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1950's Two Collectible Oriental Art Deco Style Sculpted Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Royal secretary office in the 1950's. These collectible pieces are highlighted by their art deco design
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cedar
1950's Armchair in the style of Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
COD-054
Armchair in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair now with Modern Fabric
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair Now Upholstered in a Modern Textile.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Style Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
Armchairs
1950s style
Ribbed turned feet
Seat height 39cm
These chairs are normally in stock in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Empire Style Chairs 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Empire style chairs made in high quality wood and red fabric. in a very good condition.
PRICE
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Empire Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1950's Hollywood Regency Ebonized Moderne Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A very unique pair of American 1950's Hollywood Regency style ebonized armchairs in vintage fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis Sognot Style Pair of Curved Bamboo Armchairs, France 1950's
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Bamboo loungers in original patina, COM upholstery available. Two pairs are available. Price for one pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Upholstered Darkened Oak René Gabriel Style Armchairs - France 1950's
By Marcel Gascoin, Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly shaped "Reconstruction" era pair of armchairs featuring a lightly pitched seat mounted on
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 34 in W 22 in D 31 in
Walnut Armchair w. Velvet Upholstery in style of André Arbus - France 1950's
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Available.
France 1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 29 in W 24.5 in D 34 in
Italian 1950s Armchair in Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Italian 1950s armchair in style of Gio Ponti.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Armchair, Marco Zanuso Style, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian armchair, Marco Zanuso style, 1950s.
Dimensions: H=92 cm; W= 82 cm; D=82 cm; H s = 40 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Armchair, Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian armchair, Gio Ponti style, 1950s.
Dimensions: H=84 cm; W=74 cm; D= 71 cm; Height seat = 35
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950s George III Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Elegant George III style armchair featuring a fluted frame with carved rosettes at the corners and
Category
Vintage 1950s British Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Elegant Walnut Paolo Buffa Styled Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 50s armchair in the style of Paolo Buffa featuring sturdy and detailed wood frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Pierre Jeanneret Style French Wood Fabric Armchairs 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
French midcentury modern design couple of armchairs in the style of Pierre Jeanneret with solid
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 27.56 in
Italian Ico Parisi Style 1950s Pink Cushioned Armchair
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful cushioned armchair was design and produced in the 1950s. Its shape, style and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Italian Armchairs, Ico Parisi Style, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian armchairs, Ico Parisi style, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 69 cm; W=87 cm; D= 72 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Armchair in Pink Satin, Gio Ponti Style, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and beautiful Italian armchair in pink satin, in the style of the famous Italian designer and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Satin, Wood
Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, London
Pair of Armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa.
A sophisticated pair of 1950s Italian armchairs in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1950s Reupholstered Mauve Leather Armchairs in style of Zanuso Lady Model
By Marco Zanuso
Located in IT
Pair of armchairs in the style of Lady armchairs by Zanuso, from Italy from midcentury period
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 31.5 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Fan-Shaped Armchairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Manzano, IT
Pair of Fan-Shaped Armchairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
This elegant pair of fan-shaped
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Velvet Armchair Zanuso Style Italian Design, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century velvet armchair Zanuso style Italian design 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchair in wood and velvet, Mid-Century style, 1950s
By Augusto Romano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchair, attributed to Augusto Romano, 1950s. This armchair from the 1950s encapsulates the
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Lio Carminati Style, Italy 1950s
By Lio Carminati
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Lio Carminati.
Made in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 28.75 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in
Italian Midcentury Armchairs in Off-White Velvet in Gigi Radice Style, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Morazzone, Varese
and Bakelite tips.
Made in Italy in the 1950s in the style of Gigi Radice, 1950s.
Completely
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Italian Midcentury Green Velvet and Black Metal Armchairs in Lady Style, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Green velvet and black metal armchairs in Lady style, 1950s
Pair of armchairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 27.56 in D 36.62 in
1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
room's energy with the two red 1950s Italian Armchairs. Their simple design is empowered by the bold arms
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy
This is a very elegant pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs in the style of Guglielmo Veronesi, Italy 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Guglielmo Veronesi, Italy, 1950s.
An elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.68 in W 34.26 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy
This is a very elegant pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Empire Style White and Gold Pair of Armchairs, Sharkskin Style Trim, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire style white carved wood with gold highlights pair of armchairs.
Standing on two front
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
Midcentury Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Guglielmo Veronesi
Located in London, London
A pair of armchairs
In the style of Guglielmo Veronesi
Newly upholstered in Jim Thompson
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Mid-Century Organic Armchairs, Gio Ponti Style, velvet and wood, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Bologna. Gio Ponti Style, velvet and wood, 1950s
The wood was polished by our restorers, who
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Mid Century Armchair in Leather & Walnut in style of Arne Norell, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair in thick, patinated, well preserved buffalo leather and walnut in style
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Italian Green Velvet Armchair Ico Parisi Style, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian green velvet armchair Ico Parisi style, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Art Dèco Style French Brass And Fabric Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco style armchairs, with feet and columns to support the armrests, in brass. The
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs in style of Marco Zanuso, Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs designed in style of Marco
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Turned Oak Armchairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
eras. Crafted from exquisite stained oak, these armchairs are beautiful examples with a striking
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
H 36.42 in W 24.61 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Mid-Century Organic Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Extraordinary pair of Mid-Century Italian walnut armchairs in the style of the famous architect and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of midcentury armchairs features the unique design style of Gio Ponti. Two-tone
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Pair of Red Armchairs In The Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Red Armchairs In The Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
Product Details
Upholstered in Dedar fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ladder Back Armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
softly curved ladder backs.
Italian, c.1950's.
Dimensions: H118 x W70 x D62 cm.
Paolo Buffa’s (1903
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ico Parisi-Style Armchairs in Original Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Catania, CT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Italian armchairs in the style of Ico Parisi, featuring their original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Steel Armchairs Skay Capitonne Red, Style Hausmann De Sede Italy 1950s
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Roma, IT
in the 1950s, these rare armchairs have a chromed steel frame and capitonne cushions. The conditions
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Regency Style Armchairs in Powder Blue Velvet, c. 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical pair of 1950s wingback armchairs in the Regency style, recently updated by Chicago
Category
Mid-20th Century French Regency Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Liberty Style Leather Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs made in the 1950s, in genuine leather and carved poplar wood, with liberty motifs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Poplar
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 42.52 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Midnight Blue Velvet Armchairs, Gio Ponti Style 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
or club chairs in Gio Ponti style, original from the 1950s with polished brass legs. The seats are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Set of Four Leslie Diamond "Modernmates" Captains Style Dining Armchairs, 1950s
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Leslie Diamond "Modernmates" for Conant Ball 7501 birch dining armchairs. Featuring solid birch
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
H 29 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Velvet Armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Velvet Armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti for Casa and Giardino, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Armchairs Lady in the Style of Marco Zanuso, 1950s, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Armchairs Lady In the style of Marco Zanuso, 1950s, set of 2.
These armchairs have been designed on
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti Style Armchair Made in Italy 1950s Original Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti armchair made in Italy 1950s original fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Art Deco Style 1950s Elmwood Armchair with Pierced Back and Curving Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Art Deco style elmwood armchair from the mid-20th century, with pierced back and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs, Carved Wood & Tapestry, France, c. 1950s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive pair of armchairs in the Louis XV revival tradition, crafted from carved wood and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Giò Ponti Style Wood and Red Fabric Armchair, circa 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
armchair of the same style, almost similar, in hazelnut color fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.08 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Mid-Century G. Rinaldi Style Blue Metal and Fabric Armchairs, Italy 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful armchair with wooden structure covered in floral fabric with blue metal tubular structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Malatesta and Masson Art Déco Style Italian Walnut and Bouclé Armchair, 1950s
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Comfortable armchair designed by Malatesta and Masson, Art Deco style, with rounded curves of great
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Style of Marco Zanuso, circa 1950s, Armchair Lined in Vintage ISA Tissue
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare Zanuso Senior armchair dated 1958 for Arflex, coated with a new padding on 2010 and lined with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 36.62 in
Armchair Bamboo Rattan In the Style of Gio Ponti Lio Carminati Midcentury 1950s
By Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
Armchair designed in the style of Lio Carminati and Gio Ponti and produced in Italy in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 49.02 in W 32.49 in D 31.89 in
Gio Ponti Style of a 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Original Upholstery
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti in the style of.
A 1950s Mid-Century Modern armchair with roll-over flat armrests a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
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1950s Style Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1950s style armchairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all 1950s style armchairs available were constructed with great care. Find 558 antique and vintage 1950s style armchairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1950s style armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s style armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 1950s style armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by FDB Møbler, Century Furniture and Lio Carminati are consistently popular.
How Much are 1950s Style Armchairs?
Prices for 1950s style armchairs start at $10 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,402.
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.
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Questions About 1950s Style Armchairs
- 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 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 20211950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
- 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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