The 1950's house was a scientific triumph, designed in a laboratory and tested on inhabitants of all ages before being built for the masses. Never had homes been so thoroughly contemporary, with antiques and period styles entirely banished. Mid-Century Modern explores the interior decor of this seminal decade, concentrating on all aspects of a home's decoration--walls, flooring, surfaces, lighting, and, of course, furniture. Case studies examine beautiful present-day homes that exhibit mid-century style in an exemplary way, and suggest ideas for taking the 1950's look--complete with collector's pieces--and mixing and matching it with elements from other eras.

Author: Bradley Quinn
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Conran Octopus
Published: 07/28/2006
Pages: 176
Weight: 2.2lbs
Size: 9.50h x 9.30w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781840914061