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1950s Painted Chalkware

Vintage Northwest Silvery Grey TOTEM Painted Chalkware Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage midcentury Northwestern 1950s reproduction in Chalkware of a famous museum TOTEM carving
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Vintage 1950s Native American Obelisks

Pair P. Sanfilippo California Modern Black & White Chalkware Table Lamps, 1950s
By P. Sanfilippo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring an open hand carved organic modern White chalkware driftwood form, hand painted Black Satin
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Early 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

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Composition

Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Sculpture Continental Table Lamp
By Continental Art Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
Travelling to the beat of a different design drum... If you Love Lucy, late 40's/ early 50's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plaster, String, Cotton

F.A.I.P. Vintage Monumental Plaster and Chalkware Table Lamp Marked
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Lomita, CA
lamps were created at a factory in Brooklyn during the 1950s and '60s that used fired plaster chalkware
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plaster

Quartite Creative Corp Mid-Century Modern Genie Lamps
By Quartite Creative Corp.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the 1950s-1960s, chances are you knew someone with these lamps in their home. The genie bottle shaped
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Collectible Native American Indian Hunter with Wolf Headresses
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
Indian statues for western themed restaurants. In the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Collectible Native American Indian Chief
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
1930s) large store displays, including Indian statues for western themed restaurants. In the 1950s, they
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

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Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Rare Pair of Table/Desk Lamps, Circa 1960, Labelled
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of extremely rare desk/table lights by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. The black enamelled textured base supports the bulb holder while the pivoting white upper section acts as t...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Enamel, Metal

Pair of Art Deco Cast and Cold-Painted Figural Theatrical Pirate Table Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of cast spelter lamps are unsigned but believed to have been made in Austria in circa 1920 in the period Art Deco style. Each lamp is ornately cast and cold-painted and dep...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Spelter

French Provincial Round Extending Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial style whitewash driftwood topped round dining table with a rustic finish showing exposed saw marks set on a substantial baluster stem base, the table extending vi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room T...

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Wood

Pair of Italian Neo Classical Style Art Deco 1920s Alabaster Urn Table Lamps
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Pair of Italian Neo-Classical Style Art Deco 1920s Alabaster Urn Table Lamps. Beautifully crafted and amazing when lit.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Alabaster

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the style of Marbro, a pair. Comprised of molded plaster, blue, green, and gold hand paint...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Art Deco Style Lamp Clarté Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass shade, CLarté, Lumina. Measures: H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Ori...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Marble, Spelter

Vintage Decorative “Pate De Far” Crystal Frog Bowl, Vide Poche, Glass
By Daum
Located in Tilburg, NL
Authentic French glass bowl with frog circa 1988 Daum Nancy France Pate de verre glass bowl with frog. The design of it is very unique, in form and is crafted by world renowned ar...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Art Deco Table Lamp with Dogs - Black and White
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely Art Deco table lamp, flanked by two dogs (black and white). Made of chrome plated metal. The lampshade is made of satined glass. The lamp is in good and working condition....
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp with Dogs - Black and White
Art Deco Table Lamp with Dogs - Black and White
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Straw Marquetry Table Lamps, Art Deco Style
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of beautiful bronze coloured straw marquetry table lamps. Of rectangular shape, the two sides of each lamp decorated with radiant pattern. The model illustrated comes with a n...
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2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Straw

Still Stand No13: Tall Wooden Totem Sculpture by NONO, Escalona Design
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the materi...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

Marshall Studios Martz Ceramic Triangular Incised Pottery Midcentury Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
?? WHAT'S INCLUDED? — This listing is for the lamps only. New shades, exactly matching the catalog dimensions can be purchased upon request. ?? WHAT IS IT? — This absolutely...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut, Burlap

Very Large San Marino Bottle Vase Smalto Roccia Glaze Italy 1950s
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Melbourne, AU
An unusually large example of San Marino tourist pottery with 'Smalto Roccia' or 'Lava' glaze. The brightly colored blue panel illustrates a Mediterranean rock pool, including a jell...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Clay

Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Vase Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
19th Century Chinese porcelain blue and white vase lamp. A Chinese porcelain blue white baluster vase with flared neck. Decorated with water lilies and lotus flowers. Price ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Degué French Art Deco Table Lamp, Late 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Degue (Compiegne), France, late 1930s. Thick molded glass shade. Original wrought iron base. Measures: Height 14.2" (36cm), diameter of the base 5.9"(15...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Kitsch West Germany Porcelain Toilet Ashtray
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Do an ashtray become political correct when it is shaped as a toilet. Nevertheless this 'piece' was made in West Germany circa 1960-70. It is signed, numbered and measures 8 cm in he...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Porcelain

Pair of Art Deco Styled Figural Genie Princess Inspired Chalkware Table Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of figural chalkware or plaster table lamps are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1980 in an Art Deco style. The lamps depict a...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

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Midcentury Brown Floral Chalkware Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hollywood Regency chalkware lamp with floral and acanthus carvings and painted in a chocolate brown
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Large Collectible Native American Indian Chief Sculpture Signed Vaughn Kendrick
By Vaughn Kendrick, Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually featuring paired male and female figures, and other
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Pair of Black Figurative Table Lamps by F.A.I.P, 1950s
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A small pair of black figurative chalkware lamps depicting a crouching male and female with white
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

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Plaster

Collectible Native American Indian Chief Statue
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
restaurants. In the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually featuring paired male and female figures
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Collectible Native American Indian Chief Statue
Collectible Native American Indian Chief Statue
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H 10.38 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in
Collectible Native American Indian Hunter with Gun
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
displays, including Indian statues for western themed restaurants. In the 1950s, they produced chalkware
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Chalkware Nautical Sculpture of Jack Tar
Located in Columbus, OH
. Hornung, copyright 1950, p.s. 378-390, Fig. 1354
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Gritt Co Indian Girl Chalkware Motion Lamp, circa 1928
Located in Portland, OR
edition was produced by Gritt Co. of Indiana. It features a chalkware form, painted in various hues
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Vintage 1920s Revival Table Lamps

1950s Painted Chalkware Shirtless Sailors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This fantastic grouping of muscular sailors date back to the 1950s and are quite a mystery. As
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

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1950s Painted Chalkware For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s painted chalkware for your home. Frequently made of plaster, ceramic and composition, every 1950s painted chalkware was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s painted chalkware, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950s painted chalkware bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s painted chalkware over the years, but those crafted by Continental Art Company, F.A.I.P. and P. Sanfilippo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1950s Painted Chalkware?

The average selling price for a 1950s painted chalkware at 1stDibs is $650, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $2,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s Painted Chalkware
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.