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1950's Stitched Leather and formica Circular table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather table with red formica top
Black leather feet
BY Jacques Adnet
France
Category
Vintage 1950s European Gueridon
Materials
Leather, Formica
1950's Stitched Leather and Formica Table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather cocktail table with formica top and brass feet.
France.
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1950's Stitched leather and formica coffee table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Large stitched leather cocktail table by Jacques Adnet
Very unusual in this size
Great
Category
Vintage 1950s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Wood, Formica, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and black, grey and yellow formica side table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
André Sornay Formica desk table from the 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in Grenoble, FR
André Sornay Formica desk table from the 1950s
model made for Sonacotra fireplaces and available
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Olivetti, Console, Walnut, Formica, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Olivetti
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, white formica, metal and brass console designed and produced by Olivetti and retailed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian mid-century modern Dining table in wood, formica and iron, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Dining table in wood, formica and iron, 1950s
Dining table with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
H 30.91 in W 99.22 in D 43.31 in
1950's Stitched leather side tables by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather side table by Jacques Adnet
Formica top
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Expo 58 Formica Plant Table Plant Stand Design 1950s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage mid-century formica en houten plantentafel, plantenstandaard met conische houten pootjes
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood
1950s Reed Furniture Rattan Dining with Formica Finish Top
By Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc. 1
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s Reed Furniture Rattan dining with formica finish top. Table is in great structural condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rattan, Formica, Plywood
1950's Stitched leather pair side tables by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pair of side tables or side bed tables all covered with stitched leather
Black formica
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Tables
Materials
Brass
1950's Stitched Leather Small Table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice small table covered with stitched leather.
Top with brown formica.
Designed by Jacques
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Formica
Set of 3 Nesting Tables Formica Walnut Beech Conical Vintage Design 1950s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful set of 3 nesting tables made of formica with walnut pattern and solid beech conical legs
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...
Materials
Formica, Wood, Beech
H 16.93 in W 20.48 in D 11.82 in
Large Decorated Tray, beech and formica wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large decorated tray, beech and formica wood, Italy, 1950s
It belonged to my great grandmother
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Tray Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
1950's Stitched leather nesting tables by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1950's Stitched leather nesting tables by Jacques Adnet
Formica top
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani wall console in wood and formica top, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek Osvaldo Borsani wall console with two drawers.
Held to the wall with wall brackets.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Arthur Umanoff, Bar Stand, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, birch, rush and white formica bar stand or bar cart designed by Arthur
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
1950s Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Solid Beech, Top in Formica, Brass Feet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic Italian midcentury modern table with drawer in solid beech with the top in formica by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.89 in
1950's Stitched Leather Nesting Tables by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather nesting tables by Jacques Adnet
Very good condition
France
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1950s European Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
Czechoslovak Midcentury Chrome and Formica Writing Desk, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
formica plate.
Very simple design, typical for the period of the 1930s–1950s in the former
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Italian Vanity and the Stool from 1950 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian hand made vanity and the stool is in original condition from the 1950 s period.Vanity is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Formica, Fruitwood
Mid-Century Golden Aluminum and Formica Italian Bar Cart with Pictures, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Unique mid-century golden aluminium and formica vintage cart. This fantastic item was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Aluminum
H 24.02 in W 14.77 in D 22.84 in
Roberto Aloi - 1950s table
By Roberto Aloi
Located in PAU, FR
Round table by Roberto Aloi, sky blue formica
Architect and designate contemporary Italian by Carlo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Florence Knoll T Angle Square Dining Table with Black Laminate/Formica Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1952. This particular example dates to the 1950s. It features a square top of black laminate/formica
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 34.25 in D 34.5 in
Taperd Dining Table by Ignazio Gardella for Olivetti, Italy, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Olivetti
Located in Milan, IT
Rare table designed by Ignazio Gardella for Olivetti refectory in Ivrea.
Tapered wood top with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet
with is removable bottle rack
Great condition
Category
Vintage 1950s European Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet
Leather and Formica
France.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
1950s Console Nesting Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
1950's Dunbar console tables are an iconic mid-century modern piece by Dunbar, featuring high
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Dining Table, Italy, 1950s
Unusually shaped vintage dining table from the 1950s is pure
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Atomic Expo Tripod Tables from Erdal, 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Atomic Expo Tripod Tables from Erdal, 1950s
plant holder table - side table - expo 58
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian 1950's Desk and Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Italian School 1950's desk and matching chair is made of cherry wood in the manner of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Linen, Formica, Fruitwood
Midcentury Coffee Table Made in Italy, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Original coffee table from the 60s with a beautiful Italian design, with double wooden shelf
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Fine French 1950s Table by Henri Lancel
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps, Henri Lancel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century black lacquered metal base table with a blue formica top.
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Architectural Oval Two Tier Serving Table with Handles, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Architectural oval two tier serving table with handles, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Nickel
Attributed to Gio Ponti Dismountable Table by Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Attributed to Gio Ponti dismountable table by Reguitti, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Modular Console Table Circa 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful set of tables designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Architectural and Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Formica, Ash
3 pc. Mid Century Dinette Kitchen Set after Umanoff McCobb c 1950/60's
By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
table has a faux rosewood formica top, on black metal a pedestal base, the two chars have extended
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s Hans J. Wegner Chest of Drawers
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A meticulously crafted cabinet known as a 'Telephone Table' made from teak, featuring a black
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Móveis Flama Manufacturer, Brazil, 1950s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern dining table by Móveis Flama Manufacturer, Brazil, 1950s
This straightforward
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
H 30.12 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Italian mid-century modern brass and laminate pedestal or coffee table, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brass and laminate pedestal or coffee table, 1950s.
Pedestal or table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cherry Teal Dining Table Franz Schuster Vienna 1950s
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
formica plate design attributed to Franz Schuster Vienna, 1950s.
An outstanding dining table, which was
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Cherry
H 27.96 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
Mid-Century Colorful Plant Stand or Flower Table, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Mid-century plant stand from the 1960s. This colorful little table is made of wood and Formica in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
T Angle Coffee Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Early edition T Angle coffee table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. Beautiful condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15.75 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
A Pair of Fine French 1950s Side Tables attributed to Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Mid-Century two-tier side tables attributed to Baptistin Spade, with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House Set of Nesting Tables, Very Rare 1950s, Signed
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extremely rare collectors set of nesting tables by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House (1950's USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
Large 50s Wood Console, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Large 50s console with black metal legs supporting a thick wood element with formica top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-century dining table and 4 chairs by Salvarani Depositato Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century dining table and 4 chairs by Salvarani Depositato made in Italy in the 1950s The design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Rare Freeform Coffee Table by Mauser Werke, 1950s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A rare coffee table produced by Mauser Werke Waldeck in Germany during the 1950s. The freeform
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Renato Forti Bar Cart / Work Unit, Italy, 1950s
By Renato Forti
Located in Milan, IT
Rare designer Renato Forti bar cart/work unit, Italy, 1950s
Renato Forti is most known for his
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Dining Table with Sculpted Base, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Dining Table with Sculpted Base designed by Giuseppe
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Hardwood
H 27.2 in W 61 in D 37.4 in
Small Mid Century Table, Made in Czechia, 1950s, Original Condition
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small table.
Czech midcentury
Material: Formica and beech
Period: 1950-1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Beech
Dining table by Carlo Ratti made by Industria Legni Curvati, 1950s, Italy
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian dining table was designed by Carlo Ratti in the 1950s. The table was manufactured in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 62.21 in D 31.11 in
Hauner & Eisler - Moveis Artesanal - Rare Pair of 1950s nest table in rosewood
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in São Paulo, SP
This set of nesting tables, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
H 19.69 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in
Small Mid Century Table, Made in Czechia, 1950s, Original Condition, Beech
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small table.
Czech midcentury
Material: Formica and beech
Period: 1950-1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Beech
H 23.63 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Small Mid Century Table, Made in Czechia, 1950s, Original Condition. Beech
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small table.
Czech midcentury
Material: Formica and beech
Period: 1950-1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Beech
H 24.41 in W 27.96 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Art Deco Style Teak and Walnut Effect Bedside Cabinets, 1950s, set of 2
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality vintage pair of teak and walnut effect formica bedside tables
One has a
Category
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Formica, Teak
H 26.78 in W 17.33 in D 12.21 in
Small Beech Table, Czech Midcentury, Preserved in Original Condition, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small table.
Czech midcentury
Material: Walnut and beech
Period: 1950-1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Beech
H 24.41 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 in
Vintage 1950s Knoll Black+White T-Angle Petite Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Cool and uncommon black panel on white paint t-angle iron base. Petite framing and slimmer tabletop panel. Plenty of scratches to surface.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Small Mid Century Table, Made in Czechia, 1950s, Original Condition, Oak
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small table.
Czech midcentury
Material: Oak
Period: 1950-1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Formica
H 24.41 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Geraldo De Barrors Rolling Cart, Unilabor, 1950s
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paulo (Brazil). The cart is made of solid “caviuna” wood and white Formica. Really good condition, ready
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Formica, Hardwood
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There is a range of formica tables 1950s for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique formica tables 1950s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using laminate, formica and wood. Formica tables 1950s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Formica tables 1950s bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many formica tables 1950s are appealing in their simplicity, but Friso Kramer, George Nelson and Herman Miller produced popular formica tables 1950s that are worth a look.
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Formica tables 1950s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $236 and the highest can go for as much as $24,073.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Formica Tables 1950s
- Are Formica tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Formica tables are generally considered durable. The laminate material resists scratches and dents, and it is resistant to the effects of heat and water. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of vintage Formica tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Formica table top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Formica table tops are tabletops that are made of a composite material invented for industrial products in the early 1900s. Formica, today, is one of the brands that produces HPL, a high-pressure laminate that is heat-resistant and durable and ideal for use in tabletop construction. Find a collection of antique and vintage tables 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 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.
- 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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