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1950’s Enamel and Neon TV Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s enamel and glass TV sign. It has new transformer and new wiring. There will be Additional
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Enamel

1950’s Enamel and Neon TV Sign
1950’s Enamel and Neon TV Sign
H 61 in W 24 in D 9 in
1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s enamel and neon corner Cafe sign. It has new transformer and wiring. Please note that there
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Enamel

1950s Enamel Tray Modernist Artwork Eugenio Carmi Italy
By Eugenio Carmi, Lamierino Cornigliano
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Enamel Plate by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi, signed. Abstract modernism for Lamierino
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Enamel

French 1950s Enamel Sign
Located in Brecht, BE
These enamel signs were used nearby schools, great decorative object, collector’s item.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Signs

Materials

Enamel

French 1950s Enamel Sign
French 1950s Enamel Sign
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 1.19 in
Italian 1950s Enameled Desk/Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1950s ivory enameled desk/table Lamp. All original, white enameled difusser under shade
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Swedish Ceiling Light, 1950s, Enameled Glass
By Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Swedish ceiling light from the 1950s in classic colors of black, gold and white. Five
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Italian 1950s Enamel Containers with engravings.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian enamel on metal boxes.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Pair of 1950s Enamelled Copper Bowls by Paolo De Polo
By Paolo di Poli
Located in London, London
Pair of bowls By Paolo De Poli Enamelled copper Metal tag underneath Italy 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

1950s Enamel on Copper Framed Artworks, by Greet van der Wens, Set of 3
Located in Ferndale, MI
A c.1950s set of three framed enamel on copper artworks by Greet van der Wens. Each work features a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Enamel

1950s Painting On Enamel Titled African Queen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Enamel painting of an African Queen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Zaccagnini 1950's Italian Striped Ceramic Lamp
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully textured Italian 1950's enamel glaze striped ceramic lamp, with wood base and brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Karl Drerup Enamel on Copper Modern Artwork
By Karl Drerup
Located in New York, NY
1950s enamel on copper modern frame artwork by German born artist Karl Drerup. A rare collection
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Mid-century coffee table in enamelled copper, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Coffee table made in Italy in the 1950s. Enamelled copper top hand-decorated with informal motif
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Bowl Designed by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit, Denmark, 1950s
By Herbert Krenchel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bowl designed by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit, Denmark, 1950s. Enameled metal. Height: 11.5
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Enamel

S. Salvadori Gold Enameled Double Curule Bench in Blue Velvet
Located in Southampton, NJ
S. Salvadori 1950s enameled gilt metal bench with new custom tufted cushion in powder blue velvet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Mexican Modern Iron Leather Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Arturo Pani
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of modernist Mexican lounge chairs circa 1950s Enameled iron frames / leather strap sling
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Stilnovor Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chandelier by Stilnovo
Chandelier by Stilnovo
H 34.75 in Dm 20.75 in
Model LT8 Floor Lamp by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model LT8 floor lamp by Osvaldo Borsani. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Enameled
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Wall Lamp with Pulley by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall lamp with pulley by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall Lamp with Pulley by Stilnovo
Wall Lamp with Pulley by Stilnovo
H 15.25 in W 16.25 in D 63 in
Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass hardware
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Single Model D12 Sconce by Oscar Torlasco for Lumen
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 1950s. Enameled aluminum, brass. Custom brass back plates. Wired for U.S. standards. We
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pendant In the Style of Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant in the style of Arredoluce. Made in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal armature, brushed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opal, Brass, Metal

Model 1968 Floor Lamp by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1968 Floor Lamp by Fontana Arte. Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Enameled metal and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Single Wall Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single wall light by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass. Rewired
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Single Wall Light by Stilnovo
Single Wall Light by Stilnovo
H 9 in W 9 in D 25 in
Model No. B-30 Floor Lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce
By Franco Buzzi, Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s. Enameled metal, brass, marble base. Original EU cord. We recommend one E27 100w maximum bulb
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Rare Pulley Suspension Light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, custom brass ceiling plate, solid brass pulley. Rewired for U.S. standards
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Rare Single Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare flush mount ceiling lights by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Enameled aluminum
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Starry Sky Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finland, circa the 1950s. Enameled metal, custom backplate. Rewired for U.S. standards. We recommend one
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Model 256 Table Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 256 Table lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Model No. B-30 Floor Lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s. Enameled metal, brass, marble base. Original cord. We recommend one E27 100w maximum bulb. Bulbs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Single Articulating Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Articulating wall light manufactured in United Kingdom, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Single Articulating Wall Light
Single Articulating Wall Light
H 10.25 in W 5 in D 6.75 in
Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950's. Enameled metal, brass. Original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sconces by Stilnovo
Sconces by Stilnovo
H 16 in W 2.5 in D 16 in
Sconces by Vittorio Vigano for Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Vittorio Vigano for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's Enameled
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two "Zodiac" sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950's
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita
Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita
H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Table Lamps by Harry Gitlin for Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Table Lamps by Raymor. Designed and manufactured in the USA, circa the 1950s. Enameled
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel

Model 1954 Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1954 pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, late 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Model 1245 Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1245 flush mount ceiling lights manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy, late 1950s. Enameled metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Copper, Metal

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass and Enamel Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah lamp, Israel, 1950s. Enamel over brass. Marked on bottom, "made in Israel." The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Israeli Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Ceramic Plate by Naumovitch Gourju, Grand Chêne, Vallauris
By Ljuba Naumovitch, Le Grand Chêne 1
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-century French ceramic pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris - 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Jade Snow Wong Blue Enameled Copper Bowl, United States, 1950's
By Jade Snow Wong
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jade Snow Wong Blue Enameled Copper Bowl, United States, 1950's. Signed to the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Enameled "Shooting Star" Coffee Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical coffee table in steel with lava tiles enameled with multi-colored shooting stars.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lava

1950´s Sterling Silver Vase, turquoise enamels - Spain
Located in Girona, ES
Sterling silver vase with encrustation of turquoise enamels. Stamps: "Star" and illegible. Star
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Nelson "Primavera" Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
handles, Black Satin enamel finish, atop Nelson's signature ebonized legs. Legs 5.5H. Stamped 4606 to rear
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Lucite

Small 1950's Stilnovo Style Red Enameled Metal & Brass Triple Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass Stilnovo Style three bulb chandelier with red enameled metal top shade and matching
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mint Green Adjustable Desk Lamp, Enamel and Brass, France, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Mint green sculptural desk lamp, enamelled metal, wood and brass, France, 1950's This desk lamp is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1950´s Sterling Silver Cup, turquoise enamels, Baguès - Spain
By Maison Baguès
Located in Girona, ES
Sterling silver cup, turquoise enamels encrustation. Stamps: Bagués, others illegibles. Weight
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maurice Heaton Brownstone Lamp Pair, Enameled Glass, 1950’s, USA.
By Maurice Heaton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous pair of rare Maurice Heaton “Brownstone” glass lamps, 1950’s, USA. Maurice Heaton grew up
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Wood, Blown Glass

Danish Modern Handled Teak & Black Enamel Rolling Two Tier Cart, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
), sturdy Black enameled framework, Teak handle and rubber coated front spoke wheels. Height measurement to
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Steel

Stilux Eclipse Sconce, 1950's.
By Stilux
Located in Montréal, QC
Stilux Eclipse Lucite & Perforated Steel Sconce, 1950's. 60 watts E-26 Edison medium base
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Stilux Eclipse Sconce, 1950's.
Stilux Eclipse Sconce, 1950's.
H 11 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Moorish Arch Mirror in Enameled Cloisonné with Bone Inlays, Morocco c. 1950's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
decorative Cloisonné, an enamel made from glass, porcelain, and gemstones on metal backing and separated by
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moorish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal, Wire

1950's French Enameled Coffee Table in the Style of Les 2 Potiers
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in Paris, FR
the style of les 2 Potiers. France, Circa 1950's. We are an exhibition space and an online
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lava, Steel

Industrial Enamel Telephone Sign, circa 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
Original industrial enamel telephone sign in wonderful condition. Sitting atop its two original
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Signs

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Industrial Enamel Telephone Sign, circa 1950s
Industrial Enamel Telephone Sign, circa 1950s
H 21.26 in W 16.15 in D 1.58 in
1950’s Liquor Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s single sided Liquor neon and porcelain sign. New transformer and new wiring. It does work.
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1950’s Liquor Neon Sign
1950’s Liquor Neon Sign
H 19 in W 60 in D 10.5 in
1950's German Desk Lamps
Located in Montréal, QC
Pair of petite German desk lamps. Enameled vented steel shades, brass gooseneck, enameled steel
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Enamel

1950's German Desk Lamps
1950's German Desk Lamps
H 10 in W 6 in D 9 in
1950's Industrial Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps - 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Industrial Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps – 16 Inch 1950’s Industrial Benjamin Enamelled
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Vintage 1950s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Swedish Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Sublime Sewdish brass chandelier from the 1950s with enameled glass diffusers. Five brass arms
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Chinese enameled pin tray decorated with mums & cherry blossoms, 1950's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Standing rim enameled brass shaped pin tray. The decoration of mums & cherry blossoms on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1950's German table lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Table lamp made in German. Polished brass stem and foot, paper backed cloth shade. 40-60 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL. Rewired wi...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel, Enamel

1950's German table lamp
1950's German table lamp
H 21 in W 12 in D 12 in
1950s Italian Enameled Glass Pendant
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
enameled in white with red and black sprayed streaks and has fine spiraling incisions, a very bold and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Chandelier in Brass and Enamel Colour Cones, 1950 s, Italy
Located in Vienna, Austria
Italian pendant lamp from the 1950's. Five arms extending from a brass reflector, each arm has a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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1950s Enamel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s enamel available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and enamel, every 1950s enamel was constructed with great care. Find 4202 options for an antique or vintage 1950s enamel now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s enamel — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1950s enamel made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot and Lightolier each produced at least one beautiful 1950s enamel that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950s Enamel?

The average selling price for a 1950s enamel at 1stDibs is $2,228, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $74,158 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s Enamel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French enamel is a type of decoration produced by applying liquid glass to metal. The French company Limoges popularized the technique during the 16th century, producing jewelry and decorative objects with intricately painted portraits, flowers and landscape scenes. You'll find a collection of French enamel furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Enamel jewelry is a type of decorative accessory produced by applying melted glass onto metal. The practice of producing enamel jewelry traces back to the work of goldsmiths of Mycenae done during the 13th century BCE. Find a range of enamel jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese enamel is a material made by blending pigments with a binder made of oil and gum. Japanese artisans use it to produce vases, boxes, tableware, lighting fixtures and other objects. Find a collection of Japanese enamel decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Produced in the mid-18th century, Battersea is a type of decorated enamelware created by painting designs over the top of a soft white enamel surface. You can shop a selection of Battersea enamel pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An enamel ring is a piece of jewelry in which the metal has been coated with enamel. Enamel is the fusion of powdered glass to metal, and artists like enameling because it allows them to add an illustrative quality to their work. Enamel is fused to metals using very high temperatures. Check out the various enamel rings from different artists and from the 18th to 21st centuries on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Limoges enamel technique involves layering molten glass and painting on them. Then, artisans paint over the surface with white to mute the artwork. This method of creating pottery and decorative objects dates back to 12th-century France. Find a selection of Limoges enamel ware 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How to tell if enamel is real depends on what type of item you are attempting to authenticate. Generally, you should look for evidence that the enamel is not simply a painted finish. A licensed appraiser experienced in the type of item can assist you with determining the authenticity of it. You'll find a wide range of enamel ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Enamel jewelry is made out of glass and precious metal. The type of glass used to produce enamel jewelry is usually a mix of quartz sand, iron oxide, potassium oxide and borax. Artisans apply this molten mixture to precious metal and then fire it at extremely high temperatures to produce a sleek, hard enamel surface. Explore a wide variety of enamel jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    Enamel is a decorative technique in which colored and powdered glass is vitrified and fused to metal or ceramic. Cloisonne is a type of enamel work. The word cloisonné comes from the French word cloison, meaning to divide or partition. Cloisonne uses wire to separate various colors of enamel to create patterns and images.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Black enamel jewelry was trendy during the Victorian period, and black enamel was popular with designers of Victorian mourning jewelry. Enameling is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration, used to add color to jewelry without having to rely on gemstones. Evidence of enameling goes back to ancient Greece. Monochromatic enameling is also called grisaille, and it begins with a piece of metal jewelry. An artisan applies a thin coating of black powdered glass and then paints a design over top. After that, the maker adds more layers of powdered glass to darken the color and offset the painted image. The finished piece then gets fired at an extremely high temperature to set the enamel. Explore a selection of black enamel jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Hermès enamel bracelets feature a layer of enamel over top of metal. Trim is usually plated yellow gold, rose gold or palladium. The luxury fashion house created its first enamel bracelet in 1976. Shop a collection of Hermès jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between porcelain and enamel signs is their materials. Porcelain signs are crafted out of ceramic material formed out of clay, while enamel signs are metal with a glassy coating. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage signs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.