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Italian 50s Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niceley shaped comfortable chairs with delicately carved wooden legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Italian 50s Table Lamp
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Mid 20th century Italian brass & travertine table lamp. Ca 1950.
The shade is new and without
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Italian 50s Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of double glass shade and brass sconces/wall lights from 1950s Italy. Made in brass and glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian 50s Hexagonal Playing Table
Located in bari, IT
late 50s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bedsides by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 50s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
These two bedside represents the perfect e a,ple of great mid-century Italian design. The brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Bed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 50's
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Padova, IT
Bamboo bed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina - Italy - 50's
The simple but at the same time refined
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo
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
Vintage 1950s Italian Tables
Materials
Zinc
Umbrella Stand Lucite Acrylic Elegant Italy 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury umbrella stand metal and tortoise shell Lucite, Italy
Original and unusual
Very nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Italian dining chairs from the 50s era.
In very good condition. The upholstery was recently
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Ornamented Brass Mirror, Italy 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century brass mirror made in the 50s in Italy.
Classic Italian mirror from the 50s
In very good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Coat Rack Mid 20th Century Wood, Italy 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Large Wood coat rack from the mid 20th century
Excellent conditions
Perfect for entering your home to hang your bags coats
It has a top shelf to support the hats
Elegant and functi...
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Set of 5 Francor Ospitaletto Chairs, Italy 50's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of five chairs was made in Italy in the 1950s. The design by the manufacturer Francor
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of 2 Italian 50's Steel Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary Oversize pair of 2 Mid century Italian lamps made whit chrome base and a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Wall Kitchen Decor Brass Midcentury Vintage Hanging Tuscany Italy 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Italian Old kitchen tools or utensils made of wood and ceramin hanging from a hanging bar. Old
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 3.15 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi CACCIA DOMINIONI 1913-2016
Daybed mod. L4 called "Chesa Laria" - circa 1959
Walnut structure upholstered in white fabric
Azucena Edition
Bibliography:
Adalberto Dal Lago, Arre...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 80.71 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century O. Borsani Marble and Bronze Coffee Table, Italy 50s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, IT
curvilinear intertwining of metal tubes. Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Mid-Century Cesare Lacca Wood and Glass Magazine Rack, Italy 50s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, IT
attributable to Cesare Lacca, Italy in the 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Brass Aluminum Red Attributable to Arredoluce Midcentury Italy 50s
By Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, IT
Table lamp attributable to Arredoluce, produced in Italy in the 1950s.
E14 single light table lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 7.88 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Armchairs P-35 Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamento Borsani, Italy 50s
By Osvaldo Borsani, RIMA
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of armchairs part of set model “P-35”
Manufactured by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo
Italy, 1951
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
De Poli Style Metal Arte Copper Centerpiece Bowl Polychrome Enamels, Italy 50s
Located in Palermo, IT
Arte Sulmona, Italian manufacture from the 60s. Brand engraved on the bottom.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Lella Chairs, Design by Ezio Longhi for Elam Milano, Italy 50s
By Elam, Ezio Longhi
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare "Lella" chairs produced in the 1950s by Elam of Milan designed Ezio Longhi.
Side structures in wood joined by a metal structure painted in black.
Seat and back in curved plywo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century O. Borsani Wood and Brass Exagonal Coffee Table, Italy 50s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, IT
saber legs with brass tips. The table, restored, is attributable to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 16.93 in W 26.38 in D 22.05 in
Murano bowl, Flavio Poli, submerged glass. Cut and ruby color, Italy, 50s
By Carole Stupell, Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
, Vetro Sommerso. Red faceted glass, Italy, 1950s.
No chipping.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.37 in W 3.75 in D 4.93 in
Osvaldo Borsani T96 Rosewood & Steel Boomerang Writing Desk by Tecno, Italy 50's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Scrivania direzionale realizzata per gli uffici ENI nel 1956 da Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno.
Struttura in alluminio e acciaio inossidabile con 2 cassettiere e piano in legno.
La scriv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Coffee Table Aldo Tura Red Goatskin, Italy 50's, Brass Mid-Century Signed
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
Aldo Tura (1909-1963 Italy) designed this bed sofa side table with drawer in the 1955s. Aldo Tura
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Carlo De Carli Wooden Circular Table with Octagonal Base, Italy 50s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Palermo, IT
section, restored. Attributed to Carlo De Carli, 50s Italy
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in Dm 43.31 in
Coat Rack Mid-Century Modern Elegant Hat Racks and Stands, Design Italian 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
minimalist and elegant Mid Century Modern coat rack, It is an italian coat rack from the 50s. It has the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
H 8.27 in W 24.41 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century Colli Torino Set 2 Wooden Abat-Jour Table Lamp, Italy 50s
By Colli Torino
Located in Palermo, IT
and dark turned wooden body and a semicircle metal support, by Colli Torino, Italian production from
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lantern Mid Century Modern Design Made Murano Glass Wood and Brass Italy 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Italian mid century design lamp
Made with Murano glass, wood and brass
This lantern or lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Armchairs in Grey Wool and Black Lacquered Metal Legs, Italy 50s
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
This pair of armchairs is very confortable and newly upholstered with a nice grey curly wool.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century P. Buffa Style Vintage Wood and Glass Coffee Table, Italy 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, IT
style of Paolo Buffa, Italian production from the 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 27.96 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century A. Campi (attr.) Glazed Ceramic and Glass Table Lamp Italy, 50s
By Antonia Campi
Located in Palermo, IT
to Antonia Campi, Italian manufacture from the 1950s
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 14.57 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century Barovier Green Murano Glass with Gold Leaf Candle Holder, Italy 50s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, IT
Very fine Murano glass candle holder with green leaves above and transparent below, all with inclusions of gold leaf. Venetian manufacture attributed to Barovier from the 1950s.
Wear...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Ezio Minotti Set of 6 Wood and Blue Fabric Chairs Italy 50s
By Ezio Minotti
Located in Palermo, IT
. Elegant pointed legs, connected at the back by a brass metal bar. elegant Italian production from the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century "LTA1 Sasso" by L. Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Table Lamp Italy 50s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Palermo, IT
and produced by Azucena Milan, Italy. Base in polished river pebble, removable brass rod, brass joints
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Iron, Brass
H 15.36 in W 9.45 in D 2.96 in
Mid-Century P. L Colli Vintage Wooden, Brass and Glass Coffee Table Italy 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, IT
Delicious rectangular coffee table in curved brass, shaped glass top and decorative elements in the shape of large leaves in carved and lacquered wood. Under the glass top, a metal t...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.48 in W 31.5 in D 22.05 in
Set of Three Low Hexagonal Coffee Tables by Giò Ponti for Isa Bergamo, Italy 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, RM
Set di tre iconici tavoli bassi esagonali di Gio Ponti per I.S.A. Bergamo disegnati e prodotti
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 15.75 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Set of 3 Italian Silver Candle Holders, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 3 candle holders made in silver from Italy 50s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Elegant Walnut Paolo Buffa Styled Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 50s armchair in the style of Paolo Buffa featuring sturdy and detailed wood frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Aquamarine Colour Crystal and Silver Vase, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
elements in relief. Classic style, Italy 50s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Vanity Corner attributed to Pietro Chiesa, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 50s corner vanity attributed to Pietro Chiesa.
Central large mirror and two adjustable side
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Table Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are a lovely pair of Italian '50's lamps, both in great condition and working perfectly.We
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Three Brass Sconces with Three Lights Each
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 3 brass sconces that are the epitome of Mid-Century chic, Italian '50s style. Think movies
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Oval Blue Panelled Brass Framed Mirror
By Cristal Arte
Located in London, GB
50's taste. Five available.
Contemporary.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mirrored and Lacquered Goatskin Console Tables
By Aldo Tura
Located in London, GB
stylised and typically Italian 50's pair of consoles. These have been carefully restored and re polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Original Italian 1950s jug with 5 cups with souvenir motif, Murano glass
By Laguna Murano
Located in Wolfurt, AT
different motifs. Al made of Murano glass.
Souvenir motif from the Italian 50s.
Torino - Basilica di
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Gilded and Worked Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
gilded brass, inserts of similar gems Italy 50's.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sideboard in Linoleum and Masonite & Upholstered in Fabric from T.M., 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard Italy 50's. Beechwood construction with honeycomb structure, internally and on the back
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 57.88 in D 21.26 in
"Poliedri" Sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa. Italy 1950
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Venini. Composed by Murano crystal pieces over a structure made in white lacquer metal. Italy 50s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage 1950s Italian Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Sushi Kart by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
such project her passion for sensual and
soft shapes, stunning colors and references to Italian 50’s
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Italian Midcentury Mirror Cane 50's
Located in bari, IT
Refined bamboo mirror with wrought iron frame, Italian production in the late 1950s
Mirror
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cane, Mirror
Cristal Arte Italian Midcentury Mirror 50's
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in bari, IT
Beautiful mirror in the Italian neoclassical style Cristal Arte. This fabulous mid-century Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp 50's
By Stilnovo
Located in bari, IT
Floor lamp with six lighting bodies by Stilnovo in brass and opaline glass from the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian sideboard, Silvio Cavatorta, 50s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
well-known Italian designers in the second half of the twentieth century embraced the industrial
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Italian Lighting from the 50s
Located in Nice, FR
Aluminum luminaire made in Italy in the 40s/50s, It has two height positions; modular.
A single
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
50's Italian Stools in Brass and Vinyl
Located in bari, IT
Pair of stools made in Italy from the 1960s, curved tubular structure in brass, seat in original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Italian Coffee Table Gio Ponti style 50's
Located in bari, IT
Circular coffee table form Milan school in Gio Ponti style with feet worked in an excellent way.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Single Armchair, Italian Production, Mid-50s
Located in bari, IT
Single armchair, Italian production, mid-50s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
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- What guys wore in the 50s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Trends 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 20211950s-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.
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The company's modest origins can be traced back to when its founder, Louis Vuitton, wishing to free himself from the conventional lifestyle in his provincial French city of Anchay as well as a difficult stepmother, left in the early 1830s to make a new life in Paris. When he arrived in the capital city, Vuitton made a living with his hands. He toiled as a box maker and packer for more than a decade and built relationships with royals and members of the upper class while working for the empress of France, Eugenie de Montijo. In 1854, Vuitton launched his namesake company.
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1960s Psychedelic Lamp
Quasar Lamp
Wicker Modular Sofa
Italian Midcentury Parchment Bed
Plastic Mushroom Chair
Kartell Upper