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1950's High Back Italian Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Set Of 8
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 8 high back Italian black lacquer dining chairs with Italian velvet upholstery and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Six Rush and Lacquered Steel Chairs by Colette Gueden - France 1950's
By Colette Gueden
Located in New York, NY
" Ateliers of "Le Printemps" French Department Store in the 1950s. These chairs feature a minimalist design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.19 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
1950's Italian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spectacular Italian Mid 20th c. Lounge chair in leopard velvet upholstery with distinct notch back
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Easy Bird Chair in Black Lacquered Metal and Red Fabric by Harry Bertoia, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Bird Chair in Black Lacquered Metal and Red Fabric by Harry Bertoia, 1950s
Additional
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 37.8 in D 33.47 in
1950's Italian Wing-Back Lounge Chairs in Velvet Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1950's wing-back Italian lounge chairs newly re-upholstered in velvet fabric, fully
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer, Velvet
Pair of Rattan & Lacquered Iron Chairs by Raoul Guys, France 1950's
By Raoul Guys
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Raoul Guys lounge chairs. French Reconstruction era. Please read condition comments
Category
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Clara Porset
Located in Uccle, BE
Model created circa 1950
Measures: H: 79 x W 70 x D 69 cm
This chair model is part of the selection of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Couple of fireside chairs with a structure in black lacquered beech wood and a seat in hand-woven
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
H 40.56 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Paul Laszlo Set of Four Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Milano, IT
Finished in black lacquered wood with spindle backs, open arms, and architectural supports. Red
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of the 1950s Lacquered Walnut Side Chairs Melchiorre Bega Attributed
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A pair of mid-20th century lacquered mahogany side chairs, Melchiorre Bega attributed. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Architectural Dutch Modernist chair, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Architectural Dutch Modernist chair, 1950s. Influenced by the Dutch 'De Stijl' movement, it
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning modernist set of chairs by Paolo Buffa in black lacquer and full grain black leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Leather
Pair of Dan Johnson for Selig Black Lacquered High-Back Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in San Francisco, CA
rare pair of 1950s black lacquered high-back upholstered lounge chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.75 in W 25.63 in D 30.25 in
Italian Lounge Chairs with Lacquered Metal and Brass Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the elegance inherent in Italian design. The chairs are supported by sleek lacquered metal legs that
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
1950's Windsor White & William Millington for Baker Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950's Winsor White & William Millington design for Baker from the Continental collection
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer
1950s, Decorative Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
1950s decorative wingback chair. Newly upholstered with black lacquered wood legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Sheraton Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of easy chairs, anonymous, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs, anonymous,
Finland, 1950s.
Wool upholstery and lacquered wood.
H: 68 cm
W
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs with Lacquered Wood Legs, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
design movement, these easy chairs are as much about a lifestyle as they are a look: clutter-free and
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 31.7 in
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Maple Slipper Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, slipper side chair features a black lacquered maple frame with woven, cotton
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Hollywood Regency Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, mid-century, Hollywood Regency lounge armchair features a black lacquered mahogany frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Rocking Chair, Black lacquered wood, Paolo Buffa Style 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Italian Mid-Century Rocking chair, in the style of Paolo Buffa, made in the 1950s.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 44.49 in W 24.81 in D 34.65 in
Vintage Conseil Chairs by Pierre Guariche 1950's, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 2 mid century modern 'conseil' chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno,
Italy, 1950s.
Plywood and lacquered steel.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Pair of Augusto Bozzi Chairs for Saporiti, Italy 1950's
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
upholstered seats for chairs, armchairs, and sofas.
This set of 2 pieces is original from the 1950s, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair in Cane and Lacquered Black Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, cane, lacquered metal, Europe, 1950s
Splendid lounge chair crafted in cane and a
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sonett Astoria Auersperg Midcentury Wire Chair, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely Sonett „Auersperg“ wire chair or side chair in white from the 1950s, designed by by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Wire
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Black-Lacquered Metal, White Fabric, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.5 in W 35 in D 34.5 in
Refined Pair of Italian 1950s Black Lacquered Side/Desk Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of chic Italian design with arbalète crest rail above an openwork splat joining an upholstered seat; raised on gracefully splayed supports.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mathieu Matégot "Kyoto" Kids Chair, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Mathieu Matégot chair for kids. "Kyoto" series. 1950s.
Black lacquered tubular steel and peacock
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black Lacquered Lounge Chairs by Harry Burger of Hollywood
By Harry Burger of Hollywood
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950s Glamorous pair of custom made black lacquered and off white chenille with gold flakes lounge
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Vittorio Chiaia and Massimo Napolitano Chair for Arflex, Italy 1950s
By Chiaia and Napolitano, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Vittorio Chiaia and Massimo Napolitano chair for Arflex, Italy 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Wire Chairs Sonett by Karl Fostel Erben, Austria Vienna, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four red Viennese Sonett chairs by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, Austria, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Mobili "Medea" 1950s Italian Set of Four Chairs
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 4 "Medea" chairs designed by Vittorio Nobili. Lacquered metal structure and curved laminated
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Dining or Game Chairs with Studs in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger 1950's
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Set of four dining or game chairs in white lacquer with chrome studs and white leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Lacquered Chair with Gold Carved Inserts and Brass Details
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Prodotti
Lacquered chair with gold carved inserts and brass details attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Gold, Brass
Danish Modern Black Lacquered Beech and Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important 1950s lounge chair in lacquered beech and paper cord by Danish designer Illum
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 28.35 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
1950s Svante Skogh upholstery ‘’775’’ lounge chair
By Svante Skogh, OPE Möbler
Located in Madrid, ES
, Jönköping. Sweden, 1950s
This Piece was designed following the rules of scandinavian mid century style, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chair was carefully refurbished from early model original piece.
- The wooden parts have
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
1950's Bentwood Swivel Armchair by Ligna Prague
By Ligna
Located in Brno, CZ
Elegant and timeless, this swivel armchair was designed and produced in the 1950’s by the TON
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Bohemian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1950's Basketware Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in London, GB
Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol
Material: bamboo, metal
Dimensions: H 90 x 92 x 93
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Attributed Gio Ponti Black Lacquered Wood Chairs, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 4 Italian chairs from the 1950s Gio Ponti style. Black lacquered solid wood structure with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
H 33.08 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
French Metal Heart Chairs by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
chairs were crafted. They are a hallmark of Matégot's work.
These chairs are meticulously re-lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lierna Italian Chair by for Gavina, 1950s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic mid-century "Lierna" black lacquered wood and red faux leather chair. Achille and Pier
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
H 34.26 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage White High Back Chairs Style Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy.
The chairs were crafted in beechwood and white lacquered.
This lovely pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
H 48.63 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage set of 4 dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Sculptural Circle Chair in Original Mohair Velvet and Black Metal Base, 1950's
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1950’s circle armchair in soft olive green velvet and black lacquered metal base.
Designer
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 26.38 in
Plywood Side Chairs attributed to Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvati, Italy 1950's
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Curvati. Made in Italy, 1950's period. Set of 3 chairs. Plywood veneer chairs in a pallisander look with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 15.36 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 1950s Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950s lounge or slipper chairs in the manner of Gilbert Rohde. Off-white upholstery with
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Club Chair France 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage woven rattan club chair designed and produced in France 1950s.
The base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rosewood Chairs with Ebonized Profiles, 1950s, Set of 8
By Dassi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
8 rosewood chairs with ebony profiles, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
Early Mademoiselle lounge chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
lacquered birch wood, these chairs combine durability with striking visual appeal. The original mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin,
black lacquered elm wood. Produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Set 4 YNGVE EKSTROM "Pinocchino" Stolab chair , black lacquer finish
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 1950's accent Swedish Yngve Ekström "Pinnochio" chairs made by Hagafors.
Features beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Black Lacquered Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
– Walnut
Paper cordel:
– Natural
– Black
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The Pia chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Sun Chairs in Wicker and Black Metal, 1950s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol, in the style of.
Pair of sun chairs in wicker and black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s.
Outdoor chair with white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Lacquer
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant single chair designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons, freshly lacquer
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Italian white metal reclining garden chairs, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Italian fifties reclining garden chairs, Italy 1950s. Elegant classic yet modern design made from
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Campanino Chiavari chair by Gaetano Descalzi for Fratelli Levaggi 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Fratelli Levaggi
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Campanino Chiavari chair in black lacquered walnut, designed by Gaetano Descalzi and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer
H 34.65 in W 16.74 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Modern Green Four Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from green lacquered beech and plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
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1950s Lacquer Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1950s lacquer chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all 1950s lacquer chairs available were constructed with great care. 1950s lacquer chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency 1950s lacquer chairs are consistently popular styles. Paul McCobb, Augusto Bozzi and Gio Ponti each produced beautiful 1950s lacquer chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Lacquer Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $49,437 highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1950s Lacquer Chairs
- 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 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 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 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.
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