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1950's Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crisply tailored club/lounge chairs by Harvey Probber, circa 1950's. The chairs feature
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Danish 1950's Barrel Style Chairs with Teak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and beautiful barrel or tub style lounge chairs made in Denmark in the 1950's. Unique design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
1950’s French Brutalist Leather Strapping Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
I spoke with the original owners and they said they bought them in France in the late 1950’s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950's Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Upholstered Barrel Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of vintage danish barrel back armchairs, dating to the mid 1950's. I
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody, 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, all
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Early Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan early rare high back barrel lounge chair and matching ottoman with angled splayed
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
H 38 in W 32 in D 40 in
Thonet Barrel Back Club Chair in Mohair
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautifully restored chair by Thonet. New upholstery and cushioning. In a faux snakeskin
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Lawrence Peabody Barrel Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of barrel chairs with floating frames designed circa late 1950s by Lawrence Peabody for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Cerused Oak Barrel Curved Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
Vintage Velvet "Barrel" Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage velvet “barrel” swivel lounge chairs in style of Monteverdi Young, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Modernist Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of modernist club or lounge chairs with rounded back . Design is of the Gilbert Rohde era
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1950's Boho Design Wicker Egg Basket Lounge Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Boho Design Style Egg Basket Barrel Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1950's period
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane
Pair of Pierre Guariche Yellow Fiberglass Side Chairs by Steiner - France 1950's
By Siege Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
" chaped chairs are iconic Guariche pieces and epitomize his series of compact barrel shaped chairs to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 18 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Att. to Widdicomb
By Kipp Stewart, John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated pair of barrel back lounge chairs attributed to Widdicomb, in the style of Kipp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950's Faux Finish Slipper Chair in the Style of Samuel A. Marx - Architect
By Samuel Marx
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern low barrel back slipper chair in the style of architect Samuel A. Marx. Has a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Oxford Ltd Saffron Striped Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Oxford Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Oxford Ltd lounge chairs with carved walnut Regency frame. Saber front and back legs with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Barrel Boucle Tub Chairs by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff
By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern pair of round barrel tub chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 26 in W 31 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Classic Barrel-Back Club Chairs in Ikat Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined pair of Classic club chairs in the manner of Jens Risom. Aquamarine and lavender Ikat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Barrel Scallop Back Ribbed Back Upholstery Wing Chairs NEW UPHOLSTERY
By Ward Bennett
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New gold and black upholstery scallop back wing chairs with real springs seats.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Vinyl and Oak Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
flaws, circa 1950s.
This is a he said she said Mid-Century Modern barrel back side chair! Well not
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar barrel back arm chairs in mahogany and blue/gray wool upholstery. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Paul Laszlo Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chair Barrel Wingback Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Paul Laszlo upholstered barrel back lounge chair. Item features heavy solid wood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36 in W 24 in D 30 in
Pair of Channel tufted barrel swivel Chairs by Henry Glass for JG furniture
By Henry P. Glass, J.G. Furniture Company
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of 1950s barrel back swivel chairs designed by Henry P. Glass for JG Furniture. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26 in W 30 in D 28.5 in
Stylish Pair Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Lawrence Peabody barrel back tub chairs by Selig. Both chairs will need to be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 30.75 in W 36 in D 33 in
Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Henry Glass style barrel back tub lounge chairs. We love the lower profile barrel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs, Asian Influenced
By Michael Taylor
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Mid-century modern pair of Asian influenced club chair . The vintage fabric is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
H 28 in W 30 in D 27 in
Pair Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Heritage Swivel Barrel Chairs Orig Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern Drexel Heritage swivel barrel chairs with original contemporary style
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Restored Rattan Barrel Back Dining Chair Armchair W/ Skeleton Arms - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of restored rattan barrel back dining armchairs with skeleton arms and leather wrappings
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
This little show stopper is right out of the original Mad Men of the 1950's and 60's! Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Restored Rattan Barrel Armchair w/ Skeleton Arms, Set of 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 5 Mid-Century two-strand rattan barrel back armchairs/dining chairs with skeleton arms and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Classic Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic barrel chair known as the ND83, designed by Nanna Ditzel, made by Søren Willadsen, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
for Tomlinson, 1950's.
These vintage chairs have been completely restored in the original walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chair in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chair, oak, straw, iron, France, 1950s
This sculptural side
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chairs in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chairs, oak, straw, iron, France, 1950s
This sculptural side
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chairs in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chairs, oak, straw, iron, France, 1950s
This sculptural side
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Lounge chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1950s. Sculptural frame with walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern leather lounge chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Club Chairs by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
These glamorous and elegant chairs by James Mont, circa 1950. Each chair sits low and has a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ivory Bouclé Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
. Pristinely tailored chairs feature a barreled tufted back creating a cozy embrace, oversized detached plush
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Oak and Woven Straw Occasional Chair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This sculptural occasional chair was crafted by the French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Ebonized Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
Located in Dallas, TX
Attractive pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" lounge chairs designed by Erwin Lambeth. Restored: the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Midcentury German Modern Brown Aluminum Chairs from Mauser Werke Waldeck
By Mauser Werke
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, which became known as the Mauser Patent Barrels. From 1930, the Mauser-Werke company produced chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Winsor White & William Millington for Baker Continental Club Chairs
By Winsor White, William Millington, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of barrel back club chairs designed by Winsor White and William Millington for Baker's 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 29.5 in
A Fiftyish Wingback Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare Vladimir Kagan for American Leather ‘Fiftyish’ wingback chair based on his winged barrel
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Club Chairs with Brass Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
barrel-shaped backs with beautiful channeling. The chairs sit on brass tapered cylindrical splayed legs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950's Vintage Walnut Dining Table & Six Chairs
Located in London, GB
the 1950-1960’s.
We obtained these separately but they sit beautifully together and match perfectly
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel
Pair of Russell Woodard Black Satin Spring Rocker Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Russell Woodard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American midcentury Black cantilevered Barrel Rocker Armchairs by Russell Woodard. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wire
A Pair of Midcentury Selig Armchairs Chairs
By Selig
Located in Dallas, TX
These Selig Furniture Company midcentury barrel back lounge chairs pay homage to their original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Francois Carre Inspired French Garden Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilton, CT
Circa 1950's, pure vintage with a patina that shows their age and history. This exquisite pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bar Stools by Vista of California – Set of 2
By Vista of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass coffee table and a pair of Milo Baughman chrome and blue velvet barrel chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack whis two Cristal Tops
By Cesare Lacca, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
furniture by Frank Lloyd Wright, including the Barrel chair (1937), and, finally, in 2004 furniture by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal
H 24.81 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Restored Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan spindle barrel armchairs, each chair features a padded
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan Armchair, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan spindle barrel armchairs, each chair features
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Barrel Wicker Lounge Chairs by Sonett, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Barrel wicker lounge chairs by Sonett, Austria, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Barrel Chairs in the style of William Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of apple-green lacquered barrel chairs with original white leather upholstery, in the style of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Italian Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Small-scale 1950s lounge chairs with a strong visual punch. Polished European walnut frames
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Walnut
Mid-Century Barrel Chair with Swivel Base in Yellow, Gray--In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A small swivel chair that's truly worthy of a queen! Original yellow stained wood is enhanced by a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Thread, Wood
Newly Upholstered in Knoll Whip Gray Barrel Back Club/Armchairs on Casters, Pair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern newly upholstered in knoll fabric ward bennett barrel back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Eight Oak and Velvet Barrel Chairs by Romwebber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Newburgh, NY
Eight neoclassical barrel chairs by ROmwebber. The finish is a lightly limed oak with velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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1950s Barrel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s barrel chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every 1950s barrel chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950s barrel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s barrel chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s barrel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Lawrence Peabody produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1950s Barrel Chair?
The average selling price for a 1950s barrel chair at 1stDibs is $4,088, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.
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.
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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.
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Questions About 1950s Barrel Chair
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- What era are barrel chairs from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
- Who invented the barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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