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1950s Painted Chalkware

Vintage Northwest Silvery Grey TOTEM Painted Chalkware Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage midcentury Northwestern 1950s reproduction in Chalkware of a famous museum TOTEM carving
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Vintage 1950s Native American Obelisks

Pair P. Sanfilippo California Modern Black & White Chalkware Table Lamps, 1950s
By P. Sanfilippo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring an open hand carved organic modern White chalkware driftwood form, hand painted Black Satin
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Early 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

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Composition

Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Sculpture Continental Table Lamp
By Continental Art Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
Travelling to the beat of a different design drum... If you Love Lucy, late 40's/ early 50's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Cotton, String, Plaster

F.A.I.P. Vintage Monumental Plaster and Chalkware Table Lamp Marked
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Lomita, CA
lamps were created at a factory in Brooklyn during the 1950s and '60s that used fired plaster chalkware
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plaster

Quartite Creative Corp Mid-Century Modern Genie Lamps
By Quartite Creative Corp.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the 1950s-1960s, chances are you knew someone with these lamps in their home. The genie bottle shaped
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Collectible Native American Indian Hunter with Wolf Headresses
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
Indian statues for western themed restaurants. In the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Collectible Native American Indian Chief
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
1930s) large store displays, including Indian statues for western themed restaurants. In the 1950s, they
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

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Organic Driftwood Branch Occasional Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Made from driftwood branches, this free flowing organic table base is topped by a 3/4 inch round edged green glass.
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Vintage 1960s American Gueridon

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Driftwood, Glass

Casual Lamps of California Furniture Monumental Aztec Pattern Hand Painted Lamp
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a rare find of an extremely large pottery lamp. The incised Mayan-theme etching of this monumental piece makes it a standout. It is precise and elegant, but most of all it is...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Pottery, Terracotta

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Rare Pair of Table/Desk Lamps, Circa 1960, Labelled
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of extremely rare desk/table lights by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. The black enamelled textured base supports the bulb holder while the pivoting white upper section acts as t...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Enamel, Metal

Pair of Art Deco Cast and Cold-Painted Figural Theatrical Pirate Table Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of cast spelter lamps are unsigned but believed to have been made in Austria in circa 1920 in the period Art Deco style. Each lamp is ornately cast and cold-painted and dep...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Spelter

French Provincial Round Extending Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial style whitewash driftwood topped round dining table with a rustic finish showing exposed saw marks set on a substantial baluster stem base, the table extending vi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room T...

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Wood

Art Deco Style Lamp Clarté Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass shade, CLarté, Lumina. Measures: H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Ori...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Marble, Spelter

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the style of Marbro, a pair. Comprised of molded plaster, blue, green, and gold hand paint...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Very Large San Marino Bottle Vase Smalto Roccia Glaze Italy 1950s
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Melbourne, AU
An unusually large example of San Marino tourist pottery with 'Smalto Roccia' or 'Lava' glaze. The brightly colored blue panel illustrates a Mediterranean rock pool, including a jell...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Clay

Degué French Art Deco Table Lamp, Late 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Degue (Compiegne), France, late 1930s. Thick molded glass shade. Original wrought iron base. Measures: Height 14.2" (36cm), diameter of the base 5.9"(15...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Driftwood Table Lamp with Original Woven Rush Shade c 1950/1970's
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century driftwood table lamp, with original woven rush shade. The lamp is in very good, clean, original, working condition, the shade shows some flaws and imperfections. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rush, Driftwood

1970’s Italian White Ceramic Cactus Lamp
By John Dickinson
Located in Hastings, GB
1970’s ceramic cactus lamp Italian These lamps are widely considered to be a design by the American Decorator and artist John Dickinson, however the only visible mark is one that ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Plaster

1970’s Italian White Ceramic Cactus Lamp
1970’s Italian White Ceramic Cactus Lamp
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 29.14 in
Marshall Studios Martz Ceramic Triangular Incised Pottery Midcentury Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
?? WHAT'S INCLUDED? — This listing is for the lamps only. New shades, exactly matching the catalog dimensions can be purchased upon request. ?? WHAT IS IT? — This absolutely...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut, Burlap

Art Deco Pair of Table Lamps Pottery Keramis Belgium Black Forest Style
By Keramis
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Pair of French Art Deco table lamps transformed from glazed and hand-painted ceramic vases by Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel. The vases are painted on off-white glazed background. Origina...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Black Forest Table Lamps

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Pottery

Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Enjoyable vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the style of Marbro, a pair. Comprised of molded plaster, hand painted details, antique...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Still Stand No13: Tall Wooden Totem Sculpture by NONO, Escalona Design
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

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Driftwood

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
H 29.5 in W 12 in D 10.5 in

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Midcentury Brown Floral Chalkware Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hollywood Regency chalkware lamp with floral and acanthus carvings and painted in a chocolate brown
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Large Collectible Native American Indian Chief Sculpture Signed Vaughn Kendrick
By Universal Statuary Corp., Vaughn Kendrick
Located in Miami, FL
the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually featuring paired male and female figures, and other
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Black Figurative Table Lamps by F.A.I.P, 1950s
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A small pair of black figurative chalkware lamps depicting a crouching male and female with white
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

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Plaster

Collectible Native American Indian Chief Statue
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
restaurants. In the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually featuring paired male and female figures
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Collectible Native American Indian Chief Statue
Collectible Native American Indian Chief Statue
2 bids
H 10.38 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in
Collectible Native American Indian Hunter with Gun
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
displays, including Indian statues for western themed restaurants. In the 1950s, they produced chalkware
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Chalkware Nautical Sculpture of Jack Tar
Located in Columbus, OH
. Hornung, copyright 1950, p.s. 378-390, Fig. 1354
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Gritt Co Indian Girl Chalkware Motion Lamp, circa 1928
Located in Portland, OR
edition was produced by Gritt Co. of Indiana. It features a chalkware form, painted in various hues
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Vintage 1920s Revival Table Lamps

1950s Painted Chalkware Shirtless Sailors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This fantastic grouping of muscular sailors date back to the 1950s and are quite a mystery. As
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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1950s Painted Chalkware For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s painted chalkware for your home. Frequently made of plaster, ceramic and composition, every 1950s painted chalkware was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s painted chalkware, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950s painted chalkware bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s painted chalkware over the years, but those crafted by Continental Art Company, F.A.I.P. and P. Sanfilippo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1950s Painted Chalkware?

The average selling price for a 1950s painted chalkware at 1stDibs is $650, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $2,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s Painted Chalkware
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some 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, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    In 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, 2023
    There 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, 2023
    In 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.