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Swedish 1950's Beveled Rectangle Rounded Corners Decorative Rosettes Wall Mirror
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Swedish 1950's Beveled Rectangle Rounded Corners Decorative Rosettes Wall Mirror
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
H 60 in W 36 in D 1 in
Gio Ponti style Period Mid Century Modern Brass Mirror, Bevelled, Italy, 1950's
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great Size, with beautiful thick bevelled Mirror
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Striking Brass Mirror Bevelled Glass - Italy 1950s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
has a stunning and imaginative design at the top. Note the wide frame/profile and bevelled mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Eye-Shaped Wall Beveled Mirror, Walnut Frame, 1950s Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous eye-shaped mirror designed in Italy during the 1950s.
This beautiful mirror features and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 11.62 in W 35.44 in D 0.99 in
French Midcentury Beveled Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French mirror with beveled frame.
Measurements:
Height: 52"
Width: 22"
Depth: 1"
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Dove Grey Italian Oval Double Beveled Mirror by Cristal Arte, Italy 1950s
By Max Ingrand, Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning oval double beveled mirror with fabulous dove grey mirror frame and a central beveled
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Mirror
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 1.38 in
Gio Ponti Style Italian Brass Modernist Bevelled Mirror, Coronets, Italy, 1950's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Brass Modernist Thick Bevelled Mirror with Coronets, Italy, 1950's
H: 38 D: 1 W: 20.5 in.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Rectangular Brass Beveled Mirror, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
corners and bevelled mirrored glass, 1950s. This rectangular mirror is versatile and can be hung either
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 58 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
Fontana Arte Dove Grey Italian Oval Beveled Mirror by Max Ingrand, Italy 1950s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
beveled mirror. The design of this incredibly elegant and rare mirror is attributed to Max Ingrand for a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Mirror
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 1.38 in
Cristal Art Oval Gold Hand-Cut Beveled Glass Mirror Model 2727, 1950s
By Cristal Arte
Located in New York, NY
Cristal Art exquisite original oval mirror model 2727 with gold hand-cut, beveled crystal glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
Italian Gilt Wood Beveled Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Gilt Wood Beveled Mirror, Italy, circa 1950s. This mirror was recently removed from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Rare Little Vintage Couple of Bevelled Wall Mirror, Made in Italy in the 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
A rare couple of vintage mirror, datable between the 1930s and 1950s of the 20th century.
They
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Beech
H 8.82 in W 6.7 in D 0.6 in
Antique Italian Beveled Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Antique gilt wood oval mirror. Original beveled mirror has great distressing and age marks from
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
1950's Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut And Brass Octagonal Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950's large brass and walnut large octagonal wall mirrors, with beveled mirror
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Bevelled mirror attributed to Fontana Arte – Italy 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Girona, Girona
Bevelled mirror surrounded by a frame of very thick double-bevelled translucent orange glass. High
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
1950s Large Hand-Cut Beveled Rose Crystal Mirror Model 2679 by Cristal Art
By Cristal Arte
Located in New York, NY
Cristal Art important and elegant large circular mirror model 2679 with hand-cut, beveled crystal
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal
Cristal Art Oval Blue Hand-Cut Beveled Glass Mirror
By Cristal Arte
Located in New York, NY
Cristal Art exquisite original oval mirror with cobalt blue hand-cut, beveled crystal glass pieces
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
Vintage Brass Shield Shaped Beveled Wall Mirror, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
It features a brass frame and a wooden back.
It is a vintage piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Modernist Horizontal Overmantel Brass Scroll Beveled Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian modernist horizontal overmantel brass mirror in the style of Gio Ponti. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 20.5 in W 56.5 in D 1.25 in
Italian Neo Classical Giltwood Beveled Three Panel Mantle Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
Griffin Motif Three Panel Mantle Mirror. Each panel within the mirror has a beveled edge. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
MidCentury Fine Carved Gilded Wooden Bamboo Style Wall Mirror w. Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking Italian faux bamboo hand carved frame with a thick beveled mirror.
Via one of our foreign
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Free Shipping
H 33.9 in W 14.2 in D 1 in
1950s Eugenio Escudero Wall Mirror Mahogany Mexico City
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Eugenio Escudero Very Modern Oval Wall Mirror in Mahogany, Mexico City
Unmarked. Eugenio
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Rare 1950's Mid Century Modern Triangular Wedge Shaped Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A rare midcentury triangular mirror. The mirror has a gorgeous minimal style, with a frameless
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Brass frame mid century Italian mirror with beveled mirror plate c1950
Located in London, GB
Original brass frame mirror from 1950s Italy.
This mirror has a bevel and the brass has a nice
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Rare Italian molded oak frame mirror with beveled mirror plate. c1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Elegant molded oak mirror frame and beveled mirror plate. Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.
Rare to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
H 39.38 in W 36.23 in D 1.5 in
Cristal Art Rare Pair of Oval Blue Hand-Cut Beveled Glass Mirrors
By Cristal Arte
Located in New York, NY
Cristal Art rare matched pair of exquisite original oval mirrors with cobalt blue hand-cut, beveled
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal
Italian 1950's Brass Shaped Wall Mirror with Horse Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique Italian 1950's brass shield shaped wall mirror with a brass carved sculpture of a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tommi Parzinger Bevel Mirrored Wall Sconce WIth Planter For Dorlyn
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
, manufactured by Dorlyn Silversmiths in the 1950's. The wall planter is listed as No. 100 "Mirrored Wall Sconce
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 4.88 in D 2.5 in
Extra Large Giltwood Carved Sunburst Mirror, France, 1950s // 47, 6 inches
Located in Barcelona, ES
French 1950s Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, Large Scale
Unique large scale (121 cm diameter / 47,6 in
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Floor Mirror with Console, Christal Arte, Italy 1950's
By Santambrogio & De Berti, Fontana Arte, Cristal Arte
Located in London, GB
Arte / Santambrogio and De Berti, Italy, circa 1950. Completely original old beveled mirror glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Brass
Vintage Louis XV Style Giltwood Pier Mirror with Acanthus Crest, Beveled Glass
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Morristown, NJ
pierced carvings around the frame. The beveled central mirror panel is flanked on all sides with canted
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
H 54 in W 39 in D 3 in
Osvaldo Borsani lacquered and gilded frame mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
from the 1950s, designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
This impressive full-length mirror is composed of an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Monumental French Directoire Style Ebonized Mirror Beveled With Brass Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
A Monumental French Ebonized and parcel-gilt mirror in the style of Directoire, circa 1950s, the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
H 72 in W 45 in D 2.5 in
Cristal Art Circular Blue Wall Mirror No. 2679, Turin, Italy, circa 1950's
By Cristal Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Cristal Art circular wall mirror, model No. 2679.
The circular form with hand-crafted beveled
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Marvelous French Giltwood Hand-Carved Beveled Mirror with Floral Vine Designs
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous French 1950's Giltwood Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved beveled mirror with Floral Vine
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
H 58 in W 40.5 in D 3 in
Christian Dior Red Velvet Salon Mirror, Paris, 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in St. Catharines, ON
of the inset bevelled mirror and a stiff palm leaf design below a pediment. The base of the strut is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Empire Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large French Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French etched mirror with beveled frame.
Measurements:
Height: 48.5"
Width: 36
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Italian Mid-Century Wood and Brass Details Dresser Mirror, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century wood and brass details dresser mirror, 1950s
Dresser mirror with wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Peach Mirrored Picture Frame circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful original French glass peach mirrored picture frame, featuring a curved bevel design. It
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass
French Clear Mirrored Picture Frame circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful original French Art Deco glass clear mirrored picture frame, featuring a curved bevel
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Italian Designer, Small Wall Mirrors, Gold Gilt, Carved Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian gilt carved mirrors beveled glass conforming to frames. Open pediment, top and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Mid-Century Anthrazite Colored Venetian Mirror Floral Engraving 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant and purist Venetian mirror on the 1950-ies Italy.
The shape is tapered, the curved
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 37.01 in W 27.96 in D 0.99 in
1950s Italian Brass Shield Wall Mirror In The Manner Of Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A patinated brass framed mirror of shield-like form with original bevelled and lightly foxed plate
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Painted Tole Flower Wall Mirrors, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Italian painted tole flower wall mirrors, 1950s.
This beautiful pair of Italian wall
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Gilt Scalloped Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt scalloped mirror, probably Italian, at least circa 1950s, probably earlier. Retains wonderful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Carved Giltwood Mirror With Fleur-de-Lis Detail
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent hand carved and giltwood framed beveled edge mirror with shades of verde accents
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Art Deco Style Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Art Deco style oak framed mirror with carved details. Original beveled mirror with nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Large French Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French etched mirror with beveled frame.
Measurements:
Height:61
Width: 49
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Italian, Mirror
Located in London, GB
c.1950s
Dark patinated brass and bevelled glass
H68 x W35 x D4cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Vintage Art Deco Venetian Etched Wall Mirror
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco Beveled Shadowbox Mirror with wonderful etched detail. Metal corner brackets
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Classic Baroque Style Brass Floor Mirror, Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Classic Baroque Style Brass Floor Mirror, Italy 1950s
Rare Full brass floor mirror with refined
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Octagonal Mirror
Located in London, GB
folded curves inward toward the mirror surface. circa 1950s. The mirror has bevelled edges. The glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bentwood
Tommi Parzinger Wall Mirror with Planter
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mirrored glass has beveled edges, is mounted on wood with original white finish and is secured by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Grosfeld House Style Wall Mirror
By Grosfeld House
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood Regency movement.
Note: The piece retains its original mirror.
Note: The bevel measures 0.38
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Venetian Wall Mirror
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Venetian-style wall mirror with scalloped & beveled frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modernist Teak Mirror
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship, with wonderful details and shapes. The mirror glass has 1.5 inch bevel edge adding to the
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Italian Art Deco Brass Oval Wall Mirror with Lights
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Art Deco brass oval wall mirror 1950
These mirrors were characterised by their frames
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Modernist Midcentury Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A modernist mirror crafted of walnut burl
and patinated brass with central beveled mirror.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large 20th C. Italian Venetian Style Double Side Scroll Pediment Top Wall Mirror
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid 20th c., Italian beveled mirror with floral border, scallop edged panels, large detachable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 66.25 in W 40 in D 2 in
Danish Modern Solid Teak Frame Mirror Attributed to Pedersen & Hansen
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Denmark. Superb quality and craftsmanship; the mirror is finished with a nice beveled edge. The mirror can
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
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1950s Beveled Mirrors For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s beveled mirrors available for sale. Each of these unique 1950s beveled mirrors was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, mirror and metal. 1950s beveled mirrors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s beveled mirrors made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. 1950s beveled mirrors have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fontana Arte, Cristal Arte and Max Ingrand are consistently popular.
How Much are 1950s Beveled Mirrors?
1950s beveled mirrors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,110, while the lowest priced sells for $415 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.
Finding the Right Mirrors for You
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.
Questions About 1950s Beveled Mirrors
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Beveled glass and mirrors became popular in the mid-16th-century when mirror production started on a commercial scale. At the time, beveling was done by hand and extremely time-consuming. However, beveling can now be done by machines. Shop a wide array of antique and modern beveled mirrors on 1stDibs.
- What is a bevelled mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bevelled mirror is a type of mirror with edges that are cut to look as if the mirror has a framed-edge around it. This process makes the edges around the mirror thinner than the ¼” thickness of the mirror's middle portion.
- What is a bevel on a mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A beveled mirror has had its edges cut and polished to a precise angle and size to create an exquisite, framed look. This procedure thins the glass around the mirror's edges while leaving the large center area at the typical 1/4" thickness. Find a collection of antique and vintage beveled mirrors on 1stDibs today.
- What is a beveled edge mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A beveled edge mirror has its edges cut and polished at an angle. The mirror is thinner around the edges which gives it a sleek finish. Shop a range of antique and vintage beveled edge mirrors on 1stDibs.
- What does beveled mirror mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
A beveled mirror is a mirror whose periphery has been cut to form an angle, creating the appearance of a framed edge around the piece.
- 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 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.
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