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Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Elm Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 4 Fine French midcentury solid elm dining or side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
'Faaborg' armchair in elm by Kaare Klint, 1950's
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 9662 - 'Faaborg' chair in elm wood with seat in patinated red leather.
Designed by Kaare
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set of 6 Chairs in Elm with T-Back by Olavi Hänninen, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 6 chairs from the fifties
4 feet, set, T-back all in dark patinated elm
Nice patina of the
Category
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Elm
Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s
This set of four dining chairs was
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era oak child's chapel school chair by Elm and Beech. Perfect for adding a touch of
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Materials
Oak
Elegant Pair of Elm and Beech Easy Chairs by Ercol, UK, 1950s. Model 493.
By Ercol
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of elm and beech easy chairs model 493 produced by Ercol, England circa 1950s.
Ercol is the
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Vintage 1950s British Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
interior which mixes well with modern day interiors.
1950's - United Kingdom
Good condition with normal
Category
Vintage 1950s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
2x Solid Elmwood Side Chair in Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950's
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Solid elmwood side chair, France 1950's.
This stool has a beautiful structure in solid Elmwood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s
By Silleria La Malinche
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
to find in contemporary Mexican furniture: Elm-grown American Elm. This piece is stamped by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Chocolate brown Sheepskin, 1950s
By Runar Engblom
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning pair of the Iconic Runar Engblom arm chairs that were designed for the Vaakuna Hotel
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 41.74 in W 32.68 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s
By Frode Holm
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in fabric, designed by Frode Holm. Made in Denmark, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Scandinavian Modern sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy from the 1940s/1950s. Elm frame, re
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair in Elm and White Wool Nanna Ditzel manner 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Light and elegantly shaped Danish modern lounge chair in manner of the nursing chair by Nanna
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
English Elm Chapel Chairs, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English elm chapel chairs, circa 1950s.
- Price is per chair
- Solid elm
- Cross back detail
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of elm lounge chairs, France, 1950's
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of large lounge chairs in "chalet" style.
Elm Wood
Reupholstered with Nobilis boucle fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
1950's French Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique pair of 1950's French Brutalist chairs with solid Elm Wood construction and newly
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Elm
Group of Eight 1950's Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 8 chairs with structure with a very particular line in precious elm wood, seat and back
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Elm
1950's Light Elm Church, Chapel Dining Chairs, Set Of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Light Elm Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Set Of Seven
1950’s Light Elm Church – Chapel
Category
Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
"Sheriff" Chair & Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil/Italy, 1950's
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Austin, TX
Sergio Rodrigues's iconic "Sheriff" lounge chair and ottoman, infused with Brazilian soul, are
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set of 8 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
interior which mixes well with modern day interiors.
1950's - United Kingdom
Good condition with normal
Category
Vintage 1950s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Set of Six Fine French 1950's Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French 1950s geometric elm dining chairs with bronze sabots on front legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
1950's English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available.
England has a
Category
Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 21.26 in
Maison Regain Pair Upholstered Club Chairs, France, 1950s
By Maison Regain
Located in New York, NY
1950's French pair of Maison Regain upholstered chairs.
Newly reupholstered in boucle fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Set of Six, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very elegant set of elm wooden chairs by Olavi Hänninen.
The crown shaped backrests are unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs Designed by Pierre Chapo, France, 1950s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage leather lounge chairs designed by Pierre Chapo, France, 1950s. Solid elm construction with
Category
Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm
T Chair by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sculptural side chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
1950s Ercol Blue Dot Childs Dining Chairs, Set of 12
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
A fantastic set of solid elm children’s chairs by Ercol, these are the blue dot model, just one
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche", 1950s
By Silleria La Malinche
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
find in contemporary Mexican furniture, American Elm. This piece has been carefully restored to
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s
By Silleria La Malinche
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
find in contemporary Mexican furniture, American Elm. This piece has been carefully restored to
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s. The craftsman was inspired by the wabi
Category
Vintage 1950s French Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
Swedish modern sheepskin easy chair in the style of Otto Schulz, 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant and luxurious lounge chair in the style of Otto Schulz from the middle of the 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair by G.A. van de Groenekan, late 1950s
By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
The iconic Zig Zag chair, design by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, manufactured by G.A. van de Groenekan
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
1950’s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs & Bench
Located in London, GB
chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry furniture but it’s
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
"Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “Tokyo” armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, made from elm and upholstered with natural leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm, Leather
French Vintage Vanity Chairs Attributed to Andre Arbus
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant pair of French 1950s vanity chairs in elm, reupholstered in a blue velvet blend. Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Materials
Elm, Velvet
1950s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs and Bench
Located in London, GB
chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry furniture but it’s
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
1950s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs and Bench
Located in London, GB
chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry furniture but it’s
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
Two Sculptural Chairs, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
These chairs made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches
Materials
Elm
Six Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Almelo, NL
Six sculptural chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Two Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Almelo, NL
Two sculptural chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in L 31.5 in
Retro Solid Elm Chair by Ercol Vintage, 1950s
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made chair by Ercol, this is quite early and dates from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Materials
Elm
Scandinavian Modernist Designer, Lounge Chair, Elm, Green / Blue Velvet, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A modernist lounge chair / armchair. Designed by an unknown Swedish modernist designer
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Elm
H 35.44 in W 23.82 in D 31.11 in
6 Sculptural Solid Elm Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A set of 6 robust sculptural brutalist solid elmwood chairs with hand chiselled detail. Designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Two Sculptural Chairs by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen
Located in Almelo, NL
DEAL Ryan.
Two sculptural chairs manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. These chairs made of stained elm
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Elm
Swedish Modern, Set of 8 Dining Chairs, Lambswool & Elm, AB Malmö Kåpe, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
underneath.
Each chair features a sleek frame meticulously constructed from rich elm wood, renowned for its
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Elm
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Lovely Pair of 1950s Elmwood 'Bambi' Children's Chairs from Eastern Europe
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A pair of 1950s Eastern European produced children's chairs with a very cute 'Bambi' appearance
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 25.99 in W 11.62 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Set of Six Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Finland, 1950s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage set of six dining chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Finland, 1950s. Solid elmwood construction with
Category
Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
1950s Rare Set Vostra Chairs Numbered & Original Fabric by Jens Risom for Knoll.
By Walter Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
These rare “Vostra” easy chairs were designed by Jens Risom in 1941. These chairs are numbered in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 22.4 in
Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s
By Frode Holm
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in fabric, designed by Frode Holm. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Ercol
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 spindle back Ercol dining chairs.
The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for
Category
Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Stool from the 1950s Manufactured in France in Elmwood
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Stool from the 1950s manufactured in France in elmwood in the manner of Charlotte Perriand.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Gio Ponti for Cassina Lounge Armchairs, Refinished & Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of lounge armchairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
H 32 in W 24.5 in D 30 in
Pierre Gautier-Delaye Set of Six 'Week-End' Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye, Vergnères
Located in The Hague, NL
A set of six dining chairs in elm and rush, designed by Pierre Gautier-Delaye in 1956. The frames
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm, Rush
H 30.91 in W 18.31 in D 16.15 in
Reupholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Elm Wooden Frame France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
Reupholstered Lounge chairs with sculptural Elm wooden frame France, 1950s.
Set of two lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, c. 1950's
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This classic pair of Danish Mid-Century lounge chairs features chunky legs and gracefully curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Brutalist elm T chair formerly attributed to Olavi Hanninen, but manufactured by the Aranjou
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 15.95 in D 19.3 in
"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Brutalist elm T chair formerly attributed to Olavi Hanninen, but manufactured by the Aranjou
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 15.95 in D 19.3 in
Six Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Almelo, NL
Six sculptural chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Lounge Chair Mexican Midcentury by “Malinche“, 1950s
By Silleria La Malinche
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
find in contemporary Mexican furniture, elm-grown American elm. This piece is stamped by the company’s
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Elm
1950's Distressed Leather Club Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
1950's Club Chair
Absolutely love these chairs! Yes, we have a matching pair.
In the style of a
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Elm
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1950s Elm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1950s elm chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s elm chairs — often made from hardwood, wood and elm — can elevate any home. 1950s elm chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1950s elm chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern 1950s elm chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 1950s elm chairs over the years, but those made by Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen and Ercol are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1950s Elm Chairs?
Prices for 1950s elm chairs start at $110 and top out at $26,550 with the average selling for $3,135.
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 Elm 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 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 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 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.
- 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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