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Pair of Pierre Guariche Yellow Fiberglass Side Chairs by Steiner - France 1950's
By Pierre Guariche, Siege Steiner
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of yellow fiberglass side chairs by Pierre Guariche in good vintage. These "tonneau
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 18 in D 19.3 in
Jean-René Picard for S.E.T.A Fiberglass Chair France - 1950s
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Berlin, DE
Jean-René Picard for S.E.T.A Fiberglass Chair, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Origami Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern molded fiberglass "origami" chair
By Paul McCobb for St. John Seating
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Fiberglass Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage model DSS-N fiberglass chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 22.64 in D 21.46 in
Egmont Arens Fiberglass Chair
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Rare biomorphic molded fiberglass chair designed by Egmont Arens
Designer: Egmont Arens
Period
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fiberglass Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Origami Chair if made of a light blue fiberglass seat and black iron rod frame. The seat was molded at
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs – Iconic Design, Unmatched Comfort
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Herman Miller Parchment Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchair Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Herman Miller Eiffel Parchment Fiberglass Chair Set of Two
31 tall x 24.75 w x 23.75 d, Seat 18 Arm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Herman Miller Gray Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchair Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Herman Miller Eiffel Gray Fiberglass Shell Armchair Set of Two
31 tall x 24.75 w x 23.75 d, Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iconic Mid Century Fiberglass Wingback Chair by Peabody for Selig, circa 1950s
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in New York, NY
Iconic fiberglass and wrought iron modernist reinterpretation of the classic wing chair form
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Origami Chair on Spider Base, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern molded fiberglass "origami" chair on rare spider base
By Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in
Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous fiberglass chair by Pierre Guariche. Cream fiberglass frame sits on four iron legs. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Early Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chair Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
Early 2nd generation “Eiffel” DAR shell chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Early Eames Rope Edge Fiberglass Bucket Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Eames rope edge fiberglass bucket chair. This example is in very good condition, no chips, cracks
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Paul McCobb set of Four Fiberglass Origami Gray Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful 1950s set of four stackable fiberglass gray chairs know as Origami Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950's Vintage Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Armchairs for Herman Miller-A Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Charles Eames molded fiberglass shell arm chairs for Herman Miller, in a parchment color
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 24.75 in D 24.5 in
Eames LAR Cats Cradle Base Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the fiberglass chair series developed by Charles and Ray Eames immediately after WW2. Widely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Zinc
1960's Fiberglass Chair DSX Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller H-Base Design
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960's fiberglass chair DSX Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller H-Base design
Object: chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Central American Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.3 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
original mid century off white Paul McCobb origami fiberglass shell has steel spider bases. Can be
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Rare Fiberglass Upholstered Blue and Orange Dining Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller logo on bottom). The dining or side chair features a molded white fiberglass shell and
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 18.75 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage set of 4 dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Jean Raymond Picard, chaise, S.E.T&T. ed., France, circa 1950
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Raymond Picard (1920-2006), chair, S.E.T&T. ed., France, Galerie M.A.I. distributor circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Mid century orange Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original mid century orange Paul McCobb origami fiberglass shell has steel spider bases. Can be
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
4 Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chairs spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) original mid century off white Paul McCobb origami fiberglass shells has steel spider
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 21 in D 23 in
Early Large Biscuit Eames Zenith Ivory DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Tower Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
released in the first year of arm chair production in the fiberglass series developed in 1950.
The early
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray designed the iconic "La Chaise" lounge chair for The Museum of Modern Art’s 1948
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 35 in W 59 in D 34 in
1977 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Herman Miller. This is one of the more unique and later Eames designs, building upon the 1950's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
1970s RAR Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass and Green Upholstery Rocker Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
Rocking Chair crafted by the iconic design duo, Charles and Ray Eames, was introduced in the 1950s and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28 in W 25.25 in D 27.75 in
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of 'Tulip' Dining Chairs in Black Fiberglass
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Tulip' pair of fixed dining chairs, model 151C, fiberglass, aluminum
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.7 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1950s, Czech Republic
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Set of 2 Lounge Chairs was originally designed by the renowned Miroslav Navrátil in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1950s, Czech Republic
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 lounge chairs was designed in 1950s by Miroslav Navrátil in Czech Republic. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1950s, Czech Republic
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 lounge chairs was designed in 1950s by Miroslav Navrátil in Czech Republic. They
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 29.53 in
1 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Shell DAR Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
chair group of the 1950s, for example, was inspired by basket weaving techniques. The populist notion of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1950s Early Tulip Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll - a pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Iconic pair of tulip swivel chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Four Vivid Yellow Fiberglass Eames DSR Chairs on Black Eiffel Tower Bases
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
) chairs designed be Charles and Ray Eames in the mid 1950s. Each chair from this set of four is mounted on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Concha Lounge Chair, Brazil - 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Berlin, DE
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Lounge Chair, Brazil - 1950s. The Chair has been reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs, circa 1950's. From left to right, top to bottom, they are:
1
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Beirut, LB
A vintage desk chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The fiberglass shell is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Rare Eames Zenith Side Chair for Herman Miller, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the United States of America around 1950.
The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
1985 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair Museum Quality
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, produced by Herman Miller. This is one of the more unique and later Eames designs, building upon the 1950's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 25 in D 28 in
Pair of Fibreglass Side Chairs by Rene Jean Caillette, France 1950s
By Sedia-Steiner
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 2 fibreglass chairs by Rene Jean Caillette.
Brown background and multicolour floral
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nanna Ditzel Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wool by Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Iconic pair of comfortable lounge chairs designed by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel in collaboration
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Estelle and Erwine Laverne Lily Chairs, Beautifully Restored
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne International
Located in Kansas City, MO
Exceptional matched pair of tulip chairs designed by Estelle and Erwine Laverne. These early
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Modern Handkerchief Chair
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A durable, wide chair with an undulating seat and back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
screws in excellent original condition. These are wonderful early transitional parchment fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chairs, Vitra, 2000s
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
Originally designed by Verner Panton in the late 1950s for use in a restaurant, the Cone Chair soon
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, St. John
Located in 성동구, KR
A 1950s Paul McCobb Origami chair for St. John.
The fiberglass seat is molded at angles
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elephant gray Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on rocking base. Excellent grain in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Rope Edge Eames Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early second generation parchment fiberglass arm shell chair with large shock mounts and black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair “Zenith”
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Known as the RAR rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames, this chair has Zenith checker label
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Red Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome 1950s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on later rocker base. Red orange colored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Hauteville Chair
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
spin on the iconic resin chairs of the 1950s.
Made from concrete, fiberglass, and rebar, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Eames RAR Rocking Chair by Zenith for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
rubber shock mounts, a translucent quality to the fiberglass. RAR was the designation given chairs with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
RAR rocking chair. Original Condition. Features original early1950's fiberglass molded bucket formed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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1950s Fiberglass Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1950s fiberglass chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s fiberglass chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, fiberglass and metal. 1950s fiberglass chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s fiberglass chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames each produced beautiful 1950s fiberglass chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Fiberglass Chairs?
1950s fiberglass chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
Materials: Plastic Furniture
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1950s Fiberglass Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To restore an Eames fiberglass chair, wash it gently with a soft bristle brush and dish soap in warm water. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe off the soap, and then dry with another cloth. You can use a safe wax for fiberglass to enhance the shine. Shop a collection of Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify an Eames fiberglass chair, flip it over and check the underside of the seat for a label. What information appears on the label varies, but most will say "The Herman Miller Furniture Company" and "Charles Eames." You may also see "Zenith Plastics," a reference to the company that manufactured the fiberglass. Some chairs made during the 1960s may have the Herman Miller name in raised letters directly on the seat. Newer chairs may display a "Vitra" label instead of "Herman Miller." A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help with the identification process. Find a selection of Eames fiberglass 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To identify a Herman Miller fiberglass chair, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat. All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair. Because there are many convincing reproductions out there, you may also wish to have a certified appraiser assist you with the authentication process. Find authentic Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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Midcentury Modern Tulip Lamp
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Mid Century Modern Tulip Lamp