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Danish 1950's Lounge Chair with Slim Sculptural Carved Oak Frame
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish very elegant and sculptural looking chair from around 1950. Upholstered at a later point in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Frame 1950's
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Ib Kofod-Larsen and Edvard Kindt-Larsen. This chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
1950's Blonde Farmhouse Chair With Framed Seat - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Blonde Farmhouse Chair With Framed Seat - Small Batch Available.
The process of steam
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
1950's PEL Tubular Stacking Upholstered Chair - Red Frame - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's PEL Tubular Stacking Upholstered Chair - Red Frame - Set Of Eight.
PEL chairs are a
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
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
Black Leather Frame Joseph Andre Mott Pair Chairs, France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in New York, NY
1950's French Joseph Andre Motte pair black leather framed chairs.
Loose back cushion.
Black
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
1950s French Mullca Framed Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca Framed Seat Dining Chairs – Set of Eight
1950s French Mullca Framed Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Birch
"Urania" White Frame and Green Velvet Chair by BBPR for Arflex. Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
"Urania" chair by BBPR for Arflex.
Iconic 50s chair featuring white metal frame and velvet seat and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Firenze, IT
This fantastic set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern design iron open back club or lounge chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Beech Frame, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
is the beech wood frame that frames the upholstered body uniquely. Both from the back and the sides
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.77 in W 28.75 in D 30.32 in
1950s French Mullca Framed Seat Stacking Dining Chairs - Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca Framed Seat Stacking Dining Chairs – Set of Eight
1950s French Mullca Framed
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
1950s Original French Bienaise Swivelling Workshop Chair Cream and Metal Frame
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Desk chair – Cream and metal frame
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 18.9 in W 15.36 in D 31.5 in
Pair of 1950s Wicker and Iron Frame Pod Capsule Lounge Chairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of 1950s pod capsule lounge chairs made with a circular woven wicker seat on a black iron
Category
20th Century Italian Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Iron
IB Kofod-Larsen Selig Penguin Chair Iron Frame Green Leather 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An iron frame IB Kofod Larsen lounge chair attributed to Selig. The iron frame is original and has
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare & Original George Nelson Steel Frame Lounge Chairs Pair Herman Miller 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super rare! George Nelson for Herman Miller steel frame chairs, model 5080 Easy Lounge Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27 in W 29.25 in D 28.5 in
"Seal" Lounge Chair by IB Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1950s, Teak Frame
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a stunning lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE. Features a fully restored teak frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29 in W 31.5 in D 29.5 in
Hedstrom 1950s Metal Frame Saucer Folding Hoop Circle Lounge Chair Hair Pin Leg
Located in Thiensville, WI
Extremely rare circa 1950s Hedstrom circle chair. Midcentury design. Heavy metal (iron) circular
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.25 in W 31 in D 31 in
1950s Studio BBPR Chairs for Arflex with Black Iron Frame and White Skai
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a captivating pair of vintage chairs from the 1950s, These chairs are a beautiful nod
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Patio Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four Italian 1950s patio chairs with gorgeous frame curved shape.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Charles Eames for Herman Miller Dining Chairs, DCM, Walnut, Black Frames
By Charles Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
Early set of 6 DCMs (Dining Chair Metal) in walnut and black frames.
A timeless piece of design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Albrecht Lange "scissor" arm chairs, 1950s / Classic Modernist Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Albrecht Lange "scissor" arm chairs, 1950s / Classic Modernist Design.. , frames and cushions all
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Rome, IT
interior decor.
These chair feature a robust black-painted iron rod frame, exuding an aura of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Gio Ponti for Cassina, Harlequin Set of Leggera Chairs, Model 646 in Ash, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti for Cassina, Harlequin Set of Four Leggera Chairs, Model 646, 1950s
Ash frames, recently
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 1950s French Jacques Adnet Iron Frame With Stitched Leather Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
backrest, arms are also padded around the iron frame. The frames are pained black, the paint has an enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34.75 in W 25.5 in D 21 in
Classic James Mont Tall Back Chair
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic James Mont tall back chair, ca' 1950's. Lacquered frame with velvet upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Set of Six Borge Mogensen No. 155 Dining Chairs for Soborg Mobler in Teak
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Soborg Mobelfabrik in 1950. This particular set dates to the 1950s. The chairs are constructed with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.25 in W 19.75 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1950’s wicker chair with black metal frame and in a good vintage condition. Great for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Reclining Armchair with Cherry Frame and White Velvet Upholstery, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This chair features a cherry frame and it's upholstered in velvet.
It may
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
H 36.62 in W 27.17 in D 33.86 in
Set of Six Vintage Beech and Brass Dining Chairs with Goldenrod Fabric, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
These chairs feature a beech frame with brass and bronze details
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Pair. George Nelson for Herman Miller Cube Arm Chairs Model 4774
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
circa 1950s. The chairs feature solid maple frames with thick upholstered seats and backs, the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pr. Rosewood and Leather Lounge Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic voguish Italian design, model 917 Cassina chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa, circa 1950's. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set 6 Dining chairs by Glenn of California designed by Sta
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of six 1950s walnut frame dining chairs by Stanley Young for Glenn of California. Original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
De Coene Frères lounge chair Belgium 1950
By De Coene Frères
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking and super rare lounge chair designed by De Coene Frères, Courtrai Belgium in 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Risom lounge chairs
1950s design
Walnut frame
Fully restored in hair on hide
This Ad is for (two
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern High Back dining chairs by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of four tall ladder-back dining chairs by Aldo Tura, circa 1950's. The chairs frames are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Teak German Dining Chairs by Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth, 1950
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Gaggenau, DE
1 of 8 Vintage Teak German Dining Chairs by Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth , 1950s,
Model
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Bauhaus Chair S43 by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Prague 8, CZ
former Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. The chair has frames made of tubular chrome-plated steel, plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Stained Beech Frame, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
desire for Shaker-like clarity. Most notably, the vintage pieces of the 1950s, like this stylish easy
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.47 in W 23.43 in D 30.12 in
1950s Spanish Pair of Wicker on Wood Frame Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish pair of wicker on wood frame chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
English Interior Still-life of Teapot, table and chair, fruit and flowers 1950s
By Jack Griffin
Located in Woodbury, CT
An interesting and colourful classic 1950s English Interior. Jack Griffin was an English painter of
Category
1950s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 1.97 in
Paul McCobb For Directional Highback Lounge Chairs Model No. 409
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer, Paul McCobb, for Directional circa 1950s. The chairs feature contoured walnut frames with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Vintage Midcentury German beech Armchair set of 4 , 1950s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Vintage Midcentury German beech Armchair set of 4 , 1950s
The chair frame are made from solid
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Iron Hoop Chair with Canvas Seat and Wicker Back- Unknown Designer
By Luther Conover, Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Hoop chair with an iron frame formed in an unusual round shape. The seat is in canvas
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Arm Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Pair of teak and vinyl Danish arm chairs, circa 1950's. Elegant frame with swooping arms is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Prague, New Town
city of Jonkoping, Sweden, in the late 1950s. The chair’s frame is made from exquisite rosewood, and it
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 28.55 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Provincial Mid-Century Armchairs in Patinated Cognac Saddle Leather, France 1950
Located in Almelo, NL
France during the 1950s, the chairs feature solid wood frames adorned with carved decorative details that
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Super Rare German teak Armchair by Georg Leowald for wilkhan 1960s
By Georg Leowald
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Super Rare German teak Armchair by Georg Leowald for wilkhan 1950s,
The chair frames are made
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Midcentury German Teddy fabric Scissor Armchair by Wilhelm Knoll 1950
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Midcentury German Teddy fabric Scissor Armchair by Wilhelm Knoll 1950s
The chair frame
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Safari Antilop Chair by Hans Olsen, Suede Seat, Leather Arms, Oak Frame, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Madison, WI
Hans Olsen "Antilop" safari chair, midcentury, circa 1950s. With caramel suede seat and back rest
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Oak
H 28 in W 25 in D 25 in
Two 1950s Hardwood Framed Side/Carver Chairs Attributed to Bröderna Andersson
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1950s Mahogany framed Swedish side / carver chairs attributed to be manufacture by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 25.99 in
Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Faversham, GB
Folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner, solid wood frame in black with woven organic rope seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rush, Rope, Beech
Knoll Antimott Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
A beautiful lounge chair by Knoll, 1950s.
The chair has a wooden frame with a beautiful rattan
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Ward Bennett Oak Framed Scissor Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1950s oak framed scissor chair upholstered in navy leather by Ward Bennett.
Category
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Eero Saarinen Conference Chair M72 for Knoll, Germany, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, chair, model 'Conference Chair M72', fabric, wood, designed in the 1950s
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Scandinavian swivel chair, 1950s
Located in GENDT, NL
Vintage armchair / office chair from the 1950s.
Rosewood frame with black leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vittorio Dassi Design Dining Chairs, Rosewood Frame and Upholstered Seat
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Milan, IT
Vittorio Dassi design dining chairs, 1950s. Rosewood frame and upholstered seat.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Tall Fruitwood Framed Armchairs by Maxwell Royal. C. 1950's.
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company, Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fanciful pair of tall, fruitwood framed armchairs in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Set of 4 Kembo Chairs by W.H. Gispen for Kembo
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
These easy chairs model 302 were designed by W.H. Gispen for Kembo in the 1950s. These chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Svend Skipper Model 91 Wing Chair, Brown Leather, Seam Edge, Studded
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Faarevejle, DK
designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Moebelfabrik in the 1950s. The chair features a frame in teak. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
Richard McCarthy for Selrite Captain Dining Chairs With Arms Set of 6
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite. These Circa 1950s chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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1950s Chair Frames For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s chair frames available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all 1950s chair frames available were constructed with great care. 1950s chair frames have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s chair frames made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1950s chair frames over the years, but those made by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Marco Zanuso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1950s Chair Frames?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,033, while they’re typically $76 on the low end and $86,000 highest priced.
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 1950s Chair Frames
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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