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1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and
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1950s American Ball Gowns

MGM's Portrait of Elvis Presley - Vintage Photographic Print 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
MGM's Portrait of Elvis Presley is a vintage photographic print on single-coated paper. Photograph
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1950s Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tony Duquette Mold of MGM Lion Head
By Tony Duquette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Tony Duquette mold piece of the iconic MGM's lion head. Great addition to your interiors
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Vintage 1950's Irene Lentz Couture Teal Green Draped Silk Grecian Goddess Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
goddess gown dating back to her 1958 collection. Irene Lentz stunned the world in the 1930's, 40's and 50
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Gigi: red black abstract print with poetry based on 1950s vintage movie poster
By Rene Ricard
Located in New York, NY
splashy red film title for the 1958 MGM film starring Leslie Caron and Maurice Chevalier. Based on a
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Huge Impressive Movie Theater Lion
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm told that this Lion was an architectural element outside a theater. It looks like MGM but can't
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements

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Composition

Huge Impressive Movie Theater Lion
Huge Impressive Movie Theater Lion
H 36 in W 18 in D 31 in
"Arena" First 3 Dimension Western vintage movie poster 1953 US 1-sheet
Located in Spokane, WA
Dimension Western MGM full-length feature. You live dangerously in MGM's great outdoor romance! Print by
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1950s American Modern Animal Prints

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Offset

Art Deco Movie Set 20th Century American Modernism Hollywood WPA Social Realism
Located in New York, NY
design, the 1930's through the 1950s. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago from age 17, exhibiting a
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1930s Art Deco Interior Paintings

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Board, Gouache

Airacuda Fighter Planes Art Deco Machine Age 20th Century American Modernism
Located in New York, NY
design, the 1930's through the 1950s. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago from age 17, exhibiting a
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Gouache, Board

Art Deco Girl with Car Mid-20th Century American Modernism Pin-Up Illustration
Located in New York, NY
at General Motors during America's "Golden Age" of auto design, the 1930's through the 1950s. He
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil, Board

“Dime a Dance” American Art Deco 20th Century Modernism Pin-Up Social Realism
Located in New York, NY
"Golden Age" of auto design, the 1930's through the 1950s. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago from
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor, Board

'Paris, Notre-Dame and Pont de l'Archevêché' CAC, ASL President, CWS President
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
community there until the 1950's. Garnsey was also an accomplished muralist and received a number of public
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1960s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

Crescent Bridge, California
By Joseph Weisman
Located in San Francisco, CA
; from 1946-49 he was a matte shot artist at MGM, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Brothers Studios. He was
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

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1950's Custom Couture Beaded Jeweled Ivory Silk Hourglass Back-Bow Bridal Gown
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By Andrea Wilkin
Located in London, GB
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Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Bouffant Party Dress-S, 1950
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
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Chanel Vintage Basketball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
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1990s French Miscellaneous

Vintage 1950s Curiel Couture Pleated Purple Silk Chiffon Strapless Goddess Gown
By Gigliola Curiel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simply stunning and incredibly timeless Gigliola Curiel Italian couture heavy pleated royal purple silk chiffon gown dating back to the mid 1950's. Curiel is an important Italian h...
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1950s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

DOLCE & GABBANA SS 92 Rare and Iconic Tulle Minidress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1992 rare and iconic oversize tulle minidress. Pleated bottom part. Extra long tulle belt. The composition is 100% nylon.
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1990s Mini Dress

Elvis Presley Laughing at a Press Conference
By Phil Roach
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white photo of Elvis Presley laughing at a press conference in Las Vegas, his arms raised, on 7/31/69. Elvis Presley, also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer, ...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Vintage Gucci by Tom Ford Multi Coloured Python Snakeskin Slip On Long Boots
By Gucci
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Gucci by Tom Ford multi colours(bronze, brown, burgundy, purple etc...) python snakeskin slip on long boots. - Made in Italy. - Size 38.
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Vintage 1950's Emilio Schuberth Couture Black & Ivory Embroidered Satin Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1940's Irene Lentz Haute Couture Strapless High-Low Cream Silk Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Elvis Presley: The Kiss
By Lloyd Dinkins
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage 1956 photograph featuring the King, Elvis Presley puckering his lips as he kisses the lens in this fantastic shot. This rare photo is a second-generation example made after...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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"Symphony in Slang" Film Poster, 1951
Located in London, GB
cartoon made brilliant use of everyday "hipster" slang from the 1950's by giving it literal picturesque
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Vintage 1950s American Posters

Tom and Jerry, Unframed Poster, 1952
Located in London, GB
Tom and Jerry, Unframed Poster, 1952 Original One Sheet (27 x 41 inches). Rare 1950's stock one
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20th Century American Posters

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Paper

Tom and Jerry, Unframed Poster, 1952
Tom and Jerry, Unframed Poster, 1952
H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
Tom And Jerry (1950r) Poster
Located in London, GB
Rare 1950s stock one sheet for the legendary duo from MGM. While most Tom & Jerry cartoons had
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Vintage 1950s American Posters

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Red Barn
By Joseph Weisman
Located in Graton, CA
illustrator for Douglas Aircraft Corporation; from 1946-49 he was a matte shot artist at MGM, 20th Century Fox
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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1950's Irene Lentz Grey Chantilly-Lace Illusion Scalloped Cocktail Party Dress
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Irene Lentz Sheer Black & Nude Lace Illusion Hourglass Fishtail Dress
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950's Irene Lentz Sheer Lace-Illusion Black Floral Trained Cocktail Dress
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950's Irene Lentz Black Silk & Turquoise Ostrich-Feathers Cocktail Dress Set
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950's Irene Lentz Watercolor Red-Roses Floral Print Silk Bubble Party Dress
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950's Irene Lentz Coral-Pink Pleated Silk Strapless Floral-Applique Dress Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950s Helen Rose (Designer of Princess Grace's Wedding Dress) Tea Dress
By Helen Rose
Located in Port Hope, ON
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Very Rare Set of 14 Dinner Plates by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

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Huge Impressive Movie Theater Lion
Located in Peekskill, NY
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1955 Irene Lentz Couture Marigold and Black Graphic Print Silk Cocktail Dress
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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By Constantin Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
his professional career as a concert pianist. In the 1940’s he traveled Bermuda. In 1950 he began a
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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The Embrace
By Constantin Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in New York, NY
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By Roger Soubie
Located in Spokane, WA
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1950s American Modern Animal Prints

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Elizabeth Taylor by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
). Despite being one of MGM's most bankable stars, Taylor wished to end her career in the early 1950s. She
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1990s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

George Jones Majolica 'Bamboo and Wicker' Plate, English, circa 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
previous marriage. As one of the wealthiest men in the world throughout the 1950's, 60's and 70's, Jock
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George Jones Majolica 'Bamboo and Wicker' Plate, English, circa 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
previous marriage. As one of the wealthiest men in the world throughout the 1950's, 60's and 70's, Jock
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Limited Edition Eames Rosewood Room Divider by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
for MGM. In the evenings at their apartment, they experimented with molded plywood using a handmade
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
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By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
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Pair of "Magic Forest" Torcheres by Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
use in the fashion show finale to the MGM musical LOVELY TO LOOK AT in 1952.
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Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

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Metal

1950s Helen Rose Tiered Lace Gown
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Located in Rockwood, ON
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Set of twelve comfortable rush dining chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Copies of the chairs from the MGM hit "How to Marry a Millionaire" starring Marilyn Monroe and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

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Set of ten comfortable rush dining chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern copies of the chairs from the MGM hit "How to Marry a Millionaire" starring Marilyn Monroe
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Set of ten comfortable rush dining chairs
Set of ten comfortable rush dining chairs
H 35.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
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Questions About 1950s Mgm
  • 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 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.