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Vintage Iron and Plastic Children's Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage iron and plastic children's chair, Italy, 1950s
Complete and in good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century design wicker chair by Dirk Sliedrecht , 1950’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 70cm H, 59cm W, 38cm H seat, 60 cm D
Condtion: Good
Material: Metal , wicker
Color: Brown , black
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Retro 1950's Pair of French Red and Blue wire chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Pair of French red and blue wire chairs.
Measures: Seat height: 44cm, height: 82cm, depth: 55cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950’s Swedish Modern Club Chairs With Wooden Arm Rests on Castors - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
low slung lounge chairs are so comfortable! They are really the kind of chairs you can curl up in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.75 in W 32 in D 24.5 in
Original Mid-Century Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Plastic Fiber, Czech, 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Wing Chair from the mid-20th century was designed by renowned Czechoslovak architect
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 41.34 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Space Age Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Hamburg, DE
the early 1950s.
The design classic among chairs. A sculptural and at the same time functional design
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Adjustable Toledo Chairs, c. 1950's
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Napa, CA
20th century.
Tan plastic with black metal base; chairs are on casters with adjustable seat height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Janine Abraham Set of 4 Chairs for Maison Rougier, France, 1950s
By Janine Abraham, Maison Rougier
Located in Renens, CH
Rare Set of Four Chairs by Janine Abraham for Maison Rougier, France, late 1950s.
This model was
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Swivel Work Desk Chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s.
Fully
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s.
Fully
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s.
Fully
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
MID CENTERY MODERN 1950s Pair of Chairs HALF- OFF _ SALE HALF- OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a Mid-Century Modern pair of chairs from the 1950s. They are in very good condition with no
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Oak
Mid-Century German SE 66 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hamburg, DE
functional collector's item is the original covering made of dark plastic mesh. The chair is marked on the
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.07 in W 18.11 in D 19.69 in
Elegant Set of 2 Chairs by Pierre Guariche - 1950s Vintage Design
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Belgium for Meurop in the 1950s. Featuring a sleek iron frame with plastic seat and backrest, these chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Elegant Set of Five Chairs by Pierre Guariche - 1950s Vintage Design
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant Set of Five Chairs by Pierre Guariche - 1950s Vintage Design
Discover the timeless appeal
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel chairs with wheels, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel chairs with wheels, 1950s
Swivel chairs or office
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Charles and Ray Eames Rocking-chair, 1950s
By Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair or rocking chair by designers Charles Eames (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) for
Category
Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1950s Pair of Black & White Woven Vinyl Satellite Lounge Chairs
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in NICE, FR
These two stylish cocktail chairs, featuring a striking combination of black and white, are crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of midcentury chairs features the unique design style of Gio Ponti. Two-tone upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Whitstable, GB
Awesome unique chairs by Zanine!
In true 1950s style, these rare and unique pieces are
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
IB Kofod-Larsen Selig Penguin Chair Iron Frame Green Leather 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An iron frame IB Kofod Larsen lounge chair attributed to Selig. The iron frame is original and has
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Black Metal and Red Skai Italian 1950s Chairs in the Style of G. Rinaldi
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of midcentury chairs made from black metal structure and red skai seat and back. Silver
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel armchair with brass studs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel armchair with brass studs, 1950s
Brown leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36.23 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Italian Blue Skai and Wood 1950s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This armchair was produced in Italy in the early 1950s. It is made from a wooden structure with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Foam, Wood
1950s bar chairs
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
1950s chairs from iron structure bar, seat and backrest
braided in plastic rope.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s bar chairs
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Pair of 1950s iron bar chairs with interweaving of
Rubber.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s Scandinavian Retro Black and Yellow Satellite Chair with Original Seating
Located in Oslo, NO
Funky 1950s retro open arm woven satellite chair with original plastic covered wicker.
Colorful
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Four Italian Vintage Chairs, 1950s
Located in Torino, Italy
Four chairs with aluminum structure with plastic weaving.
Italian production
1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Cees Braakman 4 Combex Wire Chairs for Pastoe, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow
By Cees Braakman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 "Combex" wire chairs in metal by Cees Braakman: Red, blue, yellow and green.
Plastic ball on the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Gastone Rinaldi Attributed Lounge Chairs by RIMA, 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Basel, CH
Gastone Rinaldi attributed lounge chairs manufactured by RIMA in the 1950s in Italy. They are still
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Reproduction of Famous Swiss Outdoor 'Spaghetti' Lounge Chair from the 1950s
Located in Zürich, Zürich
New production inspired by a Classic Swiss garden lounge chair from the 1950s. Entirely made in
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 33.47 in
Hairdressing Chair, Niels Koefoed for Wella, Black Skai, 1950s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Warsaw, PL
- This chair consists of two parts, both weighing about 40 kg
- The top has the seat and sits on
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Outdoor Metal and Colored Plastic Chairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian outdoor metal and colored plastic chairs, 1950s
Outdoor chair dating to the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Metal Chair and Children's Plastic Red and Blue Chair, Italy, 1950s, RIMA Style
By RIMA
Located in Roma, IT
Metal chair and children's plastic red and blue chair, Italy, 1950s. RIMA style.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 17.72 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Set of Two Woven Plastic Wicker 1950s Bucket Chairs in Black and Blue
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of midcentury woven bucket chairs. Tubular metal legs with rubber caps. The seat is woven in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Foldable Spaghetti Garden Chairs Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of four blue, yellow and red outdoor Spaghetti chairs with a white lacquered steel frame made
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Vintage Green Scooby Chairs with Armrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chair with metal rod structure and covered with green woven plastic on the seat and armrests.
Good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Wire Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Karis, Nyland
Netherlands, 1950s. The series was only in production for three years.
Original plastic coating has some
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
vintage chairs Bjärnums slöjdfabrik 1950s
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chairs Bjärnums slöjdfabrik 1950s
period 1950s
design Bjärnums slöjdfabrik Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Teak Dining Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, Denmark ca. 1950s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Geneva, CH
ca. 1950s
Price per chair. 3 chairs available.
L 50 x D 53 x H 76 cm / Seat H 43
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Dan Johnson Patinated Bronze and Cane "Gazelle' Chairs, USA 1950s
By Dan Johnson
Located in New York, NY
A remarkably distinctive and rare design. The Gazelle chair is both beautifully sculptural and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Ten Paul McCobb Maple and Black Iron "Shovel" Chairs, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of 10 original Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1533 Shovel Seat Chairs by Winchendon Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s American Modern Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful salmon color, on black steel base ,fiberglass shell arm chair, dated 1957 designed by
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Vintage French Red and Green Scoubidou Lounge Chairs, Set of Two
Located in Paris, FR
and green, these funky vintage chairs are composed of structure steel, wrought plastic (scoubidou
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950s Alan Gould String Chair
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon and important chair was designed by Alan Gould in the 1952. Using simple materials to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lina Bo Bardi Midcentury Bowl Chair in Iron and Plastic, 1950s
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Milano, IT
Bowl chair designed by Lina Bo Bardi and produced in 1951. With the bowl armchair Lina, it combines
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Lensol-Wells Lounge Chairs 1950's California
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare pair of hairpin lounge chairs commonly attributed to Greta Grossman. Designed by Hobart Wells
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames 'DSR' 1950's Fiberglass Side Shells Herman Miller
Located in Berkeley, CA
A beautiful set of 4 fiberglass shell chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Attributed Gastone Rinaldi Garden Chairs, 1950s
Located in Basel, CH
Attributed Gastone Rinaldi garden chairs manufactured in the 1950s in Italy. Red plastic strings
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Chair Knoll Int, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, CH
Single Eero Saarinen chair manufactured by Knoll Int. in the 1950s. Original fabric with leather
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Wood
Scoubidou Chairs by Andre Monpoix, 1950s
By Andre Monpoix
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
and the other one is black metal, the seats are made form scoubidou plastic wires.
The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Frank Guille C3 Chair Airborne, 1950s
By Frank Guille
Located in Basel, CH
Frank Guille C3 chair manufactured by Airborne in the 1950s in France. The light blue seat is made
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Garden Chair or Spaghetti Char, Bicolored
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Classic garden chair from the 1950s. Black metal tube frame with orange plastic covering. Shapely
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Garden Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in Basel, CH
Garden lounge chair manufactured in the 1950s in Italy. Filigree, black lacquered frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in De Klinge, BE
Harry Bertoia's diamond chair for Knoll from the early 1950s.
Made of welded metal and black
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stunning vintage Italian lounge chairs from the 1950s. The pair have been fully restored
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Find a variety of 1950s plastic chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s plastic chairs — often made from plastic, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1950s plastic chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s plastic chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large 1950s plastic chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller 1950s plastic chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 15.75 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made 1950s plastic chairs over the years, but those made by Friso Kramer, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1950s Plastic Chairs?
Prices for 1950s plastic chairs start at $184 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $3,110.
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 Plastic Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The world first saw plastic lawn chairs in 1965. Designed by Joe Colombo, the chair was called the Universale, and was defined by its blocky appearance. Find a variety of styles of plastic lawn chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The history of plastic as a raw material for furniture traces back to the years immediately after World War II. Improvements in plastics technology during the 1960s created a boom in the design of new plastic furniture, and it’s been a popular material ever since. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary plastic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the first places to check when determining the authenticity of your Eames chair, is the underside. Nearly all chairs were marked or labeled. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
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