintage vase from the 1950s by Accolay Pottery. Signed 'Accolay' under the

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Earthenware, Faience

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

$887

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

By Accolay Pottery

Located in PARIS, FR

Lovely and rare French vintage vase from the 1950s by Accolay Pottery. Signed 'Accolay' under the

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Earthenware, Faience

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

$887

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

By Accolay Pottery

Located in PARIS, FR

Lovely and rare French vintage vase from the 1950s by Accolay Pottery. Signed 'Accolay' under the

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Earthenware, Faience

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

$769

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

By Accolay Pottery

Located in PARIS, FR

Lovely and rare French vintage vase from the 1950s by Accolay Pottery. Signed 'Guy' under the base.

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Earthenware, Faience

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

$769

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

By Accolay Pottery

Located in PARIS, FR

Lovely and rare French vintage vase from the 1950s by Accolay Pottery. Signed 'Guy' under the base.

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Earthenware, Faience

French 1950 s Vase by Accolay Pottery

$769

Mid Century Ceramic White Black Green Hand Painted Bowl by Pablo Picasso 1950s

By Madoura, Pablo Picasso

Located in Stockholm, SE

produced in a limited serie by Empreinte originale de Picasso / Madoura, 1950s. In good original condition

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1950s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic White Black Green Hand Painted Bowl by Pablo Picasso 1950s

$10,059

French Midcentury Ceramic Stoneware Bowl in Style of Pol Chambost, 1950s

By Pol Chambost

Located in Stockholm, SE

around 1950s. In good vintage condition with small signs of patina from age and use. Minor defect in the

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

French Midcentury Ceramic Stoneware Bowl in Style of Pol Chambost, 1950s

$1,775

Swedish Mid Century Grey Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 34 cm / 13.40" Diameter: 14 cm / 5.50"

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Swedish Mid Century Grey Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, 1950s

$1,775

Swedish Mid Century Green Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 17,5 cm / 6.90" Diameter: 6,5

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Swedish Mid Century Green Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, 1950s

$1,715

Gunnar Nylund White Mid Century Ceramic Pitcher by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Some smaller glaze bubbles. Dimensions: H: 26 cm

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund White Mid Century Ceramic Pitcher by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s

$1,005

Mid-Century Bowl, Bohemia, 1950 s

By Bohemia

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of cut glass Original condition.

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Mid-Century Bowl, Bohemia, 1950 s

$307

Set of 5 1950s Piero Fornasetti Grandi Maestri Gold Ceramic Plates

By Fornasetti

Located in London, GB

plate is featured Musician Claudio Monteverdi. 1950s Italian Design.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 5 1950s Piero Fornasetti Grandi Maestri Gold Ceramic Plates

$4,640 / set

Midcentury Modern Vase Rörstrand by Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This vase from Rörstrand and maker or designer Carl Harry Stålhane, was made in Sweden in the midcentury. Its beautiful glazed combined with its incredible forms makes this an except...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Vase Rörstrand by Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s

$2,071 Sale Price

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1950 s Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism

By Wolmar Castillo, Los Ballesteros

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and character-rich 1950s silver-plated creamer designed and handcrafted by Wolmar Castillo

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

1950 s Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism

$1,695

Lillemor Mannerheim for Gefle, Buffalo in Glazed Stoneware, Swedish Design 1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lillemor Mannerheim for Gefle. Buffalo in glazed stoneware. Swedish design, 1950s. Measures: 20 x

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Stoneware

Lillemor Mannerheim for Gefle, Buffalo in Glazed Stoneware, Swedish Design 1950s

$560

Serving Tray in Teak and Bamboo by Jens Quistgaard, 1950 s

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Serving Tray in Teak and Bamboo by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Teak

Serving Tray in Teak and Bamboo by Jens Quistgaard, 1950 s

$2,366

Rare Carl-Harry Stålhane Blue Stoneware Vase in Harfur Glaze, Rörstrand, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in The Hague, NL

the 20th century. Stålhane enjoyed a 40-year career at Rörstrand ceramics and established his own

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Cast Stone

Rare Carl-Harry Stålhane Blue Stoneware Vase in Harfur Glaze, Rörstrand, 1950s

$2,071

Midcentury Modern Set of 5 Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Set of 5 wonderful bowls from Rörstrand and maker or designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed bowls in good condition. The structure and form of th...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Set of 5 Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

$2,130 / set

Ceramic bowl by Mado Jolain, 1950s

By Mado Jolain

Located in PARIS, FR

Small pinched ceramic bowl by French artist Mado Jolain (1921–2019), dating from the 1950s and

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Mid-20th Century Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic bowl by Mado Jolain, 1950s

$633 / item

Mid Century Italian Yellow Green Orange Ceramic Vase by Bitossi, 1950s

By Bitossi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Vase by Bitossi Italy 1950s in typical midcentury colors.

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

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Italian Yellow Green Orange Ceramic Vase by Bitossi, 1950s

$700

Midcentury Modern Bowl and Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. That typical hares

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Bowl and Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s

$1,538 / set

Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Wonderful vase made in Sweden 1950s at Rörstrand and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase has

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$710

Swedish Mid-Century bowl by Kosta - Vicke Lindstrand, 1950 s

By Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. 1950's Signed: Kosta LH 4013 (Hard to catch on picture) Vicke

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Art Glass

Swedish Mid-Century bowl by Kosta - Vicke Lindstrand, 1950 s

$591

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

$2,071

Scandinavian modern vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Small bowl and vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, during the 1950s

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

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Stoneware

Scandinavian modern vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$1,159

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

$2,544

Midcentury Moder Bowl and Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. That typical hares fur glaze

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Moder Bowl and Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s

$2,307 / set

Early Green Glaze Biomorphic Stoneware Bowl by Weston Neil Andersen for AD 1950s

Located in Troy, MI

Early bowl design by Weston Neil Andersen of Andersen Design studio circa 1950s Biomorphic form

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

Materials

Stoneware

Early Green Glaze Biomorphic Stoneware Bowl by Weston Neil Andersen for AD 1950s

$700

1950’s Empoli Blue Cocktail Glasses, Set of 4

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of four 1950’s Empoli blue flute or cocktail glasses. Hand blown blue glass vases rest on

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1950s Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Glass

1950’s Empoli Blue Cocktail Glasses, Set of 4

$175 / set

Rare Danish Ovenproof Pottery Dish by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Kronjyden, 1950s

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. It was launched in the mid-late 1950s as a probationary run by the manufacturer Kronjyden in Denmark

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Pottery

Rare Danish Ovenproof Pottery Dish by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Kronjyden, 1950s

$408

Ceramica Alfa Italian Ceramic Set of Nine Spices Mix, Futurist, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

". Typical set of the Italian 1950s.

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1950s Italian Futurist Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramica Alfa Italian Ceramic Set of Nine Spices Mix, Futurist, 1950s

$1,065

Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Three wonderful bowls from Rörstrand and designed by Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed bowls in good condition. The structure and form of the bowls w...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

$2,248 / set

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Plate Tray Flower Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Modernist plate, tray, or shallow bowl features graphic abstract floral decor on green background glaze. The platter is sculpted with rhythmically scalloped edge that adds visual in...

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

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Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Plate Tray Flower Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s

$450

Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Three wonderful pieces/vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Sweden, 1950s

$2,662 / set

Mid-Century Modern Groupe of 3 Vessels Rörstrand C- H Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This is a set of 3 pieces of black vases made in Sweden during the 1950s. The exceptional large

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Groupe of 3 Vessels Rörstrand C- H Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s

$4,142 / set

Small Vase with 2 Woman s Faces Signed by Jacques Innocenti, 1950s

By Jacques Innocenti

Located in Paris, FR

, 1949. Small vase with faces on each side , signed on back : J I (circa 1950).

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1950s Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Small Vase with 2 Woman s Faces Signed by Jacques Innocenti, 1950s

$804

Monkey Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s, Glazed Stoneware

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

Stoneware. Signed. H: 15.5 cm / 6'' W: 19 cm / 7 1/2'' D: 13.5 cm / 5 1/4''

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

Materials

Stoneware

Monkey Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s, Glazed Stoneware

$1,254

Christian Dior Table Vesta Gilt Boxes for Matches, France 1950´s

By Christian Dior

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Christian Dior table Vesta gilt boxes for Matches. France 1950´s. Lovely Pair of Christian dior

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

Materials

Brass

Christian Dior Table Vesta Gilt Boxes for Matches, France 1950´s

$999 / set

Vintage Aldo Tura Style Jug Painted Wood, Brass &Cork Barware Mid Century 1950 s

By Aldo Tura

Located in North Miami, FL

This fabulous mid century modern Italian Aldo Tura style jug has the original color painted wood forms on the front. The colors range from navy blue, mustard yellow, emerald green, b...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Wood, Cork, Paint

Vintage Aldo Tura Style Jug Painted Wood, Brass &Cork Barware Mid Century 1950 s

$1,422

Italian Carlo Zauli Midcentury Modern Design Decorative Ceramic Wall Plate 1950s

By Carlo Zauli

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

/ Faenza on the back, Italy 1950s. Please note that the items is original of the period and this shows

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Carlo Zauli Midcentury Modern Design Decorative Ceramic Wall Plate 1950s

$2,343

Ceramic Jug and Set of Four Cups by Gilbert Valentin, France, 1950s

By Gilbert Valentin

Located in Paris, FR

Ceramic jug and set of four cups/chalices by Gilbert Valentin, France, 1950s Les Archanges was

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Jug and Set of Four Cups by Gilbert Valentin, France, 1950s

$4,970 / set

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Bowl or Tray, Textured Glaze, Italy 1950s-1960s

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Fratelli Fanciullacci designs from 1950s-1960s, however, the shape of the piece is quite unusual. It can be

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

Materials

Gold

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Bowl or Tray, Textured Glaze, Italy 1950s-1960s

$340 Sale Price

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Vintage Bronze Statue of a Stylized Falcon / Bird. Dutch Design 1950 s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Condition Report: 29cm. Good condition. MArked on the wing "Klein". Great example of Vintage Dutch Design

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Bronze Statue of a Stylized Falcon / Bird. Dutch Design 1950 s

$1,598 Sale Price

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Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Farsta, SE

Scandinavian design and ceramics scene during the 20th century. Gunnar Nylund is particularly well-known for

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden

$449

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Farsta, SE

Scandinavian design and ceramics scene during the 20th century. Gunnar Nylund is particularly well-known for

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden

$355

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Farsta, SE

Scandinavian design and ceramics scene during the 20th century. Gunnar Nylund is particularly well-known for

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden

$343

VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY - Arts Crafts Ming Turquoise Pitcher - U.S. - Circa 1950 s

By Van Briggle

Located in Chatham, ON

SPGS - United States (Colorado Springs, Colorado) - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - no

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY - Arts Crafts Ming Turquoise Pitcher - U.S. - Circa 1950 s

$750

Pair of Mid Century Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sweden 1950s. In good condition. Signed "ARO". Dimensions: H: 7,5 cm / 3" cm W: 16 cm / 6.5" cm D: 12 cm

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid Century Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

$1,775 / set

Mid-Century Modern Sterling Bracelet Designed by Antonio Belgiorno, 1950´S

By Antonio Belgiorno

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Mid-Century Modern sterling bracelet, Designed by Antonio Belgiorno, Italian / Argentine, 1950s Out

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

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Sterling Bracelet Designed by Antonio Belgiorno, 1950´S

$480

Murano Glass Bronze Gondola Centerpiece - Italy 1950 s

Located in New York, NY

Unique centerpiece featuring an outstanding textured Murano glass gondala set on a rectangular chamfered mirror base. The mirror base features a bronze circle hole to fit a Venitian ...

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1950s Italian Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Murano Glass Bronze Gondola Centerpiece - Italy 1950 s

$4,700

Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

1950s. In good condition. Signed "ARO". Dimensions: H: 7,5 cm / 3" cm W: 16 cm / 6.5" cm D: 12 cm

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s

$1,005

Georges Jouve "Snail form" Ceramic Plate, 1950s

By Georges Jouve

Located in Paris, FR

Georges Jouve (1910-1964) Decorative Ceramic plate "Snail form or free form " 1950's Signed JOUVE

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1950s Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Jouve "Snail form" Ceramic Plate, 1950s

$10,059

Italian Ceramic Terrier Dog Vintage, 1950s

Located in Rochester, NY

Italian ceramic terrier. 1950s. Very Hollywood Regency.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Terrier Dog Vintage, 1950s

$495

1950 s Mid Century Libbey "Cane Coaster Hostess" Set of 8 Highball Glasses

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

1950's Mid Century Libbey "Cane Coaster Hostess" Set of 8 Highball Glasses in Original Box. A rare

Category

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

Materials

Enamel

1950 s Mid Century Libbey "Cane Coaster Hostess" Set of 8 Highball Glasses

$450 / set

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase, 1950s, Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Farsta, SE

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

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase, 1950s, Sweden

$710

Il Pino Barletta , 1950s Vinegar and Oil Set Container, Hand-Decorated Ceramic

Located in Vigonza, Padua

cruets for oil and vinegar. With their dynamic, tapered shape—typical of 1950s Italian design—these

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

Materials

Ceramic

Il Pino Barletta , 1950s Vinegar and Oil Set Container, Hand-Decorated Ceramic

$1,893 / set

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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.

How Much are Vintage 1950s Ceramics?

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

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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