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Single 1950's Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer or Church Chair
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single slatted 1950s and Mid-Century Sven Markelius style steamer/church chair. Very appealing
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 19.75 in
IKEA, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and floral printed fabric lounge chair produced by IKEA, Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Per Aaslid, Rocking Chair, Birch, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch rocking chair designed by Per Aaslid and produced by Aaslid Møbelfabrikk, Fyrde, Volda
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Ilmari Lappalainen, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch and beige fabric lounge chair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Arnold Madsen Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and blue fabric rocking lounge chair attrubuted to Arnold Madsen, Denmark, 1950s.
18" seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 18 in
Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 24.81 in D 33.47 in
1950's French Mullca Light Grey Dining Chairs - Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Light Grey Dining Chairs – Quantity Available
1950’s French Mullca Light Grey
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto lounge chair model 402, 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair with reupholstered off-white cream fabric.
One
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Yngve Ekström "Småland" Dining Office Chair in Birch Produced in Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sculptural Swedish wooden dining / office chair in birch by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 28.55 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
1950's French Mullca Light Grey Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Light Grey Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
1950’s French Mullca Light Grey Dining
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950's French Mullca Light Grey Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Light Grey Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1950’s French Mullca Light Grey Dining
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950's French Mullca Stacking D Back Dining Chair - Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking D Back Dining Chair – Overpainted Blue – Various Quantities Available
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Rare Olavi Hänninen Juha Chairs in Solid Birch, HMN, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Helsinki, FI
, Huonekaluliike Mikk Nupponen. They are made of Finnish birch and are quite heavy for there size. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Yngve Ekström Wooden Dining Chairs in Birch Produced in Sweden 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four wooden wooden dining chairs in birch by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 28.55 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
1950's French Mullca D Back Light Grey Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca D Back Light Grey Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1950’s French Mullca D Back
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950's French Mullca D Back Light Grey Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca D Back Light Grey Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available
1950’s French Mullca
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
There is some damage to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Chairs Artek A65 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek A65 chairs 2 pcs, designed by Alvar Aalto. The chairs are from 1950s. Wonderfully patinated
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of New Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the 1950's
The Wool Boucle fabric is 'Monza' by Dutch manufacturer De Ploeg
These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in
Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
A pair of Artek chairs model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto. These chairs are from 1950s and have a
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto chair68 Painted White 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This is chair 68 .
White paint is applied all over.
This chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designed a huge number of chairs for numerous households and public buildings. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
H 21.66 in W 14.57 in D 16.54 in
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's.
The seat is covered with
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's.
The seat is covered with
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
1950's Elbe Steel Grey Stacking Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Elbe Steel Grey Stacking Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available.
These are a 1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Balen, BE
1950s. The Domus Chair was originally designed in 1946 as part of a series of furniture for the Domus
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Swedish Chairs from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 original vintage wooden chairs.
Retro-flavoured chairs consisting of a birch wood frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
1950's French 510 Mullca Aqua Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French 510 Mullca Aqua Stacking Dining Chairs – Large Quantity Available.
One of our most
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
1950's Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Set Of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking dining chairs – Set Of Three
1950’s Mullca High Laboratory
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
1950's French Mullca Black Tapered Leg School Dining Chairs, Various Quantities
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca black tapered leg school dining chairs – various quantities available
1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
1950's French Mullca Stacking - Dining Chairs - Light Grey 510 - Large Quantiti
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking – Dining Chairs – Light Grey 510 – Large Quantities Available
1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.11 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
1950's French Mullca Grey Leg School Dining Chairs, Set of Thirteen
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Grey Leg School Dining Chairs – Set Of Thirteen
1950’s French Mullca Grey
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
1950's Mullca Stacking Dining Chair - Wide Back Rest - Very Large Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Mullca 510 Stacking Dining Chair – Wide Back Rest – Very Large Quantity Available.
One of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
1950's French Mullca Light Grey Tapered Leg Dining Chairs - Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Light Grey Tapered Leg Dining Chairs – Quantity Available
1950’s French Mullca
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
1950's French Mullca Stacking D Back Dining Chair - Camel - Set Of Fourteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's French Mullca Stacking D Back Dining Chair - Camel - Set Of Fourteen
1950's French Mullca
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
1950's French Mullca Grey Tapered Leg School Dining Chairs, Various Qty Availab
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca grey tapered leg school dining chairs – various quantities available
1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Grey with Wood Seat, Various Qty
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca stacking dining chairs grey with wood seat – various quantities available
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Chairs by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1950s, Set of 4
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Karis, Nyland
A set of four dining chairs designed by Axel Larsson and manufactured by Bodafors in Sweden. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
1950's Mullca Vintage Stacking School, Chairs, Brown Model 510 - Set Of Four
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca vintage stacking school – dining chairs – brown model 510 – set of four
1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 16.93 in W 20.87 in D 31.5 in
1950's MCM Dutch Design Dining Chairs by Cor Alons for Gouda Den Boer
By Cor Alons
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. De Boer / Gouda Den Boer. Designed in 1949. Made in the Netherlands, 1950's period. Plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six 1950s Italian Chairs Featuring Vintage Upholsteries by Ladoublej
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six 1950s Italian chairs in the style of Melchiorre Bega, featuring varnished birch wood and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Birch
H 37.7 in W 17.3 in D 15.3 in
1950s French Mullca Framed Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca Framed Seat Dining Chairs – Set of Eight
1950s French Mullca Framed Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Birch
1950s French Mullca Framed Seat Stacking Dining Chairs - Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca Framed Seat Stacking Dining Chairs – Set of Eight
1950s French Mullca Framed
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
Early Mademoiselle lounge chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
lacquered birch wood, these chairs combine durability with striking visual appeal. The original mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
Mid Century Modern Russell Spanner Ruspan Black Wood Webbed Lounge Chair 1950s
By Russell Spanner
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist lounge chair designed by Canadian designer Russel Spanner circa 1950s
From the "Ruspan
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
1950s French Mullca Childrens Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca Childrens Chairs – Pair
1950s French Mullca Children’s Chairs – Pair. One of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Bågen Wooden Lounge Chair by Engström & Myrstrand for Nässjö Stolfabrik, 1950s
By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1, Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bågen (The Arc in English) loung chair in original black lacquered wood. Designed by Sven Engström
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 36.62 in W 33.47 in D 30.32 in
High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
His and Hers Pair of Easy Chairs Newly Upholstered, 1950s Swedish
Located in London, GB
birch wood frame with elegant curves, “His” chair is 3 cm higher than “Hers”. The chairs have been re
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Vintage Upholstered Hallway Chairs 54/404 by Alvar Aalto, Circa 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Surrey, GB
A stunning pair of stackable Alvar Aalto chair 54/404, a padded variant of hallway chair 403
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 25.99 in
1950s French Mullca Vintage School, Dining Chairs Good Qty
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca vintage stacking school, dining chairs, aqua model 510, good quantity available
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
1950s George Nakashima Studio Cushion Lounge Chair with Slatted Back in Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, and it has a seat made of birch plywood. The chair features two new cushions upholstered in an off
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 24 in D 30.5 in
Easy Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Gösta Westerberg, 1950s
By Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Uppsala, SE
Easy chair made by Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Swedish manufacturer and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 27.56 in
1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs – Set Of Six.
1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining
Category
Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs – Various Quantities Available
1950s Dual Tubular
Category
Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 33.86 in D 17.72 in
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1950s Birch Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1950s birch chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s birch chairs — often made from wood, birch and fabric — can elevate any home. 1950s birch chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s birch chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Herman Miller, Paul McCobb and Charles and Ray Eames each produced beautiful 1950s birch chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Birch Chairs?
Prices for 1950s birch chairs start at $80 and top out at $49,437 with the average selling for $2,777.
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 Birch 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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