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1950's Stitched Leather and Rope Pair of Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and rope pair of tall chairs.
Designed by Jacques Adnet.
France.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope
An Audoux & Minet Rope Chair, Vibo, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb rope and wood cantilever chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. In
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Audoux & Minet Rope Chairs, Vibo, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of rope and wood cantilever chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chairs, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of rope and wood chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. These
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Four danish rope chairs from 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four Danish wicker dining table chairs from approx. 1950s/1960s. In oak.
All chairs are made by a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rope, Oak
Pair of Oak & Rope Dining Chairs, Audoux & Minet, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A set of two dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet in 1950s.
Composed of an oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
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
Pair Of French Industrial Chairs in Rope and Metal, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial style chair in metal and rope. The rope is in good condition.
The metal brown/green of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous "Chiavari" midcentury rocking chair in black lacquered beech wood with hand-woven rope
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Beech
H 42.13 in W 22.45 in D 31.89 in
Set of 4 Chiavarine Chairs in Red Stained Beech and Bamboo Rope, Italy 1950s
By Fratelli Levaggi
Located in Roma, IT
the Levaggi brothers in the 1950s in Chiavari, Italy.
The chairs feature a structure in polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Beech, Cane, Bamboo
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs Made in Yugoslavia after Wegener c 1950/1960's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of folding lounge chairs, Made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner masterpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Hoffer, Midcentury Spider Chair for Plan, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Hoffer, midcentury spider chair for Plan O, 1950s
Stunning spider chair designed by Hoffer circa
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original pair of Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux tripod chairs, 1950s France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Berlin, DE
Absolutely stunning set of rope and wood chairs designed by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, hailing
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
1950s Oak Rope Scandinavian Danish Dining Chair Cabin Architect Rustic Farmhouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and wonderful pair of reinvented shaker spindle backed chairs with rush woven seats by FDB
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Chair, Model GE225 for Getama, Denmark, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s and produced by Getama, the chair features a sculptural silhouette with a seat composed of woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1950s Spanish Andalusian Woven Bulrush Traditional Green Painted Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of vintage 1950s Spanish Andalusian hand woven bulrush traditional green painted chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Four French, 1950s Chairs Attributed to Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and unfussy set of four oak dining chairs with rope seats, attributed to Adrien Audoux and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, Midcentury, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by Ljungs industrier during the 1950s in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 29.93 in D 22.05 in
Set of two Gracell chairs design Yngve Ekström, Gemla Sweden 1950s
By Gemla, Yngve Ekström
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Pair of “Gracell” chairs designed by Yngve Ekström for Gemla in 1956, period editions with rope
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Italian Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather, lacquered wood, rope, Italy, 1950s
This Italian chair embodies a strong and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Wood
Pair of 1950s Spanish Wooden Chairs w/ Woven Dry Rope Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1950s Spanish wooden chairs with traditional "cuerda seca" hand woven dry rope seats.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
1950s Italian Rope Tassel Gilt Curule Seat / Vanity Chair/ Side Table
Located in Cork, IE
This gilded wrought iron Curule or Savonarola stool with a twisted rope frame tassel feet has 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 24.81 in D 14.18 in
Living Room Set in Bamboo and Straw Rope Italy 1950s Chairs with Table
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Living room set in bamboo and straw rope Italy 1950s chairs with table.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Rope Sling Lounge Chair, USA, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A low lounge chair in the manner of Albert Frey, made of a wooden frame with a woven rope seating
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Faversham, GB
Folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner, solid wood frame in black with woven organic rope seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rush, Rope, Beech
Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s
By Riki Watanabe
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This rope chair was designed in 1952 by Riki Watanabe. Our piece is an original one from the very
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Fabric, Oak
Set of Six Danish Chairs, Denmark 1950s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare beautiful six danish chairs. Wood, woven straw rope. Denmark 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
French Bentwood Rope Chair, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An easy lounging chair sourced in the South of France featuring a bentwood beechwood frame and a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rope, Bentwood
Pair of French Bentwood Rope Chairs, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of lounge chairs sourced in the South of France featuring wooded frames and a woven rope
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs
By Maruni
Located in Bainbridge, NY
2 early Japanese Modern Rope Chairs by "Maruni". Sculptural Black ebonized wood frame with Rope
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950s Maruni rope chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Oak and Rope Lounge Chairs France, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
France in the 1950s. We could not determin their maker, but these chairs clearly resemble the spirit of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Lot of 4 Collection Chairs Design Hans Wegner in Wood and Rope, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four original 1950s chairs in wood and woven rope, design hans wegner
they measure 75 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Lovely 1950s Rustic French Rope and Wood Chair by Audoux and Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1950s rustic French Rope and wood chair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, with hand woven
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Audoux-Minet Rope Armchair for Vibo Vesoul, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Audoux-Minet Rope Armchair for Vibo Vesoul, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Beech & Woven Rope Dining Chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pair of beech and woven rope dining chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. 1950s
A French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj (Attribution) Lounge Chair, Oak, Rope, Denmark 1950s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Poul Kjærholm
Located in High Point, NC
A hyper modern and Minimalist lounge chair attributed Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj for Thorald
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in L 28.35 in
Set of 10 Iron & Rope Folding Chairs - France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very chic set of ten iron folding chairs, with original white paint and green rope seats and backs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
A pair of 1950s bentwood and rope chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of 1950s French bentwood chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann with orignal woven
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 34.65 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Vintage Gold Gilt Metal Rope and Tassel Hollywood Regency Chairs, 1950s
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A pair of gilded metal Italian rope and tassel Hollywood Regency chairs, circa 1950s.
4 chairs
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in L 35.44 in
Pair of 1950s Spanish Painted Wooden Chairs w/ Woven Dry Rope Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1950s Spanish painted wooden chairs with traditional "cuerda seca" hand woven dry rope
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Armchair with Rope by Vroom & Dreesman, 1950s
By Bas Van Pelt, Vroom & Dreesmann 1
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage armchair with braided rope for Vroom & Dreesman from ca. 1957.
This armchair is somewhat
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of 1950s Wood and Woven Rope Lounge Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Toronto, CA
Pair of 1950s lounge chairs designed by French Modernist duo Adrian Audoux and Frida Minet. The
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 28.5 in W 23.5 in D 26 in
Rope Edge DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics, 1950s
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Izegem, VWV
Original early 'rope edge' chair by Ray & Charles Eames for Zenith Plastics
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.7 in W 24.81 in D 23.43 in
Pair of Constructivist Rope Armchairs, Dutch, 1950s
Located in London, GB
rope seats. While the thick bound cord is reminiscent of the 1952 rope chair by Jørgen Høj and Poul
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Wood & Rope Audoux and Minet Style Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
chairs is in that tradition. Dark beech lathe turned wood frames with rustic woven rope seats and backs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Pair of Woven Rope Side Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Winnetka, IL
Pair of Italian 1950s birch and rope side chairs attributed to Ico Parisi. The narrow backs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rope, Birch
Chair by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Braided rope and wooden chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s Set of 4
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 black wooden chairs, rope seat by Gio Ponti. Measures: Seat height 47cm. Wear due to time
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
Chairs by Charlotte Perriand & Dordogne for Sentou, 1950s Set 6
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in bruxelles, BE
Series of 6 chairs in wood and mulch. Seat height: 46cm Wear due to time and age of chairs (see
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Bauche Model N°19 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in wood and mulch. The seat mulching has been completely restored (see photo) Wear
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Pozzi & Verga Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Pozzi & Verga
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian chairs with high back, produced by Pozzi & Verga in the 1950s,
in beech and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
H 48.82 in W 16.74 in D 16.54 in
Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 6 Leggera Chairs , Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 6 chairs Mod. Leggera. Light ash and straw. Leggera 646 produced by Cassina. Iconic design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm, Jorgen Hoj
Located in London, GB
This sleek lounge chair is crafted from oak and bound by a rope seat and backrest. The angular
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Set of 5 Leggera 646 Chairs Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 5 chairs Mod. Leggera. Light ash and straw. Leggera 646 produced by Cassina. Iconic design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
1950s Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture Black Wrought Iron and Rush Desk Chair
By Murray Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture wrought iron and rush side chair, circa 1954. Featuring a
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 16.5 in
Flag Halyard GE225 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic flag Halyard GE225 easy chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark 1950’s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 47.25 in
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1950s Rope Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1950s rope chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s rope chairs — often made from natural fiber, rope and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1950s rope chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s rope chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced beautiful 1950s rope chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Rope Chairs?
Prices for 1950s rope chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950s rope chairs begin at $250 and can go as high as $67,553, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
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 Rope 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 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.
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