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1950s by Cantù Two Drowers Desk Writing Tables or Vanity Gio Ponti Attributed
1950s by Cantù Two Drowers Desk Writing Tables or Vanity Gio Ponti Attributed

1950s by Cantù Two Drowers Desk Writing Tables or Vanity Gio Ponti Attributed

By Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant midcentury from Cantù desk or writing tables or vanity, with two drawers, Gio Ponti

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Wishbone" Brass Vanity Mirror
Charles Hollis Jones "Wishbone" Brass Vanity Mirror

Charles Hollis Jones "Wishbone" Brass Vanity Mirror

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in New York, NY

1950's Brass "Wishbone" vanity mirror designed by Charles Hollis Jones, in vintage condition with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Style Arrow Back Solid Brass Italian Vanity Chair
Gio Ponti Style Arrow Back Solid Brass Italian Vanity Chair

Gio Ponti Style Arrow Back Solid Brass Italian Vanity Chair

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1950's solid brass Italian vanity chair in vintage original condition with beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Samuel Marx Vanity/Stool, Quigley 1950
Samuel Marx Vanity/Stool, Quigley 1950

Samuel Marx Vanity/Stool, Quigley 1950

By Samuel Marx

Located in Chicago, IL

Samuel Marx Vanity/Stool, Quigley, 1950s. Silver leaf, crackle lacquered wood with upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Vanity Chair in Shearling Lambskin
Mid-Century Danish Vanity Chair in Shearling Lambskin

Mid-Century Danish Vanity Chair in Shearling Lambskin

Located in Oakland, CA

1950s Scandinavian vanity chair fully restored and upholstered in new sheepskin shearling.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

1950s Arne Vodder Rosewood Dressing Table
1950s Arne Vodder Rosewood Dressing Table

1950s Arne Vodder Rosewood Dressing Table

By Arne Vodder

Located in Knebel, DK

Vodder in the 1950s. The dressing-/vanity table has been refinished by our cabinetmaker and is in very

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

1960s Arne Vodder Teak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik
1960s Arne Vodder Teak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik

1960s Arne Vodder Teak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik

By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder

Located in Knebel, DK

Arne Vodder teak dressing table by Ølholm Møebelfabrik designed in the 1950´s. Elegant teak

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mirror, Teak

1960s Fully Restored Arne Vodder Oak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik
1960s Fully Restored Arne Vodder Oak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik

1960s Fully Restored Arne Vodder Oak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik

By Arne Vodder, Ølholm Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

the 1950´s. Elegant oak dressing-/vanity table with spilt legs, adjustable mirror and the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mirror, Oak

1960s Fully Restored Arne Vodder Teak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik
1960s Fully Restored Arne Vodder Teak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik

1960s Fully Restored Arne Vodder Teak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik

By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Fully Restored Arne Vodder Teak dressing table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik designed in the 1950´s

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Silver Leaf Vanity and Stool by James Mont
Silver Leaf Vanity and Stool by James Mont

Silver Leaf Vanity and Stool by James Mont

Located in New York, NY

A Silver Leaf Vanity and Stool by James Mont, c. 1950s. A slender vanity with gilt bamboo

Category

Vintage 1950s American Vanities

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Lipstick Holder c. 1950s
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Lipstick Holder c. 1950s

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Lipstick Holder c. 1950s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lipstick Holder from the 1950's in 18k woven yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1950s Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arne Vodder 1950s Vanity
Arne Vodder 1950s Vanity

Arne Vodder 1950s Vanity

By Arne Vodder

Located in Bridport, CT

Beautiful and charming Teak with Rosewood Vanity with an organic-shaped mirror, three drawers with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Sycamore, Mirror

Vintage 1950's Vanity Fair Handkerchief Cotton Print Sun Dress
Vintage 1950's Vanity Fair Handkerchief Cotton Print Sun Dress

Vintage 1950's Vanity Fair Handkerchief Cotton Print Sun Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * deep red and green cotton * handkerchief print * strapless bodice with

Category

1950s Casual Dresses

Small Ladies Desk / Vanity with Tambour Door, Germany 1950`s
Small Ladies Desk / Vanity with Tambour Door, Germany 1950`s

Small Ladies Desk / Vanity with Tambour Door, Germany 1950`s

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Bauhaus Student. Germany 1950`s. Very good restored Condition!

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Cherry

Italian Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s
Italian Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s

Italian Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

- Profondità 35 cm - Altezza 45 cm Specchio Larghezza 70 cm - Altezza 124 cm Italian vanity desk

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Mirrored Venetian Glass Vanity Table, 1950s
Mid-Century Mirrored Venetian Glass Vanity Table, 1950s

Mid-Century Mirrored Venetian Glass Vanity Table, 1950s

Located in Austin, TX

A chic Mid-Century Venetian mirrored glass vanity table, circa 1950s. This table boasts confident

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

1950s Paul McCobb for Calvin Marble and Vitrolite Glass Vanity
1950s Paul McCobb for Calvin Marble and Vitrolite Glass Vanity

1950s Paul McCobb for Calvin Marble and Vitrolite Glass Vanity

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully simple and elegant 1950s brass and marble vanity by Paul McCobb for Calvin. This

Category

Vintage 1950s American Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rare EB01 Vanity Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
Rare EB01 Vanity Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s

Rare EB01 Vanity Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe in 1951, rare to find! The center tops opens and reveals a extra storage space and mirror. The drawers are the famous anti dust style drawers...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Birch, Teak

Mid-Century Vanity
Mid-Century Vanity

Mid-Century Vanity

Located in Seattle, WA

Ultra-chic, quintessential 1950's Storybook Vanity. Three adjustable beveled mirrors floating

Category

20th Century American Vanities

Danish Teak Vanity Desk
Danish Teak Vanity Desk

Danish Teak Vanity Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

a very nice vintage 1950's Danish teak vanity/desk. classic design with a rectangular case with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

FRENCH WROUGHT IRON VANITY
FRENCH WROUGHT IRON VANITY

FRENCH WROUGHT IRON VANITY

Located in Geneva, IL

FRENCH 1950S WROUGHT IRON LOVELY VANITY OR DRESSING TABLE - ADJUSTABLE MIRROR

Category

Vintage 1950s Vanities

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Dressing Table
1950s Italian Dressing Table

1950s Italian Dressing Table

Located in London, GB

1950s Italian dressing table

Category

Mid-20th Century Vanities

French 1950s Dressing Table

French 1950s Dressing Table

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

An elegant French 1950s herringbone veneered wood dressing table with lift up mirrored compartment

Category

Vintage 1950s French Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Lucite 1-Drawer Vanity Table with Bench and Tray
Lucite 1-Drawer Vanity Table with Bench and Tray

Lucite 1-Drawer Vanity Table with Bench and Tray

Located in Water Mill, NY

1950's lucite 1-drawer vanity with lights and mirror. The vanity comes with a lucite bench and a

Category

Vintage 1950s Vanities

Vintage 1950s French Dressing Table

Vintage 1950s French Dressing Table

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

An elegant French 1950s herringbone veneered wood dressing table with lift up mirrored compartment

Category

Vintage 1950s French Vanities

Materials

Wood

1950s Walnut and Beech Dressing Table by Gordon Russell
1950s Walnut and Beech Dressing Table by Gordon Russell

1950s Walnut and Beech Dressing Table by Gordon Russell

By Gordon Russell

Located in Southampton, GB

1950s Walnut and beech dressing table designed by Gordon Russell. Made in the early 1950s under the

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Dressing Table by Alfred Cox for Heal's, 1950s
Walnut Dressing Table by Alfred Cox for Heal's, 1950s

Walnut Dressing Table by Alfred Cox for Heal's, 1950s

By Alfred Cox

Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear

- Midcentury dressing table - Made from walnut and walnut veneer.   

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Robin Day Interplan Rosewood Dressing Table by Hille, 1950s
Robin Day Interplan Rosewood Dressing Table by Hille, 1950s

Robin Day Interplan Rosewood Dressing Table by Hille, 1950s

By Robin Day, Hille

Located in Southampton, GB

A rare Interplan dressing table designed by iconic British designer Robin Day for Hille in 1954. It has a mahogany frame, rosewood drawers with brass handles, turned beech legs and a...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Gplan Tola Librenza Dressing Table / Hallway Unit, 1950s-1960s
Midcentury Gplan Tola Librenza Dressing Table / Hallway Unit, 1950s-1960s

Midcentury Gplan Tola Librenza Dressing Table / Hallway Unit, 1950s-1960s

By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

G Plan Dressing Table with Cheval Mirror Librenza Rnage, 1950s-1960s It has an excellent and

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Alain Richard vanity dresser 1950's
Alain Richard vanity dresser 1950's

Alain Richard vanity dresser 1950's

Located in East Hampton, NY

wood vanity and dresser

Category

Vintage 1950s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1950's Repurposed Vintage Window Vanity Mirror
1950's Repurposed Vintage Window Vanity Mirror

1950's Repurposed Vintage Window Vanity Mirror

Located in New York, NY

This vintage window has been repurposed into a wall hanging vanity mirror.

Category

Indian Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Glass

1950's Combed Wood Desk/Vanity by Paul Frankl
1950's Combed Wood Desk/Vanity by Paul Frankl

1950's Combed Wood Desk/Vanity by Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Combed Wood Desk by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman from the Glen Ford Estate.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vanity Fur Stools Pair, France, 1950s
Vanity Fur Stools Pair, France, 1950s

Vanity Fur Stools Pair, France, 1950s

By Jean Royère

Located in Vienna, AT

Vanity fur stools pair, France, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Swedish Vanity Desk in Teak, 1950s
Swedish Vanity Desk in Teak, 1950s

Swedish Vanity Desk in Teak, 1950s

Located in Singapore, SG

A vanity desk, desk or chest of drawers in fantastic condition. Inside the pull out desk you find a

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

1950s FRENCH WRITING TABLE DESK /VANITY
1950s FRENCH WRITING TABLE DESK /VANITY

1950s FRENCH WRITING TABLE DESK /VANITY

Located in Miami, FL

BRASS X BASE WOOD TOP WITH CLEAR GLASS TOP

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks

Materials

Glass

Brass Makeup Vanity Mirror, U.S.A, 1950s
Brass Makeup Vanity Mirror, U.S.A, 1950s

Brass Makeup Vanity Mirror, U.S.A, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage brass two sided vanity mirror, U.S.A, 1950s. Age appropriate patina.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950s French Pair of Small Pottery & Rope Vanity Lamps
1950s French Pair of Small Pottery & Rope Vanity Lamps

1950s French Pair of Small Pottery & Rope Vanity Lamps

Located in Aspen, CO

1950s French pair of small scale brown pottery and rope vanity lamps.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Rope

Swedish 1950s Desk or Vanity in Teak and Beech
Swedish 1950s Desk or Vanity in Teak and Beech

Swedish 1950s Desk or Vanity in Teak and Beech

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Swedish 1950s teak desk or vanity with swing opening top that locks, interior mirror and solid

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Beech, Teak

Swivel Vanity Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Swivel Vanity Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Swivel Vanity Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage 1950s swiveling vanity chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Completely restored

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Mahogany

Elegant Scandinavian Modern Vanity Chair Designed in the 1950s
Elegant Scandinavian Modern Vanity Chair Designed in the 1950s

Elegant Scandinavian Modern Vanity Chair Designed in the 1950s

Located in Vordingborg, DK

Elegant Scandinavian vanity chair designed in the 1950s. The chair is mounted on tapering teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Danish Vintage 1950s Danish Teak Vanity
Modern Danish Vintage 1950s Danish Teak Vanity

Modern Danish Vintage 1950s Danish Teak Vanity

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage 1950s Danish modern teak vanity. This beautifully made vanity features a pull-out mirror

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Teak

Italian Midcentury Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian manufacture dressing table produced in the 1950s. Trapezoidal wood veneer structure with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Hollywood-Regency Style, Italian Florentine Gilt-Metal Vanity Stool, 1950s
Hollywood-Regency Style, Italian Florentine Gilt-Metal Vanity Stool, 1950s

Hollywood-Regency Style, Italian Florentine Gilt-Metal Vanity Stool, 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century gilded iron vanity stool with rope and tassel details and a custom-made tiger pattern

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Iron

Italian Vanity Desk Console by Luciano Limonta, 1950s
Italian Vanity Desk Console by Luciano Limonta, 1950s

Italian Vanity Desk Console by Luciano Limonta, 1950s

By Luciano Limonta

Located in Savona, IT

Beautiful 1950s dressing table console. Made for a private client by architect Luciano Limonta

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Wall-Mounted Revolving Coat Rack with Vanity by Enzo Strada, 1950s
Wall-Mounted Revolving Coat Rack with Vanity by Enzo Strada, 1950s

Wall-Mounted Revolving Coat Rack with Vanity by Enzo Strada, 1950s

By Enzo Strada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible and rare wall-mounted entryway furniture piece by Enzo Strada with vanity mirror and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Metal

Heavy Murano Glass Perfume Bottle Vanity Set Gold, Venini, 1950s
Heavy Murano Glass Perfume Bottle Vanity Set Gold, Venini, 1950s

Heavy Murano Glass Perfume Bottle Vanity Set Gold, Venini, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Heavy blown glass powder container and two tall perfume/barber bottles. Powder jar 5.5 x 4.5". Perfume bottles 7.25 x 2.5". In fine condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Italian Vanity Desk with Brass Frame Mirror, 1950s
Modernist Italian Vanity Desk with Brass Frame Mirror, 1950s

Modernist Italian Vanity Desk with Brass Frame Mirror, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

vanity desk Italian production of the 1950s. Wood veneer structure. Three side drawers with brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Metal Gold Gilt Vanity Stool
Midcentury Metal Gold Gilt Vanity Stool

Midcentury Metal Gold Gilt Vanity Stool

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Metal vanity stool circa 1950s features rattan seat and gold gilt finish. Excellent vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

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1950s Vanity For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a 1950s Vanity?

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vanity 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Many 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, 2021
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a bathroom vanity typically costs between $450 and $180,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vanity 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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, 2021
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, 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 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.
  • 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.