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Vintage 1950S Camera

Crystal City -  Pushed Color Greens and Yellow
Crystal City -  Pushed Color Greens and Yellow

Crystal City - Pushed Color Greens and Yellow

Located in Miami, FL

This is most likely a self-portrait. We see the artist in a reflection holding a small 1950s

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1950s Fauvist Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rolling Workshop Camera in Wood, 1950s
Rolling Workshop Camera in Wood, 1950s

Rolling Workshop Camera in Wood, 1950s

$5,212

H 70.08 in W 20.48 in D 40.56 in

Rolling Workshop Camera in Wood, 1950s

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Rolling Workshop Camera in Wood Vintage Design Additional information: Materials: Wood Color

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20th Century French Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Wood

ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s
ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s

ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

circa 1950. This solid and well-made camera was manufactured from 1954-1958. It is fitted with a Novar

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950S Camera

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Metal

1930’s-1950’s Collection of 95 Vintage Movie Star Penny Arcade Trading Cards
1930’s-1950’s Collection of 95 Vintage Movie Star Penny Arcade Trading Cards

1930’s-1950’s Collection of 95 Vintage Movie Star Penny Arcade Trading Cards

Located in Topeka, KS

-1950’s. LIGHTS… CAMERA… ACTION!!!!! My. Oh my… you are about to be absolutely STARSTRUCK!!! We have 95

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Mid-20th Century American Other Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Paper

Fotex Mini Tripod with Case, Vintage 1960s
Fotex Mini Tripod with Case, Vintage 1960s

Fotex Mini Tripod with Case, Vintage 1960s

$150

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in

Fotex Mini Tripod with Case, Vintage 1960s

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Vintage Fotex Mini Tripod with Case – 1950s-60s Retro Camera Accessory. This is a beautiful vintage

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Steel

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Mitchell BNCR Camera Blimp Total Sculpture, circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod
Mitchell BNCR Camera Blimp Total Sculpture, circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod

Mitchell BNCR Camera Blimp Total Sculpture, circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

Camera Corporation, circa 1950s. We expect this camera would have shot MANY feature films in New York

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Chrome

Mitchell BNCR Iconic Camera Blimp Total Sculpture circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod
Mitchell BNCR Iconic Camera Blimp Total Sculpture circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod

Mitchell BNCR Iconic Camera Blimp Total Sculpture circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

Camera Corporation, circa 1950s. We expect this camera would have shot MANY feature films in New York

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage 1950S Camera

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Chrome

Mitchell 35mm BNCR Feature Film Camera Circa 1950 Complete Camera. As Sculpture.
Mitchell 35mm BNCR Feature Film Camera Circa 1950 Complete Camera. As Sculpture.

Mitchell 35mm BNCR Feature Film Camera Circa 1950 Complete Camera. As Sculpture.

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, a 1950s Mitchell BNC feature film camera converted by the F and B CECO company

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Keystone Vintage Movie Projector circa 1950s, Pristine, with Film and Reels, Wow
Keystone Vintage Movie Projector circa 1950s, Pristine, with Film and Reels, Wow

Keystone Vintage Movie Projector circa 1950s, Pristine, with Film and Reels, Wow

By Keystone Camera Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Submitted for your consideration is this circa 1950s Keystone 8mm movie projector in extremely rare

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Arriflex 35MM Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubricks, circa 1950s
Arriflex 35MM Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubricks, circa 1950s

Arriflex 35MM Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubricks, circa 1950s

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your consideration, this 1950s Arriflex 35mm Feature Motion Picture Film Camera with the

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage 1950S Camera

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Stainless Steel, Aluminum

ARRI 35MM Iconic Vintage Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubrick's, circa 1950s
ARRI 35MM Iconic Vintage Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubrick's, circa 1950s

ARRI 35MM Iconic Vintage Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubrick's, circa 1950s

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your consideration, this 1950s Arriflex 35mm Feature Motion Picture Film Camera with the

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage 1950S Camera

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Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Arriflex 35mm Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubricks, circa 1950s 100% Authent
Arriflex 35mm Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubricks, circa 1950s 100% Authent

Arriflex 35mm Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubricks, circa 1950s 100% Authent

Located in Dallas, TX

Submitted for your consideration, this 1950s Arriflex 35mm feature motion picture film camera with

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage 1950S Camera

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Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Vintage Leica 35mm Camera, 1950s
Vintage Leica 35mm Camera, 1950s

Vintage Leica 35mm Camera, 1950s

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H 3.25 in W 6 in D 2.25 in

Vintage Leica 35mm Camera, 1950s

By Leica 1

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Leica iif 35mm camera. In production from 1951 to 1956. With the Leitz Elmar lens. With the

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Other

20th century Leica Photo Camera, 1950s
20th century Leica Photo Camera, 1950s

20th century Leica Photo Camera, 1950s

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H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in

20th century Leica Photo Camera, 1950s

By Leica 1

Located in LEGNY, FR

Vintage Leica Camera – 1950s Model with Summitar 5cm f/2 Lens Capture the essence of photography’s

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1950s German Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Metal

1950s Las Vegas Blvd Camera Store Neon Sign  *Saturday Sale**
1950s Las Vegas Blvd Camera Store Neon Sign  *Saturday Sale**

1950s Las Vegas Blvd Camera Store Neon Sign *Saturday Sale**

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage 1950 double sided neon sign patterned after a 3-A autographic Kodak Jr folding camera, the

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950S Camera

Table Lamp from an Exakta Varex Camera
Table Lamp from an Exakta Varex Camera

Table Lamp from an Exakta Varex Camera

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H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in

Table Lamp from an Exakta Varex Camera

Located in Hamburg, DE

knack for special things. Because the small lamp consists of an old 1950s Exakta Varex camera and a

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950S Camera

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Metal

William Webber Signed Original Midcentury Oil Painting "Camera Obscura", 1950s
William Webber Signed Original Midcentury Oil Painting "Camera Obscura", 1950s

William Webber Signed Original Midcentury Oil Painting "Camera Obscura", 1950s

Located in Studio City, CA

1950s. The painting depicts five well-dressed gentlemen standing under a huge camera holding scaffolding

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Paint

1950s 14K Yellow Gold Mechanical Camera Pendant and Charm
1950s 14K Yellow Gold Mechanical Camera Pendant and Charm

1950s 14K Yellow Gold Mechanical Camera Pendant and Charm

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1950s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.5 grams

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1950s Art Deco Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Filmor Camera 120 Film Box Eye-level Finder Camera Achromatic F11 Lens Italy
Filmor Camera 120 Film Box Eye-level Finder Camera Achromatic F11 Lens Italy

Filmor Camera 120 Film Box Eye-level Finder Camera Achromatic F11 Lens Italy

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Torino of Italy 1950's The Filmor Camera was a box camera, made by Fototecnica Torino. It made 6x9cm

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950S Camera

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Aluminum

Cast aluminium fire surround c1950 by Jon Bannenberg
Cast aluminium fire surround c1950 by Jon Bannenberg

Cast aluminium fire surround c1950 by Jon Bannenberg

Located in London, GB

and depicts the lens of a 1950's camera. Jon Bannenberg went on to become one of the best known

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1950s English Vintage 1950S Camera

Vintage Bolex Camera w/ Original Wooden Bolex Tripod
Vintage Bolex Camera w/ Original Wooden Bolex Tripod

Vintage Bolex Camera w/ Original Wooden Bolex Tripod

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great 1950's Bolex camera with original tripod.

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1950s Swiss Vintage 1950S Camera

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Metal

Polaroid Vintage Camera, Circa 1957, Pristine Sculpture Mounted On Stone ON SALE
Polaroid Vintage Camera, Circa 1957, Pristine Sculpture Mounted On Stone ON SALE

Polaroid Vintage Camera, Circa 1957, Pristine Sculpture Mounted On Stone ON SALE

By Polaroid Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

warm stone. The iconic camera of the 1950s. The camera body is steel with perfect brown painted

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Metal

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Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

By Charles Ellis

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil Painting Signature: Unsigned Contact for dimensions.

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20th Century Vintage 1950S Camera

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Oil

Study for Marjanah
Study for Marjanah

Alexander Oscar LevyStudy for Marjanah, 1925

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 14 in

Study for Marjanah

By Alexander Oscar Levy

Located in Buffalo, NY

A beautiful art deco portrait by well listed American Ashcan School artist Alexander Oscar Levy. This piece was featured in the American Art Review article about the Levy retrospect...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage 1950S Camera

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Board, Oil

Art Deco Table Lamp with Mother of Pearls Top and Funkis Style Frame
Art Deco Table Lamp with Mother of Pearls Top and Funkis Style Frame

Art Deco Table Lamp with Mother of Pearls Top and Funkis Style Frame

Located in Odense, DK

Art Deco table lamp with mother of pearls top and funkis style framel. Made in 1940s.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1950S Camera

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Steel

Large Art Deco Period Portrait Painting of an Elegant Young Woman, 1937
Large Art Deco Period Portrait Painting of an Elegant Young Woman, 1937

Large Art Deco Period Portrait Painting of an Elegant Young Woman, 1937

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very large Art Deco style full length portrait of an elegantly dressed beautiful young woman. The woman in this painting is Millie Stokes. Oil on canvas in original silver gilt woo...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1950S Camera

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Canvas, Paint

Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon
Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon

Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon

$796Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 32.5 in D 6 in

Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Measures: L 32.5 x W 8 x Thk 6 in.

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1950s American Industrial Vintage 1950S Camera

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Metal

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Side Table, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Side Table, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Side Table, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School side table. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut base on six original black lacquered feet. Original solid walnut top. ...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage 1950S Camera

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Walnut

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

Located in Marbella, ES

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.

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2010s French Vintage 1950S Camera

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Life Pool Score Board
Late 19th C. Life Pool Score Board

Late 19th C. Life Pool Score Board

$1,866

H 30 in W 18 in D 2.5 in

Late 19th C. Life Pool Score Board

Located in London, GB

This rare Victorian mahogany 12 player life pool scoreboard features sliders that open to reveal counters and stars. The makers, Burroughes & Watts, are a well known and famous manuf...

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Late 19th Century British Vintage 1950S Camera

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Mahogany

English Painted Low Cupboard
English Painted Low Cupboard

English Painted Low Cupboard

Sold|$2,695

H 26 in W 65 in D 20 in

English Painted Low Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th century English painted three drawer low cupboard. Would make an ideal TV cabinet. 1880. Code: 9025 Dimensions: W: 65" (165.1 cm) H: 26" (66 cm) D: 20" (50.8 cm)

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19th Century English Victorian Vintage 1950S Camera

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Mahogany

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn”  Koga Tadao, 84"
Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn”  Koga Tadao, 84"

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"

$96,000Sale Price|67% Off

H 84 in W 26 in D 18 in

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further information please call D...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950S Camera

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Bronze

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

On Hold|$11,837 / set

H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1950S Camera

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand
Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand

$3,663

H 81 in W 44 in D 13 in

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand

By Matthews Company

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand of Art Nouveau Design - with original stained glass inset panels and coat hooks all of art nouveau form, replacement drip trays - Matthews of...

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Vintage 1950S Camera

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Stained Glass, Mahogany

Art Deco Table Lamp Silver Color France 20th Century
Art Deco Table Lamp Silver Color France 20th Century

Art Deco Table Lamp Silver Color France 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Art Deco Table Lamp Silver Color France 20th Century Cast Steel. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BUYERS Shade is not Furnished

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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1950S Camera

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Bronze

Art Deco Odeon Walnut Double Bed, England, 1930s
Art Deco Odeon Walnut Double Bed, England, 1930s

Art Deco Odeon Walnut Double Bed, England, 1930s

$2,972

H 50.01 in W 56.3 in D 81.11 in

Art Deco Odeon Walnut Double Bed, England, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous 1930s Art Deco walnut bed originating from England. The veneers are so beautifully detailed, the quality oozes from this bed. Features headboard, foot board and two side iro...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage 1950S Camera

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Iron

Sunday Afternoons (Sidewinder) - Polaroid, Contemporary, 21st Century, Nude

Sunday Afternoons (Sidewinder) - Polaroid, Contemporary, 21st Century, Nude

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Sunday Afternoons (Sidewinder), 2005 Edition of 1/10, 24x20cm, digital C-Print based on an expired Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Artist Inventory # 3765.01. Not mounted...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Vintage 1950S Camera

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

$2,680

H 50.5 in W 36.75 in D 18 in

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This painted Chinese cabinet dates to the mid-19th century and has a richly aged patina that only time can achieve. The narrow cabinet is finished with layers of dark brown and burgu...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Vintage 1950S Camera

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Elm

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Vintage 1950S Camera For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage 1950s camera for your needs in our varied inventory. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage 1950s camera among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add a vintage 1950s camera to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black and more. A vintage 1950s camera from Russ Meyer and Frank Worth — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in archival ink, archival paper and archival pigment print, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Vintage 1950S Camera?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a vintage 1950s camera in our inventory may begin at $62 and can go as high as $68,750, while the average can fetch as much as $1,648.
Questions About Vintage 1950S Camera
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a camera has to be to be considered vintage vary. However, the general consensus is that cameras manufactured more than 50 years ago qualify for the label. You can find a range of vintage cameras on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    If your vintage Polaroid camera is still in working order, you can absolutely still use it. The one thing to check is whether the compatible film is readily available. If it is, then point and click away! You can find a selection of vintage polaroid cameras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s 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 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 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 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 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 13, 2024
    The 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 ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank 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.