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Retro wooden kitchen chairs, 1950's, Czechoslovakia, set of 3
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This retro chair were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950's. They combine a simple design
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Set of Wooden Chair and Table, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of table and chair, made in Italy in the 50's.
The set is handcrafted out of wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Wooden Chairs, Thonet, 1950s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
1950's set of Thonet chairs,
Made of wood and fabric - fabric newly reupholstered
Repolished
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of mid-century Italian chairs distinguished by their sculptural silhouette and exquisite
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
1950’s Swedish Modern Club Chairs With Wooden Arm Rests on Castors - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
low slung lounge chairs are so comfortable! They are really the kind of chairs you can curl up in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.75 in W 32 in D 24.5 in
Wooden Chair Attributed to Gustave Gautier, France, c. 1950s
By Gustave Gautier
Located in New York City, NY
Wooden chair attributed to Gustave Gautier, France, c. 1950s.
Handsome design consists of a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Italian Neoclassic Carved Wooden Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A very charming and besutifully carved and crafted wood corner chair with its aligator shaped seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Mid-century rare Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk wooden chairs , 1950’s vintage
By Rudolf Wolf
Located in Delft, NL
: Elsrijk
Period: 1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 17.92 in D 16.54 in
Beautiful Chiavari Wooden Chair Wicker Seat, attributed to Rocca, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a beautiful Chiavari chair attributed to Rocca, Italy, made in the 1950s - 1970s. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 38 in W 17.25 in D 17 in
Wooden and Leather Dining Chair, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition. New upholstery in black leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Wooden Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery, 1950s
By Mario Asnago
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six dining chairs was designed by Carlo Ratti in Italy in the 1950s. The dark rosewood
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Faux Leather
Set of Mid-Century Wooden Chairs in the style of Arno Lambrecht, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two Mid-Century sprout chairs.
The chairs are strongly reminiscent of Arno Lambrecht's designs
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Raffia
H 35.43 in W 17.32 in D 20.47 in
1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker Wooden Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish hand woven wicker wooden rocking chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
European Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Wooden Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
wooden bases, creating a cohesive, balanced look. There is a delicate feminity about these chairs that is
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Wooden Accents, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
wooden accents on these lounge chairs showcase the skilful artistry of Danish cabinetmakers. The tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Wooden Domus Armchair, Green Faux Leather, Finland 1950's
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Den Haag, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Armchair, Finland 1950's
Early edition with it's original green faux
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 30.12 in W 22.64 in D 19.69 in
Bågen Wooden Lounge Chair by Engström & Myrstrand for Nässjö Stolfabrik, 1950s
By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1, Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bågen (The Arc in English) loung chair in original black lacquered wood. Designed by Sven Engström
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 36.62 in W 33.47 in D 30.32 in
A Unique Set of 6 Italian 1950's Chairs
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A unique set of 6 Italian 1950's chairs with wooden structure and fabric seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair With Wooden Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique Danish 1940s wingback chair with nicely carved armrest in stained
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Wooden Teak & Rattan Office Dining Chairs, India 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century wooden office / dining chairs in teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Italian Vintage Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Four, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A set of four remarkable Italian dining chairs from the 1950s, each adorned with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian mid-century small wooden and original colored fabric deckchair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century small wooden and original colored fabric deckchair, 1950s
Children's deckchair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Jeanneret Wooden Dining Office "Box Chair" Produced for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century wooden office dining chair in stained teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Gianfranco Frattini, Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Wooden Chairs, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 wooden chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s: a perfect Italian Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century mod. 111 by Giò Ponti for Cassina set of 4 Wooden Chairs 1950s Italy
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful set of 4 chairs mod."111" by Giò Ponti, with a shaped wooden structure, with padded back
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Yngve Ekström Wooden Dining Chairs in Birch Produced in Sweden 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four wooden wooden dining chairs in birch by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 28.55 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Pair of Easy Chairs with Wooden Legs, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
exceptional pieces.
These chairs feature beautifully patinated wooden legs that create an earthly look. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden Office Chair in Teak & Rattan Produced 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century dining / office wooden chair in teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret produced for
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four Wooden Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of beech wood
- manufacturer Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem
- complete restored
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 French Wooden Chairs with Red Faux Leather Cover, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four French wooden chairs was made in the 1950s. The unusually shaped frame is made of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Attributed to Jean Prouvé - Tout Bois - Wooden Armchair - France circa 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hasselt, VLI
dimensions:
Depth: +/- 43 cm
Width: +/- 53 cm
Height: +/- 81 cm
Jean Prouvé's "Tout Bois" chair was an all
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Beautiful Original 1950s Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1950s Lounge Chairs, black wooden legs and recently reupholstered in black and white
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Italian Ebonized Dining Chairs Style Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Set of six (6) Italian dining chairs. Made in Italy Circa the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.25 in W 16.63 in D 19 in
1950s Rustic Style Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s rustic style children’s rocking chair. Original caned seat. Chair is structurally sound. Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Children's Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
1950s Set of Four Wooden Chairs Painted in Pink
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Set of four wooden chairs painted in pink.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Wooden SE18 Children's Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Germany 1950s
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
,
1950s.
This children's chair, model SE18 was designed by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth in Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 21.66 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 1950s Spanish Wooden Chairs w/ Woven Dry Rope Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1950s Spanish wooden chairs with traditional "cuerda seca" hand woven dry rope seats.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Italian Wooden Chairs, 1950s
Located in Torino, Italy
Pair of restored wooden chairs.
Italian production,
1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
1950s Wooden Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Strong chair dates back to the 1950s. Very good, original condition. Made of wood with upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wooden Chair with Upholstered Seat, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Made in Italy chair produced in the 1950s.
Structure in shaped wood.
Seat in curved wood padded
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern French Set of Bistro Wooden Chairs, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Mid-Century Modern French set of 10 bistro wooden chairs, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Se18 Beech Wooden Folding Chair Designed by Egon Eiermann, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice folding chair model SE18 designed by Egon Eiermann (1950s). The chair is made of
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Painted Wooden Chairs, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 red painted wooden chairs, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Brown Wooden Walnut Plywood Chair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Plywood side chair, walnut by Norman Cherner, USA, 1950.
This sculptural side chair comes in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
1950s Brown Wooden Upholstery Daybed Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
original Daybed by Pierre Jeanneret. This piece comes with a slight back rise and stands on a wooden frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Original 1950s Chairs Wooden Structure and Seat Covered in Fabric
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Palermo, IT
pair of original 1950s chairs. with wooden structure and seat covered in fabric. total 85 cm, depth
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury Wooden Chair and Stool with Crossed Base by Niko Kralj, 1950s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Milan, Italy
Early set of a chair and a stool from the same series designed by Slovenian architect Niko Kralj
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
1950s Brown Wooden Oak Pair of Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Two beautiful lounge chairs designed by Yngve Ekström. Simple and stylish Swedish furniture design
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1950s Brown Wooden Teak and Cane Lounge Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret 'l'
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
appears in beautiful patina. Both chairs have a marking on the back. Considering India in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 26.38 in W 20.87 in D 29.14 in
Single 1950s Brown Wooden Teak and Cane Lounge Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
appears in beautiful patina. The chair has a marking on the backside. Considering India in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Vintage Retro Wooden Folding Beach Chairs with Armrests and Canvas 1950s
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Pair of wooden adjustable folding beach chairs with armrests, 1950s.
The canvas upholstery is not
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 43.31 in
Knoll Antimott Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
A beautiful lounge chair by Knoll, 1950s.
The chair has a wooden frame with a beautiful rattan
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Set wingback dining chairs (4) by G.J. van Os for van Os Culemborg, 1950s
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Deventer, NL
Culemborg, 1950s. The chairs have clear wooden legs, where the elegant rear legs together with the slightly
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 33.86 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Set of Four Boomerang Chairs by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Set of four Mid-Century dining chairs designed by Carlo Ratti 1950s.
Chair is made wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Vintage Wooden Children's Chair from Maternal School, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian vintage wooden children's chair from maternal school, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Softwood
1950s Danish Mid Century Chair
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish low back chair from 1950s.
Wooden armrest and turned legs with brass feets.
Requires
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Brown Wooden Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret 'd'
By Knoll, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
of subtle and classic easy chairs by Jeanneret featuring solid and carefully shaped wooden feet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Wool
Carlo de Carli 1950s Wooden Dining Chairs with Green Velvet, Set of 6
Located in Quarrata, IT
Carlo De Carli 1950s wooden chairs with green velvet newly upholstered seating.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
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1950s Wooden Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1950s wooden chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s wooden chairs — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. 1950s wooden chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s wooden chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. 1950s wooden chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Jeanneret, Eero Saarinen and Knoll are consistently popular.
How Much are 1950s Wooden Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,775, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $91,184 highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1950s Wooden Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 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 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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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