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Jos De Mey for Luxus Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Wood & Glass Top
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Belgian designer Jos De Mey was a leading figure in the 50s furniture scene, an all-round artist
Category

1950s Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

50s, Danish Design, Completely Refurbished Chair, Furniture Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
50s, Danish design. Completely refurbished ear flap armchair. Quality dark red/black furniture wool
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Wool, Teak

Paul Frankl Mahogany Coffee Table with Cork Tops Johnson Furniture c. 1940s/50s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
two cork laminated tops on a Greek key designed base for Johnson Furniture of Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Maple, Cork, Lacquer

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.
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1950s French Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Resin

Used A resin chandelier France 50's
A resin chandelier France 50's
H 21.6 in W 29.9 in D 29.9 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
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Brass

Used 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
Swedish Modern armchair in sheepskin, 1940-50s
By Swedish Furniture Guild
Located in Säffle, SE
Swedish Modern armchair from the mid-century. One of only two ever documented, which make the chair very rare. Amazing character with its curves of big proportions. Legs in beech...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Used Swedish Modern armchair in sheepskin, 1940-50s
Swedish Modern armchair in sheepskin, 1940-50s
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 29.93 in
An umbrella stand. France, 50s
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A red lacquered metal umbrella stand. Stone base, France, 1950s
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1950s French Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Stone, Metal

Used An umbrella stand. France, 50s
An umbrella stand. France, 50s
H 22.8 in W 14.2 in D 4.3 in
Spanish garden furniture set in the style of Matégot 50s / 60s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of Spanish garden furniture from the 50's / 60's in the taste of the work of Matégot. Structure
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Earth-Sky Bookcase Furniture from the 50s in Wood
Located in None, IT
Floor-to-ceiling wooden bookcase with three modules, features ceiling elements which, thanks to a sliding system, can be adjusted in height with gilded brass tips, includes 5 shelves...
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1950s Italian Used 50s Furniture

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
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1950s Italian Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
back to our Mr. Chair… It holds a fun fact of its own! Back in the 50’s, furniture manufacturers were
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Metal

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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Cristal Arte Mirror 50's
Cristal Arte Mirror 50's
H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 1.78 in
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
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1930s Finnish Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto 50's desk natural
alvar aalto 50's desk natural
H 27.17 in W 38.98 in D 20.48 in
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.
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1950s Finnish Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Birch

50's bench 153A natural
50's bench 153A natural
H 15.75 in W 44.89 in D 18.12 in
Harold Schwartz Romweber Oak Pair Nightstands Sculptural & Architectural 50s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber, this rare sculptural and architectural pair of nightstands or end tables is as cool as anything designed by Vladimir Kagan, Hans Wegner, or Finn Juhl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Pair 50’s Plasterware Lamps
Pair 50’s Plasterware Lamps
H 20 in W 10 in D 6 in
A Stylish and Unique Bauhaus Meets Industrial Desk, Circa 1940's/50's
Located in Hastings, GB
This stylish and highly functional desk was probably a one off commission, its rarity suggests so. It has a built in Bakelite switch that turns on the elegant angle poise light by Ad...
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1940s French Bauhaus Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Steel

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage 50's End Table
Vintage 50's End Table
H 26.25 in Dm 32 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
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Green velvet 50's 'banana' sofa
Green velvet 50's 'banana' sofa
H 29.93 in W 90.56 in D 45.67 in
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
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1950s Italian Used 50s Furniture

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
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.
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1930s Finnish Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Birch

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.
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1930s Finnish Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Birch

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
Italian 50s Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niceley shaped comfortable chairs with delicately carved wooden legs
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1950s Italian Used 50s Furniture

Italian 50s Armchairs
Italian 50s Armchairs
H 34 in W 27 in D 24 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
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1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Metal

50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bookcase by Teperman 50's
Bookcase by Teperman 50's
H 118.12 in W 125.99 in D 15.75 in
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.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

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
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20th Century Spanish Modern Used 50s Furniture

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
Diabolo planter 50s
Located in PARIS, FR
Diabolo planter produced in the 50s. Its structure is made entirely of fibre cement. In good
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1950s Industrial Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Cement

Diabolo planter 50s
Diabolo planter 50s
H 25.2 in Dm 14.38 in
French 50's bench in massive oak
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan offers you this fully restored and varnished farm bench. From the 50s, it has a pretty
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1950s French French Provincial Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Oak

French 50's bench in massive oak
French 50's bench in massive oak
H 18.51 in W 74.41 in D 8.27 in
Danish 50s floor lamp
Located in Braga, Braga
50s Floor lamp and table. Nice cozy shade functional
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Metal

Danish 50s floor lamp
Danish 50s floor lamp
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 12.6 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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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
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20th Century Used 50s Furniture

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.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

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
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...
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1950s Italian Used 50s Furniture

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
Swedish Grace, Decorative Brass & Glass Pendant / Chandelier, 1940/50s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative brass lamp with glass drop details, three lamp holders. Made in Sweden, 1940/50s. In
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large 40s/50s Venetian Style Vintage Etched Floral Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 40s/50s Venetian style Vintage Wall Mirror with decoratively etched clear glass panels. A
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Danish 50s floor lamp
Located in Braga, Braga
Nice danish floor lamp. Shade in geometrical fabric
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Brass

Danish 50s floor lamp
Danish 50s floor lamp
H 66.93 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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 mirror has an unusual gold decorated design. signs of wear on the mirror.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Cristal Arte Italian Midcentury Mirror 50's
Cristal Arte Italian Midcentury Mirror 50's
H 35.24 in W 23.43 in D 0.6 in
Reguitti Brothers Bed Tray, Late 50's
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in bari, IT
Folding and adjustable bed tray. In laminated wood of the Reguitti Brothers. This tray is like new. Made in Italy in the 1950s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Reguitti Brothers Bed Tray, Late 50's
Reguitti Brothers Bed Tray, Late 50's
H 9.06 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
grain, etc. Take into account that the colors on the furniture may vary depending on the type of
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

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
Provençal Green Center Console table, polychrome, 50's - 60's - France
Located in Valladolid, ES
style, and this piece consists of bringing together the most characteristic elements. It,s a gorgeous
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1950s French French Provincial Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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
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20th Century Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Wool

Italian 50s Table Lamp
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Mid 20th century Italian brass & travertine table lamp. Ca 1950. The shade is new and without it, the lamp measures H 30 W 10 D 10 cm.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Italian 50s Table Lamp
Italian 50s Table Lamp
H 18.12 in Dm 13.78 in
50s Directional Spot Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 50s Directional Spot Sconces from Mid-century modern Italy from the 1950s. These sconces
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

50s Directional Spot Sconces
50s Directional Spot Sconces
H 5 in W 4 in D 7 in
Console Table Wall Mount Hollywood Regency Iron Leaves Gold Leaf France 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Wall Mount Console Table Mid Century Iron Leaves Gold Leaf, France 50s to 70s Hollewood Regency
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Iron

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.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp 50's
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp 50's
H 78.75 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
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
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20th Century Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Wool

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
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Used 50s Furniture

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
'50s Line Vautrin 'Comete' Mirror
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
'50s Line Vautrin 'Comete' mirror.
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1950s French Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Resin, Talosel

A Jacques Quinet chest of drawers in lacquer and mahogany of Rio. France 50's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large chest of drawers with six overhanging drawers in black lacquer. The top and sides are in Rio mahogany and the base in cast aluminum. Jacques Quinet ( 1918-1992 ) France, 1950s.
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1950s European Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Italian 50s Hexagonal Playing Table
Located in bari, IT
late 50s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian 50s Hexagonal Playing Table
Italian 50s Hexagonal Playing Table
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 40.56 in
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair Made in 1940-50s Beautiful shape and character, similar to the clam chair
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Metal

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
Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in bari, IT
Vintage coffee table model ovalette by Ilmari Tapiovaara per Artek 1958.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
50's food trolly attributable to Cesare Lacca
Located in Catania, IT
50s food trolly attributable to Cesare Lacca. Wooden trolly with brass frame and a glass surface
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1950s Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Brass

50's food trolly attributable to Cesare Lacca
50's food trolly attributable to Cesare Lacca
H 28.34 in W 29.92 in D 17.71 in
Harold Schwartz Romweber Oak 8-Drawer Tall Chest, Sculptural & Architectural 50s
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber, this rare sculptural and architectural piece is as cool as anything designed by Vladimir Kagan, Hans Wegner, or Finn Juhl. High quality construction ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Oak

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
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1950s Italian Used 50s Furniture

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
Arne Bang, Ceramic Jam Jar in Grooved Design, 1940s/50s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, ceramic jam jar in grooved design. Beautiful dark green glaze. 1940/50s. Perfect
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1940s Danish Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Silver

Large Green Blenko Jug Vase 50's
By Blenko Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s by Blenko Glass Company, Inc., Milton, West Virginia, USA. Pictured in the 1953 catalog, model #443, this amazing 1950s accessory is authentically mid-century. Known for ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used 50s Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

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Used 50s Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of used 50s furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every piece of used 50s furniture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of used 50s furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of used 50s furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of used 50s furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Sede, Isamu Noguchi and Stilnovo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Used 50s Furniture?

Prices for a piece of used 50s furniture start at $1 and top out at $210,102 with the average selling for $2,298.
Questions About Used 50s Furniture
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    A pouf is a cushioned stool that typically sits lower than the height of a sofa seat. Poufs come in all colors, shapes and fabric types and can be used as a seat, foot stool, side table or simply a focal point in your room decor. On 1stDibs, find a collection of poufs and other furniture from top sellers.
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    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, in fact, pecan wood has been used for furniture, cabinetry and even in making certain tools. Pecan wood is durable and only moderately heavy. Shop a collection of pecan wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Teakwood is a type of wood popularly used in Indonesian furniture. It is a tropical hardwood mainly used in Java, Indonesia, that can grow up to 130 feet tall. Shop a collection of Indonesian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    What oil you should use on wicker furniture varies. For best results, consult the care instructions that accompanied your piece for specific instructions and product recommendations. Depending on the properties of your piece, linseed oil, lemon oil or another natural plant oil may be the best option. Find a diverse assortment of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The history of plastic as a raw material for furniture traces back to the years immediately after World War II. Improvements in plastics technology during the 1960s created a boom in the design of new plastic furniture, and it’s been a popular material ever since. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary plastic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best products to use on wood furniture are lacquer, varnish or polyurethane that will protect the wood from staining, and add a nice sheen to the piece. Wood furniture polishes are available in silicon, emulsion, oil-based and wax and you can choose based on the type of wooden furniture you have. It is important to test on a small patch of wood before applying it to the entire piece of furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many different types of finishes that can be used on wood furniture. Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is one of the most popular treatments in the world to use on wood furniture. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood furniture with different finishes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Bernhardt uses engineered, multi-ply hardwood plywood as well as various solid hardwoods like teak. The brand is known for employing unique decorative materials like bone inlay, German silver, gypsum and white onyx. On 1stDibs, find Bernhardt furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Whether you should use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture depends on the piece and the product. The formulation of most teak wood oil is intended for indoor use, and these products generally shouldn't be applied to outdoor furniture. You should read the care instructions on your furniture and the directions for use on the teak oil for specific advice. Explore a wide variety of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The common types of furniture used during the Romanesque period relate to cathedrals and churches because the style of architecture was most commonly employed to construct these types of buildings during the era. They include altars, shrines, canopies and throne chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.