1950s Japanese Cranes
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1960s Japanese Metallic Brocade Evening Coat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunning evening coat circa 1950s. Majestic japanese metallic brocade with crane and floral
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1960s American Coats
1950s Japanese Modern Blue/White Ceramic Hibachi w Cranes, Pine Trees, Mountains
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely blue and white 1950s Japanese ceramic Hibachi with underglaze hand painted decoration of
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic, Earthenware
H 10.5 in Dm 12.5 in
1950s Black Silk Satin Evening Coat W/ Japanese Crane Appliqué
Located in Gresham, OR
exquisitely decorated with silver silk floss embroideried flowers and a large Japanese Crane trimmed with red
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1950s American Opera Coats
Japanese Fine Hand Carved Flying Cranes Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
pair (2) of finely carved flying cranes among matsu trees executed in kuri (chestnut wood), circa 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
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Wood
Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Copper Crane Origami Sculpture 1950s, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we have seen- likely unique
Rare Japanese Large Old Original Hand Crafted Copper Crane
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
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Copper
Japanese Fine Hand Carved "Flying Crane & Mutra Trees" Ranma Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
), circa 1950s.
In Japan, the crane, or tsuru, is a national treasure and is considered the bird of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
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Wood
Origami Crane
Located in Providence, RI
Silver Plated Origami Crane. Japan, circa 1950's. In Japanese culture, the crane represents good
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 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 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 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.
- 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.