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What is 1950s furniture called?

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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.
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A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Rattan SIDE TABLE by Janine ABRAHAM, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb Modernist, Freeform, Brutalist, Folk Art pedestal table or side table, with a four-legged black lacquered metal frame and an impressive woven wicker top, creating a warm and...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered in honey sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 103 cm / 40.55 in Width: 7...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Settee, Walnut, Cane, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, cane and green velvet settee or sofa designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, 1950s.  Wear to wood consistent with age and use. Reuphol...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut

George Nelson Chronopak Desk Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Chronopak Desk Clock for Howard Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Chrome

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.0...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Engens Fabriker, Chaise Longue, Beech, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and green velvet chaise longue produced by Engens Fabriker, Örkelljunga, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 27...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Velvet, Wood, Beech

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