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.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.

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1950's Tournament Size Pool Table designed by PALMER

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful 50's Tournament Size Pool Table with newly surfaced felt top. Rosewood Trim and

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20th Century American Game Tables

Materials

Slate

1950's Tournament Size Pool Table designed by PALMER

W 113.5 in D 53 in

1950's Mid-Century Modern Patio POOL Chaise Lounge Chairs, a Pair

By Brown Jordan

Located in Burbank, CA

Pair of original Mid-Century Modern outdoor chaise lounge chairs for sale. From the 1960's, and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

1950's Mid-Century Modern Patio POOL Chaise Lounge Chairs, a Pair

H 25.5 in W 77 in D 22.5 in

1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker Pool Deck Sunbathing Lounge Chair

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1950s Spanish hand woven wicker pool deck sunbathing lounge chair with extensible foot

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chaise Longues

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Wicker

1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker Pool Deck Sunbathing Lounge Chair

H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 35.44 in

H 30.5 in W 49 in D 14 in

1950s Pool Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1950s pool furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. There are 122 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of 1950s pool furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of 1950s pool furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of 1950s pool furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of 1950s pool furniture over the years, but those crafted by Seref Ozen, Russell Woodard and Thinline are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1950s Pool Furniture?

Prices for a piece of 1950s pool furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $137 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,750.

Questions About 1950s Pool Furniture

What is 1950s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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.
What is the 1950s furniture style called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.