What watches were popular in 1950s?

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.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

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.

What is 1950s furniture called?

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.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

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.

Is Mosaic Art Italian?

Mosaic art is believed to have been created first in ancient Greece, specifically in Byzantine. That said, many Greek artists and craftsmen made their way to Italy where a great tradition of mosaic art, specifically glass art was developed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

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.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

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.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

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.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

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.

What is 1800s art called?

What 1800s art is called depends on its age and style, as the century saw multiple movements. Most art historians refer to art that broke from traditional norms, produced in the 1860s and later, as modern art, and everything that preceded it as pre-modern art. Some of the art styles that were popular during the 19th century include Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Expressionism and Fauvism. Shop a wide range of 19th-century art on 1stDibs.

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

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.

What are the famous art pieces of Richard Anuskiewicz during the late 1970s?

After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

1950s Italian Art

Italian Florentine Wood

Walnut Burl Art Deco

African Dancer

African Plaster

Italian Gilt Picture Frame

Italian Walnut Mirror

Mid Century Wood Art Frame

Art Deco Mirror Bar Cabinet

1950s Italian Art Glass Green Murano Bowl Mid Century Modern Seguso Sommerso Era

$450

1950s Italian Art Glass Green Murano Bowl Mid Century Modern Seguso Sommerso Era

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1950s Italian art glass green Murano bowl. Dimensions: 2.25" H x 9.75

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

1950s Italian Art Deco Walnut Burl Wall Mirror

$1,181

1950s Italian Art Deco Walnut Burl Wall Mirror

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Art Deco Regency mirror with beautiful and iconic frame in walnut burl wood

Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large abstract Iron Phoenix sculpture : Artistic renaissance of the 1950s-60s

$3,782Sale Price|53% Off

Large abstract Iron Phoenix sculpture : Artistic renaissance of the 1950s-60s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in Palermo, IT

This imposing hand-wrought iron sculpture embodies the mythical phoenix with an expressive force that resonates with the Italian craftsmanship of the 1940s and 1950s. The outstretche...

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20th Century Italian Country Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metallic Thread, Wire, Wrought Iron, Iron

1950s Italian Art Deco Murano Art Glass Dolphin / Fish Wall Sconce

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Italian Art Deco Murano Art Glass Dolphin / Fish Wall Sconce

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Opa Locka, FL

This is one very beautiful and Grand Wall Lamp. c1950's Italian attribution Barovier & Toso Art

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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Wood Burl Mirror Dry Bar Cabinet

$2,950

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Wood Burl Mirror Dry Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco squared shaped dry bar cabinet, in walnut with double

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Walnut Mirror Mosaic Marble Bar Corner Cabinet

$3,191

1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Walnut Mirror Mosaic Marble Bar Corner Cabinet

By Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and elegant Italian dry bar corner cabinet in the typical design and shapes of Art Deco

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Wood White Marble Credenza Sideboard

$4,727

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Wood White Marble Credenza Sideboard

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa

Located in Carimate, Como

Important and elegantly shaped Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern sideboard or credenza, greatly

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950s Italian Art Deco Coffee Table, Walnut Burl, Brass Threads, Wax-Polished

$3,800

1950s Italian Art Deco Coffee Table, Walnut Burl, Brass Threads, Wax-Polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Square Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Deco coffee table, walnut burl with brass threads in the four

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard

$3,540

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard

By Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian 1950s sideboard, credenza, buffet with very elegant shapes and classic wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Cigar Ashtray

$750

1950s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Cigar Ashtray

By Daum, Bitossi, Fontana Arte

Located in Miami, FL

Plate Cigar Rest. Heavy, detailed Craftsmanship made in Italy circa 1950s. No Markings. In good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

Pair of Italian 1950s Art Pottery Lamps

$1,900Sale Price / set|34% Off

Pair of Italian 1950s Art Pottery Lamps

By Raymor

Located in New York, NY

A great pair of handcrafted 1950s Italian art pottery lamps with marble bases. Made for Raymor

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Midcentury Bronze Art Sculpture with Giraffes and Palm Tree, 1950s

$1,003

Italian Midcentury Bronze Art Sculpture with Giraffes and Palm Tree, 1950s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Bronze Art Sculpture with Giraffes and Palm Tree, 1950s Italian art object

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Art Déco style Black & White Ceramic Planters

$950 / set

Italian Art Déco style Black & White Ceramic Planters

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of stylish 1950's Italian Art Déco style Ceramic Planters of black and white horizontal

Category

Vintage 1950s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

"Italian Art Deco Mirror and Console by Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s"

$13,170 / set

"Italian Art Deco Mirror and Console by Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s"

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1950s, Italian Art Deco mirror by Pier Luigi Colli, made in Turin, Italy, engraved mirror

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Gold, Metal

Pair of of Art Glass Table Lamps

$5,400 / set

Pair of of Art Glass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's Italian art glass table lamps with silver bases. Measurements: Height of body

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Glass Rod Sconces, Sold Per Pair

$6,400 / set

Set of Glass Rod Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of four circa 1950’s Italian Art Deco style glass rods sconces with two interior candelabra

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Set of Bronze and Glass Rods Sconces, Sold Per Pair

$6,800 / set

Set of Bronze and Glass Rods Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of eight circa 1950's Italian Art Deco patinated bronze and glass rod sconces with interior

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mirrored Art Deco Rosewood Nightstands, Italy 1940s

$3,300 / set

Pair of Mirrored Art Deco Rosewood Nightstands, Italy 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 1950s Italian Art Deco nightstands featuring rich rosewood frames and mirrored grid-motif

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Hand Painted Freeform Dish, Italy, 1950's

$330 / set

Hand Painted Freeform Dish, Italy, 1950's

Located in Barcelona, ES

Italian free form dish from 1950's signed Man. Hand painted glazed ceramic. It can be used as a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Italian Pink Art Glass Lamps

$4,500 / set

1950's Italian Pink Art Glass Lamps

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Large pair of gorgeous Italian hand blown cage art glass table lamp attributed to Seguso Italy (not

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand Painted Freeform Dishes, Italy, 1950's

$472 / set

Pair of Hand Painted Freeform Dishes, Italy, 1950's

Located in Barcelona, ES

A pair of italian free form dishes from 1950's signed Man. Hand painted glazed ceramic. They can be

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hand Painted Freeform Dishes, Italy, 1950's

$472 / set

Pair of Hand Painted Freeform Dishes, Italy, 1950's

Located in Barcelona, ES

A pair of Italian free form dishes from 1950's signed Man. Hand painted glazed ceramic. They can be

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Italian Gold Copper Aventurine Art Glass Bowl Lot

$1,650

1950's Italian Gold Copper Aventurine Art Glass Bowl Lot

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gorgeous set of 3 Italian art glass bowls, circa 1950's. Gold and Copper Aventurine in stunning

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

1950's Coffee Table by Angelo Ostuni

$1,418

1950's Coffee Table by Angelo Ostuni

By Angelo Ostuni

Located in BE

designed this coffee table in the early 50's. The table features a black lacquered frame with glass shelves

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Modernist Collectors Vase by Art Rumi Orobico, 1950s

$1,418

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Modernist Collectors Vase by Art Rumi Orobico, 1950s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

ceramic studio Orobico Arte Artigianato (ART RUMI) in the 1950s. The vase is made of ceramic like red clay

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Modernist Collectors Vase by Art Rumi Orobico, 1950s

$1,300

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Modernist Collectors Vase by Art Rumi Orobico, 1950s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

ceramic studio Orobico Arte Artigianato (ART RUMI) in the 1950s. The vase is made of ceramic like red

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Reverse Glass Paintings of Nobility, Italian, 1950's

$1,880

Pair of Large Reverse Glass Paintings of Nobility, Italian, 1950's

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair large scale reverse glass paintings of a noble man and woman. Unusual and very intriguing, she with her long neck and limbs, dressed in an elegant metallic copper gown. He in ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Art Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1950's

$898

Alfredo Barbini Murano Art Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1950's

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Barcelona, ES

Art glass ashtray in Murano glass designed by Alfredo Barbini in 1950's, Italy. Two color hand

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Rattan Mirror with Matching Floating Table, 1950s Italy

$5,500 / set

Italian Rattan Mirror with Matching Floating Table, 1950s Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant rattan mirror with matching table, made in Italy, circa 1950s. Undulating rattan adorns the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Piero Fornasetti 1950's 'Pompeiana' Four-Panel Screen Italian Red Black Colour

$24,820

Piero Fornasetti 1950's 'Pompeiana' Four-Panel Screen Italian Red Black Colour

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

design innovation. Manufactured in Milan, Italy, by the renowned Fornasetti atelier, the piece retains

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Round Plate Vietri C.A.S. 1950 with fisherman figures Made in Italy

$206Sale Price / item|30% Off

Round Plate Vietri C.A.S. 1950 with fisherman figures Made in Italy

By C.A.S. Vietri

Located in Palermo, Sicily

delizioso Piatto in Ceramica Rotondo di Cultura popolare Partenopea firmato C.A.S. Ceramiche

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray Italy 1950's

$475

Unusual Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray Italy 1950's

By Salviati

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Italy made ca' 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Collection of Italian Florentine Gilt Art Frames Circa 1950's

$375 / set

Collection of Italian Florentine Gilt Art Frames Circa 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Great grouping of gold gilt frames from Italy. Can be used in a grouping as part of a gallery wall

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

An artistic Italian coat rack from the 1950s, U. C. Ancora, Venice, Italy, 1950s

$1,891

An artistic Italian coat rack from the 1950s, U. C. Ancora, Venice, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

the 1950s that was also intended for the market outside Italy. The style reflects high-quality

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Formica, Beech

Italian Mid-Century Mirror with Brass Frame and Decorations by Crystal Art 1950s

$660Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Mid-Century Mirror with Brass Frame and Decorations by Crystal Art 1950s

By Ultima Crystal Art

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century mirror with brass frame and decorations by Crystal Art 1950s Mirror on

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

ISA Bergamo Sculpturally Curved Sofa, Italy 1950's

$12,900

ISA Bergamo Sculpturally Curved Sofa, Italy 1950's

By ISA Bergamo

Located in North Miami, FL

curves and details demonstrates the elegance and style of Italian furniture in the 1950's. This is a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian 1950s Plaster African Dancer

$600

Italian 1950s Plaster African Dancer

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Wall Decoration

$600

Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Wall Decoration

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Venini Blown Glass Pendant, Italy, 1950's

$4,800

Venini Blown Glass Pendant, Italy, 1950's

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini, Italy 1950's A blown clear glass lantern with delicate woven spiral patterns in colored

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Italian Oversized Ceramic Door Handle, 1950s

$1,700

Mid-Century Italian Oversized Ceramic Door Handle, 1950s

Located in London, GB

A striking Mid-Century Italian oversized ceramic door handle, dating from the 1950s. The sculptural

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Collection of Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Art Frames Circa 1950's

$325 / set

Collection of Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Art Frames Circa 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Great grouping of gold gilt Florentine frames from Italy. Can be used for your favorite artwork or

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Wood

Elegant 1950's Italian Reverse Painted Footed Vanity Tray

$550

Elegant 1950's Italian Reverse Painted Footed Vanity Tray

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1950's Italian footed vanity tray with reverse painted design on glass. (Line in upper left corner

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Wall Mirror Cristal Art Model 2679 Blue Crystal Brass Italian Design 1950s

$15,343

Wall Mirror Cristal Art Model 2679 Blue Crystal Brass Italian Design 1950s

By Cristal Art Torino

Located in Palermo, IT

An important circular wall mirror by Cristal Art, model 2679. Made in Turin, Italy, around the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Warrior

$600

Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Warrior

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Barovier & Toso Murano Art Glass Vase 1950's

$1,285

Barovier & Toso Murano Art Glass Vase 1950's

By Ercole Barovier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Turquoise and gold ribbed Murano glass Vase documented to Ercole Barovier for the Barovier and Toso company. In the same style as the Cordanato d'Oro this very elegant vase has two g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Wingback Lounge Chairs, Wood & Wool, 1950s

$3,900 / set

Italian Wingback Lounge Chairs, Wood & Wool, 1950s

Located in Berlin, BE

Pair of Italian wing-back lounge chairs attributed to Renzo Franchi, Florence, circa 1950s. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood, Beech

Italian Plaster 1950s African Warrior

$600

Italian Plaster 1950s African Warrior

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Small Italian Round Painted Florentine Gilt Wood Art Frame Circa 1950's

$135

Small Italian Round Painted Florentine Gilt Wood Art Frame Circa 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small Italian blue painted wood art frame. Very detailed and charming art frame to add to a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Fontana Arte Madonna and Child Brass Frame, Italy 1950s

$2,600

Fontana Arte Madonna and Child Brass Frame, Italy 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Fontana Arte Madonna and Child Glass and Brass Frame, Italy 1950s One can also change the glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Large silkscreen in a 1950's style wooden frame.

$7,091

Large silkscreen in a 1950's style wooden frame.

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2846 Large silkscreen on silk fabric inside a shaped wooden frame. Italian manufacture from

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Set of 3 Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Art Frames Circa 1950's

$225 / set

Set of 3 Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Art Frames Circa 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Great grouping of three small Florentine Gold Gilt frames from Italy. We see these Rococo style

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Emperor, Italy, 1950s, Carved Wood

$827Sale Price|53% Off

Emperor, Italy, 1950s, Carved Wood

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Ebonized wood panel with the figure of an emperor inserted as an inlay. The relief figure is in resin, then sculpted, finished and decorated. The 97 x 61 mahogany frame with bronze d...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Emperor, Italy, 1950s, Carved Wood

$1,772

Emperor, Italy, 1950s, Carved Wood

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Ebonized wood panel with the figure of an empress inserted as an inlay. The figure in relief is in resin, sculpted, finished and decorated. The mahogany frame 97x61 cm with bronze de...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Italian Florentine Gilt Trays and Art Frames Circa 1950's

$375 / set

Collection of Italian Florentine Gilt Trays and Art Frames Circa 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Great grouping of gold gilt frames and 2 small trays from Italy. Can be used in a grouping as part

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Italian Copper And Brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s

$1,347

Italian Copper And Brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Italian copper and brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s Found in a country villa in the Sicilian

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decoys

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950's

$5,531 / set

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950's

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A set of three Italian hand blown opaline globe pendants, brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Decorated Brass Table Mirror Made in Italy

$1,122

1950s Decorated Brass Table Mirror Made in Italy

Located in Vigevano, PV

Decorated brass table mirror from the 1950s, made in Italy. This item is in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

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The average selling price for a piece of 1950s Italian art at 1stDibs is $1,928, while they’re typically $111 on the low end and $220,763 for the highest priced.

Questions About 1950s Italian Art

What watches were popular in 1950s?
1 Answer
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.
What was the clothing style in the 1950s?
1 Answer
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.
What is 1950s furniture called?
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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.
Were pearls popular in the 1950s?
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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.
Is Mosaic Art Italian?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Mosaic art is believed to have been created first in ancient Greece, specifically in Byzantine. That said, many Greek artists and craftsmen made their way to Italy where a great tradition of mosaic art, specifically glass art was developed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?
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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.
What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?
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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.
What is the 1950s furniture style called?
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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.
What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?
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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.
What is 1800s art called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
What 1800s art is called depends on its age and style, as the century saw multiple movements. Most art historians refer to art that broke from traditional norms, produced in the 1860s and later, as modern art, and everything that preceded it as pre-modern art. Some of the art styles that were popular during the 19th century include Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Expressionism and Fauvism. Shop a wide range of 19th-century art on 1stDibs.
Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
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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.
What are the famous art pieces of Richard Anuskiewicz during the late 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.