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1950's Vanity with Mirror & Lacquer Finish
Located in Fulton, CA
ample storage. Made in Germany, 1950's. Similar work and construction you would find in the Grundig
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili
By Ico Parisi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Fine 1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili di Cantù
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Maple
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 18.12 in
Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
By Oy Stockmann AB, Olof Ottelin, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity desk with two drawers made in mahogany. Two sliding mirrors
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Vittorio Dassi, Vanity Console Table, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vittorio Dassi, vanity console table, Italy 1950s
Vanity beauty with original large mirror of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Cut Glass, Mirror, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vanity Table with Mirror in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vanity table or small desk, cherry, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s
This 1950s vanity table is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
1950's French White Iron Vanity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique iron vanity from France, 1950's. Painted white iron vanity with removable mirror and table
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vanities
Materials
Iron
Italian Vanity and the Stool from 1950 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian hand made vanity and the stool is in original condition from the 1950 s period.Vanity is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Formica, Fruitwood
1950's Stitched leather vanity table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched Leatherette vanity
designed by Jacques Adnet
Category
Vintage 1950s French Vanities
Materials
Leather
Vanity in Rosewood and Steel by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950’s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vanity in Rosewood and Steel by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Rosewood
Freestanding Vanity / dressing table in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Vanity in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Vanity / dressing table in Walnut, Brass and glass by Josef Frank, 1950's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vanity in Walnut, Brass and Mirrored Glass by Josef Frank, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Walnut
H 29.14 in W 44.49 in D 15.95 in
1950´s Restored Danish Teak Vanity - Toilet Set with Floating Table Top
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Fully Restored Danishteak toilet set with floating table top and mirrors
Rare Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Vanities
Materials
Metal
H 6.86 in W 35.83 in D 12.21 in
Ikea Vanity 1950s Sweden
By IKEA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Must love this vanity so typical 1950s .Made by Ikea, Möbler. In the 1950s
just a small Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
1950s Mid Century Vanity by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Mid-Century Modern Maple Vanity by Heywood-Wakefield ✨
Crafted in the 1950s, this American-made
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Glass, Maple
1950s Mid Century Vanity by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century vanity designed and manufactured by Heywood Wakefield in the United States circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Chestnut wood vanity table, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite vanity table, petineuse, crafted in chestnut wood, featuring a hinged compartment with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Chestnut
Brass Vanity Table and Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant kidney-shaped brass vanity table featuring two glass surfaces, partially frosted and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century modern vanity table in Honduran mahogany by Paul McCobb, for Calvin Furniture, Irwin
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-century Bauhaus Style Ash Veneer Hairdresser or Vanities Table, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 1950s Bauhaus-style ash veneer dressing table in excellent condition.
Two drawers with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Ash
H 67.33 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
H 34.26 in W 33.86 in D 24.02 in
Brass Vanity Table, marked “Modello Depositato”, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Resting on a sleek three-legged brass base, this mid-century vanity table features a stylish kidney
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vanities
Materials
Brass
1950s Retro Wall Mounted Salon Vanity with Mirror and Wooden Shelf with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Retro wall mounted salon vanity with mirror and wooden shelf with drawer. The mirror has
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 5.625 in W 31.75 in D 12 in
Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s
By Frode Holm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity
By Irwin Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s Robert Irwin Co. Furniture Louis XVI Style Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity
Measures 52
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Fruitwood
Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
By Colli Torino
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This is a splendid vanity table or petineuse designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Maple
H 71.66 in W 71.66 in D 18.12 in
1950s Free Standing Beauty Salon Styling Station with Mirror Vanity Hair Salon
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Free standing beauty salon styling station with mirror vanity hair salon
This is a free
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 58 in W 35.5 in D 14.5 in
Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s
By Raphaël Décorateur
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Raphael Raffel two tiered vanity or writing desk in blonde sycamore and bronze with a thick
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Glass, Sycamore
Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity/Desk with Mirror, in Solid Wood, Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Presented here is a rare and beautiful little vanity desk, designed in the style of Giò Ponti and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
French Moderne Style Vanity
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1950s nickel-plated vanity with black glass shelves and mirror.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s French Vanities
Materials
Silver Plate
Dutch Mahogany Vanity Dresser with Tri-Fold Mirror
Located in Voorburg, NL
Gorgeous original Dutch mahogany vanity dresser with tri-fold mirror, circa 1950s. The vanity
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Ebonized Walnut and Birch Vanity Table / Console with Mirror ascr. to Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This console table / vanity table is made in ebonized walnut and birch. with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 59.45 in W 52.37 in D 16.15 in
High Quality Italian Dressing Table, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Medesano, Parma
Italy in 1950s. The dressing table set is composed of 3 pieces: the main piece of furniture, the mirror
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Dressing Table in Oak, 1950s
By Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality, 1950's oak dressing table, in the manner of Heals
Complete with a concealed
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan
By G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern vanity/desk designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in the United Kingdom, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Leather Suitcase, circa 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of leather in Germany.
There are no keys
Good condition
Traces on the surface from use
Made of leather and leatherette.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Leather, Fabric
1950s Dressing table folding mirror Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice dressing table . All original . The light Yellow ,so typical
1950s . Folding mirrors
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Leather Suitcase, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of leather in Germany.
There are no keys
Good condition
Traces on the surface from use.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
Unique Desk or Dressing Table Made of Solid Brass and Black Glass, 1950s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very decorative, elegant and practical.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 25.2 in W 64.18 in D 37.41 in
Midcentury 1950s Östen Kristiansson Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s.
If you are
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Glass
H 39.5 in W 17.7 in D 4.1 in
Midcentury Dressing Table in Walnut by Alfred COX for Heals, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid Century dressing table by Alfred Cox.
- Manufactured in the UK.
- Made from walnut & walnut Veneer.
- Featuring 3 drawers and a large centralised mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Evans Wristlet Compact Vanity Kit and Cigarette Case
By Evans Case Company
Located in New York, NY
1950s Mid-Century Evans Wristlet Compact Vanity Kit and Cigarette Case
This 1950s mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items
RARE Alfredo Barbini Glass Ashtray Bowl Geode Style Murano Italy VTG 1950's MCM
Located in New York, NY
RARE Gold & Deep Purple Alfredo Barbini Glass Ashtray Bowl Geode Style Murano Italy Vintage 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Geode
Cartier 1950s 14kt Gold Match Book Holder
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous authentic 14kt Gold match book holder by Cartier circa 1950s. Is approximately 2 1/8" by 1
Category
Vintage 1950s American Vanity Items
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Hermes "Sac G8" Handbag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare 1950s Hermes bag.
By Hermes.
In Black Box calf leather with gold plated hardware.
In the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Vanity Items
Christian Dior Red Velvet Salon Mirror, Paris, 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in St. Catharines, ON
stamped Christian Dior Paris.
1950s Paris
10 x 6 in.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Empire Vanity Items
Materials
Brass
Omega Lighter 1950S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Lighter.
Circa 1950.
Total weight: 36.58 grams.
Height: 4.80 centimeters.
Width: 3.90
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vanity Items
Materials
Base Metal
Vintage Myflam Chrome Enameled Table Lighter Round base 1950s
Located in DELFT, NL
for its age. Made in Germany in the 1950s. Almost no wear to its corners and edges, and the paint on
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Myflam Chrome Leather Table Lighter Square base 1950s
Located in DELFT, NL
for its age. Made in Germany in the 1950s. Almost no wear to its corners and edges, and the paint on
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Vanity Items
BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Beauty Kit Gold Silver Rubies with Bag and Box
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Rectangular beauty kit in 800 thousandths grooved silver, the lid decorated
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Silver
West Germany Sterling Silver Powder Compact with a Leaf Design circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
is a beautiful and substantial West German sterling silver powder compact. Circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950s Mid-Century Evans Wristlet Compact and Cigarette Case with Mother of Pearl
By Evans Case Company
Located in New York, NY
1950s mid-century EVANS wristlet compact and cigarette case with Mother of Pearl cover.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vanity Items
1950's Rope Twist Glass Vanity Light
Located in New York, NY
1950's rope twist glass vanity light.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Raphaël Décorateur Beka Modeled Lacquer & Bronze Desk & Vanity, France, 1950's
By Raphaël Décorateur
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vanity by Raphael. A concealed mirror, and an abundance of drawers make this piece a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 55 in D 18 in
Brass Vanity Mirror, Italy 1950s
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant Mid-Century Italian vanity mirror in brass on a Carrara marble base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vanity by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame completely wrapped in red leather
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron, Brass
Frode Holm Vanity or Accent Chair in Mahogany Danish Mid-Century, 1950's
By Illums Bolighus, Frode Holm
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare variant of Frode Holms well-knows vanity chair. This version has a closed back and square cut
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 25.5 in W 19.75 in D 19 in
Italian Table Top Vanity Mirror, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An Italian designed tabletop vanity mirror in solid brass brass mounted on a Carrara marble base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
1950s Ico Parisi Vanity Dressing Table
By Ico Parisi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An extraordinarily elegant dressing table or vanity by Italian designer Ico Parisi. This wonderful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Vanity Stool from Knoll, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
living room foot rest or vanity stool. The seat cushion is upholstered in the original fabric. USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s vanity you’re looking for. Each 1950s vanity for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. There are many kinds of the 1950s vanity you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s vanity made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1950s vanity has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, George Nelson and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for a 1950s vanity at 1stDibs is $2,268, while they’re typically $76 on the low end and $32,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s Vanity
- What are vanity boxes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vanity boxes are small ornately decorated boxes used to hold a woman's grooming essentials, such as a powder puff and a mirror. Although initially designed for travel, they are usually placed on a vanity table or dresser in modern homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage vanity boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is a vanity stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A vanity stool is a small chair/stool used to sit up at your vanity or desk. They are frequently sold as part of a vanity table set. Find a variety of vanity stoolss on 1stDibs.
- What is a vanity sink?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vanity is a piece of bathroom furniture that typically contains the sink, countertop and mirror. Modern vanities come with all sorts of features such as lights and may feature intricate architectural details and built-in shelves. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage vanity sinks.
- How much does a bathroom vanity?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a bathroom vanity typically costs between $450 and $180,000.
- What is the best makeup vanity?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Many people feel that the best makeup vanity is the one that is trendy, simple, has a lot of storage, is adjustable and will be comfortable for dressing. Perhaps your ideal vanity is elegantly designed and features a beautifully upholstered comfortable stool. It should have storage space to store makeup items, brushes, jewelry watches and much more. Find antique and vintage makeup vanities on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.
- What is a vanity tray used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vanity trays are used to hold small toiletries like perfume bottles, tweezers, lipsticks and other essentials. Vanity trays were very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and frequently featured a mirrored bottom. Today, they’re collectible pieces used more as conversation pieces than for their original function. Shop a range of antique and vintage vanity trays on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The meaning of Vanity by Auguste Toulmouche is open to interpretation. However, many art historians believe the piece to be a depiction of self-obsession and vanity displayed by wealthy French aristocrats. The work is an example of the intimate interior scenes of domestic life for which Toulmouche was known. On 1stDibs, find a range of Auguste Toulmouche art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a marble vanity top is highly dependent on its size, thickness and the grade of marble. Average grade marble weighs 13.34 pounds for a square foot that is one inch thick. Browse a collection of marble vanities on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best vanity mirror is a matter of preference, as you’ll want to think about space and how your furniture is arranged with respect to where you want to put it. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage vanity mirrors with lights to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best lighting for bathroom vanity is a matter of preference and depends on design and lighting needs. Bathroom vanity lights come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors. Vanity tables have been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them — and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity — vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead. Shop a collection of antique and vintage vanities from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting for a vanity mirror can be brought about by placing two wall-mounted sconces on either side of the mirror at eye level. This creates cross-illumination. Fixtures that emit light that is as close to white as possible should be chosen with a high CRI (around 90-100) for the most accurate colors. Bulbs in the 2,500–3100 Kelvin ‘soft white' range are suitable for normal bathroom use, as well as for makeup application. Find a range of vanity lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A stone effects vanity top is composed of a blend of about 95 percent crushed natural stone usually quartz and 5 percent synthetic resins to bind the stone. The vanity top can be tinted to a wide variety of colors. They are nonporous and resistant to both stains and scratches.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some 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, 2024The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. 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.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No, a Chanel Mini Vanity bag will not fit an iPhone. The petite bag measures just 3.5 inches in length by 4.3 inches in height by 2.8 inches in depth, which is not large enough to fit any version of the iPhone smartphone. However, the slightly larger Chanel Small Vanity bag can accommodate most iPhone models, as it is 6.7 inches by 3.7 inches by 3.1 inches in size. Shop a collection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There 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.