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.
Ralph Lauren Palladian Style Pedestal Center or Dining Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant and rare signed round center or dining table crafted in the neoclassical Greco-Roman Palladian style designed in the late 20th century by Ralph Lauren. Known as the "Fulle...
Brass
$19,595
H 30.25 in W 138 in D 48 in
Ralph Lauren Mahogany Traditional Extendable Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ralph Lauren Mahogany Traditional Extendable Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 86 wide x 48 deep x 30.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches, each leaf me...
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Mahogany Traditional Extendable Dining Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Home mahogany dining table with two leaves. Features polished finish with cabriole legs and claw feet. Dimensions: 137.5” Total Length with leaves 47.7” Width 30.5” H...
Mahogany
Rosewood and Marble Table, Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A square dining or game table by Don Shoemaker for Senal, Mexico, circa 1970. Solid Mexican rosewood Cocobolo frame with carved organic forms and join...
Marble
$3,000
H 28 in W 47.5 in D 47.5 in
Early 20th Century Italian Mahogany Art Deco Marble Top Dining Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Borsani Style French Art Deco round dining table. Mahogany finish with four legs supporting a tapered column supporting a light pink-beige marble top. Beautiful piece.
Marble
Empire Style Mahogany Table with Inset Fossilized Marble Top
Located in Spencertown, NY
The circular table with contrasting marquetry of star decoration on the outer rim and then stylized greek key below it with a black fossilized marble top with white highlights. Slig...
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Center Table with Original Carrara Marble Top was elegantly crafted from richly toned mahogany, reflecting the refined restraint th...
Carrara Marble
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Center Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Center Table This table measures: 44 wide x 44 deep x 28.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 25.25 inches We take our photos in a controlled lig...
Wood
$7,087
H 30.71 in Dm 46.07 in
1950 Paolo Buffa Permanente Cantu Midcentury Design Marble Wood Dining Table
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Brescia, IT
Paolo Buffa La Permanente Mobili Cantù Italy, 1950s Wood stand with brass details Circle Marble top. Excellent condiction Marble in perfect condiction, no crack and no restorations....
Marble, Brass
$4,500
H 29.75 in W 82 in D 46 in
Neoclassical or Empire Cherry Wood Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Neoclassical or Empire style extension pedestal dining table USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with gold gilt accents on pedestal. Measures:...
Cherry
STUNNiNG EX-DISPLAY RALPH LAUREN BEL AIR EXTENDING DINING TABLE
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite RRP £29,950 Ralph Lauren Bel Air American Mahogany Ebonised black extending dining table Pl...
Hardwood
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
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
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
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 PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN AMERICAN HARDWOOD PEDESTAL SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLEs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this this stunning pair of American Mahogany pedestal side end tables made by Ralph Lauren Please note: Th...
Hardwood
