To suggest that Ralph Lauren has come a long way is an understatement. From his humble beginnings as a tie salesman working out of a drawer at New York’s Empire State Building, he grew one of the world’s largest and most successful fashion empires from scratch.
For decades, Ralph Lauren’s clothing brand has blended classic, preppy Americana East Coast-style with the look of upper-crust English aristocracy. This style is the hallmark of Ralph Lauren’s design and can be seen in all facets of his brand, from its vintage apparel, accessories and jewelry to furniture and décor.
The iconic fashion designer was born Ralph Rueben Lifshitz in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. When he and his brother were in their teens, they changed their surname from Lifshitz to Lauren after being teased about it at school. Later on, Lauren took business classes at night, worked at various menswear retailers and did a stint in the U.S. Army. While working at tie manufacturer Beau Brummel, he was inspired to create his own line of ties.
In 1967, Lauren launched “Polo,” ties handmade from high-quality fabrics featuring a wide design. They were a success. Lauren sold $500,000 worth to retail giants Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Paul Stuart in his first year.
Lauren expanded his designs into clothing, with his first menswear line of classic tweed suits in 1968 and, in 1971, his first line of womenswear featuring classic feminine tailoring. Lauren’s nostalgic fashion soon captured the eye of Hollywood. He created costumes for the 1974 adaptation of The Great Gatsby and was responsible for Diane Keaton’s distinctive feminine menswear look in 1977’s Annie Hall. Ralph Lauren’s designs have since garnered national and international acclaim and recognition — from Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic pink 1999 Oscars dress to becoming the official outfitter of Team USA for the Olympics since 2008.
In 2018, Ralph Lauren celebrated his 50th anniversary with a star-studded fashion show and, in 2019, was awarded an honorary knighthood — the highest British honor — for services to fashion.
On 1stDibs, discover a wide range of vintage Ralph Lauren shirts, sweaters and other clothing.
Late 19th Century Hollywood Regency King Size Faux Bamboo Cherry Bed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bring classic English and Anglo Japanese style to the bedroom with this handsome king size faux bamboo bed, beautifully crafted in richly toned cherry wood. The frame features finely...
Cherry
Late 20th Century Regency Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Pagoda Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking vintage faux bamboo pagoda bench featuring an elaborate red lacquered frame with turned spindle fretwork, bamboo-form legs, and flared feet. The upholstered seat features ...
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Late 18th Century George III Burled Walnut Secretary
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Brass
Late 19th Century Paine Furniture Co Faux Bamboo Birdseye Maple Wellington Chest
By Paine Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Late 19th Century British Military Five-Drawer Campaign Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This Late 19th Century Campaign Chest features two upper drawers and three lower drawers. In typical campaign style, the chest has brass corner details and inset brass hardware, add...
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
A long Demilune console table in a deep mahogany stain for the entranceway or Hall. The shaped lower tier made in panels is raised on four ...
Wood
Regency Mahogany Hall Console Table, Breakfront Design, Circa 1820
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Fine Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Mahogany Hall Console Table, Or Pier Table, Of Breakfronted Form And Rare Diminutive Proportions, Having Superbly Figured Top Wi...
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Victorian Style Mahogany Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Victorian Style Mahogany Console Table measuring 48" in width, 16" in depth and 30" in height
Mahogany
Quality Antique George III Mahogany Demi-lune Console Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique George III mahogany Demi-lune console table having a quality mahogany Demi-lune shaped top, mahogany frieze with a moulded edge standing on square reeded legs. Mea...
Other
Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Tea / Console Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality rosewood tea/console table having a quality rosewood swizzle top opening to reveal a lovely polished interior, shaped carved frieze supported on a pear shaped...
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Antique Baltic Mahogany Console Table with Gilt Trim and Hoof Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Baltic (19th Century) mahogany half round console table with gilt trim and hoof legs on platform base with single front drawer.
Mahogany
