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1950s Industrial Aluminum Crane or Airplane Hoist Canopy Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great conversation piece this custom made circa 1950s hoist chair.
Via crane, hoist or helicopter
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chair, Aluminum, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and white bouclé fabric slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Petite French 1950s Green Painted Aluminium and Iron Chair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very lovely folding iron chair with a gorgeous green patina. The seat and backrest are made of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
1950s Cast Aluminum Dining Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Saint Paul, MN
work. The Tulipe Chair is one such piece that has become popular despite it being used differently than
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cast aluminium 'Tulipe' chair by Pierre Guariche. French 1950s.
By Pierre Guariche
Located in London, GB
"Tulipe" chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner. Cast aluminium shell seat with black tubular steel
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Aluminum & Vinyl Armchairs By Goodform, C. 1950s
By GoodForm
Located in Norwalk, CT
industrial elegance of mid-20th-century design. These chairs, produced in the 1950s, showcase Goodform's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s 3 Outdoor Faux Bamboo Patio Chair made of Thick Casted Aluminium , USA
By Sika Design, John Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
3 Faux bamboo patio chair made of thick casted aluminium with thick rubber strap in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Karpen of California "Horn" Lounge Chair Green Velvet, Walnut, Aluminum, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Chair, a gem from the 1950s that has been meticulously restored to its original splendor. The chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.15 in W 26 in D 34.25 in
Rare Pierre Guariche Variant Tulip Cast Aluminium Chair, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare variant Pierre Guariche cast aluminium Tulip / Tulipe chair, dating from the 1950s. In good
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 29.34 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4872a Lounge Chair With Solid Aluminum Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s model 4872A lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This chair comes
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 28.5 in D 34 in
Rare Set of 6 Pierre Guariche Tulip (Tulipe) Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in LEWES, GB
") chairs, dating from the 1950s. This set comes from the collection of Yves Saint Laurents partner Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 28.55 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
1950s Vintage Brown Leather Paddle Chairs Set of Four Ward Bennett
By George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bennett (style after George Nelson) , USA circa the 1950s.
Dimensions: 32 h x 20 d x 23 w Seat 18
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pr. Side or Dining Cafe Style Chairs Att. to Shelby Williams Ca. 1950-1960's
By Shelby Williams
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish cafe dining gazelle chairs attributed to Shelby Williams. The chairs have sculpted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair and ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.13 in W 35.04 in D 27.56 in
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair in Black Leather (Multiple Available)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilton, CT
Herman Miller for Eames Aluminum Group chair in original black leather. Designed around the 1950's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Stacking Chairs by Armin Wirth and Aluflex, 1950s
By Armin Wirth, Aluflex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stackable Aluflex chairs designed by Armin Wirth.
Manufactured by Aluflex, Switzerland, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk Chair
designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building in Milano.
The model was edited & produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Gio Ponti Ninfea Lounge ChairSeagrass Folding Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Midcentury Modern Folding Chair Gio Ponti Ninfea chair
Stamped ITALY
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Early Charles and Ray Eames PACC Desk Chair for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
fiberglass shell for chair seat back and arms, with a cast aluminum spider base with castors. Designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Rotating Stool 1950s Minimalist Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rotating stool 1950s Minimalist design, French design.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Victorian Aluminum Garden Chairs, United Knigdom, 1950s, Set of 6
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
in the 1950s in Great Britain. The set after a comprehensive renovation of aluminum elements. Cast
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Art Nouveau Aluminum Garden Chairs, 1950s, United Knigdom, Set of 5
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
1950s in Great Britain. The set after a comprehensive renovation of aluminum elements. Cast aluminum has
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Two Chairs by Claude Adrien for M.A.M., France, 1950s
By Claude Adrien, Edition Meubles Artistiques Modernes
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A rare pair of armchairs with a tubular aluminium structure and seats made of strips of perforated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
, tub chairs. Constructed with iron cabriole legs, mesh apron, mesh back support and aluminum ball
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Set of Six Chairs by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Budapest, HU
Available the complete dining suite: dining table, bar cabinet, sideboard.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Dining Table and Set of Six Chairs by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Budapest, HU
Available the complete dining suite: Six chairs, bar cabinet, sideboard.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1950s, Aluminum and Wood Chair by Shaw Walker
By Shaw Walker
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s, aluminum and wood chair by Shaw Walker, three available.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Dining Chair by Hans Coray Landi for Mewa, 1950s
By Hans Coray
Located in Chesham, GB
A Swiss single dining chair by Hans Coray Landi for Mewa.
Designer - Hans Coray Landi
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Vintage Cast Aluminum, Wood and Leather Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast aluminum chairs circa 1950s-1960s with stylized armrests and elegantly curved legs. Wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
First Edition Aluflex Chairs by Armin Wirth Switzerland, 1950s
By Armin Wirth, Aluflex
Located in Ghent, BE
ingenious lightweight chair is made out of an aluminium frame and thin birch plywood seat and back. This is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Four Italian Vintage Chairs, 1950s
Located in Torino, Italy
Four chairs with aluminum structure with plastic weaving.
Italian production
1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swivel Leather Lounge Chair by Carl Straub, 1950s
By Carl Straub
Located in Warsaw, PL
This leather lounge armchair was created by Carl Straub during the 1950s. This swivel chair is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Exceptional Rare Set of 3 "Tonneau" Aluminum Chairs by Pierre Guariche, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful and very stylish iconic chairs by the great French designer Pierre Guariche. A very rare
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.96 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
1950s Set of Four Aluminum Palm Chairs with Bronze Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1950s set of four aluminum chairs with palm leaf seat and vertical slat seat back. Painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Chairs Design James Leonard 1950s for Esavian Esa
By James Leonard, Esavian, Jean Prouvé
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
School chairs design James Leonard for Esavian Esa
A great example of post-war utilitarian design
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950's Original Aluminium Emeco Swivel Office Chair '1334.1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Aluminium Emeco Swivel Office Chair (1334.1)
1950’s Original Aluminium Emeco
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950's Original Aluminium Emeco Swivel Office Chair '1334.2'
By Emeco
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Aluminium Emeco Swivel Office Chair (1334.2)
1950’s Original Aluminium Emeco
Category
Vintage 1950s European Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950's Original Aluminium Emeco Swivel Office Chair '1334'
By Emeco
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original aluminium Emeco swivel office chair (1334)
1950’s original aluminium Emeco
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Dan Johnson Aluminum Gazelle Chair, 1950s
By Dan Johnson
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare 1950s cast Aluminum gazelle Dining Chair by Dan Johnson in excellent vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Tulipe Chair in Aluminium by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in London, GB
"Tulipe" (or Tulip) chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France 1950s. Cast aluminium shell with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, Aluminum, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak, brown velvet and aluminum lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Group of Six Chairs Sessile Oak Foam Velvet Aluminium Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Group of six chairs, sessile oak wood, foam padding, velvet upholstery, chromed aluminium tips.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Four Chairs Skai Covered Wood Aluminium Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four chairs, wood, skai leatherette upholstery, brass-plated aluminium. Manufactured in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Four Chairs Foam Leatherette Lacquered Wood Aluminium Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four chairs, foam padding, leatherette upholstery, lacquered wooden legs, aluminium
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 19.1 in
20th Century French Set of Four Gaston Viort Aluminum Chairs, 1950s
By Gaston Viort
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice set of four painted aluminum chairs stamped at the back by Gaston Viort in the 1950s for
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Painted Cast Aluminium Boudoir Petite Art Nouveau Single Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind corner single chair, in cream painted finish with green velvet seat, solid and sturdy
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Side Chair, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, aluminum Group side chair, by Charles Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Midcentury Faux Bamboo Aluminium Painted Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A set of 6 Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo aluminium painted dining chairs with original cognac
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
New Modern Design Aluminum Egg Chair Mancave 1950s Leather Industrial
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
From our own workshop & design collection this massive and impressive twist on the famous egg chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 59.06 in W 39.77 in D 34.26 in
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Karpen of California "Horn" Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, Aluminum, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in High Point, NC
An early and authentic example of the "Horn chair" by Karpen of California. Vintage Fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 27 in
Rosewood desk chair - France 1950's
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's French design office chair. Rosewood chair frame over nickel base. Newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Wicker and Aluminium, Belgium 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This aesthetic set of six mid-century dining chairs succeeds in playing with minimalism and warmth
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
1950's Set of Four James Leonard Esavian ESA Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Set Of Four James Leonard Esavian ESA Upholstered Dining Chairs
1950’s Set Of Four James
Category
Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
1950s James Leonard Esavian Upholstered Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. Dating from the early 1950s the chair frames are cast aluminum with the original Rexine upholstery. In
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
1950's James Leonard Esavian Esa Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s James Leonard Esavian ESA stacking dining chairs – set of six blue aluminium frame
1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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1950s Aluminum Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1950s aluminum chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and animal skin, all 1950s aluminum chairs available were constructed with great care. 1950s aluminum chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial 1950s aluminum chairs are consistently popular styles. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Arne Jacobsen each produced beautiful 1950s aluminum chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Aluminum Chairs?
Prices for 1950s aluminum chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950s aluminum chairs begin at $175 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,482.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1950s Aluminum Chairs
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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