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An Amazing 1950s Silver Metal Mesh Italian Evening Bag by Carla Carini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite 1950s silver metal mesh evening bag by Carla Carini captures the timeless glamour
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Purses 1950s
Plastic White Wicker Handbag with Beaded Floral Fabric and Lucite Frame 1950s
Located in London, GB
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This is a wonderful plastic wicker beaded handbag from the 1950s. A rare find.
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Black Doeskin Suede Wristlet Evening Bag
Located in University City, MO
1950s Art Deco Mother of pearl black doeskin suede wristlet evening bag. The elegant rectangular
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1950s Unknown Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s/60s ELIZABETH ARDEN Black Crocodile Pattern Leather Vanity Case or Handbag
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Munich, DE
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This is a rare and impossibly chic original 1950s/1960s
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1960s Unknown Vintage Purses 1950s
A 1950s High Quality Black Lucite and Brass Italian Evening Bag by Passanisi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1950s Italian evening bag by Passanisi is a striking example of mid-century luxury and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Purses 1950s
New Stratton UK Gold Compact Chatelaine for Lipstick, Perfume and Powder, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
The ultimate in superluxe bygone glamour: a never-used, perfectly-preserved Stratton compact with a loose powder (or cash) well, lipstick case and perfume dauber in a package no larg...
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1950s British Vintage Purses 1950s
A Vintage 1950s Black Beaded scalloped shaped evening bag with gold handle
Located in London, GB
A chic black beaded evening bag. The bag has central clasp and is lined in satin with two internal pouch pockets.It has an attractive gold chain that can be tucked inside,and so can ...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Grey Black and Silver Confetti Lucite Handbag with a Clear Carved Lid
Located in London, GB
1950s. A rare find.
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
Opulent Jeweled Brass Metal Filigree Evening Bag - Compact Case by Evans c 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Opulent jeweled brass metal filigree evening bag - compact case designed by Evans c 1950s
The
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Purses 1950s
George Baring White Micro Bead Evening Bag w Louis XVI Needlework– Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Regal and elegant, this evening bag combines .5 mm white micro beads with clusters of gold beads to resemble the ermine furs favored by kings. Studded with 1 mm seed beads and pearls...
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1950s French Vintage Purses 1950s
Josef Ivory and Gold Bead Bridal Evening Clutch w Sequin Flowers – France, 1950s
By Bags by Josef
Located in Tucson, AZ
Completely hand beaded, this ladylike evening clutch by the coveted French brand Josef features a pavé caviar ground punctuated by ivory sequin flowers with gold bead centers both fr...
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1950s French Vintage Purses 1950s
Hermès Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Flap Front Gold Ring Hand Bag GH 1950s
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermès vintage black box calf leather, gold plated ring bag, from the 1950s. Beautiful classic flap
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1950s French Vintage Purses 1950s
Vintage 1950s Henriette Gold tone Metal Fan Shaped Compact New, Never Used
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1950's Fan shaped Henriette Compact. Never Used. Black top with Lucite Figural design on
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Gucci Dome Top Monogram Canvas Wood Mini Trunk Vintage Travel Statement
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
House of Gucci during its formative decades. Crafted in Italy, likely in Florence, during the 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Purses 1950s
Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag Carry All Monogram Canvas 1950s Doctors Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Louis Vuitton monogram canvas steamer carry all doctors-style bag, circa the late 50s. Hard to find in this style nowadays, and is the perfect accent fo...
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1950s French Vintage Purses 1950s
Vintage Goyard Train Case Vanity Gladstone Bag Travel Carry On 1950s Rare
By Goyard
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage GOYARD train case, from the late 50s. Very cool Gladstone Doctors style bag!
Black leather trim/woven Goyardine fabric exterior & yellow silk interior.
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1950s French Vintage Purses 1950s
Rare Hermes Box Leather Train Case Vanity with Mirror Travel Carry On Bag 1950s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
PARIS, this extremely rare train case or vanity was likely made as a special order in the 1950s. Made
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1950s French Vintage Purses 1950s
Nantucket Basket by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Jose Reyes Nantucket Cocktail Purse, circa Early 1950s, an early petite free-form creel
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Purses 1950s
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Bellestone 1950
s Black Alligator Purse
By Bellestone
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage circa 1950's large black alligator purse by Bellestone. Very desirable large scale
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Lucite Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a 1950's lucite purse which is a uniquely octagonal shape. It has a pearlized grey body
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Navy French Leather Watch Purse
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
really works and is detachable from the handbag. The bag is navy blue very fine leather. The purse is
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1950s French Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Clear Facetted Lucite Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic 1950's clear facetted lucite carriage-shaped purse with marble-shaped feet
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
Morris Moskowitz 1950
s Camel Purse with Butterscotch Handle
Located in New York, NY
Camel colored Morris Moskowitz purse, circa 1950's. The body of the bag is a felt type material
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Whimsical Straw Crab Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical 1950's red woven straw crab purse complete with pinchers has two blue glass eyes. Basket
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Josef Beaded Purse with Jeweled Ornate Frame
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite beaded evening bag with jeweled ornate frame, circa 1950. This bag is in excellent
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Black Alligator Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Alligator Purse. Gold tone hardware, decorative swirled clasp.
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
Vintage 1950
s Leopard Animal Novelty Print Silk Kitty Heels
Clutch Purse Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This eye-catching 1950's clutch purse and shoes set from the "Chandler's French Room" designer
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Black Patent Leather Clutch/ Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s black patent leather with interior brass and lacquered handles to become a purse. The frame
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
Salvatore Ferragamo Rare 1950s Taupe Leather Accordion Purse
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 1950s Ferragamo taupe leather box purse with tab closure and padded top handle
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1950s Italian Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Dark Brown Alligator Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Dark Brown Alligator Purse. Ridged front of purse. Cognac leather interior.
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Mexican Souvenir Woven Straw Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Mexican Souvenir Woven Straw Purse. Adorable round 1950s straw purse with yarn embroidery and
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s MARTIN VAN SHAAK Elephant Purse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s MARTIN VAN SHAAK Elephant Purse with new chain
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Navy Blue Book Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Navy blue top-handle handbag featuring a book motif and shape. The front and back has gold
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Hand Embroidered Floral Box Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Hand Embroidered Floral Box Purse. One side pocket, gold toned hardware.
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Gucci Black Crocodile Leather Purse
By Gucci
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Elegant Gucci purse in luxurious black crocodile leather dating back to the 1950s. Features a snap
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s White Seed-Beaded Handbag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
raised flowers and dates to the 1950's. Satin lining. Interior side pocket.
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Black Cut Velvet Handbag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely, circa 1950's black cut velvet and cotton frame handbag with ship and crest motif on the
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1950s Italian Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Marbled Lucite Bucket Handbag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual handbag from the 1950's. Marbled lucite with metallic fleck. Clear plastic handle
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
Black 1950s Poodle Purse by Soure New York
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
clasp. U.S.A.. Circa 1950’s.
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Wilardy Marbelised Lemon Lucite handbag Purse
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
usage rubs, hardly worth mentioning. U.S.A.. Circa 1950.
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Hermes Brown Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
There will be no trouble getting past the velvet ropes with this spectacular vintage 1950s Hermes
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Beaded Handbag from Magid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Evening handbag from Magid is made out of pearlized white seed beads with pastel-colored raised flowers throughout. Oval shape. Lined in satin. Side interior pocket. Snap closure...
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Grey Iridescent Lucite Purse with Clear Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Grey lucite handbag featuring a birds eye maple pattern with a clear etched lucite lid and
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1950s Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Hermes Crocodile Purse / Bag in good condition
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice bag from before 1960 in cococrile Porosus.
Good condition but it has some sins of wear due to its age ( please check images)
With french certificate that allows the...
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1950s French Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Koret Kid Suede Handbag Bakelite Chain
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful unused vintage Koret afternoon/evening bag with a Bakelite chain and frame which was made in France. The body of the bag is kid suede in black and the lining is black sati...
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
Fabulous 1950s soft gold Lucite purse handbag by Charles Kahn
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
1950s lucite purse or handbag with soft gold sides, clear base, top and handle in clear with satin
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
Vintage 1950
s Patenet Leather Handbag with Bakelite Closure
Located in Chicago, IL
This handbag is not only great looking, having a terrific shape, but is also very wearable. It is black patent leather accented with a bakelite closure.
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Double Carved Vintage Lucite Handbag by Rialto
Located in Chicago, IL
This is handbag is a great example from Rialto of New York. Not only does it have a decorative hand cut floral design front and back panel, it also has a cut out front and back. The...
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Rosenfeld Pale Pink Beaded Clutch
By Rosenfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely evening clutch from Rosenfeld dates to the mid 20th Century. It is made out of pale pink glass bugle beads that are arranged concentrically. Seed bead accents. Gold-toned h...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Confetti Lucite bag handbag purse by Florida Handbags Miami
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
. U.S.A.. Circa 1950’s
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950s Jet Black shiny Lucite purse bag handbag by Wilardy
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Mirror, with by ”Wilardy” engraved to inner Piano hinge. Made in U.S.A. and usually distributed via
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Rhinestone Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling all rhinestone evening bag from the 1950's with gold filigree clasp. Gold satin lining
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1950s German Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Black Lace and Rhinestone Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Black lace and satin evening bag with art deco style rhinestone decorations from the 1950's by
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Morobito, France Asian Themed Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
1960's in appears new. The lining is black satin. The beaded handle measures i little over 12" long.
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1960s French Vintage Purses 1950s
1950
s Josef Black Satin Elegant Jeweled Evening Bag
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
rubies and turquoise. The inside is lined in black satin, has a matching change purse and a side pocket
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
Vintage Black Purse with Studed Lucite Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Black felt purse from the 1940's - 1950's amide in France and retailed by the prestigious Chicago
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1950s French Vintage Purses 1950s
NETTIE ROSENSTEIN 1950s
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Nettie Rosenstein 'Jewel Box' porosus crocodile handbag. Authentic item features original lock, key, key holder & velveteen lined jewel tray.
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1950s American Vintage Purses 1950s
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Vintage Purses 1950S For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage purses 1950s. If you’re looking for Black vintage purses 1950s and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Gray and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage purses 1950s such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Koret, Elsa Schiaparelli and Josef are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much are Vintage Purses 1950S?
On average, vintage purses 1950s on 1stDibs sell for $700, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $6,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.
Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
Questions About Vintage Purses 1950s
- What is a vintage purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
- 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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