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.
$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
Gillows Imperial Patent Mahogany Dining Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Folkestone, GB
A superior quality extending mahogany dining table firmly attributed to Gillows and conforming precisely to a design in the Lancashire pattern books dated 1804. The reeded-edge top consisting of two hinged ends attached to short beds which join together to form a Pembroke-type table when all of the leaves are removed. The original and complete set of two narrow and two wider leaves are interchangeable and sit on the telescoping bed which is raised on elegant turned and reeded legs with brass castors. The four legs at each corner are fixed and the two central legs screw in when the table is extended. Ref: Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, by Susan Stuart, p. 242, pl.241: In identically designed table made for Broughton Hall...
Mahogany
Large Regency revival English made mahogany jupe dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
This is an example of a fine quality flame mahogany veneered jupe table made in england. These tables take approximately 10 weeks from commission and make and can also be made with ...
Brass
Queen Anne Style Vintage Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Extending Dining Table, with three leaves above six cabriole legs, marked "Watertown Brothers Slide Co." to underside. Closed: 30.5" H x 60" W x 46" D; ope...
Mahogany
English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome English 19th century Regency mahogany dining table with the original crank. The table is raised on four square tapered legs decorated with maplewood fillets with the original brass casters. The straight mottled apron is decorated with an elegant kingwood fillet. Each of the two original extensions have aprons and display the same decorative fillet. The table opens and closes by turning the crank and when open reveals the original hardware and mechanism signed 'Joseph Fitter'.
Mahogany
$12,500
H 28.75 in W 106.88 in D 50.63 in
Regency Mahogany Extension Dining Table By John Durham, London
Located in Essex, MA
By John Durham. John Durham took over the firm of Morgan & Co Ex Morgan & Sanders in 1820 located at 16 Catherine St, Strand, London and established his own upholstery and cabinet ma...
Brass
Large Victorian Extending Dining Table in Solid Mahogany
Located in NEUFCHÂTEL-HARDELOT, FR
Large Victorian Extending Dining Table in Solid Mahogany Magnifique grande table de salle à manger d'époque victorienne en acajou mass...
Mahogany
$5,283
H 29.53 in W 120.28 in D 43.31 in
Vintage Regency Revival Twin Pillar Flame Mahogany Dining Table Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous high quality vintage flame mahogany Regency revival twin pillar dining table that can seat 10 people in comfort and dating from mid-20th century. The table is mad...
Mahogany
$5,800
H 29 in W 72 in D 46 in
Baker Williamsburg Colonial 8839 Mahogany Federal Inlay Extension Dining Table B
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker Williamsburg Colonial (Pattern 8839) Mahogany Federal Style Banded Extension Dining Table (B). Item features a (3) 18" skirted leaves,...
Brass
British Colonial Solid Maple Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful British Colonial or Early American extension harvest style dining table USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid maple, with turned legs. Measures: 72.5"W x 44"D x 30.25"H. ...
Maple
Ralph Lauren Regency Carved Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style "Duke" double pedestal extension dining table By Ralph Lauren USA, Circa Late 20th Century Gorgeous figural mahogany top, with carved maho...
Brass
British Colonial Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful British Colonial, Early American, or Victorian style extension harvest style dining table Early 21st Century Solid cherry wood, with turned legs. Measures: 72"W x 44"D...
Cherry
Baker Furniture French Regency Cherry Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency style extension dining table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Cherry wood, with inlaid parqu...
Brass
Henredon Style French Regency Teak Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style carved teak extension dining table In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 54.5"W x 45.25"D x 29.25"H. Extends up to 102...
Teak
Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style or Georgian style extension dining table USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous cherry wood, with felt-lined silverware drawer and brass hardware. Measures: 7...
Brass
