1950s Advertising Posters
1950s advertising poster for Prunelle du Velay liqueur by Paul Igert
By Paul Igert
Located in PARIS, FR
Playful, bold, and irresistibly charming, this mid-century advertising poster for Prunelle du Velay
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1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Linen
$2,158
H 61.42 in W 45.67 in
Fiestas de la Merced 1956 Barcelona Travel Poster, Domenech
Located in Bath, Somerset
Fantastic original 1950s advertising poster for the Barcelona Fiestas de la Merced festival.
La
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20th Century Spanish Posters
Materials
Paper
Original 1950s GPO advertising poster, wireless station, Rugby, by john Cooper
Located in London, Fitzrovia
"post office wireless station Rugby - A control panel", original 1950's GPO advertising poster by
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
$673
H 20.01 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in
Grand Vin Mousseux Dominion 1950s French Alcohol Advertising Poster, Ober
Located in Bath, Somerset
Grand Vin Mousseux Dominion alcohol poster from the 1950s. Superb colours and stunning imagery
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20th Century French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
$893
H 26.25 in W 19.75 in D 0.1 in
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster BOAC Smaller World By Speedbird 1950s
By Beverley Pick
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster - it's a smaller world by Speedbird fly BOAC - featuring
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Vintage 1950s British Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,924
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
1950's Blue & Yellow Canvas Advertising Banner, L'Ascenseur
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s blue & yellow canvas advertising banner – L’Ascenseur
1950’s blue & yellow canvas
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Vintage 1950s French Posters
Materials
Canvas
1950's Black & Blue Canvas Advertising Banner, Pigeon Voyageur
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s black & blue canvas advertising banner – Pigeon Voyageur
1950’s black & blue canvas
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Vintage 1950s French Posters
Materials
Canvas
1950's Black & Red Canvas Advertising Banner, Pigeon Voyageur
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s black & red canvas advertising banner– Pigeon Voyageur
1950’s black & red canvas
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Vintage 1950s French Posters
Materials
Canvas
Large Mattei Cap Corse Advertising Poster by Rene Bougros, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Large Mattei Cap Corse Advertising Poster by Rene Bougros, 1950s
Vintage Design
Mattei Cap
Category
20th Century French Posters
$1,515
H 125.99 in W 94.49 in D 0.4 in
Marchal Ferrari 375 Plus Accessory Counter Advertising Sign, ca 1950’s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Marchal Ferrari accessory counter advertising sign, ca 1950’s, color litho celluloid over card
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Other
$2,999
H 12.29 in W 10.24 in D 0.4 in
BOAC Africa 1956 Travel Advertising Poster, Maurice Laban
Located in Bath, Somerset
We love this original 1950s BOAC poster advertising travel to Africa. Beautifully illustrated by
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20th Century British Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Original Vintage TWA Italy 1950s Travel Airline Poster, David Klein
By David Klein
Located in Bath, Somerset
Original vintage TWA Italy 1950s travel advertising poster featuring a wodnerful design by American
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Quina Excelsior 1950s French Alcohol Advertising Poster, Kalischer
Located in Bath, Somerset
Wonderful original French vintage Quina Excelsior alcohol poster from the 1950s. Superb colours and
Category
20th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
Cote D'Azur Sanary Sur Mer 1950s Travel Advertising Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
Fabulous original Cote d'Azur 1950s Travel poster A lovely design with wonderful bright colours
Category
20th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
Old advertising poster made by Willy Fisher in the 1950s - Le Vignoble d'Alsace
Located in PARIS, FR
Old advertising poster made by Willy Fisher in the 1950s, Le Vignoble d'Alsace - Vins d'Alsace
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
$1,199
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in
Circa 1950 original advertising poster for Tissu Garanti Boussac
By Couronne
Located in PARIS, FR
the central figure but also evokes energy and optimism.
This poster exemplifies 1950s advertising
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
$1,678
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in
MONTE CARLO c1950's Travel Airline Advertising Poster, JEAN GABRIEL DOMERGUE
Located in Bath, Somerset
Fantastic original 1950s Monte Carlo Travel Advertising poster featuring a stunning design by
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20th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
$3,217
H 38.25 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Original 1950s French poster - Dolina - Moteurs villiers - motorcycle
Located in PARIS, FR
Bubbling with joy and optimism, this original 1950s French poster advertising the Dolina motorcycle
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
$1,618
H 46.86 in W 30.32 in
1950s Original travel poster to Scandinavia by Sabena Belgian world airlines
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1950s were a remarkable era for the world of travel and advertising, and one poster captured
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Original Haller Fine Chocolate 'Schokolade' vintage poster Germany
Located in Spokane, WA
Original vintage 1950s Haller Chocolate Bars German Advertising Poster – A Retro Collectible
Category
1950s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$950
H 47 in W 33 in D 0.3 in
Percy Drake Brookshaw Cricket Original Coach Poster
By Percy Drake Brookshaw
Located in London, GB
.
Percy Drake Brookshaw (1907-1993)
Cricket
Original coach poster
Lithograph c. 1950s
76x50cm
A poster
Category
1950s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
$378
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in
Pair Vintage Spanish Drink Poster Pedro Domecq Brandy Sherry Mid Century Pub Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Striking Pair of Vintage Spanish Pedro Domecq Advertising Posters (c. 1950s) - Fundador & Fino La
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Vintage 1950s Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
$687
H 25.2 in W 17.72 in D 1 in
1950 Original poster San Candido: Ricchi Premi al Consumatore Soluzione Saponosa
Located in PARIS, FR
Step back in time to the vibrant 1950s, where a captivating advertising poster titled "San Candido
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
$2,757
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in
Original Nice-Themal spa Berthemont - Les -Bains antique French vintage poster
By Emmanuel Bellini
Located in Spokane, WA
- les - Baines. Printer Robaudy, Cannes Cote d'Azur Nice, France.
This 1950s French travel poster is
Category
1950s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
H 47 in W 32 in D 0.07 in
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Original 1950s Bally Shoes Advertising Poster Fashion
By Pierre Augsburger
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Original 1958 advertising poster for bally shoes designed by Pierre Augsburger. Rolled.
Measures
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Set of 3 original PAN AM Posters paper printed Advertising Vacation USA 1950's
By Pan American Airways
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a captivating Set of 3 Original PAN AM Posters from the 1950s, each a vibrant piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 15.95 in W 21.26 in D 0.4 in
Mid-Century Modern Period French Advertising Poster, "Vers La France" 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This is a Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for the maritime company Chargeurs Reunis by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints
H 38.5 in W 24.57 in D 0.01 in
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster BOAC Smaller World By Speedbird 1950s
By Beverley Pick
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster - it's a smaller world by Speedbird fly BOAC - featuring
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage 1950s Advertising Poster for Dairy Product, 'Danone'
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage 1950s advertising poster for Dairy product, 'Danone'
Cute poster advertising
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Original Vintage, 1950s Advertising Poster for a Popular Breakfast Drink
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for a popular chocolate drink found most widely distributed in
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Vintage 1950s French Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Original Vintage 1950s Travel Poster Advertising California By American Airlines
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising California by American Airlines. Image of a smiling
Category
Vintage 1950s American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.57 in W 30.12 in D 0.04 in
1950's Yellow Canvas Advertising Banner, Pigeon Voyageur
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s yellow canvas advertising banner – Pigeon Voyageur.
1950’s yellow canvas advertising banner
Category
Vintage 1950s French Posters
Materials
Canvas
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster San Francisco American Airlines 1950s
By John Fernie
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for San Francisco California by American Airlines
Category
Vintage 1950s American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.77 in W 30.32 in D 0.04 in
Original French Vintage Poster, 'Fête Des Mères', 1950s, Advertising
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original French vintage poster, 'Fête Des Mères'
This is an original vintage advertising poster
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage 1950s London Transport Advertising Bus Poster, Thompson
Located in Bath, Somerset
Original 1950s London transport bus poster with artwork by Philip Thompson. This atmospheric image
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20th Century British Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
1950s Pin Up Style Advertising Poster by R. Jeleng, “Phillips Autoradio”
By R. Jeleng
Located in London, GB
Fantastic original vintage advertising poster for Philips Autoradio. Fun image of a pin-up style
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Original 1950s Vintage Travel Advertising Poster "London - Fly There By Qantas"
By Harry Rogers
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster: London - Fly there by Qantas, Australia's round-the
Category
Vintage 1950s Australian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.18 in W 29.14 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage 1950s Travel Advertising Poster: London - Fly There By Qantas
By Harry Rogers
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster: London - Fly there by Qantas, Australia's round-the
Category
Vintage 1950s Australian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.18 in W 29.14 in D 0.04 in
Original 1950s Watch Advertising Poster by Leupin "Rolex Watchword of the World"
By Herbert Leupin
Located in London, GB
Original vintage watch advertising poster for "Rolex - Watchword of the World." Colorful and fun
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Posters
Materials
Paper
H 50.4 in W 36.23 in D 0 in
Large Original Vintage 1950s Drink Advertising Poster for Cinzano Vermouth
By Pierre Monnerat
Located in London, GB
Large original vintage drink advertising poster for Cinzano Vermouth. Fun and colorful image
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Posters
Materials
Paper
H 50.4 in W 35.44 in D 0.04 in
Italian Midcentury Saffa Carton Toothpaste Advertising, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Saffa carton toothpaste advertising, 1950s
Saffa toothpaste advertising, in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage French 1950s Advertising Poster, 'Le Blanc'
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage French advertising poster, 'Le Blanc', 1950s.
This is an original vintage
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Schleppe Bier Poster Austria Beer Advertising, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful lithographed Poster for Schleppe Bier Advertising. It is featuring a great image of an
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage 1950s Travel Poster Advertising California by American Airlines
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising “California by American Airlines”. Image of a smiling
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Vintage 1950s American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.57 in W 30.12 in D 0.04 in
Original French Vintage Poster, 'Fête Des Mères', 1950s, Advertising
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original French vintage poster, 'Fête Des Mères'
This is an original vintage advertising poster
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage 1950s Travel Advertising Poster for Malaga Spain, Ideal Winter
By Teodoro Delgado
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Malaga Spain, Invierno Ideal / Ideal Winter
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.57 in W 25.79 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Framed Wonderbread Advertising Poster
Located in Hudson, NY
A very charming vintage 1950s framed advertising poster from Wonderbread - featuring a young man
Category
Vintage 1950s American Posters
Original Vintage 1950s Travel Poster Advertising California By American Airlines
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising California by American Airlines. Image of a smiling
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage 1950s Travel Advertising Poster For Malaga Spain - Ideal Winter
By Teodoro Delgado
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Malaga Spain - Invierno Ideal / Ideal Winter
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original 1950s Vintage Travel Advertising Poster: London - Fly There By Qantas
By Harry Rogers
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster: London - Fly there by Qantas, Australia's round-the
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage 1950s Travel Advertising Poster: London - Fly There By Qantas
By Harry Rogers
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster: London - Fly there by Qantas, Australia's round-the
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage 1950s Pin Up Style Advertising Poster Goodyear Stick On Soles
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Goodyear stick on soles. What pretty feet! Features a very
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Original 1950s Watch Advertising Poster By Leupin - Rolex Watchword of the World
By Herbert Leupin
Located in London, GB
Original vintage watch advertising poster for Rolex - Watchword of the World. Colourful and fun
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Large Original Vintage 1950s Drink Advertising Poster For Cinzano Vermouth
By Pierre Monnerat
Located in London, GB
Large original vintage drink advertising poster for Cinzano Vermouth. Fun and colourful image
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
1950s Pin Up Style Advertising Poster by R. Jeleng: Phillips Autoradio
Located in London, GB
Fantastic original vintage advertising poster for Philips Autoradio. Fun image of a pin-up style
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Original vintage 1950s advertising poster for a popular breakfast drink, Banania
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for a popular chocolate drink found most widely distributed in
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1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Cinzano Poster Framed
Located in Alton, GB
1950's advertising poster showcasing the alcoholic beverage Cinzano. The poster comes in a black
Category
20th Century Posters
Materials
Paper
1950s Hurricane Bicycle Poster, Linen Backed, Belgium
Located in Retie, BE
Bicycles Hurricane poster from the 1950s.
An original old Belgian poster for bicycles,
already
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Original Vintage 1950s Travel Poster Advertising California By American Airlines
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising California by American Airlines. Image of a smiling
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster San Francisco American Airlines 1950s
By John Fernie
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for San Francisco California by American Airlines
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
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Loading the transatlantic mail at Falmouth 1833, GPO poster 1934, H S Williamson
Located in London, Fitzrovia
this is an original advertising poster from the 30's.
designed by H S Williamson for the GPO.
coloured lithograph.
Do not forget to visit our storefront where you will find a few m...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
$659
H 20.01 in W 25.24 in D 0.04 in
4 Italian White Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or possibly Wall Lights, 1960's
Located in London, Fitzrovia
4 Italian white Murano glass flush mount ceiling or possibly wall lights / sconces, circa 1960's. Price quoted is for the set of 4.
2 small ones also available, please check the shop...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
$3,712 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 13.78 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Wounded Sparrow Bird, after Comolera
By Paul Comolera
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased gilt bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Mounted on green marble. Sourced from a French collector.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$645
H 1.75 in W 3.25 in D 5.56 in
Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Stools, Benches or Causeuses, early 20thC
Located in London, Fitzrovia
a pair of Austrian secessionist bentwood stools, small benches, window seats or causeuses.
I am not sure wether the upholstery is leather or leatherette but it seems to be quite old...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
$3,299 / set
H 24.81 in W 22.45 in D 13.78 in
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Floral Painted Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani, Adriano Spilimbergo
Located in North Miami, FL
Full documented Borsani cabinet, painted by Adriano Spilimbergo in relief pastel floral motif. Subtle yet amazingly beautiful. Cast brass hardware, original green glass interior shel...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Michael O'Connell, sunbathing, Wall Hanging, Painting on Woven Fabric, 1950s UK
Located in London, Fitzrovia
"sunbathing", a unique wall hanging.
Paste resist painting on a thick woven fabric, by Michael O'Connell, mid century, UK.
An impressive piece.
Michael O'Connell (1898 – 1976) was a...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Fabric
$8,936
H 82.68 in W 70.87 in D 0.08 in
Italian Brass and Composite Stone Cocktail Table by Marchello Miomi, 1980s
By Marcello Mioni
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking and sophisticated cocktail table by Italian designer Marchello Miomi, dating from the 1970s. This sculptural piece features a solid brass base with bold geometric legs tha...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cast Stone, Brass
$12,500
H 14.25 in W 49 in D 49 in
Harvey Probber Rare Slipper Sofa Mahogany Wood and Mohair 1955c
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Rare Slipper Sofa in Mahogany and Mohair, c. 1955
A rare slipper-form sofa by Harvey Probber, featuring an elegant low profile and floating seat design. The solid maho...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in W 84 in D 28 in
A Large 180 Interlocking Elements Carlo Nason Mazzega Chandelier, 1960's Murano
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, Fitzrovia
This is quite an impressive large 12 bulbs 1960's classic tiered Murano glass chandelier with around 180 C shaped transparent Mazzega Murano interlocking glass elements by Carlo Naso...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$7,561
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Coastal Wicker and Stainless Steel Pitcher, Ice Bucket, Thongs Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
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Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,950
H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Late 20th Century Boho Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant Chinese porcelain teapot features a classic rounded form, beautifully hand-painted in rich cobalt blue with a serene lotus pond scene. Cranes and lush lotus leaves dance...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
J.&J. Kohn – Josef Hoffmann – Sofa – “Fledermaus” – Black Beech & Red Leather
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Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
$1,798
H 29.93 in W 46.86 in D 21.66 in
18th Century Delft Tobacco Jar
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 18th Century Delft Tabac Jar. As expected signs of age, minor restoration on rim. Circa 1780.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Jars
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Terracotta Candle Holder by Thyssen Keramik
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Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Terracotta
1940s Gilt Metal French Coffee Table with Thick Transparent Bevelled Glass Top
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A unique 1940's gilt metal French coffee table with a thick and heavy transparent bevelled glass top and gilt metal tassels. It is beautifully designed and made.
subsidised shipping
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$6,736
H 17.33 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Novelty 20thC Silver Plated "Bell-Form" Cocktail Shaker, Hukin & Heath c.1930
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Category
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1950s Advertising Posters For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s advertising posters available for sale. Each of these unique 1950s advertising posters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, paper and linen. There are all kinds of 1950s advertising posters available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s advertising posters made by mid-century modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1950s advertising posters over the years, but those made by David Klein and Beverley Pick are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1950s Advertising Posters?
Prices for 1950s advertising posters start at $214 and top out at $31,500 with the average selling for $1,310.
Questions About 1950s Advertising Posters
- What is an advertising poster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021An advertising poster is a visual printed work that is commonly used by small businesses as a promotional technique. The message on an advertising poster might pertain to promoting brand awareness or calling action to a new product. Find a variety of antique and vintage advertising poster designs on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertNovember 27, 2023In 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 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.
- 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 21, 2023In 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.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.