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1950s Ceiling Light Attributed to Pierre Guariche for Maison Arlus
By Arlus, Pierre Guariche, Pierre Disderot
Located in London, GB
Large unusual flush mount from the 1950s attributed to Pierre Guariche and produced by Maison Arlus
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Three armed 1950’s red, black, yellow ceiling light.
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in London, GB
A fabulous red, black and yellow 1950’s ceiling light. Original paint colour to the shades. Some
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
beautiful 1950s mid century 3-light PENDANT LIGHT brass metal plastic
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1950s ceiling light. Curved brass frame with 3 arms. The sockets are covered by
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Italian Mid-Century Textured Glass and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A refined example of mid-century Italian lighting design, this 1950s ceiling light features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Murano Clear Glass Chandelier Chrome Stem White Structure by AVMazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in London, GB
An Elegant 1950s ceiling light Italian design made in Murano island part of the Venetian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large 1950’s sunburst ceiling light/plafonnier
Located in London, GB
Fabulous large 1960’a gilded iron sunburst ceiling light. Spanish. Normal wear and tear conducive
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Gold, Iron
Swedish Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish ceiling light with black lacquered metal shade and brass details.
Diameter: 45 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Stilnovo Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo ceiling light or lantern with a long satin glass diffuser, bright red acrylic shade
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950's Italian Swage Tapered Brass Tubes Ceiling Light
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare 1950's Italian ceiling flush mount light fixture attributed to Gio Ponti.
The fixture
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
ceiling light cascade 3 opalines, 1950’s Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
excluding the cable.
The opalines create a soft, diffused light.
The height of the cables is adjustable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Milk Glass,Metal,Bakelite
New Cabling
1xE27 or E26 bulb
US wiring compatible
With Aged Patina
Re-polished
Fully Functional
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-painted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Arlus Ceiling-Light Pendant, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Midcentury Ceiling Light Pendant by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. A stunning example of 1st
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-decorated surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-painted surface decoration and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-decorated surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-decorated surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Swedish Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light in frosted glass and stem in brass. Designed and made in Sweden from circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Functionalist Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with a clear glass shade on a steel wire frame and chrome stem. Designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-decorated surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Porcelain
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-decorated surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Functionalist Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with a clear glass shade on a steel wire frame and chrome stem. Most
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling lamp with a shade in frosted glass. Most likely designed and made
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1950s Atomic Ceiling Mounted Light
By Gill Glass & Fixture Co
Located in Hanover, MA
Original vintage ceiling mounted fixture perfect for entrance hall made by Gill Glass & Fixture Co
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Pendant Ceiling-Light, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Pendant Ceiling Light, France, 1950s. Glass & Brass.
Dimensions:
Height: 29.5
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with embossed and multicolored glass shade, with a base in porcelain
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with embossed multicolored glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-painted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade, and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and porcelain base. Designed and made in Norway
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light, with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Lunel Midcentury French Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French ceiling-light, France by Lunel, (Paris), 1950s. Brass and metal. Same period as Arlus and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light in yellow glass with embossed surface and base in porcelain. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with copper cup, shades in painted steel, and opaline glass cupola
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Swedish Ceiling Light, 1950s, Enameled Glass
By Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Swedish ceiling light from the 1950s in classic colors of black, gold and white. Five
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Vintage Midcentury Ceiling-Light, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French vintage midcentury ceiling-light, France, 1950s. Metal, synthetic and brass. Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with painted surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with embossed pink glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain. Designed and made
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Industrial Ceiling Spotlight Light, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful industrial ceiling light. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1950s. The lamp is made of a
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Zinc
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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1950s Ceiling Light For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s ceiling light you’re looking for. Each 1950s ceiling light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are many kinds of the 1950s ceiling light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s ceiling light made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1950s ceiling light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Barovier&Toso and Paavo Tynell are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Ceiling Light?
A 1950s ceiling light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,826, while the lowest priced sells for $121 and the highest can go for as much as $45,729.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1950s Ceiling Light
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
- What is ceiling mounted light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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