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Vintage Circa 1950s Australian Opal & Old Cut Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Out of the dirt and dust of the Australian Outback we have The Melena Ring, a reminder of the
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20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Grant Featherston, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Australia, 1950s
By Grant Featherston
Located in High Point, NC
Kennett Bros. & Rayner, Australia, 1950s. 14” seat height
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive set of sofa and two armchairs was designed and produced by the Australian company
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern "Australia Model 50-4" Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Australia Model 50-4" Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Green Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Retro 1950's Choker Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Lavishly set with gemstones: natural quartz (x 18) set in 925 sterling silver Gem-set part is measuring 14cm x 10.5cm Joint to a silver sturdy cable links, completed by parrot c...
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Vintage 1950s Australian Retro Choker Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Plywood Mid Century Modern Kone Lounge Chairs by Australian designer Roger McLay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
scratches to the metal legs. Australia, 1950s. 29 Height x 29.5” Width x 24.5” Depth 16.5” Seat Height
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Mid-20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Australian Landscape -- Melbourne Hills
By James Wilmot
Located in Soquel, CA
landscape painter in Acheron Cutting, Victoria, Australia during the 1950s and later in the United States
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1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Barsony, 1950s Tall White Lady Lamp
By Barsony Ceramics 1
Located in Pymble, NSW
Barsony ceramics is an Australian company founded in the 1950s by Husband and Wife team George and
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Set of Ten Original Mid-Century Earthenware Terracotta Planter Pots, 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
inches/13cm high with lovely colour variations (see images). These pots were produced in Australia in
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Ellis Pottery Sgraffito Ceramic and 'Walnut' Table Lamp Base Melbourne, 1950s
By Ellis Ceramics
Located in Melbourne, AU
An Ellis Pottery ceramic lamp with Australian blackwood base and a turned myrtle stem stained to a
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood

Mid century Barsony Beautiful African Female Figure Table Lamp
By Barsony Ceramics 1
Located in Weesp, NL
Australia in the 1950s. This beauty will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Nylon

Beautiful Opals Collection 1950s Australian Ideal for Necklaces and Pendant
Located in Auckland, NZ
bright. Green and orange pinfire play of color. .... Old collection from 1950s. Extracted and shaped in
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Vintage 1950s Australian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal

Midcentury 1950s Australian Atomic Age Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Melbourne, AU
Midcentury Australian 1950s atomic age three-legged dining chairs, fully restored and newly
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet

Australian Aboriginal Abstract Sculpture, circa 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Very unique early Australian abstract sculpture made from composite, stylised organic form
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Vintage 1950s Australian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Australian Midcentury Magazine Rack, circa 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Very nice functional example. Beautiful modernist design, Australian made, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Australian Midcentury Magazine Rack, circa 1950s
Australian Midcentury Magazine Rack, circa 1950s
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Rosando Bros Australian Blondewood Sideboard, circa 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Midcentury Rosando Bros Australian blondewood sideboard, circa 1950s. Presents in impeccable
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Australian Midcentury Rite Lite ‘Mayflower' Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Australian midcentury rite lite ‘Mayflower‘ chandelier. Made in Melbourne, Australia, 1957
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Grant Featherston Eleanor Chair, 1950s
By Grant Featherston
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare and extremely desirable 'Eleanor' chair by iconic Australian designer Grant Featherston. In
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Grant Featherston Eleanor Chair, 1950s
Grant Featherston Eleanor Chair, 1950s
H 33.47 in W 41.34 in D 29.53 in
Henning Rathjen Pottery Vase, circa 1950s 'Small'
By Henning Rathjen
Located in Melbourne, AU
Henning Rathjen Australian pottery vase, stylised free flowing form. These are amongst the most
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Vintage 1950s Australian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Atomic Age Lamp by Daydream, 1950s
By Daydream Production
Located in Melbourne, AU
Australian Mid-Century desk lamp by 'Daydream', 1950s. A renowned maker of Australian lighting from
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Original Genuine restored Featherston contour armchair R160 Kvadrat Hallingdale
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
an original fully restored armchair that is an iconic Australian and rare MCM piece. Yes there are
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Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Plywood

20th Century Australia Ship Model under Glass, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
20th Century model representing the Australia ship. Made with plastic and presents under a glass
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Vintage 1950s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Plastic

'Firefly' Brass and Perforated Metal Wall Sconce by Daydream, Australia, 1950s
By Daydream Production
Located in Melbourne, AU
charming and in keeping with its age. Rewired, tested and tagged to meet Australian/NZ electrical
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Sheet Metal

1950’s abstract painting by Kenneth Moore 1959
Located in London, GB
A striking tall abstract painting by the Australian artist Kenneth Moore. Re stretched and framed
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Mid-20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Australian Boomerang
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver boomerang, Australia, circa 1950s, Britannic - maker. Measures
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Modern TV Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spun aluminum cone shaped TV lamp with a hinged lid and "TV" perforations around the top edge. Lid can be adjusted to any angle to increase or decrease the amount of ligh...
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Vintage 1950s Australian Table Lamps

1950s Modern TV Lamp
1950s Modern TV Lamp
H 10 in Dm 7.5 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Australian Posters

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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
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Vintage 1950s Australian Posters

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Paper

Brown Evans and Co 'BECO' Wall Sconce Melbourne, 1950s
By Donald Brown
Located in Melbourne, AU
A wonderful pair of wall lights produced by Australia's foremost designer of architectural lighting
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Brown Evans and Co 'BECO' Wall Lights Melbourne, 1950s
By Donald Brown
Located in Melbourne, AU
A fab pair of wall lights produced by Australia's foremost designer of architectural lighting in
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Wooden Kangaroo Bottle Holder, 1950s
Located in Pymble, NSW
A carved wooden kangaroo bottle holder or pourer. Dating from the 1950s this has been carved from
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Vintage 1950s Australian Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Kangaroo Bottle Holder, 1950s
Wooden Kangaroo Bottle Holder, 1950s
H 19.3 in W 4.73 in D 9.45 in
Black and Green Modernist Table Lamp from Brown Evans & Co., 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Modernist aluminium lamp - Made by Brown Evans and Co. - BECO in Australia - From the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Brown Evans and Co. 'BECO' Pull Down Pendant Light, Melbourne, 1950s
By Donald Brown
Located in Melbourne, AU
work or dining area. The light is light in weight and ideal for postage anywhere in Australia
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Bellestone Top Handle Alligator Bag with Mirror and Coin Purse, 1950s
By Bellestone
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This pretty vintage alligator bag was made by BELLESTONE, most likely in the late 1950s. Made from
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1950s Australian Top Handle Bags

Brown Evans and Co. 'BECO' Copper Chandelier for Anatol Kagan, Melbourne 1950s
By Donald Brown
Located in Melbourne, AU
This magnificent copper chandelier in the style of Stilnovo was a private commission for a 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Brown Evans and Co. 'BECO' Copper Wall Sconces for Anatol Kagan, Melbourne 1950s
By Donald Brown
Located in Melbourne, AU
a 1950s Melbourne architectural project in Caulfield. The lighting was designed and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Aboriginal Bark Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive bark painting by Ingura people of Arnhem Land in Northern Australia. Made in Australia
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Vintage 1950s Australian Tribal Art

Aboriginal Bark Painting
Aboriginal Bark Painting
H 16 in W 18 in D 2 in
Vintage Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful black opal and diamond cocktail ring c.1950s, centred with an oval Australian black
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Vintage 1950s English Engagement Rings

Mid Century Gus McLaren 'Leo the Lion' Ceramic
By Gus McLaren, Betty McLaren
Located in Pymble, NSW
whimsical and original take on the period in which they were designed, being the 1950's and 60's Australia
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Mid-20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Diana Pottery Biomorphic Slipware Vase, Sydney, Australia, 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
slipware vase is a beautiful example of Australian midcentury pottery. The biomorphic form and colour
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Atomic Flying Saucer Lamp by Esther Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, circa 1950's. Cone shaped black and metallic red base is topped with an adjustable white perforated
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Acheron Cutting, Australia
By James Wilmot
Located in Soquel, CA
). James Wilmot was a landscape painter in Acheron Cutting, Victoria, Australia during the 1950s and later
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1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Brown Evans and Co. 'BECO' Ceiling Mounted Reflector, Melbourne, 1950s
By Donald Brown
Located in Melbourne, AU
This feather-light ceiling fixture or reflector is a sweet Mid-Century number with some lovely period details - brass fittings, scalloped edges and a grand scale and proportion. It p...
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Aluminum, Brass

New Guinea Old Fetish Fertility Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
appropriate old age. Dimensions: 6.5” high Patina from old age 1950s Provenance: Collected in Australia
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Early 20th Century Australian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Incredible Etruscan Black Opal Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Very Fine 1950's Etruscan Revival Australian Black Opal Diamond Brooch / Pendant featuring an open
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 22k Gold

Pair of 1950's Surgeon Examination Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Large floor lamps with swing arm
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Antique 19th Century Australian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950's Austrian Sconces-Ceiling Fixtures by Emil Stejner
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Two flower like light fixtures that could be wall or ceiling mounted with 15 light sockets.
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Vintage 1950s Australian Flush Mount

Apothecary Bottles, Australian
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
10 x Apothecary bottles, glass stoppers, enamel labels, from a 1950's Brisbane, Australia, pharmacy
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Vintage 1950s Australian Industrial Bottles

Materials

Glass

Apothecary Bottles, Australian
Apothecary Bottles, Australian
H 9.45 in Dm 3.94 in
1950's Judith Lynn Couture Red Satin Metallic Embroidered Sequin Dress & Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's Judith Lynn wine-red satin party dress, the detailed construction and
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1950s Australian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Wayne Archtop Jazz Box Guitar with Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
guitar. Wayne was One of the Australia's early guitar manufacturers, in business from the 1940's to
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Trio of Barsony African Babies Ceramic Statues
By Barsony Ceramics 1
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
have become highly collectable, and being Australian Ceramics, quite rare. Australia, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Vintage Midcentury 2.54 Carat Opal Solitaire 10 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Beautiful vintage circa 1950s midcentury Australian 2.54 carat opal cabochon ring in solid 10K rose
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, 10k Gold

Henning Rathjen Australian Pottery Vase, circa 1950s
By Henning Rathjen
Located in Melbourne, AU
Henning Rathjen Australian pottery vase, stylized free flowing form. These are amongst the most
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Vintage 1950s Australian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Australian Midcentury Side Table with Magazine Rack, circa 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Australian Midcentury Side Table with Magazine Rack circa 1950s. A very nice example of innovative
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

1950s Pink Cashmere Sweater with Matching Fox Collar
Located in New York, NY
This 1950's sweater is a rare find. A soft pink cardigan with its original rhinestone buttons adorn
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1950s Australian Cardigans

Original Genuine fully restored Featherston contour armchair R160 ottoman
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Number: R160 Country of Manufacturer: Australia Vintage Year: 1950s Product Rarity: 3/5 Common
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Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Plywood

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1950s Australia For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s Australia you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, paper and wood, every 1950s Australia was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s Australia — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s Australia, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1950s Australia has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Donald Brown, Barsony Ceramics and Grant Featherston are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Australia?

Prices for a 1950s Australia start at $80 and top out at $19,000 with the average selling for $1,699.