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Jacques Guillon Cord Chair Black 1950s
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Miami, FL
Original Jacques Guillon Cord Chair Black 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Jacques Guillon Cord Chair Black 1950s
Jacques Guillon Cord Chair Black 1950s
H 33 in W 18.25 in D 22 in
Alaia Black 1950s-Inspired Little Black Dress w Full Skirt Eyelet Hem & Inserts
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Gresham, OR
Alaia Black 1950s-Inspired Little Black Dress w Full Skirt Eyelet Hem & Inserts: Rayon, Wool and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Black 1950S Ruffled Bodice Gown With Knit Raffia & Tulle Ski
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black 1950S Ruffled Bodice Gown With Knit Raffia & Tulle Skirt Stretch In The
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather black 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's. The seat is covered with
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather black 1950's
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather black 1950's
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Tulip Coffee Table in Matt Black, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Tulip coffee table in the style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll (unmarked), circa 1950-1959
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian Waterfall Cascade in Black 1950s Midcentury Style
Located in St-Brais, JU
A stunning cascade lamp from the 1950s in refurbished condition, with new electric wires and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Tripod Sputnik Umbrella Stand with Handle Golden White Black 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Nice Italian 1950s golden tripod umbrella stand. Golden anodized aluminum umbrella stand with white
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Large Pendant Lamp and Sconce Stilnovo Arteluce Lumi Style Grey Red Black 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare and stunning big Italian pendant lamp and matching wall light executed in the 1950s with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Two-Arm Brass Wall Lamps with Cone Lamp Holder, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
brass structure and respective cone lamp holder in red and black, 1950s Four pieces available, good
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bernard Schriever and Overton Brooks -Vintage Black and White Photo - 1950's
Located in Roma, IT
Bernard Schriever and Overton Brooks, Air Force is a vintage black and white photograph realized by
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Crowds on Busy Beach, U.S.A., 1950's-60's
By Charles Trainor
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1950s-1960s photograph depicting a bustling street scene along a beach. The terrific period
Category

1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Italian mid-century modern steel floor lamp with black round base, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern steel floor lamp with black round base, 1950s Floor lamp with round
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Contemplation by Ida Lansky, c. 1950's, Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
By Ida Lansky
Located in Dallas, TX
, The Jewish Hospital in Brooklyn, NY and Cornell University. In 1942 she received a B.S. in Public
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Illusion by Ida Lansky, ca. 1950's, Vintage Silver Gelatin Print, Photography
By Ida Lansky
Located in Dallas, TX
Cornell University. In 1942 she received a B.S. in Public Health Nursing. Ida Lansky moved to Hawaii in
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bride, Naples, Italy, Black and White Street Photography 1950s
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
Bride, Naples, Italy, 1958 by Leonard Freed is a black and white contemporary photograph, cinematic
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy, 1950s, 17.9 x 12.7 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy, 1950s
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Luigia "Gina" Lollobrigida, portrait. ca 1950s
Located in Cologne, DE
, photojournalist, artist and politician. She was one of the highest-profile European actresses of the 1950s and
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Luigia "Gina" Lollobrigida, portrait. ca 1950s
Luigia "Gina" Lollobrigida, portrait. ca 1950s
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H 11.89 in W 8 in D 0.02 in
Cats, Naples, Italy, Black and White Street Photography 1950s
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
. His "Black in White America" series made him known as a documentarian, a social documentary
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Film, Photographic Film

Katharine Hepburn, Black and White Portrait Photography of Hollywood Star 1950s
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
Burt Glinn photographed the 1950s Hollywood actress and celebrity Katharine Hepburn during the
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film

Wall Street, New York City, Black and White Documentary Photography 1950s
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
Street, is one of the photographer's iconic images from the 1950s. Print provenance: Freed archive
Category

1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Colloseum, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 12.7 x 18 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Gentlemen; Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17.7 x 12.9 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 12.9 x 17.7 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Average life in 1950s GDR, Germany 1950s.
By Rolf Gillhausen
Located in Cologne, DE
Average life in 1950s GDR, Germany 1950s. Keywords: GDR; DDR; German Democratic Republic; East
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

In the Station - Vintage Photograph - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
In the Station- Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph realized by the Agency
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Stripper Crazy Horse, Paris France, Black and White Photography Night Life 1950s
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
personalities throughout the 1950s and 60s, continuing to work commercially and editorially for more than five
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Venice, Waterfront, Gondolas, Black and White, Italy, 1950s, 13 x 17, 9 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Basilica, Venice, Church, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 23, 1 x 17 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Basilica, Venice, Church, Black and White, Italy 1950s
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Eiffel Tower, Street Photography, Black and White, France 1950s, 17.9 x 13 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Rome, Women, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 12.9 x 17.2 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Pottery, Shop, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17.8 x 12.4 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Paris, 1950s, 18 x 12, 9 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Paris, 1950s
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Venice, Gondolas, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 12, 8 x 17, 9 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Gondolas and Skyline, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 12,8 x
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Woman, street photography, Black and White, Paris, 1950s, 23 x 16, 8 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Black and White

World Series Win, New York City, Black and White Baseball Photography 1950s
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
Win by Freed captures the joyous street celebration in New York City streets 1950s after the New York
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin

Stairs, Street Photography, Black and White, France 1950s, 17, 9 x 13 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Stairs, Street Photography, Black and White, France 1950s
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

World Series Parade, New York City, Black and White Baseball Photography 1950s
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
photographer from Brooklyn, New York. His "Black in White America" series made him known as a documentarian, a
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

St. Peter's Square Rome, Black and White, Italy 1950s; 16.6 x 23.4 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: St. Peter's Square Rome, Black and White, Italy 1950s
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Houses from above, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 13 x 17, 9 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Houses from above, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 13 x 17,9
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Basilica, Venice, Church, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 12, 8 x 17, 8cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Basilica, Venice, Church, Black and White, Italy 1950s
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Shopping street; Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17.8 x 13 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Venice, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s 17, 9 x 13 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Venice, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Nikita Krushchev, Black and White Photography 1950s of Cold War Russian Leader
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
estate on verso (back). Provenance: Glinn archive. The late 1950s were particularly important years for
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin

Monmatre, Street Photography, Black and White, France 1950s, 17, 7 x 12, 7 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Moulin Rouge; Dancing; Black and White; Paris, 1950s, 17, 6 x 12, 7 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Moulin Rouge; Dancing; Black and White; Paris, 1950s, 17,6
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Eiffel Tower, Street Photography, Black and White, France 1950s, 17, 7 x 13 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Seller, Market, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17, 7 x 13 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Rome, Shop, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17, 8 x 13 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Naples, Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy, 1950s, 13 x 17, 7 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Naples, Fruitsstand, Street Photography, Black and White, 1950s, 17, 8 x 13, 1 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Fishermen; Street Photography; Black and White; Paris, 1950s, 17, 5 x 12, 4 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Cars, Road, Street Photography, Black and White, Paris, 1950s, 13 x 17, 6 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Louvre, Art, Museum, Black and White, Paris, 1950s, 17, 1 x 12, 1 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Louvre, Art, Museum, Black and White, Paris, 1950s, 17,1 x
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Man, Market, Street Photography, Black and White, Paris, 1950s, 23 x 16, 8 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Venice, Venedig, Gondolas, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 12, 9 x 17, 8 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Gondolas; People; Black and White, Italy 1950s, 12,9 x
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Eiffel Tower, Family, Black and White, France 1950s, 17, 9 x 12, 9 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
by the photographer himself. Description: Eiffel Tower, Family, Black and White, France 1950s, 17,9
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Man, Market, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17, 8 x 13 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

The young Marilyn Monroe, ca. early 1950s
By Bruno Bernard (Bernard of Hollywood)
Located in Cologne, DE
. #marilynmonroe; #marilyn; #monroe; #letsmakelove; #set; #hollywood; #iconic; #50s; #1950; #1950er; #50er; #diva
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Alexandra Princess of Kent - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Alexandra Princess of Kent is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1950s. It belongs to
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Alexandra Princess of Kent - 1950s
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H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 0.08 in
Anna Magnani and Renato Castellani - Vintage Photo - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Anna Magnani and Renato Castellani - is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1950s
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

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Black 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of black 1950s available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all black 1950s available were constructed with great care. Find 37446 antique and vintage black 1950s at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1108 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Black 1950s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black 1950s made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made black 1950s over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, Jacques Adnet and Stilnovo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Questions About Black 1950s
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to make pottery black, but the most popular way is through technique instead of the use of pigments or dyes. With a firing clay technique in the kiln the resulting product can come out a varying array of shades of black. Shop a selection of pottery on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Black Jasperware is a type of porcelain that is also described as unglazed stoneware. It is produced in a number of different colors with a matte finish. Find an assortment of porcelain items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black glass is a color of glass achieved by adding manganese to the glass batch. Although named black glass, when held to light, black glass is more of a reddish-purple.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there are black Wedgwood pieces. While Wedgwood china and porcelain is best known for its signature blue and white, some Wedgwood pieces are available in black and other colors as well. Shop a wide selection of Wedgwood collectibles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What black pearls symbolize is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate them with mystery due to their color. Others believe they represent mental strength, wealth or freedom. You'll find a variety of black pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black rings symbolize eternal commitment as well as strength and power. The black color is known to represent absoluteness.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Balmain is owned by the investment firm Mayhoola for Investments, which is based in Qatar. It is currently headed by creative director Olivier Rousteing, a Black designer. Shop for expertly authenticated Balmain products from top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because black pearls only form when sand is trapped in a specific type of oyster, the Tahitian black-lipped Pinctada, they are very rare. Black pearls occur once in every 10,000 pearls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, the black clay pottery from Mexico is usually considered stoneware, not earthenware. While the two types of pottery seem similar, stoneware is fired at a much higher temperature than earthenware. You can find a large selection of black clay pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black sapphires are considered to be low grade and low quality gemstones and so are not valuable. Nevertheless, this means that jewelry with black sapphires can be very affordable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While there is only one shade of black, there are different finishes: matte, gloss, semi-gloss...etc. Each finish may have a slight effect on the shade of black.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Black Wedgwood pieces were also known as basaltes ware or black basaltes, manufactured by Josiah Wedgwood and named after the volcanic rock basalt. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Wedgwood Black Basalt pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese black lacquer is a resin sourced from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum (formerly Rhus verniciflua) tree that grows throughout East Asia. Artisans produce decorative objects entirely from the substance or use it as a finish for wood and other materials. Find a selection of Chinese black lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black tourmaline is a stone known for its protective qualities. It has been said to repel and block negative energies. The stone is good for cleansing and transforming dense energy into a lighter vibration.