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1950's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Accolay
By J. C. Accolay
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice One of a kind 1950's Studio pottery ceramic lamp with abstract decoration
France
Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1950's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Jacques Blin
By Jacques Blin
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Studio pottery table lamp
By Jacques Blin
Documented
Hand made
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Brushed Olive Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios matte glazed stoneware table lamp. Featuring lamp form 178
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
H 27 in W 7 in D 7 in
Italian Studio Pottery MCM Lamp Chinoiserie 1950's Vintage Carved Luster
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Wilton, CT
Large mid-century Italian Hollywood Regency studio pottery lamp, circa 1950's. Deeply carved
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Alexandre de Wemmel: 1950's studio art pottery, rope decanter
By Alexandre Jeune
Located in Zemst, BE
wonderful double decanter rope vase by the
belgian pottery artist Alexandre de Wemmel (1909-1964
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
1950's Polia Pillin California Studio Art Pottery Ceramic Vase w/Woman & Horse
By Polia Pillin
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Polia Pillin California art pottery vase dating from the 1950's. Features two hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 6.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
1950's tall studio pottery ceramic vase attributed ti Vallauris signed Boxo
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice tall vase showing a Man fighting a bull
Vallauris
1950's
Signed Boxo
Category
Vintage 1950s European Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Ceramic West German Studio Pottery, Germany Bauhaus, 1950s
By Scheurich Keramik, Roth Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Pottery ceramic vase
Decade:
1950s
Oriding:
Germany
Original
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Midcentury Art Pottery Studio Vase by Marcel Guillot, France 1950's
By Marcel Guillot
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Pottery Studio Very Rare XL Vase by Marcel Guillot (1910 - 1985). Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Frans Wildenhain Sgrafitto and Slip Decorated Studio Pottery Bowl C. 1950s
By Frans Wildenhain
Located in Peabody, MA
A sgrafitto carved and slip decorated centerpiece bowl by the Bauhaus trained potter Frans Wildenhain. It displays various fantastical tribal figures and a stippled banding of dots i...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Frank Mann Modernist Vase, Early American Studio Pottery 1950s-1960s
By Frank Mann
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
her own right, donated funding for Shelburne to establish a pottery studio with a kiln; she also
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
Unusual Cubist Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Unusual Cubist Studio pottery pitcher vase. Mid 20th century.
Very unusual and asymmetrical
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Willem Visser Sphinx Maastricht 'V6' Studio Pottery Vase, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Maastricht - formerly Petrus Regout. He was educated by famous pottery artist Bert Nienhuis and together with
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery
Large Craquelé Studio Pottery Table Lamp with Original Shade 1950s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Craquelé Studio Pottery Table Lamp with Original Shade 1950s
This is a magnificent and rare
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Fabric
Hans Wagner Large Decorative Mid Century Studio Pottery Dish, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Hans Wagner (1916-1991) large mid century decorative studio pottery bowl, 1950s, The Netherlands
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pottery
Set of 2 Vintage Studio Pottery Covered Dish Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 2 vintage studio pottery covered bowls. These handcrafted dishes feature vented
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Two Thomas Toft Bowls Studio Pottery, Denmark, 1950s, Danish Modern
By Thomas Toft
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning pieces, both bowls are signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
EdE Studio Pottery - West Los Angeles California - Late 1940s - 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Scarce collection of three early modernist studio pottery pieces made by Ede of California. From my
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish You and I Series Studio Pottery Vase, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish You and I Series Studio Pottery Vase by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Søholm
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Hallier Danish Mid Century Studio Pottery Bowl Royal Copenhagen 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Carl Hallier Mid Century Studio Pottery Bowl Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s.
Wonderful and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pottery
H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase by Johannes Lessmann, Essen, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase by Johannes Lessmann for Keramische Werkstatt
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Biron Châtelet 'Grès Salé Grand Feu' Studio Pottery Vase, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Willy Biron Châtelet 'Grès Salé Grand Feu' Studio Pottery Vase. Belgium, mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Wim Fiege Mid-Century Modernist Studio Pottery Bowl, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wim Fiege Mid Century Modernist Studio Pottery Bowl, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This is a wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Jaap Dommisse Midcentury Cobra Style Studio Pottery Dish, 1950s
By Jaap Dommisse
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaap Dommisse (1929-1984) midcentury Cobra style Studio pottery dish, The Netherlands, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century French Studio Pottery Art Wall Plate by Gilbert Valentin, 1950s
By Gilbert Valentin
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century French Studio Pottery Art Wall Plate by Gilbert Valentin for Vallauris, 1950s, in Very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Roger Corsaw Stoneware Vase Mid-0Century Studio Pottery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Frank. Around the 1950s, Corsaw began to design and sell work to Neiman Marcus. His works were featured
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1950s La Gardo Tackett Iconic + Rare Pasadena Southern California Studio Pottery
By La Gardo Tackett
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A pair of extremely hard to find La Gardo Tackett Sea Bird Cruets. So playful and sculptural, iconic California design!
Lg W 4 x D 3 x H 11 3/4 in.
Sm W 4 x D 2 3/4 x H 5 1/4 in.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
Joep Felder Set of 3 Midcentury Studio Pottery Works, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joep Felder Set of 3 midcentury Studio Pottery pieces, The Netherlands, 1950s.
Beautiful and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rose Cabat Signed Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl, 1950s
By Rose Cabat
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, quite unique, and rare early work by famed American studio potter Rose Cabat who
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 3.75 in W 8 in D 8 in
Roger Capron Vallauris Pottery Vintage 1950s French Studio Art Sun Face Vase
By Roger Capron
Located in Wilton, CT
studio in Vallauris, circa 1950s. Measures: 10" high, 5" wide, 2 1/4" deep. Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
H 10 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
Mid-Century Swiss Studio Pottery Green & Yellow Vase Pot Switzerland circa 1950s
By Martha Moser-Waber, Toepferei Maurachern
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
dots/spots - the design almost looks typical of Italian studio pottery of that period, but was, in fact
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 4.14 in W 4.14 in D 3.75 in
Petite ceramic vase by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rörstrand Studio, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Beige Ceramic Vase with earthy ceramic glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Black, White & Taupe Striped Round Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful petite vintage midcentury modern European vessel or vase by an unknown studio pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mid Century Studio Pottery Table Lamp in Chamotte Clay with Rattan Shade 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Studio Pottery Table Lamp in Chamotte Clay with Rattan Shade, Europe, 1950s.
This is a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Rattan
H 22.84 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Joep Felder Mid Century Studio Pottery Bowl with 'Wavy' Decor, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joep Felder midcentury Studio pottery bowl with white 'wavy' decor, The Netherlands, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Joep Felder Midcentury Studio Pottery Slender Vase with 'Wavy' Decor, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joep Felder midcentury Studio Pottery Slender Vase with white 'wavy' decor, The Netherlands, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Joep Felder Midcentury Studio Pottery Conical Vase with 'Wavy' Decor, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joep Felder Mid Century Studio Pottery Conical Vase with white 'wavy' decor, The Netherlands, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
MidCentury Danish You and I Series Studio Pottery Vase by Svend Aage Holm, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish You and I Series Studio Pottery Vase by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Søholm
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.87 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Don Schaumburg Flared Studio Bowl, circa 1950s
By Don Schaumburg
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Schaumburg was a San Diego artist who took up pottery
in the early 1950s. He moved to Arizona and taught at
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
1950s Bitossi Studio Pottery Lamp Mid-Century Italy Aldo Londi Gambone
By Bitossi, Raymor, Guido Gambone
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s Bitossi studio ceramic lamp. Biomorphic Designs. All original.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Stig Lindberg Leaf Bowl Hand Painted Studio Pottery Sweden Polkadots
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and iconic Lindberg hand-painted pattern in lemon yellow. No chips, and no cracks, but there are some glaze skips to front left tip and rear side of stem, pictured. Just ov...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
H 1.57 in W 12.25 in D 4.32 in
1950s Sail Fish Bowl by Herb Cohen Studio Pottery Dish Midcentury Atomic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful rare handmade piece from Herb Cohen's ceramic studio. Cohen worked for Hyalyn most of his
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
H 2.25 in W 9.25 in D 5.5 in
1950's French African Ceramic Mask
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
One of kind 1950's Ceramic " African " mask
Studio pottery Vallauris France
Category
Vintage 1950s European Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Thomas Toft Danish Studio Pottery Petite Salt Cup Vase Mid-Century Modern
By Thomas Toft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare, a most sought after series. No damage. Any perceived imperfections are just natural to the porous clay material.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Vintage Studio Planter Organic Pink, Black Decor, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
pink and black soft lines over the warm beige base. Manufactured by E.B.S. Klint in the 1950s. Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
XL Ceramic Pottery Shell Plate "STRIPES" by Fratelli Fanciullacci, ITALY, 1950s
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Fanciullaci
Decade:
1950s
This original studio pottery vintage plate element was designed by Fratelli
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.96 in W 12.01 in D 9.45 in
1950s Studio Keramik floor Vase series GARDA Atelier Huber Roethe Landshut
Located in Landshut, BY
1950's In 1930 Herta Huber - Roethe and her husband Ernst took over the ceramic pottery Achdorf in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
1950s Studio Keramik floor Vase Atelier Huber Roethe Landshut 1959 with inlet
Located in Landshut, BY
STUDIO KERAMIK FLOOR VASE
Atelier Herta Huber Roethe Landshut 1950s
(it´s been created by an
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
a pair of 1950s Studio Keramik floor Vases Atelier Berta Huber Roethe Landshut
Located in Landshut, BY
an amazing set of 2 STUDIO KERAMIK FLOOR VASES
by Atelier Herta Huber Roethe Landshut 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
H 15.75 in Dm 11.03 in
Midcentury 1950s Earthenware Vase or Vessel Germany Studio Pottery
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lovely vintage 1950s vase or vessel pottery made of natural terracotta clay. Marked 74/35 form
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Jacques Poussine / Wall Plate, Sant Vicens, 1950s, Studio Pottery
By Jacques Poussine
Located in Munster, NRW
The wall plate, designed by Jacques Poussine in the 1950s, shows clear design parallels to artists
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
LaGardo Tackett and Kenji Fujita Ceramic 'Fish' Platter, 1950s Studio Pottery
By Kenji Fujita, Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, California, circa 1950s. Hand-incised fish skeleton glazed in brown and black, excellent vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
H 1.25 in W 8.75 in D 6 in
Midcentury Studio Pottery Bowl I, Circa 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Studio pottery bowl I, circa 1950’s
Circa 1950’s
Dimensions: 12” x 4”
Antiques
Category
20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
1950s Hal Fromhold California Studio Pottery Vase
By Hal Fromhold
Located in San Diego, CA
over green glaze. Signed on the bottom, 1950s.
Fromhold was a noted artist and his work was included
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Studio Art Handmade Pottery Terracotta Jug Vase, 1950s
Located in Frisco, TX
Lovely vintage 1950's Jug style vase pottery made of natural terracotta clay. Marked 71/40 form
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Hal Fromhold California Studio Pottery Large Bowl, 1950s
By Hal Fromhold
Located in San Diego, CA
. Signed on the bottom, 1950s.
Fromhold was a noted artist and his work was included in the influential
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Rare 1950s David Cressey Studio, Slab Built Flame Glaze Art Pottery Vase
By David Cressey
Located in Washington, DC
Rare 1950s David Cressey Studio slab built flame glaze art pottery vase.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Vases
H 10.25 in W 10.75 in D 2.25 in
Wonderful Large Studio Pottery Pitcher / Vase
Located in Bellport, NY
Unusual large 1950s studio pottery vessel,with interesting swirl releif around the middle.In a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
A Wonderful Large Continental Studio Vase.
Located in Bellport, NY
Very unusual tall 1950s Studio Pottery Vessel.Cut out relief around center with black
Category
20th Century Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Kupittaan Save Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Raili Suvanto, Finland, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
producing Studio Pottery that was well designed, functional and beautifully decorated. The company closed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1950s studio pottery you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and stoneware, every item from our selection of 1950s studio pottery was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of 1950s studio pottery — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1950s studio pottery, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of 1950s studio pottery that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios and Thomas Toft produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1950s Studio Pottery?
Prices for a piece of 1950s studio pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $149 and can go as high as $15,289, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
Questions About 1950s Studio Pottery
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify studio pottery, look on the bottom of the piece for a maker's mark. Then, use an authoritative online resource to determine which artisan uses the mark. A licensed art appraiser can assist you if you have difficulty identifying the pottery on your own. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of expertly vetted studio pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify studio pottery marks, you can first try photographing the marking and performing a reverse image search. In some cases, this approach will lead to a quick identification. When it doesn't, you can enter a description of the marking into a search engine or look for images of the marks in trustworthy reference guides. If you need further assistance, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of pottery.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.