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.
$33,500
H 36 in W 57.75 in D 21 in
Italian Neo-Classic Console Table with Faux Porphyry and Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Neo-classic (18/19th Century) white painted and gilt carved trim console table with a faux porphyry painted platform base and a rouge marble top. Antique condition"
Marble, Gold Leaf
$3,000
H 35 in W 51.5 in D 27 in
Empire Revival Console Table in Mahogany with Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rich mahogany veneer console with a grey marble top, supported by elegant carved scroll legs and paw feet. A stately neoclassical piece with timeless sophistication
Marble
$6,676
H 38.98 in W 46.46 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Louis Phillipe Ebonised Console Table with Marble Top
Located in London, GB
A very smart French 19th Century Louis Phillipe ebonised console table. With its original Carrera marble top sitting on shapely fluted legs above a serpentine platform. A very el...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Charles X Wood Console With Carrara Marble Surface
Located in Miami, FL
Acquired at an estate sale in Italy, and imported from abroad, this is a Charles X-period (1757 - 1836) console with a Carrara marble surface that has inlaid wood floral and foliate...
Carrara Marble
$3,331
H 38.59 in W 26.38 in D 8.08 in
French Demi Lune Art Deco Console Table in Wood and with Marble Top
Located in Ulm, DE
Demi lune console table Probably Oak, Mahogany color stained Shellac hand polished Marble top Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 67 cm Height: 98 cm Dept...
Marble
Antique Louis Philippe Style Console Table With Stone Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique neoclassical console table with black stone top having a moulded frieze, scroll supports, two green lined drawers with brass...
Stone
19th Century Regency Rosewood and Marble Console Table
Located in London, GB
Fine Regency period rosewood console Table. A fine early 19th century Regency period rosewood console table, brass beaded and paneled throughout, having moulded edged ‘maurin green P...
Marble, Brass
$2,985Sale Price|25% Off
H 34 in W 39 in D 18 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Marble Top Console is a rarity in all original condition! The sumptuous mahogany imported from the Americas during this period is incomparable in quality and beauty, and the able craftsmen have sculpted it into the tailored art...
Marble
Swedish Marble Top Pine Console Table with Bronze Mounts
Located in Bradenton, FL
Swedish Marble Top Pine Console Table embellished with Neoclassical Bronze Mounts. The rectangular apron is detailed with classical beading and enriched with applied bronze masks at ...
Bronze
$4,796
H 36.62 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
French 19th Century Mahogany Console Table, Marble Top & Hidden Cushion Drawer
Located in London, GB
This large console table is made from richly coloured mahogany veneers with a marble top. It was made in the 19th century in France and demonstrates real quality of work. Please tak...
Marble
FiNE RALPH LAUREN CLIVEDON HARDWOOD MACASSAR & MARBLE CONSOLE TABLE
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques delighted to offer for sale this stunning RRP £17,000 Macassar Ebony, American Mahogany with solid marble top Ralph Lauren Clivedon console...
Marble
RALPH LAUREN CLIVEDON AMERiCAN HARDWOOD MACASSAR & MARBLE CONSOLE TABLE
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques delighted to offer for sale this RRP £17,000 Macassar Ebony, American Mahogany with solid marble top Ralph Lauren Clivedon console table ...
Marble
PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN CLIVEDON HARDWOOD MACASSAR & MARBLE CONSOLE TABLEs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £34,000 Macassar Ebony, American Mahogany with solid marble tops Ralph Lauren Clivedo...
Marble
Lovely Flamed Hardwood Vintage Demi Line Console Table with Single Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage flamed mahogany demi lune console tables with single drawer A good looking well made and decorative table, it has one good...
Hardwood
RALPH LAUREN AMERICAN MAHOGANY & CHROME METROPOLITAiN CONSOLE TABLE
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques delighted to offer for sale this stunning RRP £10,450 Ralph Lauren American Mahogany & chrome Metropolitan Console table Please note the delivery fee listed...
Chrome
LOVELY SMALL TWO DRAWER SIDE CONSOLE TABLE WITH HARDWOOD STYLE FINiSH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice small two drawer side console table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it cove...
Brass
