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Framed Ceramic Rooster Art Tile Plaque, French, 1950's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Framed Ceramic Art Tile Plaque
of Whimsical and Colorful Rooster
French, 1950's, signed
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Taureau et Toreador, Picasso, Bull, Corrida, Design, Tile, Ceramic, 1950's
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Geneva, CH
Taureau et Toreador, Picasso, Bull, Corrida, Design, Tile, Ceramic, 1950's
Taureau et Toreador
Category
1950s Post-War Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tête Solaire, Pablo Picasso, Unique Ceramic, 1950's, Earthenware, Design, Tile
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Geneva, CH
Tête Solaire, Pablo Picasso, Unique Ceramic, 1950's, Earthenware, Design, Tile
Tête solaire II
Category
1950s Post-War Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Vintage 1950s Glass Tile by Jacques Adnet – Textured Design - 2Y431
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 1950s glass tile by renowned designer Jacques Adnet is a striking addition to any
Category
Vintage 1950s Antiquities
Materials
Glass
Rare Abstract Mid Century Ceramic Mosaic Tile Wall Art! Teak Frame. 1950s Table
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Peoria, AZ
SUPERB !
MID-CENTURY MODERN
ABSTRACT HANDCRAFTED
TILE MOSAIC
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 26" by 14
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
H 14 in W 26 in D 2 in
Tile Kilns and Hashiba Ferry- Lithograph after Utagawa Hiroshige -1950s
By Utagawa Hiroshige
Located in Roma, IT
Tile Kilns and Hashiba Ferry, Sumida River is a modern artwork realized in the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 15.04 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in
large kroesselbach 1950s ceramic and plaster WALL TILE floral decor
Located in Mannheim, DE
Large and heavy 1950's wall tile manufactured by Kroesselbach Keramik. It is made of ceramic and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Panel Composed of Four Antique Tiles with Decorative Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of four antique tiles framed in wood, decorated with a geometric design and a central chalice
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
3-Tile Composition by Harris Strong, 1950s, USA
By Harris Strong
Located in Denver, CO
Cafe street scene in green, yellow, blue, and brown glazes. Early tile done by Harris Strong in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
3-Tile Composition by Harris Strong, 1950s, USA
By Harris Strong
Located in Denver, CO
Cafe street scene in green, yellow, blue, and brown glazes. Early tile done by Harris Strong in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker Tile from the 1950s
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Colored and glazed terracotta tile with man on a horse by Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Decorative Art
Large Ceramic Art Tile, Fish in Ocean Blue Turquoise Red Glaze, Germany, 1950s
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
Ceramic art tile, depicting a fish in a relief glaze in blue turquoise green red and grey by Lilo
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 12.8 in W 18.71 in D 0.6 in
12 1950's Italian Ceramic Tiles
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wonderful set of 12 hand painted ceramic tiles from Italy circa late 1950's. These examples are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron Set of 5 Blue Ceramic Tiles, France - 1950s, Labeled
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron Set of 5 blue ceramic tiles, France - 1950s, Labeled. The measurements given apply to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Spanish Decorative Tile Framed in Wood in Different Colours
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish decorative tile framed in wood in different colours.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Young Man Profile Portrait Tile in the Manner of Harris Strong
By Harris Strong
Located in Garnerville, NY
Sweet glazed tile rendering of a young man in profile. The tile was produced in England, so I am
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Giovanni Petucco Italy Ceramic Wall Tile of Woman on a Horse, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous rare glazed polychrome ceramic or terracotta wall tile was created by listed Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
1950s Abstract Expressionist Fridegart Glatzle Karlsruhe Art Pottery Tile
By Fridegart Glatzle
Located in Garnerville, NY
Massive West German art Pottery tile in red and black gloss glazes. Signed verso, Glatzle and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
H 13.75 in W 17.75 in D 0.5 in
Red Tile Top and Wood Coffee Table, France 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual rectangular coffee table of nice design. Inset red tile top; cerused light-coloured wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-Century Modern Salvador Teran Mosaic Plaque in Brass Tile Wall Art, 1950s
By Salvador Teran
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, mosaic plaque in brass, tile wall art by Mexican artist
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 7.5 in D 0.5 in
1950s Handmade Glass Tile Mosaic with Walnut Inlay Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Handmade glass tile mosaic coffee table with walnut inlay and edge trim. A compact size coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Art Glass
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Coffee Table With Glass Tile Accent, circa 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic Danish modern coffee table designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen and produced by Mogens Kold, circa 1957. It is relatively rare to find examples of this model in the United States. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Art Glass, Teak
H 17 in W 58.5 in L 17 in
Harris G. Strong Framed Colorful Hand Painted "Three Musician" Tile Art, 1950's
By Harris Strong
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Harris G. Strong hand painted, reflective Glazed Ceramic Tile "Musicians" Wall Hanging in Black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 20 in W 26 in D 1 in
1950s Italian Tile of a Gondola
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Italian tile of a gondola mounted on wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Salvador Teran Mexican Mosaic Tile Inlay Wall Art of Fruit Lady Vendor
By Salvador Teran
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican tile wall Art Mosaic of fruit lady
by artist Salvador Teran Mexican Tile Wall Art Mexico
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 16.75 in W 6 in D 1 in
1950s Modern English Female Portrait Tile
By Harris Strong
Located in Garnerville, NY
I'm pretty sure this is the mate to the male profile portrait tile. They were purchased together
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Salvador Teran Colorful Mexican Tile Mosaic on Brass Wall Art, Mexico, 1950s
By Salvador Teran
Located in Chula Vista, CA
brass dish.
Decorative Hanging Wall Art from Mexico 1950s.
Measures: 15.5 inch H x 6.5 Inch W x .5 D
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 15.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in
Large Jean Derval Ceramic Tile Wall Panel, France, 1950s
By Jean Derval
Located in Berlin, DE
One of a kind Jean Derval ceramic wall panel in an iron frame, France, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Mosaic Tile Still Life Mounted on Panel, 1950s-1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and lovely bright mosaic tile Still Life mounted on panel from the 1950s-1960s. Recently
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Karlsruhe German Majolica Sunflower Terracotta Tile
By Karlsruhe, Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe
Located in Garnerville, NY
An outstanding Karslruhe, Germany sunflower majolica terracotta tile. Wonderfully exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Apothecary or Pharmacy “Pill Making Process” Glass Tile Mosaic, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderfully executed and unique 1950s tall glass tile mosaic illustrating the pill making process
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 35.75 in W 12.25 in D 1 in
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile Wall Relief by Dorothy Ellis
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful striking mosaic tile wall relief, by Dorothy Ellis circa 1950s with solid walnut frame
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Walnut
Mosaic Panel by Ruth Black Classic Cubistic Still Life Glass Tile, 1950s-1960s
Located in Camden, ME
A mosaic panel by Ruth Black created in the 1950s from the Westwood estate of the noted actors
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cut Glass
H 36 in W 18 in D 1 in
1950s Italian Glass Tile Mosaic Church Floor
Located in Hanover, MA
MMidcentury abstract geometric mosaic glass smalti tile floor salvaged from a Brooklyn church
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Cement, Iron
French Deco Cerused Oak Side Cocktail Table Black Ceramic Tile Top, 1940s, 1950s
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
French deco cerused oak side table with black ceramic tile top, 1940s, 1950s.
Versatile and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
H 18.25 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Large 24" x 24" Glazed Ceramic Tile of Abstract Bird c.1950's
Located in Easton, PA
apt. done in the 1950's. Very good original condition. Retains the original chain attached to the back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Decorative Art
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1950s Tile Art For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1950s tile art you’re looking for. An item from our selection of 1950s tile art — often made from ceramic, wood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of 1950s tile art — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1950s tile art, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of 1950s tile art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Harris Strong, Salvador Teran and (after) Salvador Dali are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Tile Art?
Prices for a piece of 1950s tile art start at $275 and top out at $49,059 with the average selling for $575.
Questions About 1950s Tile Art
- 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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.
- What is 1800s art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024What 1800s art is called depends on its age and style, as the century saw multiple movements. Most art historians refer to art that broke from traditional norms, produced in the 1860s and later, as modern art, and everything that preceded it as pre-modern art. Some of the art styles that were popular during the 19th century include Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Expressionism and Fauvism. Shop a wide range of 19th-century art 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.