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Metal Wall Plaques of Stylized Wine Bottles By Sexton
Metal Wall Plaques of Stylized Wine Bottles By Sexton

Metal Wall Plaques of Stylized Wine Bottles By Sexton

By Sexton

Located in Hanover, MA

1950's wall plaques made of colorfully enameled cast metal in form of stylized wine bottles.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne "Donna" Bronze Wall Plaque, 1950's
Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne "Donna" Bronze Wall Plaque, 1950's

Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne "Donna" Bronze Wall Plaque, 1950's

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in New York, NY

Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne "Donna" Bronze Wall Plaque, 1950's. Acid etched and patinated.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Unique Bronze Sculptural Wall Relief Plaque, 1950s, Sweden
Unique Bronze Sculptural Wall Relief Plaque, 1950s, Sweden

Unique Bronze Sculptural Wall Relief Plaque, 1950s, Sweden

By Axel Salto

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A well proportioned sculptural wall relief from Sweden in solid bronze, circa 1950s. Piece depicts an antelope with has a gorgeous green patina forming around the animal. Item weighs...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Ceramic Fish Wall Plaque by Helmut Schäffenacker, Germany 1950s
Ceramic Fish Wall Plaque by Helmut Schäffenacker, Germany 1950s

Ceramic Fish Wall Plaque by Helmut Schäffenacker, Germany 1950s

By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker

Located in Barcelona, ES

Ceramic fish wall plaque made by esteemed German ceramist Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, Germany 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century German Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Renaissance Wall Plaque, 1950s, Framed, 6.6x11.5"
Italian Ceramic Renaissance Wall Plaque, 1950s, Framed, 6.6x11.5"

Italian Ceramic Renaissance Wall Plaque, 1950s, Framed, 6.6x11.5"

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1910 Italian wall plaque wood frame ceramic plaque Image suze 6.6x11.5"

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Vintage 1950s Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Jean Picart Le Doux Museum Etched Glass Wall Plaque, 1950s
Jean Picart Le Doux Museum Etched Glass Wall Plaque, 1950s

Jean Picart Le Doux Museum Etched Glass Wall Plaque, 1950s

By Charles Picart le Doux

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Museum-Scale Sand-Etched Glass Wall Plate by Jean Picart Le Doux, France, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Art Glass

1950s Floral Ceramic Wall Plaque by Swedish Tilgmans
1950s Floral Ceramic Wall Plaque by Swedish Tilgmans

1950s Floral Ceramic Wall Plaque by Swedish Tilgmans

$473Sale Price|42% Off

H 8.35 in W 5.91 in D 1.66 in

1950s Floral Ceramic Wall Plaque by Swedish Tilgmans

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Handmade Mid-Century Modern ceramic wall platter by Margit Lagerqvist for Swedish Tilgmans in 1957. Hand painted floral decor in white, yellow, orange, rose, light blue and green col...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Hand-Painted Ceramic Wall Plaque by Hilkka-Liisa Ahola for Arabia Finland, 1950s
Hand-Painted Ceramic Wall Plaque by Hilkka-Liisa Ahola for Arabia Finland, 1950s

Hand-Painted Ceramic Wall Plaque by Hilkka-Liisa Ahola for Arabia Finland, 1950s

By Arabia, Hilkka-Liisa Ahola

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Hand-Painted Ceramic Wall Plaque by Hilkka-Liisa Ahola for Arabia, Finland, 1950s Charming oval ceramic wall plaque designed by Finnish artist Hilkka-Liisa Ahola for Arabia, Finland...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Faience

Set Of Vintage Enamel Blue Number Plaques, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Set Of Vintage Enamel Blue Number Plaques, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Set Of Vintage Enamel Blue Number Plaques, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

$733Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 0.4 in

Set Of Vintage Enamel Blue Number Plaques, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Located in Zohor, SK

A striking set of nine vintage enamel number plaques originating from Czechoslovakia, circa 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Special Commission Large Iznik Plaque, 1950s
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Special Commission Large Iznik Plaque, 1950s

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Special Commission Large Iznik Plaque, 1950s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Ottoman Illusion: Fornasetti's Istanbul Hilton Panel (1955) This monumental Piero Fornasetti colored panel is a rare piece of institutional history, created in 1955 as a special com...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Collection of Mexican Prayer Plaques "Retablos Ex-Votos" from 1950s and 1960s
Collection of Mexican Prayer Plaques "Retablos Ex-Votos" from 1950s and 1960s

Collection of Mexican Prayer Plaques "Retablos Ex-Votos" from 1950s and 1960s

Located in North Miami, FL

This is an amazing and important collection of 8 plaques (7 tin metal and one in wood) that have been hand painted by Catholic religious devotees in gratitude to either Christ, Virgi...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Drawings

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Tin

Large Chamois Trophy on Turned Plaque, Austria 1950s
Large Chamois Trophy on Turned Plaque, Austria 1950s

Large Chamois Trophy on Turned Plaque, Austria 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Chamois Trophy on Turned Plaque, Austria 1950s An vintage chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden turned plaque with seperate carved oak leafes mounted on the...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Black Forest Decorative Art

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Antler, Wood

1950s Madonna and Child Ceramic Plaque in Carved Wooden Frame - Italian Religiou
1950s Madonna and Child Ceramic Plaque in Carved Wooden Frame - Italian Religiou

1950s Madonna and Child Ceramic Plaque in Carved Wooden Frame - Italian Religiou

Located in Manzano, IT

1950s Madonna and Child Ceramic Plaque in Carved Wooden Frame - Italian Religious Masterpiece Add a touch of sacred beauty to your home with this stunning ceramic depiction of the "...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art

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Ceramic, String, Wood

Mari Simmulson Upsala Ekeby, Large Enamel Glaze Ceramic Early Bird Plaque, 1950s
Mari Simmulson Upsala Ekeby, Large Enamel Glaze Ceramic Early Bird Plaque, 1950s

Mari Simmulson Upsala Ekeby, Large Enamel Glaze Ceramic Early Bird Plaque, 1950s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Delightful and fun, vintage ceramic wall plaque of an 'early bird who has caught the worm', by illustrious designer Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden Decorated predominantly w...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1950s
Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1950s

Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1950s A vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque features big fir branches and fir c...

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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Decorative Art

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Antler, Wood

1950s Mid-Century Modern Iron Framed Hand Painted Ceramic Italian Plaque
1950s Mid-Century Modern Iron Framed Hand Painted Ceramic Italian Plaque

1950s Mid-Century Modern Iron Framed Hand Painted Ceramic Italian Plaque

By San Marino Pottery

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian ceramic plaque, framed in iron, is a vibrant and expressive example of the era's love for both abstraction and craftsmanship. The plaque feature...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Iron

Vintage Set of Four Chamois Trophies on Carved Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s
Vintage Set of Four Chamois Trophies on Carved Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s

Vintage Set of Four Chamois Trophies on Carved Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Set of Four Chamois Trophies on Carved Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s A set of four vintage chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophies mounted on carved wooden plaques. The trophies...

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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Decorative Art

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Antler, Wood

Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s
Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s

Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s A set of six vintage chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophies mounted on wooden plaques. The trophies were sho...

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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Decorative Art

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Antler, Wood

Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s
Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s

Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s A set of six vintage chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophies mounted on wood plaques. The trophies were shot ...

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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Decorative Art

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Antler, Wood

Girl Head Plaque Terracotta Wall Decoration Vintage, German, 1950s
Girl Head Plaque Terracotta Wall Decoration Vintage, German, 1950s

Girl Head Plaque Terracotta Wall Decoration Vintage, German, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage earthenware wall mask of a Child. It is marked at the backside. It would make a beautiful Decoration on each wall. Made in the 1950s it displays the joy of that g...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Terracotta

Art Pottery Sgrafitto Charger or Wall Plaque by Tilgmans Sweden, 1950s
Art Pottery Sgrafitto Charger or Wall Plaque by Tilgmans Sweden, 1950s

Art Pottery Sgrafitto Charger or Wall Plaque by Tilgmans Sweden, 1950s

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large Delicately glazed charger dish or wall platter in sgrafitto technique. Depicting a female in ballroom dress. It is hand signed Tilgmans, Sweden, indistinguishable initials/mark...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

1950s Atomic Energy Commission Building Office Logo Wall Plaque AEC Oppenheimer
1950s Atomic Energy Commission Building Office Logo Wall Plaque AEC Oppenheimer

1950s Atomic Energy Commission Building Office Logo Wall Plaque AEC Oppenheimer

Located in Hyattsville, MD

The AEC seal is one of those great totems of the atomic age. A largely symmetrical and stylized representation of an atom (the highly toxic beryllium), it is strikingly more straight...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Aluminum

Vintage Freudian Erotic Brass Wall Plaque 'Whats on a Mans Mind', 1950s
Vintage Freudian Erotic Brass Wall Plaque 'Whats on a Mans Mind', 1950s

Vintage Freudian Erotic Brass Wall Plaque 'Whats on a Mans Mind', 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A whimsical interpretation of Sigmund Freud's 'Whats on a Mans Mind'. A wall plaque with an optical illusion. The face of a man in which 3 naked woman are hidden.

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

1950s Mid-Century Wall Plaque Adam Dworski Wye Pottery Woman
1950s Mid-Century Wall Plaque Adam Dworski Wye Pottery Woman

1950s Mid-Century Wall Plaque Adam Dworski Wye Pottery Woman

$396Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.13 in W 5.13 in D 0.75 in

1950s Mid-Century Wall Plaque Adam Dworski Wye Pottery Woman

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A Ceramic Wall Plaque made by Croatian Ceramicist Adam Dworski who set up Wye Pottery Studio in Clyro Wales England in the late 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

A ceramic wall plaque Helene Ugo - Michel Barbier Vallauris France 1950s
A ceramic wall plaque Helene Ugo - Michel Barbier Vallauris France 1950s

A ceramic wall plaque Helene Ugo - Michel Barbier Vallauris France 1950s

By Vallauris, Roger Capron, Helène Ugo

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A beautiful mid-century modern ceramic wall plaque from the Helene Ugo pottery studio in Vallauris, France, created around 1957. Decorated by Michel Barbier, it features an abstract,...

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Vintage 1950s French Provincial Ceramics

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Ceramic

A Rut Bryk Karjalainen Talo 'Karelian House' Blue Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s
A Rut Bryk Karjalainen Talo 'Karelian House' Blue Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s

A Rut Bryk Karjalainen Talo 'Karelian House' Blue Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s

By Rut Bryk, Arabia of Finland

Located in Helsinki, FI

An outstanding piece of art by one of the leading names of the mid-century Finnish ceramic scene. This large and colorful wall plaque made by Rut Bryk (1916-1999) called the "Karjala...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Sculptural Wall Plaque by F. Sanchez for Peregnem
Ceramic Sculptural Wall Plaque by F. Sanchez for Peregnem

Ceramic Sculptural Wall Plaque by F. Sanchez for Peregnem

By Perignem

Located in Voorburg, NL

Unique 1950s sculptural Perignem ceramic wall plaque made by F.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

1950 Italian Design Art Abstract Enamel Copper Bowl
1950 Italian Design Art Abstract Enamel Copper Bowl

1950 Italian Design Art Abstract Enamel Copper Bowl

$1,292

H 0.79 in W 14.57 in D 6.7 in

1950 Italian Design Art Abstract Enamel Copper Bowl

Located in Brescia, IT

Finished with a glossy enamel surface over metal, the piece reflects the experimental and artistic design sensibilities of the 1950s. Perfect as a wall plaque or tabletop accent, thi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Enamel, Copper

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Modernist Ceramic Wall Plaques, Set of Three by Helmut Schaffenacker Late 1950s
Modernist Ceramic Wall Plaques, Set of Three by Helmut Schaffenacker Late 1950s

Modernist Ceramic Wall Plaques, Set of Three by Helmut Schaffenacker Late 1950s

By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker

Located in Halstead, GB

Modernist ceramic wall plaques - Set of three by Helmut Schaffenacker late 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s German Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

1950's James Mont style wall plaque
1950's James Mont style wall plaque

1950's James Mont style wall plaque

Located in North Miami, FL

A most decorative wall plaque with a mid century asian look. This plaque has great scale and subject.

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Vintage 1950s American Decorative Art

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Fiberglass, Paint

Marcello Fantoni Figural Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s
Marcello Fantoni Figural Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s

Marcello Fantoni Figural Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare wall plaque by Marcello Fantoni Family beautiful colors and condition signed.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze Wall Plaque By László Tóthfalusi, Hungary, circa 1950's
Bronze Wall Plaque By László Tóthfalusi, Hungary, circa 1950's

Bronze Wall Plaque By László Tóthfalusi, Hungary, circa 1950's

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and decorative patinated Bronze Wall Plaque features an abstract relief composition, evoking a stylized totemic motif.

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20th Century Hungarian Brutalist Decorative Art

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Bronze

Midcentury Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture Wall Plaque, 1950s
Midcentury Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture Wall Plaque, 1950s

Midcentury Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture Wall Plaque, 1950s

By Bitossi

Located in Miami, FL

A rectangular ceramic plaque. It measures 13" by 9.75" and it is 1" thick. Nice glazes with thick pools of enamel on deeper areas.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art

Mid-Century Modern Salvador Teran Mosaic Plaque in Brass Tile Wall Art, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Salvador Teran Mosaic Plaque in Brass Tile Wall Art, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Salvador Teran Mosaic Plaque in Brass Tile Wall Art, 1950s

By Salvador Teran

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent, mosaic plaque in brass, tile wall art by Mexican artist and silversmith Salvador Teran, circa 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Piotr Baro Knabstrup Denmark Plaques, Set of Four 1950's
Piotr Baro Knabstrup Denmark Plaques, Set of Four 1950's

Piotr Baro Knabstrup Denmark Plaques, Set of Four 1950's

Located in Paris, FR

A fantastic set of four 20th-century vintage decorative wall ceramic plaques handcrafted by Danish artist Piotr Baro in between the 1940s and 1950s.

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20th Century Danish Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Wall Plate Plaque Dandy on Unicycle, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Wall Plate Plaque Dandy on Unicycle, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Wall Plate Plaque Dandy on Unicycle, 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED fro $225....Ceramic wall plaques were in style in early 1950s. Italy after the war, revolutionize home decor by offering unconventional shapes and forms with bold striking co...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Large 1950s Hanging Wall Mosaic of Abstract Bird on a Walnut Plaque
Large 1950s Hanging Wall Mosaic of Abstract Bird on a Walnut Plaque

Large 1950s Hanging Wall Mosaic of Abstract Bird on a Walnut Plaque

Located in Oakland, CA

Large abstract wall ceramic tile mosaic of an exotic bird trimmed in brass mounted on a walnut plaque. Multi colored tiles creating a fanciful bird with long tall feathers all contai...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Black and White Ceramic Plaque by San Marino Ceramiche
1950s Mid-Century Modern Black and White Ceramic Plaque by San Marino Ceramiche

1950s Mid-Century Modern Black and White Ceramic Plaque by San Marino Ceramiche

By San Marino Pottery

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A big ceramic wall plaque hand-crafted and painted in San Marino in the Fifties, the black decor depicts some cavaliers, it' is a striking piece of art that reflects the intricate cr...

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Mid-20th Century Sammarinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Midcentury Hammered Angel Fish Wall Plaque Sculpture, Copper, Austria, 1950s
Midcentury Hammered Angel Fish Wall Plaque Sculpture, Copper, Austria, 1950s

Midcentury Hammered Angel Fish Wall Plaque Sculpture, Copper, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming and decorative striped Angel Fish wall-mounted sculpture from the 1950s. Handcrafted and hammer-blown of copper and brass. In excellent condition. Made in Austria. In the ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Rare Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Stoneware, 1950s
Rare Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Stoneware, 1950s

Rare Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Stoneware, 1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare wall plaque by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg. Stoneware, 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

1950s Italian Hammered Copper Wall Hung Console and Plaque by Bragalini
1950s Italian Hammered Copper Wall Hung Console and Plaque by Bragalini

1950s Italian Hammered Copper Wall Hung Console and Plaque by Bragalini

By Angelo Bragalini

Located in London, London

Hanging copper and mahogany console table Matching wall plaque Copper By Angelo Bragalini Italy 1950s Umbrella stand sold separately Wall plaque measures 19 H x 95 W cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Copper

Meissen Wall Plaque in Glazed Porcelain with Fish Motif, 1950s-1960s
Meissen Wall Plaque in Glazed Porcelain with Fish Motif, 1950s-1960s

Meissen Wall Plaque in Glazed Porcelain with Fish Motif, 1950s-1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen wall plaque in glazed porcelain with fish motif, 1950s-1960s.

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Vintage 1950s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Wall Plaque and Two Bowls in Glazed Ceramics, 1950s
Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Wall Plaque and Two Bowls in Glazed Ceramics, 1950s

Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Wall Plaque and Two Bowls in Glazed Ceramics, 1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Michael Andersen, Bornholm. Wall plaque and two bowls in glazed ceramics with young girls and birds.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Taureau Bull Colorful Wall-Plaque by Roger Capron French Ceramic, 1950s
Taureau Bull Colorful Wall-Plaque by Roger Capron French Ceramic, 1950s

Taureau Bull Colorful Wall-Plaque by Roger Capron French Ceramic, 1950s

By Roger Capron

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

A bull taureau decorative wall plaque by Roger Capron in polychrome patern glazed stoneware realized in his Vallauris workshop (France) 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Estate Old Bronze Horse Racing Trophy Wall Plaque, Circa 1950's
Estate Old Bronze Horse Racing Trophy Wall Plaque, Circa 1950's

Estate Old Bronze Horse Racing Trophy Wall Plaque, Circa 1950's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate old bronze horse racing trophy wall plaque, Circa 1950's.

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Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Wall Plaque Designed by Stig Lindberg, Sweden, 1950s
Wall Plaque Designed by Stig Lindberg, Sweden, 1950s

Wall Plaque Designed by Stig Lindberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Stig Lindberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Wall sculpture attributed to Stig Lindberg, Sweden. 1950's. Plaster. Unique. H: 80 cm/ 31 1/2'' W: 74 cm/ 29'' D: 5 cm/ 2''

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Marcello Fantoni Figural Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s
Marcello Fantoni Figural Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s

Marcello Fantoni Figural Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ceramic wall plaque with two male warriors in a boat by Marcello Fantoni, Italy, 1950s (signed "Fantoni" on back).

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Large Bronze Double-Headed Eagle Wall Plaque, Belgium, 1950s
Large Bronze Double-Headed Eagle Wall Plaque, Belgium, 1950s

Large Bronze Double-Headed Eagle Wall Plaque, Belgium, 1950s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1950 / Bronze wall plaquette / bronze / Antique / Neoclassical A striking and rare bronze wall plaque from Belgium, dating to the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Mexican Modernist Glass Mosaic and Brass Wall Plaque by Salvador Teran 1950's
Mexican Modernist Glass Mosaic and Brass Wall Plaque by Salvador Teran 1950's

Mexican Modernist Glass Mosaic and Brass Wall Plaque by Salvador Teran 1950's

By Salvador Teran

Located in Rochester, NY

Glass mosaic and brass wall plaque by Salvador Teran in all original vintage condition with bright color to glass mosaic and nicely aged patina to brass. Mexico, circa 1950. Look at ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Brass

1950s Rare Italian Crackle Glass and Pottery Wall Plaque by Raymor Signed
1950s Rare Italian Crackle Glass and Pottery Wall Plaque by Raymor Signed

1950s Rare Italian Crackle Glass and Pottery Wall Plaque by Raymor Signed

By Bitossi, Raymor, Alvino Bagni

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful fish design unique piece by Raymor Italy, signed and retains its Raymor label has a chip on the back of the plaque as shown and normal imperfection to the ceramic as shown ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Framed Ceramic Rooster Art Tile Plaque, French, 1950's
Framed Ceramic Rooster Art Tile Plaque, French, 1950's

Framed Ceramic Rooster Art Tile Plaque, French, 1950's

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Framed Ceramic Art Tile Plaque of Whimsical and Colorful Rooster French, 1950's, signed "Beautifully done Ceramic Tile Rooster Wall Hanging.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Three 1950s Modern Pottery Wall Plaques by Philippe Lambercy, Switzerland
Three 1950s Modern Pottery Wall Plaques by Philippe Lambercy, Switzerland

Three 1950s Modern Pottery Wall Plaques by Philippe Lambercy, Switzerland

Located in Miami, FL

A rare and unusual set of tiles / plaques by Phillippe Lambercy, (1919-2006), a noted Swiss 1950s ceramic and pottery artist. The plaques, all the same dimensions and top glazed are ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Pottery

Fratantoni Large Majolica Ceramic Wall Plaque with Fruits Decor, Italy 1950s-196
Fratantoni Large Majolica Ceramic Wall Plaque with Fruits Decor, Italy 1950s-196

Fratantoni Large Majolica Ceramic Wall Plaque with Fruits Decor, Italy 1950s-196

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage large oval ceramic wall plaque or tile features Modernist abstract decor with branches of orange fruits and green and yellow leaves displayed on blue-green background. The o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque ca. 1950s
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque ca. 1950s

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque ca. 1950s A vintage 6 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest mounted on a carved and stained plaque. The trophy...

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Vintage 1950s German Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Antler, Wood

Vintage Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1950s
Vintage Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1950s

Vintage Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1950s A vintage uneven 6 pointer roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy from the Black Forest mounted on a carved plaque. The trophy...

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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Decorative Art

Materials

Antler, Wood

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic wall plaque, Italy 1950s
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic wall plaque, Italy 1950s

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic wall plaque, Italy 1950s

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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic wall plaque, Italy 1950s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Milan, IT

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic wall plaque, Depicting a Knight on a horse. Signed Fantoni.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage IBM Employee Think Sign Wall Plaque 1950s
Vintage IBM Employee Think Sign Wall Plaque 1950s

Vintage IBM Employee Think Sign Wall Plaque 1950s

By IBM, Eliot Noyes

Located in San Diego, CA

An early Think IBM sign from the estate of a former IBM employee. His name is written on the back. It has brackets so the sign can be mounted on a wall. A classic piece of corporat...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Wood

Gilbert Valentin, Les Archanges, Ceramic Wall Plaque, Vallauris, 1950s
Gilbert Valentin, Les Archanges, Ceramic Wall Plaque, Vallauris, 1950s

Gilbert Valentin, Les Archanges, Ceramic Wall Plaque, Vallauris, 1950s

By Gilbert Valentin

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Ceramic wall plaque by Gilbert Valentin (Les Archanges - Vallauris), France, 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Princess Wall Plaque by Konrad Galaaen, Norway, 1950s
Glazed Ceramic Princess Wall Plaque by Konrad Galaaen, Norway, 1950s

Glazed Ceramic Princess Wall Plaque by Konrad Galaaen, Norway, 1950s

By Konrad Galaaen, Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik

Located in Barcelona, ES

Glazed ceramic princess figure mounted on a pine wall plaque, designed by Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004) and fabricated in the 1950s at Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik (est 1885) in Norway.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine, Ceramic

Vintage Brass Wall Plaque 'Whats on a Mans Mind', 1950s
Vintage Brass Wall Plaque 'Whats on a Mans Mind', 1950s

Vintage Brass Wall Plaque 'Whats on a Mans Mind', 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A vivid interpretation of Sigmund Freud's 'Whats on a Mans Mind'. A wall plaque with an optical illusion. The face of a man in which 3 naked woman are hidden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Signed Midcentury Asian Modern Philip & Kelvin Laverne Wall Sculpture or Plaque
Signed Midcentury Asian Modern Philip & Kelvin Laverne Wall Sculpture or Plaque

Signed Midcentury Asian Modern Philip & Kelvin Laverne Wall Sculpture or Plaque

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gorgeous wall plaque circa 1950s produced by Philip & Kelvin Laverne.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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Knabstrup Hand-Painted Ceramic Decorative Plate, 1950s
Knabstrup Hand-Painted Ceramic Decorative Plate, 1950s

Knabstrup Hand-Painted Ceramic Decorative Plate, 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish modern 1950s ceramic decorative plate / dish / wall plaque by Knabstrup Keramik.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz
1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz

1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz

By Alfaraz

Located in St. Louis, MO

Designed to be hung on the wall or set on a table for decorative purposes. Made by the Alfaraz company (founded in 1952) this plaque is representative of the work of ceramicist found...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz
1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz

1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz

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H 12.75 in W 11 in D 2.75 in

1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz

By Alfaraz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Spanish ceramic wall plaque made in the 1950s radiates Moorish influences of the Seville region.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz
1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz

1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz

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1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz

By Alfaraz

Located in St. Louis, MO

Designed to be hung on the wall or set on a table for decorative purposes. Made by the Alfaraz Company (founded in 1952) this plaque is representative of the work of ceramicist found...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Guido Gambone Large Mid-century Striped  Wall Plaque or Centerpiece, 1950s
Guido Gambone Large Mid-century Striped  Wall Plaque or Centerpiece, 1950s

Guido Gambone Large Mid-century Striped Wall Plaque or Centerpiece, 1950s

By Guido Gambone

Located in Milan, Italy

This piece an be used as a centerpiece or as a wall plaque (it was crafted with a specific hole on the back in order to hang it).

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s wall plaque you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1950s wall plaque — often made from ceramic, earthenware and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s wall plaque, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950s wall plaque bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s wall plaque that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chuck Dodson, Marcello Fantoni and G. Ugolini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950s Wall Plaque?

Prices for a 1950s wall plaque start at $200 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $1,800.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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