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Green velvet 50's 'banana' sofa
Located in TILBURG, NL
'Banana' shape, 50's couch. Newly reupholstered in a green color, velvet fabric. The back and
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Retro Green velvet 50's 'banana' sofa
Green velvet 50's 'banana' sofa
H 29.93 in W 90.56 in D 45.67 in
Large-Scale 50's Italian Brass Candle Sconce
Located in North Miami, FL
Our over-sized 50's Italian candle sconce delights the eye with delicately curving brass arms and
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1950s Italian Retro 50 S

Materials

Brass

Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and original metal Boxe by Piero Fornasetti from 50's, decorated with pipes, with the original
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal

Retro Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
H 0.63 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in
50's Hattie Carnegie Black Silk Faille Evening Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Francisco, CA
50's Hattie Carnegie black silk faille evening dress with embellishments.
Category

1950s American Retro 50 S

French 50's table lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in BRIOUDE, FR
French table lamp in brass from 50's by Maison Arlus with lampshade. Made of brass and metal parts
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Brass

Retro French 50's table lamp by Maison Arlus
French 50's table lamp by Maison Arlus
H 12.41 in W 5.91 in D 11.42 in
Blue Ceramic Lamp Base Jean Austruy 50's - G446
By Jean Austry
Located in Lyon, FR
Table lamp base of the 50's by the ceramist Jean Austry realized in the 50's. Structure of the foot
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Kramer Retro 1940s -50's Amethyst /Rhinestone Art Deco Brooch
By Kramer of New York
Located in Buffalo, NY
Kramer Retro 1940s -50's Amethyst /Rhinestone Art Deco Brooch
Category

1950s American Art Deco Retro 50 S

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal

6 floral sconces golden foliage style 50's Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of French sconces from the 50's in baroque style in the taste of Jansen's work. Gilded metal
Category

1950s Italian Baroque Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal

50's italian glass wall lamp in glass - H129
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian wall light from the 50's made of two curved glasses and a white lacquered metal
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal

Retro 50's italian glass wall lamp in glass - H129
50's italian glass wall lamp in glass - H129
H 23.63 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Set of 50's Armchairs Lined in Dedar Fabric
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of 50's armchairs with metal structure and cushions covered in Dedar yellow velvet. The
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1950s Italian Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal

Set of 50's Armchairs Lined in Dedar Fabric
Set of 50's Armchairs Lined in Dedar Fabric
H 40.16 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in
Ceramic pin tray by Albert FERLAY, Vallauris, France, 50's
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
superb ceramic empty pocket in the shape of a mussel, by Albert FERLAY, Vallauris, France, 50's
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Ceramic

tea/coffee service, "Les grottes Dieulefit", France, 50's
By Dieulefit
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
tea/coffee service by "Les grottes Dieulefit", France, 50's It is composed of 2 teapots with lid (h
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Ashtray French Jean Derval Bird 50's Vintage F285
By Jean Derval
Located in Lyon, FR
Square ashtray from the 50's by the French ceramist Jean Derval from Vallauris. Very nice glazing
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1950s French Organic Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Armchairs Compass Legs 50's Roger Landault Style
By Roger Landault
Located in Lyon, FR
French vintage armchair from the 50's, unidentified work in the taste of Roger Landault. Solid oak
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Oak

Vintage Sarmi Black Lace Cocktail Dress-Sz 6 Circa 50's
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Sarmi Black Lace Cocktail Dress - Size 6 Circa 50's This dress is in excellent vintage
Category

1950s American Retro 50 S

Italian hanging lamp in bent copper tubes from the 50's
Located in Lyon, FR
Very original Italian hanging lamp from the 50's with a bent copper base covered with a transparent
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Copper

Bamboo and Rattan Armchair in the Style of Viggo Boesen, Netherlands 50's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Bamboo and rattan armchair in the style of Viggo Boesen, Netherlands 50's Very comfortable.
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Bamboo

Italian brass chandelier from the 40's or 50's glass 4 cones
Located in Lyon, FR
bulbs recommended. Period: 50's
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Brass

Small Swedish lamp style Paavo Tynell in brass 50's, G417
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Lyon, FR
Swedish desk or bedside lamp from the 50's in the taste of Paavo Tynell's work. Structure and
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Brass

50's bench 153A natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto design 153A bench. This condition is very nice patine and original finish.
Category

1950s Finnish Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Birch

50's bench 153A natural
50's bench 153A natural
H 15.75 in W 44.89 in D 18.12 in
50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Spaghetti Magazine rack was designed and produced during the 1950's. It is made of bent metal bar painted in black and plastic-coated braid in red color. Metal has paint splin...
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1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal

50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
50's Teghini Scope Tray
By Teghini
Located in Catania, IT
Scope tray from the 50s attributed to Teghini Firenze in Silver consisting of tray and lid. In good condition and wear and tear caused by years and use
Category

1950s Italian Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

50's  Teghini Scope Tray
50's  Teghini Scope Tray
H 3.93 in W 11.81 in D 8.66 in
Cristal Arte Mirror 50's
By Cristal Arte
Located in bari, IT
Superb mirror from the 50s, rounded and thick glass circumference in wood color, Italian production Cristal Art.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Crystal

Cristal Arte Mirror 50's
Cristal Arte Mirror 50's
H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 1.78 in
very large vintage French ceramic lamp from the 50's not identified
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice ceramic table lamp of the 50's unidentified. Structure of the base in ceramic glazed in brown
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Ceramic

Bookcase by Teperman 50's
By Móveis Teperman
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Wood

Bookcase by Teperman 50's
Bookcase by Teperman 50's
H 118.12 in W 125.99 in D 15.75 in
Vintage 50's End Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This end table design,most often seen as a coffee table, is after a design by Isamu Noguchi. Almost immediately considered a classical design of the time this table is most likely a...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Glass

Vintage 50's End Table
Vintage 50's End Table
H 26.25 in Dm 32 in
50's Dutch Ceramic Dessert & Cake Plate Set, 13 Pieces
By Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Stylish 50's set of 12 cake/bread plates and one large cake platter. The decor is Mediterranean
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Ceramic

Small Yellow Italian Wall Lamp 50's Attributed to Stilnovo Vintage Swing
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Small Italian wall lamp of the 50's attributed to Stilnovo. Structure in solid brass, lampshade
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 50's lamps in the shape of a handcrafted Chinese pagoda
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of very original table lamps from the 50's depicting small Chinese pagodas. Metal structure
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal

Antique Golden CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier 50's
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique Golden CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier 50's The Bronze Swedish pendant
Category

1950s Swedish Art Deco Retro 50 S

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

50's French wall lamp in black lacquered metal midcentury swing attr. arlus
By Arlus
Located in Lyon, FR
French wall bracket from the 50's. Black lacquered metal arm. Possibility to orientate the arm of
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal, Brass

Blue Dog "Shades of the 50's Blue" Print Signed Numbered Artwork
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog “Shades of the 50's - Blue” Medium: Silkscreen Date: 1997 Edition: 90
Category

1990s Pop Art Retro 50 S

Materials

Screen

french Table lamp in solid oak and ceramic Guillerme & Chambron 50's - G044
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lyon, FR
Large table lamp from the 50's by French designers Guillerme & Chambron. Medium solid oak structure
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Ceramic, Silk, Oak

50’s Falkenbergs Belysning floor lamp
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in PARIS, FR
Chic and elegant, this floor lamp comes with a height adjustment system which allows aesthetic and refined lighting. Modern lamp produced in Sweden by Falkenbergs Belysning in the 19...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Brass

Modernist wooden trolley, France, 50’s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Modernist wooden trolley, 1950s, France. Very beautiful design of the walnut veneer of the tops. Trolley mounted on wheels. Decorative as well as useful.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Wood

Modernist wooden trolley, France, 50’s
Modernist wooden trolley, France, 50’s
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
A resin chandelier France 50's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A very amazing resin 6-arm chandelier in the spirit of Victor Brauner (1903-1966). Each arm is composed of chimeric figures. France 1950s.
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1950s French Retro 50 S

Materials

Resin

A resin chandelier France 50's
A resin chandelier France 50's
H 21.6 in W 29.9 in D 29.9 in
Constellation pendant light 50's (Sweden)
Located in PARIS, FR
Swedish modern ceiling lamp with perforations in the constellations of the stars. Original blue lacquer. Wooden piece for adjusting the chords length in beech. Ceiling mount in brass...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Midcentury Mirror Cane 50's
Located in bari, IT
Refined bamboo mirror with wrought iron frame, Italian production in the late 1950s Mirror measures W 46 H 64 cm.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Cane, Mirror

Italian Midcentury Mirror Cane 50's
Italian Midcentury Mirror Cane 50's
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 0.79 in
Modernist armchair FS134 with ottoman, by Guy Besnard, Freespan, France, 50's
By Free Span, Guy Besnard
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
", France 50’s. Oak structure, with openwork armrest and high back. The upholstery has been reupholstered
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Beautiful gouache of the 50's for DOP - L'Oréal - Cosmetics advertising
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful gouache of the 50's for DOP. The Berlingot DOP is a plastic packaging designed in 1951 to
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1950s Retro 50 S

Materials

Paper

Gio Ponti in the Style Italian Mid Century Bookcase 50's
By Dassi, Gio Ponti
Located in bari, IT
Wonderful wooden bookcase produced by Dassi end of 50’s attributed to Giò Ponti The furniture by
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Brass

Pichet Poisson, Pablo Picasso, Ceramic, Madoura Vallauris, Fish, Sculpture, 50's
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Geneva, CH
Pichet Poisson, Pablo Picasso, Ceramic, Madoura Vallauris, Fish, Sculpture, 50's Pichet Poisson Ed
Category

1950s Post-War Retro 50 S

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Italian wall light 50's counterweight in brass and metal attributed to Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Lyon, FR
Wall lamp of the 50's attributed to the Italian publishing house Oluce. Structure in steel and
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall Lamp by Designer Cosack Leuchten from the 50's in Lacquered Metal, E539
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Lyon, FR
German telescopic lamp from the 50's by the designer Cosack Leutchen. The arm, counterweight and
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal

Italian 50's Inlaid Zinc Oak Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original? But if course. A gorgeous table for the kitchen, or used as a library table or desk. I can see it piled high with books, a bust and flowers. Or just a silver tray with crys...
Category

1950s Italian Retro 50 S

Materials

Zinc

Italian 50's Inlaid Zinc Oak Table
Italian 50's Inlaid Zinc Oak Table
H 30 in W 87 in D 36 in
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble on top. Conical legs with brass details. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by ...
Category

1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Marble

American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
French 50's bench in massive oak
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan offers you this fully restored and varnished farm bench. From the 50s, it has a pretty veining and will fit perfectly into many interior decorations. Note that its legs ...
Category

1950s French French Provincial Retro 50 S

Materials

Oak

French 50's bench in massive oak
French 50's bench in massive oak
H 18.51 in W 74.41 in D 8.27 in
Large Green Blenko Jug Vase 50's
By Blenko Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s by Blenko Glass Company, Inc., Milton, West Virginia, USA. Pictured in the 1953 catalog, model #443, this amazing 1950s accessory is authentically mid-century. Known for ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Blown Glass

Cristal Arte Italian Midcentury Mirror 50's
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in bari, IT
Beautiful mirror in the Italian neoclassical style Cristal Arte. This fabulous mid-century Italian mirror has an unusual gold decorated design. signs of wear on the mirror.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Mirror

Cristal Arte Italian Midcentury Mirror 50's
Cristal Arte Italian Midcentury Mirror 50's
H 35.24 in W 23.43 in D 0.6 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in bari, IT
Vintage coffee table model ovalette by Ilmari Tapiovaara per Artek 1958.
Category

1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp 50's
By Stilnovo
Located in bari, IT
Floor lamp with six lighting bodies by Stilnovo in brass and opaline glass from the 1950s.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp 50's
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp 50's
H 78.75 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Reguitti Brothers Bed Tray, Late 50's
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in bari, IT
Folding and adjustable bed tray. In laminated wood of the Reguitti Brothers. This tray is like new. Made in Italy in the 1950s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Reguitti Brothers Bed Tray, Late 50's
Reguitti Brothers Bed Tray, Late 50's
H 9.06 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
Blue table lamp with vice system by Albert Albin Gras from the 50's
By Lampe Gras
Located in Lyon, FR
50's table lamp by French designer Albert Albin Gras, often used in Le Corbusier's promets of the
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Metal

Bamboo Bed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 50's
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Padova, IT
Bamboo bed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina - Italy - 50's The simple but at the same time refined
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Bamboo

Eterna Matic Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1940's or 50's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940 / 50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category

1950s Swiss Art Deco Retro 50 S

Original poster of the Air training Corps from the 50's - Airline - Military
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice poster of the Air training Corps from the 50's. The Air Training Corps (ATC) is a British
Category

1950s Retro 50 S

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Large Mexican Pot Sterling Silver From 50 S
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Mexican Pot Sterling Silver Years 50 In Pot ELEGANT MARKED POT, MADE IN MEXICO IN THE 1950S
Category

1950s Retro 50 S

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Mexican Pot Sterling Silver From 50 S
Large Mexican Pot Sterling Silver From 50 S
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Stilux Italia Mid Century Table Lamp 50's
By Stilux
Located in bari, IT
and brass with brass joints, produced in the late 1950s by Stilux. Measures: Height 50, variable
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

French 50's Modernist Shelf, Marble and Wood
Located in LYON, FR
Superb modernist shelf from the 80s with interlocking reminiscent of the creations of sornay or chapo. It is adorned with two white marble tops in perfect condition, without any scra...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Marble

French 50's Modernist Shelf, Marble and Wood
French 50's Modernist Shelf, Marble and Wood
H 17.72 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Pewter bowl signed unidentified 50's French design
Located in Lyon, FR
Small French pewter cup / vide poche from the 1950s. Handcrafted, geometric decoration in the center with decorated handles as well. Manufacturer's signature on underside of bowl (se...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro 50 S

Materials

Pewter

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Retro 50 S For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of retro 50 s is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro 50 s — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Retro 50 s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro 50 s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern retro 50 s are of considerable interest. Many retro 50 s are appealing in their simplicity, but De Sede, Stilnovo and Gio Ponti produced popular retro 50 s that are worth a look.

How Much are Retro 50 S?

Retro 50 s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,900, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $203,000.
Questions About Retro 50 S
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The numbers stamped inside a diamond ring indicate the carat weight of the diamond in the ring. The number .50 would indicate the diamond is half a carat. This can be confirmed by the certificate or appraisal paperwork. Shop a selection of diamond rings and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Trends from the 1950s included skinny ties, sports coats, letterman jackets, bowling shirts and saddle shoes. Men like Frank Sinatra helped define trends in the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, leather jackets were popular in the 50s. They became a trend after Marlon Brando wore one in the 1953 film The Wild One. Beloved by rockers, rebels and outsiders, the original leather biker jacket was introduced by the Schott Brothers, in Manhattan, in 1928. Because of its association with motorcycle club riots, U.S. schools banned the jackets for a time. Shop a selection of leather jackets from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1950s, most people just called record players record players. The technical name for record players from this period is a phonograph. Until the 1940s, many people referred to record players as gramophones. On 1stDibs, find a variety of record players.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Retro jewelry is jewelry created in the late 1930s and early 1940s. These pieces were heavily influenced by the changes accompanying World War II. Retro jewelry is known for its futuristic, geometric elements. Shop retro jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    What retro furniture is depends on the context. In some cases, the term refers to furniture produced more than 20 years ago and is a synonym for vintage. Other times, retro refers to contemporary furniture that looks as if it were made in an earlier decade. Explore a wide variety of furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What Uno de 50 jewelry is made of depends on the piece. The luxury maker has developed a proprietary alloy blend that serves as the base for all its jewelry. Artisans then plate the pieces with 15 to 20 microns of sterling silver or 18-karat gold. Some jewelry pieces also feature adornments, such as genuine leather or crystals. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Uno de 50 jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    How much Chanel bags were in the 1950s varied based on style. When introduced in 1955, the now iconic Chanel 2.55 sold for $220. Chanel has raised the price of popular accessories over the years. Shop a large collection of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between vintage and retro relates to age and the specificity of the terms. Vintage refers to items produced 20 or more years ago. Retro describes things either produced in the past or that resemble things produced in the past. Anything that is vintage can correctly be called retro. However, some retro pieces are actually contemporary, meaning they were made within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage furniture, apparel, jewelry and decorative objects.