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Chinese Porcelain Lidded Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern porcelain tall vase with lid, floral and naturalistic motifs, China, 1940s-1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Silver
Vintage, 1950's Narumi (Japan) Fine China Teapot
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This rare vintage bone china Narumi teapot is about 20" in diameter and 6.5" high. The pot
holds
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Persian Market Porcelain Platter Portrait Nasr al din Shah Qajar 20th C
By Gardner Porcelain Factory
Located in Melbourne, AU
, Isfahan, in the 1950s.
Japanese porcelain, probably painted in China, for the Persian Market.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Late Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.78 in W 12.01 in D 16.38 in
Herend Chinese Bouquet Apponyi White and Green Coffee Set, circa 1950s
By Herend
Located in Hastings, GB
Herend Chinese bouquet apponyi green coffee set
Hungarian porcelain
A coffee set with coffee pot
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
1950s Noritake Belmont 5609 Fine Bone China Set, 95 Pieces, 12 Place Settings
By Noritake
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s Noritake Belmont 5609 Fine Bone China Set, 95 Pieces, 12 Place Settings made of:
12 Dinner
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Bone, Porcelain
H 1 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
1950s, Pair of Oriental Urns with Flower Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Pair of oriental urns with flower decorations.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Estate Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Jars, Circa 1950's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Large Estate Chinese blue and white porcelain tea jars, circa 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Kitschy Dolphin Ornamented Chinese Porcelain Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large 1950s Chinese porcelain vase / vessel. Very well executed and shows beautifully crackled
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Multi Color Centerpiece Footed Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
handles, China, 1950s.
This eye-catching oval bowl was handcrafted in China circa 1950s. It stands up on
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Chinese Style Porcelain Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century Chinese style porcelain table lamp from the 1950s in good condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Blanc De Chine Chinese Vase Lamps Reticulated Porcelain
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Pair of Table Lamps Chinese blanc de chine
Pierced Vase Lamps reticulated porcelain.
3-way
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
1950s Wheeling WV Gold Porcelain China Sugar Creamer Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Wheeling China W. Va
Painted Gold China Sugar and Creamer set
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's Chinese painted porcelain vases converted to lamps.
Measurements:
Height of
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Small Chinese Porcelain Vase, Mille Fleur Decoration c.1950s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small porcelain baluster vase, handcrafted in China during the mid-20th century, specifically
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Porcelain
20th century Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large Chinese lamp in blue and white porcelain from the 1950s decorated with pagodas and characters
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Chinese Porcelain Jar, Turquoise Famille Rose-Style Jiangxi c.1950s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A turquoise Famille Rose-style vintage Chinese porcelain jar from Jiangxi, dating to the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Enamel
Chinese ‘Yongzheng-Style’ Famille Rose Fencai Porcelain Punch Bowl Circa 1950s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large ‘Yongzheng-style’ Famille Rose (Fencai) Chinese porcelain punch bowl, handcrafted around
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
A 130 Piece Set of Crown Staffordshire China "Birds of Paradise" Pattern 1950"s
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Estate and for about 40 years from approximately 1950 onward it served as the family dinner china used
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
H 3 in W 4 in D 10 in
Porcelain, glass and brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
during the 1950s. Made from bone china porcelain. Clear glass shades and perforated brass diffusers. Very
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Floral Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Chinese porcelain table lamps with floral motif.
Measurements:
Height of body
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Pierced Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Chinese porcelain table lamps with pierced foliage motif.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Doulton Reynard 1950s Fox Coffee Service Printed & Hand Painted Bone China
By Royal Doulton
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and original fine bone china coffee service including:
Two coffee pots: one high 20cm and
Category
Vintage 1940s English Black Forest Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
1950s Pan Am's First Class China Service for Trans-Atlantic Flights, 69 Pieces
Located in Austin, TX
This vintage china service from the 1950s was made especially for Pan Am World Airways in Japan by
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.75 in W 8.75 in D 2 in
Single Chinese Porcelian Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1950s Chinese porcelain table lamp.
Measurements:
Height 10.5"
Diameter at
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Celadon Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury circa 1950’s Chinese celadon porcelain table lamps with gilt bases
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1950'S Japanese Porcelain & 22-Karat Gold Dinnerware Set of 24
By Sango China 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain & 22-K Gold dinnerware, set of twenty four pieces,
The pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Gold
1950s Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 17
By Gold China
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Mid-Century Modern Japanese hand painted porcelain, 22-karat gold "Itami" shape hand painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
1950s Multi-Color Coffee Service by Susie Cooper, Six Cups, Bone China Porcelain
By Susie Cooper
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
A 1950s coffee or tea service by Susie Cooper, bone china, England, consisting of six cups
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Saucière Gravy Boat
By Haviland & Co., Limoges
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, Haviland & Co. for Limoges France saucière gravy boat, circa 1950s. The piece
Category
20th Century French Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Plates, Set of 5
By Haviland & Co., Limoges
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, set of 5, Haviland & Co. for Limoges France plates, circa 1950s. The set is
Category
20th Century French Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Dessert Plates, Set of 2
By Haviland & Co., Limoges
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, set of 2, Haviland & Co. for Limoges France dessert plates, circa 1950s. The
Category
20th Century French Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Salt and Pepper Shakers by Aynsley 1950s Fine Bone China, England
By John Aynsley
Located in Miami, FL
) pepper porcelain shakers. The sixteen (16) shakers have been clean up and will be ready to be fil up with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Japanese Porcelain Serving Piece "White Plum" Set of 5 by, Gold China
By Gold China
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Japanese hand painted embossed porcelain serving piece set of five pieces in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold
Chinese Large Scale Porcelain Urn with Figures and Flowers
Located in Madrid, ES
1950s Chinese large-scale porcelain urn with figures and flowers.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Urns
1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Plates, Set of 5
By Limoges, Haviland & Co.
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, set of 5, Haviland & Co. for Limoges France plates, circa 1950s. The set is
Category
20th Century French Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Masha Archer Thousand Flowers Red Wreath Necklace
By Masha Archer
Located in San Francisco, CA
New Masha Archer "Thousand Flower" series red wreath necklace of vintage 1950's hand painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
1950s Raymond Loewy Quince Pattern 36 Pieces Breakfast Set by Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
A 1950s Continental China porcelain coffee breakfast service of 36 pieces from Rosenthal, the
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Bead Necklace, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950's blue and white Chinese porcelain beads strung with knotted silk cord and outfitted with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Spanish 1950's Chinese porcelain cockatoo table lamp
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Spanish 1950's Chinese porcelain cockatoo table lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Chinese Porcelain Lamps - a Pair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice pair of Asian inspired lamps. The colors are pleasing.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Exotic Chinese Porcelain Pillow Head Rest ca 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Exotic Chinese porcelain pillow head rest
The unique decorative porcelain head
rest is
Category
1970s Chinese Ceramics
Pair of Red “Sang de Boeuf” Porcelain Lamps, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of red Langyao hong sang de boeuf (*oxblood) porcelain lamps, baluster shaped with chiselled
Category
Vintage 1950s European Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Midcentury Yellow Temple Jar Lamps, 1950s-1960s
Located in Southampton, NY
American midcentury yellow temple jar lamps
Newly electrified mounted on giltwood bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Vases by Tommi Parzinger Blue and White Porcelain USA 1950's
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Porcelain Vases by Tommi Parzinger Blue and White Porcelain USA 1950's. As was often was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Mint Green Floral Bone China Plate by Royal Crown Derby, England, 1950s
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
inner circle.
Stamped at bottom in green:
Royal Crown Derby
Made in England
Bone China
Size
Category
Vintage 1950s English Edwardian Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Oversized Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Dragons Bowl 16 in. D. Circa 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Oversized Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Dragons Bowl.
This beautiful Chinese bowl is
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Decorative Objects Jars Asian Arts Porcelain Midcentury Chinese 1950s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 jars/potiche made of hand-painted Chinese porcelain with golden decorations. In the two
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Wastebasket in Style of Piero Fornasetti, Lucari 1950s in porcelain China Fabric
By Fornasetti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oval Wastebasket in style of Piero Fornasetti, By Lucari 1950s, in Porcelain China fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
H 12.6 in W 10.83 in D 8.27 in
Royal Copenhagen Danish white China Vase, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern vase from the late 1950s. Made by Royal Copenhagen. Stamped and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Crackled Celadon Porcelain Table Lamp 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
.Oriental Wooden stand .
Crackled Celadon Porcelain . comes with the original shade . One large E27 bulb
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinese Chippendale Table Lamps
Materials
Celadon
1950s Chinese Qing Dynasty Rose Famille Vase Asian Chinoiserie Bird Butterfly
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Gilt gold green in the negative spaces, then colorful scenes and borders all on white porcelain
Category
Vintage 1950s Macanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
H 14.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Royal Doulton Fox Coffee Service 10 Cups Printed & Hand Painted Bone China 1950s
By Royal Doulton
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and original fine bone china coffee service including:
Two coffee pots including their
Category
Vintage 1940s English Black Forest Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
1950s Japanese Hand Painted Moriage Porcelain "Mt. Fuji" Dinnerware, Set of 21
By Hayasi Fine China
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Japanese hand painted moriage porcelain "Mt. Fuji" dinnerware by, Hayasi fine china, Japan-S
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Japanese Indigo Blue Chinese Style Landscape on White Porcelain Imari Vase 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Imari Nabeshima ware vase on which the Chinese style landscape is drawn with indigo blue color
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.65 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Large Pair of 1950s Aqua Porcelain Urns
Located in Washington, DC
Large Pair of 1950's Aqua Porcelain Urns
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Vases
1950s Pair of Famille Verte Porcelian Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of outstanding Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period style, Famile Verte vases. Hand-painted and artist signed. Fabulous rare raised cherry blossom motif.
Height is 16" inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Japanese Porcelain and 22-Karat Gold Dinnerware Set of 20 by, Hayasi
By Hayasi Fine China
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Japanese porcelain and 22-karat gold hand painted dinnerware set of 20 pieces by, Hayasi
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Gold
1950'Ss English Bone China "Gold Crocus" Cream Soup Cup & Saucer S/6 by Minton
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S English bone china and 22-karat gold "Gold Crocus" cream soup cup and saucer set of 6 pieces
Category
Mid-20th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Gold
1950s Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Dinner Plate Set of 8 by, Hayasi
By Hayasi Fine China
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Japanese hand painted enameled and 22-karat gold dinner plate set of eight pieces by, Hayasi
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Dinner Plates
Materials
Gold, Enamel
1950'S English Bone China & 22-Karat Gold "Gold Crocus", Minton S/18
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s English bone China "Gold Crocus" by, Minton set of 18 pieces. Classic and timeless, "Gold
Category
Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates
Materials
Gold
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1950s Porcelain China For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s porcelain China for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every 1950s porcelain China was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s porcelain China — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s porcelain China made by Chinese Export designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s porcelain China over the years, but those crafted by Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy and Hayasi Fine China are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1950s Porcelain China?
Prices for a 1950s porcelain China start at $55 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $1,380.
Questions About 1950s Porcelain China
- Is Mintons china or porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022China and porcelain can be used interchangeably, however, china gets its name from the country of origin. Products from the mid 20th century from Mintons are often referred to as ‘Minton china’ or ‘Minton.’ Mintons produces a variety of products including china, stoneware and mosaics. Shop a wide range of Minton’s pottery on 1stDibs from top sellers.
- Why is porcelain called china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The explanation for why porcelain is called china comes down to the origins of the material. Chinese artisans were responsible for first developing porcelain and introduced it to Europe in the 17th century. As a result, many people refer to pieces produced out of the material as "china." Find a wide range of porcelain tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Most Spode is bone china. During its early decades, Spode was the first to develop a standard formula for the making of bone china, and most of its pieces made after this innovation are examples of bone china. However, particularly early on, Spode did make other types of pottery, such as earthenware. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Spode china.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Whether bone china or porcelain is better is a matter of personal opinion. Fired at a higher temperature, porcelain tends to have a more durable finish, but bone china is less likely to chip and crack. Some people prefer the weighty feel of porcelain. Others find the lighter quality of bone china to be preferable. Both bone china and porcelain can stand the test of time when finely crafted and properly cared for. Shop a wide range of porcelain and bone china tableware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Generally, bone china is more expensive than porcelain. This is largely due to the differences in materials and manufacturing techniques. Keep in mind that some porcelain ware may be pricier than the average bone china due to its rarity, age, maker or other factors. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone china and porcelain.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood is made with bone china, which is a type of porcelain. The fine bone china brand was founded in England in 1759, and is still considered one of the top porcelain makers of today. You can find antique and contemporary Wedgwood designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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.