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Miljo Range Armchairs, Leather on Plywood Frame, Denmark 1960s
By Farstrup
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This pair of Miljo Range armchairs from the 1960s combines comfort and style with timeless elegance
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Set of 4 teak plywood dining chairs Attr. Pastoe , 1960’s
By Pastoe
Located in Delft, NL
SET OF 4 TEAK PLYWOOD DINING CHAIRS ATTR. PASTOE, 1960’s
Dimensions: 60cm W , 47cm D, 44cm H seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Joe Colombo Plywood 4801 Lounge Chair No 42, Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Echt, NL
3 pieces of plywood which lock together without any mechanical fixings.
Produced by Kartell in the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
-Century, circa 1963.
Joe Colombo's iconic 4801 armchair was designed in 1963/1964. A modern chair with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Wood, Bentwood
H 23.23 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Joe Colombo Chair No. 4801, Black Plywood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s, One of Two
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
midcentury.
Joe Colombo's iconic 4801 armchair was designed in 1963-1964. A modern chair with striking visual
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
H 23.23 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Vintage Black and Wood Spindle Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning wooden spindle armchair is most likely of Danish origin. The ebonized armrests show a
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Scandinavian Wooden Armchair Reupholstered in Sheepskin Upholstery Fabric, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
and adjusts perfectly to the weight when leaning back.
Plywood, plywood veneer and genuine
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Plywood
H 36.23 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Leather Armchairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken, Sweden, 1960s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Black leather on wooden frame. Nelo Kroken, Sweden.
Overall good to very good condition, see pictures.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Folding armchairs Rex by Niko Kralj, Slovenia, 1960s.
By Niko Kralj
Located in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain), BE
Pair of Rex armchairs by Niko Kralj. Dark stain.
In 2012, this armchair was given a permanent place
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Scandanavian Mid-Century Stackable Side Armchairs or Dining Chairs, 1960s Sweden
Located in Zagreb, HR
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or side armchairs in solid wood and amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Chair Arm in Beige Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular example dates to the 1960s. Its design features legs of polished tubular stainless steel, and has
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
"Cubo" Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
designer Jorge Zalszupin circa 1960, the "Cubo" - or Cube - armchair is structured in plywood covered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960s
This pair of square
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Novo Rumo, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Novo Rumo, 1960s
This pair of armchairs manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Rare 1960s Eero Saarinen Associates Upholstered Executive Tulip Swivel Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Executive desk chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin circa 1960, the "Cubo" - or Cube - armchair is structured in plywood
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Woodline Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Woodline armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1960s. Very nice armchair from the Woodline series
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Pair of Armchairs FK6726 by Fabricius Preben, 1960s
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs model FK6726 by Fabricius Preben.
Edited by Kill International.
Cast aluminium
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Foam
Minimalist Dutch Design Pilastro Easy Chair Model 8000 by Tjerk Reijenga, 1960s
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Schagen, NL
anthracite colored metal frame with armrests, back and seat made from teak plywood. Very good and solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.2 in W 28.35 in D 22.84 in
Stunning One off 1/1 Studio Chair by John McWilliams, California, circa 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional one of 1/1 studio Craft, teakwood and plywood armchair.
Designed by John W
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Teak
H 33 in W 25 in D 27 in
Pierre Guariche, Armchair in Plywood and Black Lacquered Metal, 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the 1960's. Edited by Steiner from 1954.
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) was a French designer who
Category
20th Century European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Italian Plywood & Bouclé Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Great comfort for these Italian armchairs from the 60s. They have a unique and very sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Plywood
Midcentury Plywood and Cream White Armchair Attributed Robin Day, UK, 1960s
By Robin Day
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind teak plywood armchair
brass accents
enameled steel structure
fresh crème white
Category
Vintage 1960s British Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 42.92 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Large Set Industrial Plywood "Galvanitas S17" Chairs, The Netherlands, 1960s
By Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury chairs of Dutch communities (university, school), 1960. The folded steel base was
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Cinema Seats, Plywood Solid Wood Foam and Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 4 armchairs with folding seat; solid wood and plywood structure, foam padding, fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Cinema Seats, Solid Wood Plywood Foam and Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 3 armchairs with folding seats, solid wood and plywood structure, foam padding, fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Midcentury Armchair from Tatra, 1960s
By Tatra
Located in Żory, PL
This armchair was produced in the 1960s by Tatra in former Czechoslovakia.
It features an original
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Italian Midcentury Armchairs with Ashtrays by Poltronova, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Poltronova
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and rare set of waiting room armchairs produced during the 1960s by Poltronova
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Plywood
Armchair ‘Paimio 41’ Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Paimio 41’ designed by Alvar Aalto for OY Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas,
Finland, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood, Lacquer
Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italian small armchair, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Palermo, PA
Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italian small armchair, 1960s.
Dimensions: H= 59 cm; W= 71 cm; D= 65 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Midcentury Armchairs from Tatra, 1960s, Set of Two
By Tatra
Located in Żory, PL
These armchairs were produced in the 1960s by Tatra in former Czechoslovakia.
They feature an
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Mid-Century Armchairs for Tatra, 1960s, Set of 2
By Tatra
Located in Żory, PL
Pair of vintage armchairs, produced in the 1960s by Tatra in former Czechoslovakia.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Vintage Armchair with Stool by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, 1960s
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
crafted plywood panels, chrome star shaped base on wheels and original beige fabric.
Good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Vintage Armchair with Stool by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, 1960s
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
crafted plywood panels, chrome star shaped base on wheels and original beige fabric.
Good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Reupholstered Mid-Century Armchairs by F. Jirak for Tatra, 1960s, Set of 2
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Żory, PL
A pair of armchairs designed designed by Frantisek Jirak and produced in the 1960s by Tatra in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Czech Wooden Armchairs by Antonin Suman for Ton, 1960s, Set of Two
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Żory, PL
Set of two wooden armchairs designed by Antonin Suman for TON in the mid-1960s. Backrests made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Model 8000 Easy Chair by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands, 1960s
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A Model 8000 easy chair by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands, 1960s
An important and rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 28.35 in D 22.84 in
100 Green Patinated Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Crazy set of 100 x comfortable industrial plywood chairs, produced in Holland in the 1960s. These
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of 1960s Brazilian "Presidencial" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare pair of 1960s Presidential armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, in Brazilian jacaranda with
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Borsani Tecno Mod. 110 "Canada" Plywood Velvet Armchair, 1960s, Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, IT
Very stylish vintage armchair made of lacquered plywood with beige velvet upholstery, model P110
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
1960s Rare Swiss Swivel Leather Plywood Desk Chair by Stoll for Giroflex
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
by Martin Stoll in the 1960s and manufactured by Giroflex in Switzerland. The foot of this chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Armchair is Pink & Gray Fabric by Tatra, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic armchair by Tatra company, produced in 1960s, original lable still attached. This one is
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Oak, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modern 'Vronka' Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern 'Vronka' Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
This pair of classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Marco Zanuso Italian Leather and Wood "Woodline" Armchairs for Arflex, 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Italian Mid-Century Modern design armchairs model Woodline designed by Marco Zanuso and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 29.34 in D 33.86 in
Ico Parisi Style Italian Dark Wood and Leatherette Armchairs for MIM Roma, 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
, 1960s.
Please note that the armchairs are original of the period and this shows normal signs of age and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Plywood
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury 1960s 'Canada' Chair Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
, Model P110. Italy
Teak wood veneered plywood, cognac leather seat and back secured to frame by large
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Bent Plywood Desk Armchair by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Prague 8, CZ
from beech and bent plywood and was made in the 1960s. It´s in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazi, l 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960s
Pair of armchairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
H 27.17 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
CLEARANCE Kodawood Mid-Century Modern Swivel Armchair Orange Club Lounge 1960s
By Kodawood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CLEARANCE This unique sculptural modern side chair features the Mid-Century Modern design of Seymour James Weiner for the Kodawood Company or Miami, Florida. It is the perfect swivel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile, Plywood
H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in
Italian Midcentury Armchair with Plywood Frame, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacturing armchair produced in the 1960s.
Hot curved plywood frame.
Brass screws
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs 1960’s Czechoslovakia
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs 1960’s Czechoslovakia.
Completely restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Pair of Belgian Classroom Armchairs with Plywood Seats, circa 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
armchairs to cast aluminum Naval officer’s chairs, each of our versatile seats have been cleaned and
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Armchairs
Pair of Armchairs by Cinova, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
Pair of upholstered armchairs manufactured by Cinova in the '60s. Swiveling wooden structure with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Upholstery
Two Metal and Velvet Armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1960s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Savona, IT
Pair of armchairs produced in the 1960s by Rima on a project by Gastone Rinaldi.
Tubular structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Office Chair by Giuseppe Zammerini for MIM, 1960s
By Giuseppe Zammerini, MIM Roma
Located in Savona, IT
Armchair produced in the 1960s by MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) designed by Giuseppe Zammerini
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bruno Mathsson Beije Leather and plywood "Pernilla" Scandinavia armchair, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Porto, PT
Vintage cream leather and plywood armchair "Pernilla" designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 35.04 in W 38.98 in D 35.04 in
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1960s Plywood Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1960s plywood armchairs available for sale. The range of distinct 1960s plywood armchairs — often made from wood, plywood and metal — can elevate any home. 1960s plywood armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1960s plywood armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern 1960s plywood armchairs are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small 1960s plywood armchairs measuring 18.5 inches across. 1960s plywood armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Joe Colombo, Kartell and Tjerk Reijenga are consistently popular.
How Much are 1960s Plywood Armchairs?
Prices for 1960s plywood armchairs start at $225 and top out at $27,736 with the average selling for $2,810.
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 1960s Plywood Armchairs
- What was worn in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a caftan from the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
- 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.
- 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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