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1950’s French Mirror,  Rose-colored Patinated Aged
1950’s French Mirror,  Rose-colored Patinated Aged

1950’s French Mirror, Rose-colored Patinated Aged

Located in Paris, FR

1950’s antique french mirror. Rose-colored patinated aged and re-gilding to the patinated silvered

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

French Midcentury Beveled Mirror
French Midcentury Beveled Mirror

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

Vintage French Copper and Blue Mosaic Mirror
Vintage French Copper and Blue Mosaic Mirror

Vintage French Copper and Blue Mosaic Mirror

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French mirror with copper and blue coloured mirror frame. Measurements: Height

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror, Wood

Pair of French Mirrored Cabinets
Pair of French Mirrored Cabinets

Pair of French Mirrored Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950s French mirrored cabinets with original finish. Measurements: Height: 36

Category

Vintage 1950s French Cabinets

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Mirror Back Sconces
Pair of Mirror Back Sconces

Pair of Mirror Back Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's French mirror sconces with floral decoration Measurements: Height: 11" Width

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

A Set of Star-Shaped Mirrored Sconces, Sold per Pair
A Set of Star-Shaped Mirrored Sconces, Sold per Pair

A Set of Star-Shaped Mirrored Sconces, Sold per Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of circa 1950's French mirrored sconces with 2 lights. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror

Solid Brass “Godron” Mirror, France 1950's
Solid Brass “Godron” Mirror, France 1950's

Solid Brass “Godron” Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Godron solid patinated brass frame mirror with original mirror

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Crossed Leather Mirror, France 1950's
Crossed Leather Mirror, France 1950's

Crossed Leather Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

A simple yet elegant leather-wrapped mirror with burnished nickel hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Nickel

Large 1950's Gilt Wood Decorated French Mirror
Large 1950's Gilt Wood Decorated French Mirror

Large 1950's Gilt Wood Decorated French Mirror

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Large 1950's gilt wood decorated French mirror. Please note that we often have a much shorter

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large Wrought Iron Round Mirror, France 1950's
Large Wrought Iron Round Mirror, France 1950's

Large Wrought Iron Round Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

A large wrought iron mirror, its solid iron construction bears a lot of his design cues and would

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Stepped Silvered Brass Round Mirror, France 1950's
Large Stepped Silvered Brass Round Mirror, France 1950's

Large Stepped Silvered Brass Round Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Spun solid nickel plated brass frames with a stepped decor, original mirror

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Jean Blazy Etched Brass Mirror, France 1950's
Jean Blazy Etched Brass Mirror, France 1950's

Jean Blazy Etched Brass Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

A medium size mirror made of acid etched and patinated brass panels help on a wood frame by steel

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pine & Enamel Mirror, France 1950's
Pine & Enamel Mirror, France 1950's

Pine & Enamel Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved wall mirror with an inner octagonal mirror insert, the edge carved like a cog and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Brutalist Patchwork Mirror, France 1950's
Brutalist Patchwork Mirror, France 1950's

Brutalist Patchwork Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Round & Concave hammered steel mirror with added riveted copper motif.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper, Steel

1950's Gold Gilt Rectangle Mirror
1950's Gold Gilt Rectangle Mirror

1950's Gold Gilt Rectangle Mirror

Located in Louisville, KY

This gorgeous gilt-wood mirror originated in the 1950's and has been holding its own ever since. As

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Brutalist Oak Mirror, France 1950's
Brutalist Oak Mirror, France 1950's

Brutalist Oak Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Solid carved mirror with a stylized handle.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Wall Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Jacques Adnet Medium Clear Mirror, France 1950's
Jacques Adnet Medium Clear Mirror, France 1950's

Jacques Adnet Medium Clear Mirror, France 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Layered mirror with nickel hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Nickel

Jacques Adnet Medium Amber Mirror, France 1950's
Jacques Adnet Medium Amber Mirror, France 1950's

Jacques Adnet Medium Amber Mirror, France 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Layered mirror in clear and amber glass with copper hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper

Large Concentric Brass Mirror, France 1950's
Large Concentric Brass Mirror, France 1950's

Large Concentric Brass Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Brass mirror with a concentric design.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Small Brass Round Mirror, France 1950's
Small Brass Round Mirror, France 1950's

Small Brass Round Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

A brass mirror with a concentric motif.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Standard PB Template, France 1950's
Standard PB Template, France 1950's

Standard PB Template, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Most likely made in Vallauris, this small mirror also features a small pocket, maybe intended for

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror

Bamboo Oval Mirror France 1950s
Bamboo Oval Mirror France 1950s

Bamboo Oval Mirror France 1950s

Located in Munich, DE

Beautiful French Riviera mirror, manufactured in France in the 1950s and used in many summer houses

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

2 unusual  " guitare" rattan mirrors. South of France 1950's
2 unusual  " guitare" rattan mirrors. South of France 1950's

2 unusual " guitare" rattan mirrors. South of France 1950's

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Unusual set of 2 wall mirrors, France, 1950's. The hand-crafted rattan frames are in the shape

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Standard PB Template, France 1950's
Standard PB Template, France 1950's

Standard PB Template, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Ornate flower shaped mirror, each petal bears a different zodiac symbol.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Blue "Vertugadin" Shape Shagreen Mirror - France 1950's
Blue "Vertugadin" Shape Shagreen Mirror - France 1950's

Blue "Vertugadin" Shape Shagreen Mirror - France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Shagreen table mirror with a folding foot at the back allowing it to be placed on a desk or

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Mirrors

Materials

Shagreen

French Mid-Century Bamboo Wall Mirror 1950s
French Mid-Century Bamboo Wall Mirror 1950s

French Mid-Century Bamboo Wall Mirror 1950s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Bamboo Sunburst Mirror by Louis Sognot, France, 1950s — Original Vintage Wall

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A gold-painted wood and plaster wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A gold-painted wood and plaster wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A carved and painted wood wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Cracking

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

1950s French Riviera Rattan Sunburst Starburst Mirror
1950s French Riviera Rattan Sunburst Starburst Mirror

1950s French Riviera Rattan Sunburst Starburst Mirror

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sunburst starburst mirror handcrafted in rattan, France, 1950-1960. A cool Mid-Century Modern

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

French Mirrored Hall Tree, circa 1950s
French Mirrored Hall Tree, circa 1950s

French Mirrored Hall Tree, circa 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in San Antonio, TX

French mirrored hall tree in the style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1950s, made of walnut. This

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist More Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Ceramic Tile Mirror, France, 1950s
Ceramic Tile Mirror, France, 1950s

Ceramic Tile Mirror, France, 1950s

By Mithé Espelt, Vallauris, Roger Capron

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Rectangular mirror framed with glazed ceramic tiles featuring stylized floral motifs, in the spirit

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror, Wood

Antique Oval Mirror, Silverwood & Giltwood, 1950's
Antique Oval Mirror, Silverwood & Giltwood, 1950's

Antique Oval Mirror, Silverwood & Giltwood, 1950's

Located in Paris, FR

Antique French oval mirror, circa 1950. Wood oval frame, re-gilding to the patinated leaf, with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

French 1950s Wicker Rattan Oval Wall Mirror
French 1950s Wicker Rattan Oval Wall Mirror

French 1950s Wicker Rattan Oval Wall Mirror

Located in Copenhagen, DK

French Riviera 1950s oval hand woven and braided rattan mirror. Large wicker decorated frame with

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror, Wood

1950's Stitched leather " porthole "mirror by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather " porthole "mirror by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather " porthole "mirror by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather wall mirror by Jacques Adnet Bronze and leather Great condition

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

French Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Iron, 1950s
French Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Iron, 1950s

French Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Starburst sunburst mirror, gold leaf, gilt iron. France, 1950s. Large size. This gilt metal

Category

20th Century French Brutalist Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

French Mid-Century Wall Mirror, Resin Sunburst Design, 1950s, France
French Mid-Century Wall Mirror, Resin Sunburst Design, 1950s, France

French Mid-Century Wall Mirror, Resin Sunburst Design, 1950s, France

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Wall Mirror, 1950s — Resin Frame with Radiating Design This elegant French mid

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Bamboo, France, 1950s
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Bamboo, France, 1950s

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Bamboo, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded bamboo wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo

French Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Wall Mirror 1950s
French Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Wall Mirror 1950s

French Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Wall Mirror 1950s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Wall Mirror, 1950s. This charming French mid-century wall

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Metal, France, 1950s
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Metal, France, 1950s

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Metal, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A metal wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, Plaster, France, 1950s
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, Plaster, France, 1950s

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, Plaster, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A gold-painted wood and plaster wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Sunburst Mid Century Brass Wall Mirror, France, 1950s
Sunburst Mid Century Brass Wall Mirror, France, 1950s

Sunburst Mid Century Brass Wall Mirror, France, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Lovely brass sunburst wall mirror manufactured in France in the 1950s. Measures: diameter 19.3

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Black Wrought Iron Sunburst Mirror, France, 1950s
Brutalist Black Wrought Iron Sunburst Mirror, France, 1950s

Brutalist Black Wrought Iron Sunburst Mirror, France, 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This unusual midcentury brutalist sunburst wall mirror was designed and manufactured in France in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Rectangular Metal Table Mirror with Scroll Details, 1950s
French Rectangular Metal Table Mirror with Scroll Details, 1950s

French Rectangular Metal Table Mirror with Scroll Details, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

A French table mirror, dating to the 1950s. The rectangular plate tilts within a frame of scrolling

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Petite French Starburst Sunburst Gilded Wood Mirror, circa 1950s
Petite French Starburst Sunburst Gilded Wood Mirror, circa 1950s

Petite French Starburst Sunburst Gilded Wood Mirror, circa 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Charming vintage sunburst mirror acquired at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. This petite

Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 1950s Brass Starburst Convex Mirror
French 1950s Brass Starburst Convex Mirror

French 1950s Brass Starburst Convex Mirror

Located in Westport, CT

French circa 1950s Starburst convex brass leaf and ribbon design mirror.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Freeform Mirror, Bamboo, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Freeform Mirror, Bamboo, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Freeform Mirror, Bamboo, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A freeform bamboo and brass wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Does not

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched Leather horse shoe mirror by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather horse shoe mirror by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather horse shoe mirror by Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched Leather horse shoe mirror by Jacques Adnet Rare model Great condition Leather

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

french 1950's mid century WALL MIRROR with wire mesh frame and brass
french 1950's mid century WALL MIRROR with wire mesh frame and brass

french 1950's mid century WALL MIRROR with wire mesh frame and brass

Located in Mannheim, DE

A very decorative French mid century wall mirror. The frame is made of black wire mesh and brass

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Plaster Mirror in the manner of Serge Roche, France 1950's
Plaster Mirror in the manner of Serge Roche, France 1950's

Plaster Mirror in the manner of Serge Roche, France 1950's

By Serge Roche

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical plaster mirror in the baroque style in the manner of Serge Roche.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Plaster

French Guitar Shaped Wall Mirror in Rattan, 1950s
French Guitar Shaped Wall Mirror in Rattan, 1950s

French Guitar Shaped Wall Mirror in Rattan, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unusual handcrafted rattan guitar wall mirror, France, 1950s. Rare find. This spectacular mirror

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

French Giltwood Wall Mirror 1950s
French Giltwood Wall Mirror 1950s

French Giltwood Wall Mirror 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

French giltwood wall mirror 1950s The mirror has the classic patina of time. Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

1950's Stitched leather and bronze wall Mirror by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather and bronze wall Mirror by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather and bronze wall Mirror by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched Leather and solid bronze hublot mirror by Jacques Adnet France Oxydation trace on

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Fish Shaped Mirror, France 1950s
Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Fish Shaped Mirror, France 1950s

Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Fish Shaped Mirror, France 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This unusual handcrafted mirror, designed in in France the 1950s, features a unique and artistic

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

1950s French Riviera Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Rattan
1950s French Riviera Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Rattan

1950s French Riviera Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Rattan

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sunburst starburst mirror handcrafted in rattan, France, 1950-1960. A cool Mid-Century Modern

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

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1950s French Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s French mirror you’re looking for. Each 1950s French mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, mirror and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s French mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s French mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s French mirror that is appealing in its simplicity, but Line Vautrin, Chaty Vallauris and Maison Baguès produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950s French Mirror?

The average selling price for a 1950s French mirror at 1stDibs is $2,394, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $172,330 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s French Mirror
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    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.