Yes, except that which we buy new today, ultimately becomes an antique. An antique is not always desirable or even collectible. Anything made 100 years ago or more is usually classified as an antique. It does not mean it has any value. The value of a...
Antique means belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period This would make something from the 1950's, that was particular only to that era, an antique by definition. However, if you are talking about collectible antiques, well, thats a diff...
Call an antique dealer or the show Antique Road show (they have a website) has antique dealers & they may be in your area or able to recommend a great resource for you.