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Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1950s
Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1950s

Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Industrial cabinet from the 1950s. The cabinet has three inward sliding doors. Made of iron and has

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Dental Cabinet, circa 1950s
Dental Cabinet, circa 1950s

Dental Cabinet, circa 1950s

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Metal dental cabinet circa 1950s. Made of tempered glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Italian VIntage 1950s Cabinet
Italian VIntage 1950s Cabinet

Italian VIntage 1950s Cabinet

Located in Milano, IT

A cherrywood veneered cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Cabinet Teak Italy 1950s
Cabinet Teak Italy 1950s

Cabinet Teak Italy 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Cabinet with hinged doors and open shelves in glass; "carved" back panel in teak and oak veneered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak, Teak

Cabinet Wood Italy, 1950s
Cabinet Wood Italy, 1950s

Cabinet Wood Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Cabinet with hinged doors with internal shelves and drawers; base in oak wood, veneers in teak wood

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance
1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance

1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance

By ManuFrance

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

, 1950's period. Marked on the inside: Manufrance, Saint Etienne. Nice well designed small cabinet which

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Beech

Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1950s
Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1950s

Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Iron industrial sideboard from the 50's in nice vintage condition. Made of metal. Four shelves on

Category

Vintage 1950s German Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Cabinet Walnut, Italy, 1950s
Cabinet Walnut, Italy, 1950s

Cabinet Walnut, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Buffet cabinet with large mirror, with hinged doors, top in veneered wood with concentric wedges in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Bar cabinet, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Bar cabinet, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s

Bar cabinet, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Bar cabinet, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s. Rosewood. H:78 cm / 2' 6 3/4'' L: 100.5 cm / 3' 3 5/8" D

Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

1950s French Kitchenette Ten-Door Cabinet
1950s French Kitchenette Ten-Door Cabinet

1950s French Kitchenette Ten-Door Cabinet

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Charming pristine 1950's French multi-drawer wood storage curiosity cabinet with powder blue

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bakelite, Formica, Wood

Royal Navy Cabinet, circa 1950s
Royal Navy Cabinet, circa 1950s

Royal Navy Cabinet, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Royal Navy Cabinet circa 1950s - Aluminum - Drawers and storage space inside - Original

Category

Vintage 1950s English Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Royal Navy Cabinet, circa 1950s
Royal Navy Cabinet, circa 1950s

Royal Navy Cabinet, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Royal Navy Cabinet circa 1950s - Aluminum - Drawers and storage space inside - Original

Category

Vintage 1950s English Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Italian 1950s  Hanging Wall Cabinet
Italian 1950s  Hanging Wall Cabinet

Italian 1950s Hanging Wall Cabinet

Located in CA, CA

Italian hanging wall cabinet from the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Scalloped Bar, 1950's
Italian Scalloped Bar, 1950's

Italian Scalloped Bar, 1950's

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique 1950's Italian bar cabinet with scalloped door fronts in boxwood and ornate brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1950s Ferdinand Lundquist Mahogany Cabinet
1950s Ferdinand Lundquist Mahogany Cabinet

1950s Ferdinand Lundquist Mahogany Cabinet

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and elegant cabinet in excellent condition in mahogany. The cabinet is ones saled by

Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Cabinet, C. 1950s
Mahogany Cabinet, C. 1950s

Mahogany Cabinet, C. 1950s

Located in New York, NY

was first made in the 1950s. The cabinet has been gently restored to enhance the rich mahogany finish

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

1950's Gold Reverse Painted Bar
1950's Gold Reverse Painted Bar

1950's Gold Reverse Painted Bar

Located in New York, NY

1950's Gold Reverse Painted Bar

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Mirror

1950s French Carved Wood Cabinet
1950s French Carved Wood Cabinet

1950s French Carved Wood Cabinet

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible carved wood cabinet from France, 1950s. Beautiful carved wood detail on two front doors

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Italian Beech Entrance Cabinet, 1950s
Italian Beech Entrance Cabinet, 1950s

Italian Beech Entrance Cabinet, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian beech entrance cabinet, 1950s. Entrance cabinet, equipped with drop-down shelf, which works

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech

1950's Original Oak Blanket Box, Small Cabinet by Tatra Pravenec
1950's Original Oak Blanket Box, Small Cabinet by Tatra Pravenec

1950's Original Oak Blanket Box, Small Cabinet by Tatra Pravenec

By Tatra Pravenec

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s original oak blanket box – small cabinet by Tatra Pravenec 1950’s original oak blanket box

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Cabinet / Wall Unit by Hans Wegner in Oak for RY Mobler, Denmark, 1950's
Cabinet / Wall Unit by Hans Wegner in Oak for RY Mobler, Denmark, 1950's

Cabinet / Wall Unit by Hans Wegner in Oak for RY Mobler, Denmark, 1950's

By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cabinet by Hans Wegner for RY Mobler, Denmark 1950’s. This store unit consists of two pieces: one

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1950s Cabinet by Jacques Adnet
1950s Cabinet by Jacques Adnet

1950s Cabinet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Nice cabinet for dinner silver tools by Jacques Adnet. Rare piece.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1950s Teak Borge Mogensen Cabinet
1950s Teak Borge Mogensen Cabinet

1950s Teak Borge Mogensen Cabinet

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-challenged apartments. Designed by Borge Mogensen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Restored. Dimensions: 48

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

1950s Teak Cabinet
1950s Teak Cabinet

1950s Teak Cabinet

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful cabinet in teak. This cabinet is in excellent condition. Four drawers and two doors

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage filing cabinet  cabinet  1950s  Sweden
Vintage filing cabinet  cabinet  1950s  Sweden

Vintage filing cabinet cabinet 1950s Sweden

Located in Lemmer, NL

Vintage filing cabinet cabinet 1950s Sweden Period 1950s Design Möbelkompaniet Tranas Sweden

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Swedish 1950s Checkered Oak Cabinet
Swedish 1950s Checkered Oak Cabinet

Swedish 1950s Checkered Oak Cabinet

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Swedish cabinet masterpiece, made by an unknown master carpenter in the 1950s. Made from oak with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1950s Cocktail Cabinet
1950s Cocktail Cabinet

1950s Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A 1950s cocktail cabinet consisting of two integral sections with central mirrored panel in peach

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Modernist Rosewood Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Modernist Rosewood Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s

Modernist Rosewood Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant Swedish modernist cabinet, made from rosewood. Clean lines, neat size, with beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Teak Cabinet, 1950s
Teak Cabinet, 1950s

Teak Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Teak sideboard, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Cabinet Mahogany Veneer Italy 1950s
Cabinet Mahogany Veneer Italy 1950s

Cabinet Mahogany Veneer Italy 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Cabinet with hinged doors, flap and drawers at sight. Mahogany veneered wood, \"grissin\" panels.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Netherlands Walnut "Modulus" Cabinet, 1950s
Netherlands Walnut "Modulus" Cabinet, 1950s

Netherlands Walnut "Modulus" Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning walnut cabinet on iron legs with iron trim. Restored.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet, 1950s

Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Industrial cupboard of iron with character. On the inside 1 drawer and three shelves. Treated against rust and finished with clear varnish.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet, 1950s

Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Industrial cupboard of iron with character. On the inside 1 drawer and two shelves. Treated against rust and finished with clear varnish.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Flap Cabinet Maple, Italy, 1950s
Flap Cabinet Maple, Italy, 1950s

Flap Cabinet Maple, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Particular flap cabinet with visible drawers. metal base in brass-plated wrought iron, Maple and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman "Combex"-series Cabinet / Secretaire CB01 for Pastoe, 1950's.
Cees Braakman "Combex"-series Cabinet / Secretaire CB01 for Pastoe, 1950's.

Cees Braakman "Combex"-series Cabinet / Secretaire CB01 for Pastoe, 1950's.

By Cees Braakman

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

, 1950s. This cabinet/secretaire has a birch veneer finish, stands on four characteristic plywood loop

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cabinet Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Cabinet Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s

Cabinet Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Cabinet with containers with hinged and flap doors; carved wood and mahogany veneer, brass tips.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cees Braakman "Combex"-series CB07 cabinet / secretaire for Pastoe, 1950's.
Cees Braakman "Combex"-series CB07 cabinet / secretaire for Pastoe, 1950's.

Cees Braakman "Combex"-series CB07 cabinet / secretaire for Pastoe, 1950's.

By Cees Braakman

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

1950's. This famous design from Pastoe is part of the Birch series. But this example is quite rare as

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Teak, Plywood

Hanging Cabinet Two drawers 1950s  Holland
Hanging Cabinet Two drawers 1950s  Holland

Hanging Cabinet Two drawers 1950s Holland

By Pastoe

Located in Den Haag, NL

Night stand ,or in the kitchen .1950s Holland . Good condition .

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1950s, Cees Braakman CB02 Cabinet, Pastoe
1950s, Cees Braakman CB02 Cabinet, Pastoe

1950s, Cees Braakman CB02 Cabinet, Pastoe

By Cees Braakman

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

CB02 cabinet in good condition. With two drawers on the inside from the Birch series by Pastoe

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet, 1950s

Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in mahogany, mirrors, brass and colored glasses. It is in perfect condition and ready to become a piece in the home.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet, 1950s

Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made from black ebonized wood and mahogany. The interiors are mirrored.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Mahogany

Drinks Cabinet, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Drinks Cabinet, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s

Drinks Cabinet, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rosewood, glass, mirrored glass and brass. Measures: H 160 cm/ 5' 3 1/2" W 90 cm/ 3' D 40 cm/ 15 3/4".

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

Unusual 1950s Cabinet With Surrealist Painting
Unusual 1950s Cabinet With Surrealist Painting

Unusual 1950s Cabinet With Surrealist Painting

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Unusual wooden cabinet manufactured in Italy in the '50s. Amazing hand painted surrealist door in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

1950s Scandinavian Modern Narrow Walnut Cabinet or Bedside Cabinet
1950s Scandinavian Modern Narrow Walnut Cabinet or Bedside Cabinet

1950s Scandinavian Modern Narrow Walnut Cabinet or Bedside Cabinet

By Cado

Located in Miami, FL

Very nice smaller scale walnut credenza, bedside cabinet or storage cabinet with 4 drawers and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Clapet Cabinet By Roneo Circa 1950s
Clapet Cabinet By Roneo Circa 1950s

Clapet Cabinet By Roneo Circa 1950s

By Roneo, Paris

Located in Gloucester, GB

Clapet Cabinet By Roneo Circa 1950s - 20 flip down compartments - Steel handles - Made by Roneo

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Italian Painted Cabinet, 1950s
Italian Painted Cabinet, 1950s

Italian Painted Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italian painted cabinet in red, green and ocher colors, adorned with leaves. Cornice with straight

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Swedish, 1950s Cabinet by David Rosen
Swedish, 1950s Cabinet by David Rosen

Swedish, 1950s Cabinet by David Rosen

By David Rosén, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Hägersten, SE

Cabinet designed by David Rosen. Produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Dunbar Cabinet Mahogany Woven Nickel Three Door Wormley Signed USA 1950's
Dunbar Cabinet Mahogany Woven Nickel Three Door Wormley Signed USA 1950's

Dunbar Cabinet Mahogany Woven Nickel Three Door Wormley Signed USA 1950's

By Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Dunbar Woven Cabinet by Edward Wormley Signed USA 1950's. Cabinet with 3 sliding doors with brushed

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Eugen Höglund, Cabinet, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Eugen Höglund, Cabinet, Wood, Sweden, 1950s

Eugen Höglund, Cabinet, Wood, Sweden, 1950s

By Eugen Höglund

Located in High Point, NC

A hand-carved wood cabinet designed and produced by Eugen Höglund, Vetlanda, Sweden, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Renzo Rutili, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1950s
Renzo Rutili, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1950s

Renzo Rutili, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1950s

By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili

Located in High Point, NC

A stained oak cabinet designed by Renzo Rutili and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

American Designer, Cabinet, Wood, Cane, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Cabinet, Wood, Cane, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Cabinet, Wood, Cane, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and cane cabinet designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Minor top surface imperfections

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Wood

1950s, Beautiful Beech Swedish 'Longleg' Cabinet
1950s, Beautiful Beech Swedish 'Longleg' Cabinet

1950s, Beautiful Beech Swedish 'Longleg' Cabinet

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful Swedish cabinet. This beauty is made of beech wood is pretty slim and has narrow high

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Vintage Industrial Hospital Nightstand Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Industrial Hospital Nightstand Cabinet, 1950s

Vintage Industrial Hospital Nightstand Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Industrial, brushed, metal, 2-tier, hospital nightstand cabinet. - Made during the 1950s. - It

Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cabinet with sliding doors, France, 1950s
Cabinet with sliding doors, France, 1950s

Cabinet with sliding doors, France, 1950s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Elegant French vintage cabinet featuring clean lines, sliding wooden doors, and slim black metal

Category

Vintage 1950s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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1950s Kitchen Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s kitchen cabinet for your home. A 1950s kitchen cabinet — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s kitchen cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1950s kitchen cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1950s kitchen cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Paul McCobb and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Kitchen Cabinet?

Prices for a 1950s kitchen cabinet start at $92 and top out at $172,330 with the average selling for $4,102.

Finding the Right Cabinets for You

Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.

The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.

Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.

The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.

A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.

One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.

Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.

Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.

Questions About 1950s Kitchen Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can do a number of things with metal kitchen cabinets. They can provide storage space not only in a kitchen, but also in other rooms of the home. To enhance their appearance, consider refinishing them or installing new hardware. Find a variety of metal kitchen cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes lacquer is good for kitchen cabinets since it is hard and durable. Lacquer finishes tend to be quite smooth and seamless.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While a lot has to do with personal preference and price point, the best wood for cabinets include Red Oak, White Oak, Maple Wood, Hickory Wood, Cherry Wood and Birch Wood. All of these are fairly strong and durable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Corner kitchen cabinets tend to be bigger than regular cabinets. Using corner cabinets to store larger items, such as blenders, rice cookers and slow-cookers, is an efficient way to put these furnishings to work.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Modular kitchen cabinets can be made out of any material, but wood, steel and fiberboard are the most common materials.
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, painting kitchen cabinets is a great idea. Painting kitchen cabinets is quite economical and can give your kitchen a stylish, updated look.
  • 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 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 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.

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