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alvar aalto 50's desk natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto 50's natural top desk ,early model, very rear
Category

1930s Finnish Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Birch

Vintage alvar aalto 50's desk natural
alvar aalto 50's desk natural
H 27.17 in W 38.98 in D 20.48 in
Pair 50’s Plasterware Lamps
Located in Canton, MA
Pair 50’s plaster lamps. Gold and silver painted swirls on a flecked background. Main bulb with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Pair 50’s Plasterware Lamps
Pair 50’s Plasterware Lamps
H 20 in W 10 in D 6 in
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
Category

1930s Finnish Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Birch

Vintage alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table
H 27.96 in W 36.62 in D 24.41 in
alvar aalto 50's beige linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto 50's beige linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
Category

1930s Finnish Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Birch

Vintage alvar aalto 50's beige linoleum table
alvar aalto 50's beige linoleum table
H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light. possibly Buffa or Ulrich? this pendant could be reduced
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light
1940's to 50's Italian brass pendant light
H 47.25 in W 16.93 in D 9.85 in
Green velvet 50's 'banana' sofa
Located in TILBURG, NL
'Banana' shape, 50's couch. Newly reupholstered in a green color, velvet fabric. The back and
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Green velvet 50's 'banana' sofa
Green velvet 50's 'banana' sofa
H 29.93 in W 90.56 in D 45.67 in
Large-Scale 50's Italian Brass Candle Sconce
Located in North Miami, FL
Our over-sized 50's Italian candle sconce delights the eye with delicately curving brass arms and
Category

1950s Italian 50 S Vintage

Materials

Brass

50's Hattie Carnegie Black Silk Faille Evening Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Francisco, CA
50's Hattie Carnegie black silk faille evening dress with embellishments.
Category

1950s American 50 S Vintage

Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and original metal Boxe by Piero Fornasetti from 50's, decorated with pipes, with the original
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
H 0.63 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in
French 50's table lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in BRIOUDE, FR
French table lamp in brass from 50's by Maison Arlus with lampshade. Made of brass and metal parts
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Brass

French 50's table lamp by Maison Arlus
French 50's table lamp by Maison Arlus
H 12.41 in W 5.91 in D 11.42 in
Blue Ceramic Lamp Base Jean Austruy 50's - G446
By Jean Austry
Located in Lyon, FR
Table lamp base of the 50's by the ceramist Jean Austry realized in the 50's. Structure of the foot
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Kramer Retro 1940s -50's Amethyst /Rhinestone Art Deco Brooch
By Kramer of New York
Located in Buffalo, NY
Kramer Retro 1940s -50's Amethyst /Rhinestone Art Deco Brooch
Category

1950s American Art Deco 50 S Vintage

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal

6 floral sconces golden foliage style 50's Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of French sconces from the 50's in baroque style in the taste of Jansen's work. Gilded metal
Category

1950s Italian Baroque 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal

Pair of Iron Figures. 50's Garden Figures 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of iron figures. 50's garden figures in wrought iron. Measure 45 cm high. Good condition
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Iron

50's italian glass wall lamp in glass - H129
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian wall light from the 50's made of two curved glasses and a white lacquered metal
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal

50's italian glass wall lamp in glass - H129
50's italian glass wall lamp in glass - H129
H 23.63 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Ceramic pin tray by Albert FERLAY, Vallauris, France, 50's
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
superb ceramic empty pocket in the shape of a mussel, by Albert FERLAY, Vallauris, France, 50's
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 50's Armchairs Lined in Dedar Fabric
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of 50's armchairs with metal structure and cushions covered in Dedar yellow velvet. The
Category

1950s Italian 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal

Set of 50's Armchairs Lined in Dedar Fabric
Set of 50's Armchairs Lined in Dedar Fabric
H 40.16 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in
tea/coffee service, "Les grottes Dieulefit", France, 50's
By Dieulefit
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
tea/coffee service by "Les grottes Dieulefit", France, 50's It is composed of 2 teapots with lid (h
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Ashtray French Jean Derval Bird 50's Vintage F285
By Jean Derval
Located in Lyon, FR
Square ashtray from the 50's by the French ceramist Jean Derval from Vallauris. Very nice glazing
Category

1950s French Organic Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Armchairs Compass Legs 50's Roger Landault Style
By Roger Landault
Located in Lyon, FR
French vintage armchair from the 50's, unidentified work in the taste of Roger Landault. Solid oak
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Oak

Vintage Sarmi Black Lace Cocktail Dress-Sz 6 Circa 50's
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Sarmi Black Lace Cocktail Dress - Size 6 Circa 50's This dress is in excellent vintage
Category

1950s American 50 S Vintage

Italian hanging lamp in bent copper tubes from the 50's
Located in Lyon, FR
Very original Italian hanging lamp from the 50's with a bent copper base covered with a transparent
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Copper

Bamboo and Rattan Armchair in the Style of Viggo Boesen, Netherlands 50's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Bamboo and rattan armchair in the style of Viggo Boesen, Netherlands 50's Very comfortable.
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Bamboo

Modernist wardrobe 40's 50's style Jean Royère solid wood
Located in Lyon, FR
French armoire from the 40's/50's in the taste of Jean Royère's work. Structure in solid wood and
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Wood

Italian brass chandelier from the 40's or 50's glass 4 cones
Located in Lyon, FR
bulbs recommended. Period: 50's
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Brass

Small Swedish lamp style Paavo Tynell in brass 50's, G417
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Lyon, FR
Swedish desk or bedside lamp from the 50's in the taste of Paavo Tynell's work. Structure and
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Brass

50's bench 153A natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto design 153A bench. This condition is very nice patine and original finish.
Category

1950s Finnish Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Birch

50's bench 153A natural
50's bench 153A natural
H 15.75 in W 44.89 in D 18.12 in
50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Spaghetti Magazine rack was designed and produced during the 1950's. It is made of bent metal bar painted in black and plastic-coated braid in red color. Metal has paint splin...
Category

1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal

50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
very large vintage French ceramic lamp from the 50's not identified
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice ceramic table lamp of the 50's unidentified. Structure of the base in ceramic glazed in brown
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

50's Teghini Scope Tray
By Teghini
Located in Catania, IT
Scope tray from the 50s attributed to Teghini Firenze in Silver consisting of tray and lid. In good condition and wear and tear caused by years and use
Category

1950s Italian 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

50's  Teghini Scope Tray
50's  Teghini Scope Tray
H 3.93 in W 11.81 in D 8.66 in
Cristal Arte Mirror 50's
By Cristal Arte
Located in bari, IT
Superb mirror from the 50s, rounded and thick glass circumference in wood color, Italian production Cristal Art.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Crystal

Cristal Arte Mirror 50's
Cristal Arte Mirror 50's
H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 1.78 in
Bookcase by Teperman 50's
By Móveis Teperman
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Wood

Bookcase by Teperman 50's
Bookcase by Teperman 50's
H 118.12 in W 125.99 in D 15.75 in
Plush Rich Juicy Strawberry & Pomegranate Vintage Runner, c.1940-50's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
: Incredibly handsome runner Size: 3.1 x 11.4 Age: Vintage, C. 1940-50's Pile: High Plush pile that is so soft
Category

20th Century 50 S Vintage

50's Dutch Ceramic Dessert & Cake Plate Set, 13 Pieces
By Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Stylish 50's set of 12 cake/bread plates and one large cake platter. The decor is Mediterranean
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 50's End Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This end table design,most often seen as a coffee table, is after a design by Isamu Noguchi. Almost immediately considered a classical design of the time this table is most likely a...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Glass

Vintage 50's End Table
Vintage 50's End Table
H 26.25 in Dm 32 in
Small Yellow Italian Wall Lamp 50's Attributed to Stilnovo Vintage Swing
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Small Italian wall lamp of the 50's attributed to Stilnovo. Structure in solid brass, lampshade
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 50's lamps in the shape of a handcrafted Chinese pagoda
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of very original table lamps from the 50's depicting small Chinese pagodas. Metal structure
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal

Super Funky Yellow Goats & Horses with Wine Rug, circa 1940-50's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, charcoal and strawberry reds, amongst other hues! WOW. Size: 3.11 x 16.10 Age: Vintage, C. 1940-50's
Category

20th Century 50 S Vintage

Materials

Wool

50's French wall lamp in black lacquered metal midcentury swing attr. arlus
By Arlus
Located in Lyon, FR
French wall bracket from the 50's. Black lacquered metal arm. Possibility to orientate the arm of
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Golden CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier 50's
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique Golden CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier 50's The Bronze Swedish pendant
Category

1950s Swedish Art Deco 50 S Vintage

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

Rare 1940's /50's New York Times Newspaper Display Cart, News Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1940's /50's New York Times Newspaper display cart, news stand, You would be hard pressed to
Category

1940s American Folk Art 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal, Steel

Blue Dog "Shades of the 50's Blue" Print Signed Numbered Artwork
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog “Shades of the 50's - Blue” Medium: Silkscreen Date: 1997 Edition: 90
Category

1990s Pop Art 50 S Vintage

Materials

Screen

french Table lamp in solid oak and ceramic Guillerme & Chambron 50's - G044
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lyon, FR
Large table lamp from the 50's by French designers Guillerme & Chambron. Medium solid oak structure
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Silk, Oak

50’s Falkenbergs Belysning floor lamp
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in PARIS, FR
Chic and elegant, this floor lamp comes with a height adjustment system which allows aesthetic and refined lighting. Modern lamp produced in Sweden by Falkenbergs Belysning in the 19...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Brass

Modernist wooden trolley, France, 50’s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Modernist wooden trolley, 1950s, France. Very beautiful design of the walnut veneer of the tops. Trolley mounted on wheels. Decorative as well as useful.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Wood

Modernist wooden trolley, France, 50’s
Modernist wooden trolley, France, 50’s
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
A resin chandelier France 50's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A very amazing resin 6-arm chandelier in the spirit of Victor Brauner (1903-1966). Each arm is composed of chimeric figures. France 1950s.
Category

1950s French 50 S Vintage

Materials

Resin

A resin chandelier France 50's
A resin chandelier France 50's
H 21.6 in W 29.9 in D 29.9 in
Constellation pendant light 50's (Sweden)
Located in PARIS, FR
Swedish modern ceiling lamp with perforations in the constellations of the stars. Original blue lacquer. Wooden piece for adjusting the chords length in beech. Ceiling mount in brass...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Midcentury Mirror Cane 50's
Located in bari, IT
Refined bamboo mirror with wrought iron frame, Italian production in the late 1950s Mirror measures W 46 H 64 cm.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Cane, Mirror

Italian Midcentury Mirror Cane 50's
Italian Midcentury Mirror Cane 50's
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 0.79 in
50's Classic Bases Large Terracotta
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
50s classic bases. Large terracotta or similar bases with 2 classic heads. Measure: 40x26x25 cm. In good condition. Weighs approximately 15 kg Good condition.
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Terracotta

50's Classic Bases Large Terracotta
50's Classic Bases Large Terracotta
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
Modernist armchair FS134 with ottoman, by Guy Besnard, Freespan, France, 50's
By Free Span, Guy Besnard
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
", France 50’s. Oak structure, with openwork armrest and high back. The upholstery has been reupholstered
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Green and gold velvet screen from the 40's / 50's French oak ceruse vintage
Located in Lyon, FR
Very nice French folding screen from the 40's / 50's, unidentified art work. It is composed of 3
Category

1940s French Art Deco 50 S Vintage

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Beautiful gouache of the 50's for DOP - L'Oréal - Cosmetics advertising
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful gouache of the 50's for DOP. The Berlingot DOP is a plastic packaging designed in 1951 to
Category

1950s 50 S Vintage

Materials

Paper

Gio Ponti in the Style Italian Mid Century Bookcase 50's
By Gio Ponti, Dassi
Located in bari, IT
Wonderful wooden bookcase produced by Dassi end of 50’s attributed to Giò Ponti The furniture by
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Brass

Pichet Poisson, Pablo Picasso, Ceramic, Madoura Vallauris, Fish, Sculpture, 50's
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Geneva, CH
Pichet Poisson, Pablo Picasso, Ceramic, Madoura Vallauris, Fish, Sculpture, 50's Pichet Poisson Ed
Category

1950s Post-War 50 S Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of Retro 50's Round Red Skai Bar Height Stools with Black Base and Legs
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Retro 50's Bar Stools with Rotating Red Skai Seats and Black Enameled Legs. In original
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal

Italian wall light 50's counterweight in brass and metal attributed to Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Lyon, FR
Wall lamp of the 50's attributed to the Italian publishing house Oluce. Structure in steel and
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall Lamp by Designer Cosack Leuchten from the 50's in Lacquered Metal, E539
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Lyon, FR
German telescopic lamp from the 50's by the designer Cosack Leutchen. The arm, counterweight and
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Metal

Grand Stairway / Ballroom Hallway Vintage Sarouk Runner Rug, circa 1940-50's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
moss, pistachio, and sage green!! Size: 2.9 x 24.2 Age: Vintage, C. 1940-50's Pile: IMMACULATE
Category

20th Century 50 S Vintage

Materials

Wool

Italian 50's Inlaid Zinc Oak Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original? But if course. A gorgeous table for the kitchen, or used as a library table or desk. I can see it piled high with books, a bust and flowers. Or just a silver tray with crys...
Category

1950s Italian 50 S Vintage

Materials

Zinc

Italian 50's Inlaid Zinc Oak Table
Italian 50's Inlaid Zinc Oak Table
H 30 in W 87 in D 36 in
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble on top. Conical legs with brass details. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by ...
Category

1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern 50 S Vintage

Materials

Marble

American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
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50 S Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 50 s vintage you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 50 s vintage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are many kinds of the 50 s vintage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 50 s vintage, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 50 s vintage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stilnovo, De Sede and Gio Ponti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 50 S Vintage?

A 50 s vintage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,971, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $203,000.
Questions About 50 S Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Trends from the 1950s included skinny ties, sports coats, letterman jackets, bowling shirts and saddle shoes. Men like Frank Sinatra helped define trends in the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The numbers stamped inside a diamond ring indicate the carat weight of the diamond in the ring. The number .50 would indicate the diamond is half a carat. This can be confirmed by the certificate or appraisal paperwork. Shop a selection of diamond rings and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1950s, most people just called record players record players. The technical name for record players from this period is a phonograph. Until the 1940s, many people referred to record players as gramophones. On 1stDibs, find a variety of record players.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, leather jackets were popular in the 50s. They became a trend after Marlon Brando wore one in the 1953 film The Wild One. Beloved by rockers, rebels and outsiders, the original leather biker jacket was introduced by the Schott Brothers, in Manhattan, in 1928. Because of its association with motorcycle club riots, U.S. schools banned the jackets for a time. Shop a selection of leather jackets from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    How much Chanel bags were in the 1950s varied based on style. When introduced in 1955, the now iconic Chanel 2.55 sold for $220. Chanel has raised the price of popular accessories over the years. Shop a large collection of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What Uno de 50 jewelry is made of depends on the piece. The luxury maker has developed a proprietary alloy blend that serves as the base for all its jewelry. Artisans then plate the pieces with 15 to 20 microns of sterling silver or 18-karat gold. Some jewelry pieces also feature adornments, such as genuine leather or crystals. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Uno de 50 jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage shoe refers to various footwear styles that were commonly worn decades ago. Shoes that are deemed vintage are at least 20 years old, and “vintage-style shoes” are inspired by styles that originated at least two decades ago or longer. Also referred to as retro shoes, today’s vintage-style shoes are often reproduced in mass quantities. Find a collection of authentic vintage shoes and other footwear on 1stDibs.
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    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vintage T-shirt is a tee that is at least 20 years old. For a piece of furniture or jewelry to be considered antique, it needs to be at least 100 years old. Shop designer and vintage T-shirts in fascinating styles and colors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage chalkware is a type of decorative object produced mostly during the early 20th century. Most pieces are made of gypsum or plaster of Paris and feature a hand-painted finish. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of vintage chalkware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether vintage leather is real or not depends on the piece. Vintage apparel and accessories that seem to be made from leather will often have tags to tell you the material content. You can also apply one or two drops of water to a discreet spot and see if it is absorbed. If the water rolls off, the item likely isn’t genuine leather. Shop a collection of leather pieces on 1stDibs.