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1950s Straw Hat

Blue Straw & Silk Flower Hat, 1950's
Blue Straw & Silk Flower Hat, 1950's

Blue Straw & Silk Flower Hat, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

1950's blue straw hat fully decorated with silk flowers covered with netting and a ruby red velvet

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1950s American Hats

1950s Straw, Satin and Pearl Hat
1950s Straw, Satin and Pearl Hat

1950s Straw, Satin and Pearl Hat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Darling hat from the 1950s. Natural straw with thick large ruched satin band around the crown of

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1950s American Hats

Navy Hole-Punched Straw Wide Brimmed Sun Picture Hat - S, 1950s
Navy Hole-Punched Straw Wide Brimmed Sun Picture Hat - S, 1950s

Navy Hole-Punched Straw Wide Brimmed Sun Picture Hat - S, 1950s

By Lonette Originals

Located in Tucson, AZ

peekaboo shadows you'll throw!) Shallow, nearly saucer-style navy straw cartwheel sun hat with 1” diamond

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1950s American Hats

Untitled (The Queen Rollerena and her Scepter)

Untitled (The Queen Rollerena and her Scepter)

By Bill Costa

Located in New York, NY

by a young man from Kentucky who put on a gown, a 1950s hat, and a straw basket and skated up and

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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Rollerena Fairy Godmother)

Untitled (Rollerena Fairy Godmother)

By Bill Costa

Located in New York, NY

by a young man from Kentucky who put on a gown, a 1950s hat, and a straw basket and skated up and

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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

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1950s Lanvin Haute Couture straw hat
1950s Lanvin Haute Couture straw hat

1950s Lanvin Haute Couture straw hat

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Newark, DE

Jeanne Lanvin, France circa 1950 This superb Italian straw Capeline, light beige in color

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1950s French Hats

1950s Stetson Straw Hat w/ Wide Rep Band 7 1/2
1950s Stetson Straw Hat w/ Wide Rep Band 7 1/2

1950s Stetson Straw Hat w/ Wide Rep Band 7 1/2

Located in Bozeman, MT

anniversary this November. See you there! Drab olive finely woven hat of straw in

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1950s American Hats

1950s Stetson Straw Panama 7 3/4
1950s Stetson Straw Panama 7 3/4

1950s Stetson Straw Panama 7 3/4

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Size: 7 3/4

1950s Stetson Straw Panama 7 3/4

Located in Bozeman, MT

vintage gent's hat. Fine straw panama of muted brown with a dashing wide band. Simply can't be beat. Label

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1950s American Hats

Whimsical 1950's Conical Novelty Straw Beach Hat
Whimsical 1950's Conical Novelty Straw Beach Hat

Whimsical 1950's Conical Novelty Straw Beach Hat

Located in Atlanta, GA

You'll be the life of the party when you show up with this whimsical 1950's straw hat. The

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1950s Unknown Hats

Folkloric Spanish Straw Bonnet Hat, 1950's
Folkloric Spanish Straw Bonnet Hat, 1950's

Folkloric Spanish Straw Bonnet Hat, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

An amazing heavily embellished Spanish 1950's straw hat with an exaggerated silhouette that is

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1950s Spanish Hats

Italian Straw 1950's  Japonesque Resort Hat
Italian Straw 1950's  Japonesque Resort Hat

Italian Straw 1950's Japonesque Resort Hat

Located in New York, NY

Unusual couture style hat of black straw with ivory raffia embroidery in concentric diamonds

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1950s Italian Hats

Wide Brimmed Straw Hat With Heart Trim, 1950's
Wide Brimmed Straw Hat With Heart Trim, 1950's

Wide Brimmed Straw Hat With Heart Trim, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Garden party anyone? This 1950's wide brimmed straw hat seems tailor made for a stroll in the

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1950s Unknown Hats

Dolly Madison Straw Hat With Red Rose, 1950’s
Dolly Madison Straw Hat With Red Rose, 1950’s

Dolly Madison Straw Hat With Red Rose, 1950’s

Located in Atlanta, GA

1950’s Dolly Madison natural straw hat with red grosgrain band and bow accented with a red rose

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1950s American Hats

Colorful 1950's Italian Straw Resort Wear Beach Hat
Colorful 1950's Italian Straw Resort Wear Beach Hat

Colorful 1950's Italian Straw Resort Wear Beach Hat

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 1950's Italian straw hat is begging for a trip to the beach! The colorful stylized bucket hat

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1950s Italian Hats

Large Novelty Wicker Straw Pagoda Beach Hat, 1950's
Large Novelty Wicker Straw Pagoda Beach Hat, 1950's

Large Novelty Wicker Straw Pagoda Beach Hat, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Who needs an umbrella when you have this fabulous hat!?! It's a 1950's extra large woven wicker

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1950s Asian Hats

Vernier "Chipped Straw" Glossy 1950s Hat
Vernier "Chipped Straw" Glossy 1950s Hat

Vernier "Chipped Straw" Glossy 1950s Hat

Located in Gresham, OR

A Vernier-London 1950s large "Chipped Straw" glossy structured hat, Made in France.

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1950s French Hats

1950's Dramatic Sheer Straw & Silk Flower Trimmed Hat with Tulle
1950's Dramatic Sheer Straw & Silk Flower Trimmed Hat with Tulle

1950's Dramatic Sheer Straw & Silk Flower Trimmed Hat with Tulle

By B. Altman & Co.

Located in Gresham, OR

Wonderfully sculpted full hat with black velvet ribbon trimmed brim, arranged with pastel silk

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20th Century American Hats

1950s Leslie James Straw Hat w/ White Roses
1950s Leslie James Straw Hat w/ White Roses

1950s Leslie James Straw Hat w/ White Roses

By Leslie James

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1950s Leslie James straw wide-brimmed hat with3 large white artificial roses draped over

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1950s American Hats

1950s Haute Couture Jaques Fath Straw Fascinator Hat
1950s Haute Couture Jaques Fath Straw Fascinator Hat

1950s Haute Couture Jaques Fath Straw Fascinator Hat

Located in London, GB

This finely woven straw fascinator hat is rimmed with a ruched cherry red band made from 100% silk

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1950s French Hats

1950s Straw, Wave Detail Purple & Cream Saucer Hat
1950s Straw, Wave Detail Purple & Cream Saucer Hat

1950s Straw, Wave Detail Purple & Cream Saucer Hat

Located in London, GB

This would be a great hat for a wedding or summer events. The hat is a wonderful mix of soft

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1950s Hats

Italian Straw Beach Hat
Italian Straw Beach Hat

Italian Straw Beach Hat

Located in New York, NY

Italian hand woven 1950s patterned straw high beach hat, with slotted thin red velvet ribbon band

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1950s Italian Hats

Rare Bird of Paradise Feather and Straw 1950s Hat
Rare Bird of Paradise Feather and Straw 1950s Hat

Rare Bird of Paradise Feather and Straw 1950s Hat

Located in Gresham, OR

Extremely rare and beautiful, this dramatic brown woven straw hat is trimmed with spectacular, face

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1950s American Hats

1950's Christian Dior Skull Cap Straw
1950's Christian Dior Skull Cap Straw

1950's Christian Dior Skull Cap Straw

Located in Gresham, OR

FANTASTIC Dior construction skull cap, tightly woven straw in the unique Dior Red.

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1960s French Hats

50s Navy Blue Straw Sun Hat - Simple Classic
50s Navy Blue Straw Sun Hat - Simple Classic

50s Navy Blue Straw Sun Hat - Simple Classic

Located in Gresham, OR

A great simple, classic 1950s/60s navy blue straw summer hat with wide brim and grosgrain band from

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1950s American Hats

50s Hattie Carnegie Black Straw Flower Trimmed Summer Hat
50s Hattie Carnegie Black Straw Flower Trimmed Summer Hat

50s Hattie Carnegie Black Straw Flower Trimmed Summer Hat

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful little 1950s Hattie Carnegie black straw hat: A "percher" with small combs attached to

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1950s American Hats

Gorgeous 50s Collette Cathay Picture Hat in Straw and Silk
Gorgeous 50s Collette Cathay Picture Hat in Straw and Silk

Gorgeous 50s Collette Cathay Picture Hat in Straw and Silk

Located in Gresham, OR

A spectacular Collette Cathay 1950s picture hat in natural straw, white tulle and pink silk detail

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1950s American Hats

Collapsible Straw Resort Wear Beach Hat, 1950's
Collapsible Straw Resort Wear Beach Hat, 1950's

Collapsible Straw Resort Wear Beach Hat, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 1950's straw hat is begging for a trip to the beach ... or the pool ... or anywhere fun! It

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1950s Unknown Hats

1950's Whimsical Straw Hat with Frogs
1950's Whimsical Straw Hat with Frogs

1950's Whimsical Straw Hat with Frogs

Located in New Hope, PA

"Froggy went a courtin" on this large brimmed straw hat from the 1950's. One green straw frog is

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1950s Unknown Hats

Whimsical Italian Straw Boater Hat, 1950’s
Whimsical Italian Straw Boater Hat, 1950’s

Whimsical Italian Straw Boater Hat, 1950’s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Your day will be filled with sunshine and smiles while wearing this adorable Italian straw hat

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1950s Italian Hats

Embroidered Straw Hat With Tropical Motif, 1950’s
Embroidered Straw Hat With Tropical Motif, 1950’s

Embroidered Straw Hat With Tropical Motif, 1950’s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Add a tropical vibe to your summer wardrobe with this adorable 1950’s straw topper similar in

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1950s Unknown Hats

1950's Straw & Faille Hat With Cut Outs
1950's Straw & Faille Hat With Cut Outs

1950's Straw & Faille Hat With Cut Outs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This adorable 1950's hat is a marriage between a classic straw boater and a fashionable pillbox of

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1950s American Hats

Elsa Schiaparelli Paris 1950's Black Straw Hat
Elsa Schiaparelli Paris 1950's Black Straw Hat

Elsa Schiaparelli Paris 1950's Black Straw Hat

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Sharon, CT

Elsa Schiaparelli Black Straw High Brimmed Hat, circled with white twisted cord and accented with a

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1950s French Hats

1950's Fine Black Straw Broad Brimmed Picture Hat
1950's Fine Black Straw Broad Brimmed Picture Hat

1950's Fine Black Straw Broad Brimmed Picture Hat

Located in New Hope, PA

An over sized black woven straw picture hat is trimmed with a black velvet ribbon at the crown. It

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1950s Unknown Hats

1950's Italian Natural Straw & Black Net Pillbox Hat
1950's Italian Natural Straw & Black Net Pillbox Hat

1950's Italian Natural Straw & Black Net Pillbox Hat

Located in Atlanta, GA

This amazing Italian hat is an intricate design of natural straw ribbons woven into black netting

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1950s Italian Hats

Stylish 1950's Evelyn Varon Blue Straw Hat With Tassels
Stylish 1950's Evelyn Varon Blue Straw Hat With Tassels

Stylish 1950's Evelyn Varon Blue Straw Hat With Tassels

By Evelyn Varon

Located in Atlanta, GA

Simply stylish! This Evelyn Varon pillbox style straw hat features three layers of colors which

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1950s French Hats

1950s Sally Victor Black Straw Tilt Hat
1950s Sally Victor Black Straw Tilt Hat

1950s Sally Victor Black Straw Tilt Hat

By Sally Victor

Located in Gresham, OR

A super smart 1950s black straw Sally Victor tilt hat.

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1950s American Hats

Straw Hat with Blue Ribbons, 1940s-1950s
Straw Hat with Blue Ribbons, 1940s-1950s

Straw Hat with Blue Ribbons, 1940s-1950s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pretty straw hat ornamented with blue ribbons. Not signed piece from the 1940s-1950s. Additional

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1950s Hats

1950s Parisian Straw Wide Brim Boater Hat
1950s Parisian Straw Wide Brim Boater Hat

1950s Parisian Straw Wide Brim Boater Hat

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The most romantic little boater hat to satisfy all your Parisian dreams! Made of a classic woven

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1950s Unknown Hats

1950's Woven Straw Sun Visor
1950's Woven Straw Sun Visor

1950's Woven Straw Sun Visor

Located in New York, NY

edges and opens to lay flat with a snap. 1950's USA. Length Center Front 12", Back 4". Excellent

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1950s American Hats

1950s Black Straw & Ostrich Feather Vintage Harrods Hat
1950s Black Straw & Ostrich Feather Vintage Harrods Hat

1950s Black Straw & Ostrich Feather Vintage Harrods Hat

By Harrods

Located in London, GB

This stunning black hat is a simple but elegant piece from the late 1950s. It is a circular hat

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1950s Hats

1950s Emme - New York Straw Hat with Lily Of the Valley
1950s Emme - New York Straw Hat with Lily Of the Valley

1950s Emme - New York Straw Hat with Lily Of the Valley

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1950s Emme - New York natural straw hat with spiral straw embellishment and lily of the

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1950s American Hats

1950s Arthur Rubin Whimsical Cherry Hat
1950s Arthur Rubin Whimsical Cherry Hat

1950s Arthur Rubin Whimsical Cherry Hat

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Arthur Rubin custom made straw hat completely covered in realistic artificial glossy bing

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1950s American Hats

Early 1950's Straw Portrait Hat
Early 1950's Straw Portrait Hat

Early 1950's Straw Portrait Hat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 1950's Straw Portrait Hat. Natural colored straw. Low crown. Wide Brim. Navy velvet trim

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1950s Hats

Gene Doris 1950's Red Straw Hat
Gene Doris 1950's Red Straw Hat

Gene Doris 1950's Red Straw Hat

By Gene Doris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large-brimmed portrait hat from Gene Doris. Red straw with wide grosgrain trim. Black elastic

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1950s American Hats

1950s SCHIAPARELLI Straw Hat
1950s SCHIAPARELLI Straw Hat

1950s SCHIAPARELLI Straw Hat

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1950s SCHIAPARELLI Straw Hat

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Elsa Schiaparelli straw hat. Finest sculpted midnight blue lacquered straw item. Item

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1950s Hats

1950s Brown Straw Raffia Hat w/ Rose
1950s Brown Straw Raffia Hat w/ Rose

1950s Brown Straw Raffia Hat w/ Rose

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Brown Straw Raffia Hat w/ Rose. Light summer hat perches gently atop the head to top off any

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1950s Hats

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

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By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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1950s Straw Hat For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1950s straw hat for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Black and more. If you’re looking for a 1950s straw hat from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elsa Schiaparelli, Leslie James and Madame Paulette each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1950s Straw Hat?

On average, a 1950s straw hat on 1stDibs sells for $385, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $3,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Hats for You

The right vintage or designer hat can transform a look. This humble accessory is your reliable pièce de résistance, boosting confidence and lending an air of sophistication to any ensemble.

Functional and a widely renowned, versatile finishing touch when heading out for a night on the town, hats have long been a part of the history of fashion. Wealthy Egyptians, for example, wore hats to keep them cool in the blazing sun.

In the early 1800s, the wide-brimmed bonnets that women wore became increasingly elaborate. The brims broadened and many were embellished with colorful floral decorations. Legendary fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s career began in millinery, a term that stems from Milan, Italy, as it was the city best known for producing quality hats during the 16th century. That was before she would set the fashion world alight with comfortable and practical jackets and skirts, encouraging women to leave extravagant clothes behind. Halston, who defined the spare, body-conscious style of the so-called Studio 54 era, was the hat designer for Bergdorf Goodman when he first moved to New York City. He had his first encounter with fame in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy wore a pillbox hat he designed.

From fascinators at a prestigious derby to a baseball cap for a walk in the park, there’s a hat for every occasion. When shopping for the right hat, you’ll want to pick one you feel confident in. Think about size too — you don’t want a wide-brimmed headpiece that will hog the spotlight on every occasion (or maybe you do). If you’ve got a petite face, an oversize hat might be too overbearing.

On 1stDibs find an expansive assortment of vintage and designer hats today. You can search for hats by style, designer or color.

Questions About 1950s Straw Hat
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.