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1950s Steel Chair by Hans Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Hans Harald Molander, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair in steel and upholstery designed by Hans-Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet. Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Industrial Steel Swivel Chair, 1950s
Located in Żory, PL
This industrial steel chair was made in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s/1960s. The chair is swivel and
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Industrial Steel Swivel Chair, 1950s
Industrial Steel Swivel Chair, 1950s
H 27.56 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
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

Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950's PEL Tubular Metal Dining Steel Blue Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s PEL Tubular Metal Dining Steel Blue Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1950’s PEL Tubular
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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs
Located in Tarleton, GB
1950's Vintage folding chair row in beech History Folding chairs have been in use for
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Donald Knorr, Chair 132U in Metal, 1950's
By Donald Knorr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
tubular base with four legs in painted steel. Work realized in the 1950's. Dimensions: H 78 x W 48 x D
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Vintage 1950s European Other Chairs

Materials

Steel

Donald Knorr, Chair 132U in Metal, 1950's
Donald Knorr, Chair 132U in Metal, 1950's
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Joseph Andre Motte Set of 12 Model 771 Chair, France 1950's
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in New York, NY
steel base. Only one chair finished in bouclé for display. Set is COM.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Chairs Chromed Steel Gaetano Descalzi Style, Restored, Leather Uphfoltered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant and sturdy set of six chairs chiavarine Gaetano Descalzi style, in chromed steel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare brutalist wabi sabi side chair made in the mountains of France in the 1950’s in solid wood
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 14.77 in
George Nelson, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white-lacquered steel, wood and beige velvet fabric lounge chairs designed by  George
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Rattan & Black Enameled Steel Chairs by Lucien Carrier - France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Set of four rattan basket chairs. Black lacquered steel feet. Feet have been repainted. These
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six French Metal Folding Chairs, France c. 1950's
Located in Napa, CA
Absolutely beautiful mid-century steel colored metal chairs. Each chair folds nicely and has a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Wire Chairs Auersperg Bench Astoria Sonett, Karl Fostel, Blue Steel, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
tubular steel furniture factory Karl Fostel Sen.’s Erben, founded in 1890, specialized in modern garden
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage DoMore office swivel chair upholstered in white faux shearling. The white faux shearling
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Steel, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A remarkable set of four dining chairs in excellent condition. The organic steel frame goes hand in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of New Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the 1950's The Wool Boucle fabric is 'Monza' by Dutch manufacturer De Ploeg These chairs are
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs - Various Quantities Availa
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1950’s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – 1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Pierre Guariche Yellow Fiberglass Side Chairs by Steiner - France 1950's
By Siege Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of yellow fiberglass side chairs by Pierre Guariche in good vintage. These "tonneau
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s Additional Information
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20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Modern Design EGG Basket Wicker Chair set, Italy 1950's
By Roberto Mango
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'EGG Basket' Wicker Chair set of 3. Made in Italy, 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

String Chairs With Matching Table by Carl Koch, Vermont Tubbs, 1950's
By Vermont Tubbs Furniture, Carl Koch
Located in Culver City, CA
chairs. The lounge chairs are further enhanced by their black steel tube legs, which juxtapose the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of 1950s French Steel and Brass Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-casted steel and brass dining chairs Star motif seatback.
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

1950s British Metal Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A metal chair from the United Kingdom, produced circa 1950. A chair’s chair, Windsor inflected; two
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s British Metal Chair
1950s British Metal Chair
H 31.9 in W 17.3 in D 20.5 in
Pair of 1950s French "Gazelle" Chairs in Wicker & Steel, Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of graceful 1950s French armchairs in rattan wicker and tubular steel, in the style of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950's Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Four 1950’s Original Orange
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Six 1950’s Original Orange Tolix
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare & Original George Nelson Steel Frame Lounge Chairs Pair Herman Miller 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super rare! George Nelson for Herman Miller steel frame chairs, model 5080 Easy Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Belgian Tubular Steel and Oak Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
Manufactured in Belgium circa 1950, this set of four metal chairs exude a Bauhaus air. Functional
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Original Tolix Model a Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Eight
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original Tolix model a dining outdoor chairs – set of eight 1950’s original Tolix model a
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Six
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's original Tolix model A dining outdoor chairs, set of six 1950's original Tolix model A
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 "Ant" Chairs by Fritz Hansen Teak Wood & Steel, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
: the combined seat and backrest in form-pressed plywood and a tubular steel frame. The chairs are
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Ten Jean Prouvé "Standard" Chairs, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
1950s. Offered as a complete set. Molded plywood seats and backs, bent steel enameled frames
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Four
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original Tolix Model A dining outdoor chairs – set of four. Tolix is one of our all time
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Large Qty Available
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original Tolix Model A dining outdoor chairs – large quantities available. Tolix is one of
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Mint With Wood Seat - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Mint With Wood Seat – Various Quantities Available 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot "Kyoto" Kids Chair, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot "Kyoto" Kids Chair, 1950s
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 14.18 in
1950’s Original Tolix Model a Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Six '1643'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950?s Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Six (1643) 1950?s Original Tolix
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjærholm PK-31 Easy Chair by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950's
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
, Denmark 1950's. Beautiful and high quality soft black leather with great patina. The leather is renewed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wire Steel Light Blue Bench Settee 'Astoria' Sonett, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
manufactured by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. The piece can be
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. This amazing office chair was made in the USA 1950s. Seat height is adjustable. Four-star base with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Mint With Wood Seat - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Mint With Wood Seat – Set Of Four 1950’s French Mullca
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Mint With Wood Seat - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Mint With Wood Seat – Set Of Six 1950’s French Mullca
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Maurice Pré, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of twelve dining chairs by Maurice Pré, made of Oak with their original upholstery on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Laverne International Pair of Iconic "T Chairs" with Brown Leather, 1950s
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

1950s Chairs Se68 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Set of 6
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic dining chairs SE 68 from the 1950s by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth. Frame in stainless
Category

Vintage 1950s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mathieu Matégot Wicker Chair 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
and can last for years to come. The chairs are made of steel tubes as a frame and reed wickerwork
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Wicker Chair 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Chair 1950s
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel. They are as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner model “AP38” pony hide chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Skokie, IL
Hans Wegner model “AP38” chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s Additional Information: Materials
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Matching Pair of Mid Century Industrial Modern Steel & Bent Wood Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky matching pair of industrial side chairs circa 1950's. These feature painted steel frames
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cast aluminium 'Tulipe' chair by Pierre Guariche. French 1950s.
By Pierre Guariche
Located in London, GB
"Tulipe" chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner. Cast aluminium shell seat with black tubular steel
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Metal Heart Chairs by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A set of six iconic chairs designed by the renowned Mathieu Matégot. These chairs are characterized
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Reversível Chair, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
One of the most iconic chairs in Brazilian midcentury designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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1950s Steel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1950s steel chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s steel chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and fabric. 1950s steel chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s steel chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. 1950s steel chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Poul Kjærholm are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950s Steel Chairs?

Prices for 1950s steel chairs start at $1 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $3,785.

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 Steel Chairs
  • 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 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 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 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.