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.

1950s Pool Furniture

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1950's Tournament Size Pool Table designed by PALMER

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W 113.5 in D 53 in

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

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H 25.5 in W 77 in D 22.5 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

Materials

Metal

1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker Pool Deck Sunbathing Lounge Chair

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H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 35.44 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

Materials

Wicker

Oval Table Coffee Garden Swimming POOL Bamboo Bonacina Italian Design, 1950s

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H 14.97 in W 45.67 in D 19.69 in

Oval Table Coffee Garden Swimming POOL Bamboo Bonacina Italian Design, 1950s

By Bonacina

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Oval table coffee garden swimming POOL bamboo Bonacina Italian design, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

1950s Hand Painted Swimming POOL Sign Adults Not Permitted

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H 18 in W 23.5 in D 0.25 in

1950s Hand Painted Swimming POOL Sign Adults Not Permitted

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Graphic midcentury vintage POOL sign. No adults in the Baby POOL! Hand painted with red and black

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Composition

Rare 1950s Floridian Sea Creatures Table Lighters Mid-Century Pool Side Decor

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H 3.75 in Dm 4.75 in

Rare 1950s Floridian Sea Creatures Table Lighters Mid-Century Pool Side Decor

Located in Hyattsville, MD

I don't find too many of these crafty things is tact. The lighters need fuel and flint to fire up. No cracks to shell bodies, but some light soiling. Measure: Larger lighter D 4¾ ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Shell

1950's Roped Pool Lounger

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H 16 in W 76 in D 25 in

1950's Roped Pool Lounger

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Classic 50's styling! Re-roped with cotton cord, We have multiples to offer.

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Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

1950s Double Sided Light Up Tv-POOL Sign

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H 30.5 in W 49 in D 14 in

1950s Double Sided Light Up Tv-POOL Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s double sided light up TV-POOL sign.

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Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Metal

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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.