Question 1

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 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.

Question 2

What is 1950s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

1950s 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.

Question 3

What watches were popular in 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Some 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.

Question 4

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 5

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

In 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.

Question 6

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

In 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.

Question 7

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

There 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.

Question 8

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 9

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Frank 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.

Question 10

Why would the artist George Catlin’s paintings from the 1800s be considered a form of artistic documentation?

Accepted Answer

The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.

1950s Floral Paintings

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1950s Floral Painting Oil On Canvas

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Bernard Labbe1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Floral Abstract, 1950's

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Marcelle Weill1950's French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of a Colorful Floral Garden

Mid-20th Century Belgian Paintings

Unframed Floral Still Life from Belgium 1950's by Erik Bassez

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

French mid 20th1950's French Oil Elegant Portrait of a Woman with Floral Accents in Bonnet, mid 20th Century

Vintage 1950s Paintings

1950s Oil on Canvas of a Floral Arrangement

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Impasto Floral Still Life Oil Painting, circa 1950s

Mid-20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings

Francis ChapinA Lively, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floral Still Life Painting by Francis Chapin, 1960s

Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Henri JulieFlowers #13, circa 1950s by Henri Julie, Floral Still Life, Bouquet in Vase, circa 1950s

1950s Realist Still-life Paintings

Elizabeth BridgeFloral Still Life Promise of Life - British fifties exh flower art oil painting, 1955

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Trumeau Mirrors

1950s French Trumeau Mirror W/ Floral Oil On Canvas Painting & Giltwood Accents

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Floral Still Life Painting by Manes Lichtenberg, 1950s

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Lady in Elegant 1950's Floral Dress Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch, c. 1950's

Mid-20th Century European Expressionist Paintings

Vintage Dusky Floral Still Life, Original Oil On Board Painting, 1950S

1950s Still-life Paintings

Gordon Wylie DA RSWStill Life - Scottish 1950's art Still Life Floral Abstract oil painting, Circa 1957

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Josine Vignon1950's French Floral Still Life Of Mixed Colorful Flowers In Vase, 1960's

1950s Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Alexander Warren Montel Lanvin of Paris Floral Umbrella c.1950's Watercolour, 1951-1959

1950s American Modern Still-life Paintings

Bernard Arnest1950s American Modern Still Life Oil Painting with Floral Arrangement, Red Pink, 1953

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

John Ward Lockwood1950s Abstract Floral Still Life Drawing, Mid Century Modern Pastel Drawing, circa 1950

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Mid-Century Impressionist Style Large Floral Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas

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Bernard Labbe
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Floral Abstract, 1950's

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Francis Chapin
A Lively, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floral Still Life Painting by Francis Chapin, 1960s

Henri Julie
Flowers #13, circa 1950s by Henri Julie, Floral Still Life, Bouquet in Vase, circa 1950s

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Floral Still Life Promise of Life - British fifties exh flower art oil painting, 1955

Gordon Wylie DA RSW
Still Life - Scottish 1950's art Still Life Floral Abstract oil painting, Circa 1957

Josine Vignon
1950's French Floral Still Life Of Mixed Colorful Flowers In Vase, 1960's

Alexander Warren Montel
Lanvin of Paris Floral Umbrella c.1950's Watercolour, 1951-1959

Bernard Arnest
1950s American Modern Still Life Oil Painting with Floral Arrangement, Red Pink, 1953

John Ward Lockwood
1950s Abstract Floral Still Life Drawing, Mid Century Modern Pastel Drawing, circa 1950