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Six Molded Plywood Chairs, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six dining chairs with great allure, from the two tones of wood to the exaggeratedly tapered
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Set of 6 plywood chairs, 1950s, Carlo Ratti, Italy, Industria Legni Curvati
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six Italian dining chairs was designed by Carlo Ratti in the 1950s. The seat shell is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
1950's French Plywood Chairs
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique pair of French plywood chairs - France, circa 1950s
Constructionist style in the vein of
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of Six Plywood Side Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950's
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of six chairs designed by Carlo Ratti for Industria Legni Curvati Lissoni, Italy, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ariston Chairs A. Bozzi for Saporiti Plywood Italy 1950s
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Milano, IT
Saporiti from 1957. The chairs have a black painted metal frame and a bent plywood shell.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Leather, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown leather and plywood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood, brass and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Plywood Side Chairs attributed to Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvati, Italy 1950's
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Curvati. Made in Italy, 1950's period. Set of 3 chairs. Plywood veneer chairs in a pallisander look with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 15.36 in D 19.69 in
Plywood Dining Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Four dining chairs designed in 1950s by Carlo Ratti and produced by Industria Legni Curvati, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded plywood DCW dining chair or side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
1950s Italian Lounge Chair in Plywood and Camel Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This lounge chair, made of mahogany plywood, faux leather, and metal in Italy during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), Circa 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
molded plywood design. The chair can also be padded and upholstered, giving you numerous options to
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Augusto Bozzi Set of Two Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of two dining chairs model Ariston with structure in curved plywood and black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 21.66 in
Augusto Bozzi Set of Four Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
By Fratelli Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs model Ariston with structure in curved plywood and black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 83 in W 42 in D 55 in
1950s Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Plywood and Camel Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, mahogany plywood, faux leather, metal, Italy, 1950s
These easy chairs embody an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 30.91 in D 29.93 in
Set of four plywood 'Lulli' chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Elegant set of four ‘Lulli’ chairs designed by Italian architect Carlo Ratti in the 1950s for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Dangle & Defrance side Chairs, France 1950's
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in New York, NY
Side chairs by D&D for Stafor, the seat is molded plywood. Sits very nicely, with black enameled
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Molded Bent Plywood Chair Metal Base Eames Style, 1950s Mid Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Late 1950s Molded Wood Chair after Eames Herman Miller Knoll
marvelous
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo Ratti Set of 6 Chairs Wood Plywood and Faux Leather, Italian Design 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Milan, IT
A simple but rare and classic set from postwar Italian craftsmanship, this set of six chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Plywood DCW Dining Chairs, 1950s Set of 2
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Basildon, London
the chairs in 1950. This lasted until 1953 when the chairs were taken out of production until 1994
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 28.75 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Imbuia Plywood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Imbuia
Set of Six Grete Jalk Chairs Oak Poul Jeppesen Denmark 1950s Plywood
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
short period in the late 1950s.
An elaborate construction of solid oak with floating oak plywood seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
1950s.It features an iron construction and a plywood seat and backrest. The weight of the chair is 8 kg
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Grete Jalk Chairs Oak Poul Jeppesen Denmark 1950s Plywood
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Basel, BS
short period in the late 1950s.
An elaborate construction of solid oak with floating oak plywood seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Bauhaus chair S43 by Mart Stam for Kovona, 1950´s
By Mart Stam, Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
the 1930´s by Mart Stam and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. Have frames made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early LCW Lounge Chair stained red by Charles & Ray Eames, Evans Plywood, 1950s
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Vorst, BE
further chair color dyes and upholstery designed by Alexander Girard.
As the 1950’s moved on, newer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Wim Rietvield for Gispen Style, Beech Bentwood & Black Desk Chair, 1950's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Wim Rietveld for Gispen style Black Iron & Beech Bentwood Side Chair. Desk Chair. Dining Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.38 in W 20.75 in D 21 in
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Murphy Miller for Plycraft c 1950’s
By Plycraft, Murphy Miller Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Murphy Miller for Plycraft, circa 1950’s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 32.5 in D 24 in
Bespoke Gianni Versace Fabric Custom Upholstered Pair of 1950's Cocktail Chairs
By Gianni Versace
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This pair of 1950's 'cocktail' chairs has been custom upholstered with exclusive and bespoke old
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.97 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Design Dress Boy Chair by Wim Rietveld for Auping, 1950's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Netherlands, circa 1950's. Metal frame with bentwood plywood seat and steerhead backrest in original light
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
a set of 6 blond wood dining chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italian, 1950's
By Carlo Ratti
Located in London, Fitzrovia
a set of 6 original blond wood dining chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italian, 1950's.
Please note that we
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Egon Eiermann Organic Industrial Bent Plywood Desk Chair SE40 Wilde+Spieth
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This chair has a rich patina to all surfaces. The worn chrome-plating on the base has revealed a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno,
Italy, 1950s.
Plywood and lacquered steel.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bentwood Chair, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful, original bentood chair from Czechoslovakia. Produced in 1950s. The chair is made out of
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
1950s Mid-Century Robert Kayton NYC Flag Cord Plywood Chair like Klaus Grabe
By Klaus Grabe, Robert Kayton, Richard Neutra
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice example of the oversize version of the side chair in this rare series of exposition furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 29 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Desk chair 1950s
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Industrial look desk chair from 1950s.
Comfortable to sit in and rest a bit.
Proves to be a
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Plywood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Plywood Mid-Century Modern children chair, 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Plywood
1950s Chairs Se68 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Set of 6
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic dining chairs SE 68 from the 1950s by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth. Frame in stainless
Category
Vintage 1950s German Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950's MCM Dutch Design Dining Chairs by Cor Alons for Gouda Den Boer
By Cor Alons
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. De Boer / Gouda Den Boer. Designed in 1949. Made in the Netherlands, 1950's period. Plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
1950s Four in Hand Space Saving Nesting Chairs
Located in Garnerville, NY
An ingenious space saving idea for smaller areas and city apartments! These nesting chairs, instead
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Masonite, Plywood
Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in LEWES, GB
An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Recliner Chair Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in LEWES, GB
1950s Recliner Chair Newly Upholstered in a luxurious dark brown (with a hint of grey) 100% mohair
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Plywood
Alain Gaubert Sculptural Low Chair, circa 1950s, France
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Rare and unique sculptural low chair in black designed by French designer Alain Gaubert.
The chair
Category
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
1950s Vintage Retro Yellow and Chrome Melamine Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
1950s vintage retro yellow and chrome chairs, Measures: Seat height is 45 cm or 18 in.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Walnut Bentwood Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Manner of Milo Baughman, USA, c. 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
This exceptional chair and ottoman set is a superb example of early mid-century modern design and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 32 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Dinning Chair Designed by Antoni De Moragas 'Grup R', 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dinning chair in solid iron and curved plywood designed by Antoni de Moragas i Gallissà, member of
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Vintage Retro metal framed Black and White Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
1950s vintage retro black and white chairs, seat hight is 43 cm or 17.2in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Chairs by Antoni De Moragas 1950s
By Antoni de Moragas i Spà
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fabulous set of chairs by renowned designer Antoni de Moragas, made of tubular iron and molded wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tubular Desk Chair By Kovona, 1950s
By Kovona
Located in Zohor, SK
This chair made of bent steel pipe construction, bent plywood seat and backrest. Original design by
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Eames Walnut LCW (lounge chair wood) c 1950s. Classic Modernist Design
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
, Charles and Ray Eames designed the first chair made of plywood with compound curves, that were beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Mid Century Modern Green Four Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from green lacquered beech and plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Midcentury Italian 1950s Dining and Desk Chairs - Restored to Perfection
Located in Rome, IT
Discover our exquisite collection of 1950s Italian design chairs, each meticulously restored to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Penguin Lounge Chair by Kofod - Larsen / Selig c 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Penguin lounge chair, made by Kofod - Larsen, distributed by Selig. The chair features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29 in W 21.25 in D 24.25 in
Two 1950s British "Linden" Lounge Chairs in Teak by G A Jenkins
By Alvar Aalto, Packet Furniture
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of 1950s "Linden" armchairs by British designer G A Jenkins for Packet Furniture.
The
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Four Red Beech Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from red lacquered beech and plywood 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Dordrecht Chairs by Wim Van Gelderen for Spectrum, the Netherlands 1950s
By Wim van Gelderen, 't Spectrum
Located in Aartselaar, BE
to find a pair of these Dutch modernist plywood chairs that were produced in the early 1950s.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in
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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 Plywood Chair 1950s
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean an Eames molded plywood chair, wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild dish soap. Then, use a second cloth moistened with water to wipe off the soap. Finally, use a soft towel to dry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 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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