Mid-century modern : interiors, furniture, design details

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Title:

Author:

Quinn, Bradley.

ISBN:

9781840914061

Personal Author:

Quinn, Bradley.

Publication Information:

London : Conran Octopus, 2004.

Physical Description:

176 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

The mid-century home -- The American dream -- Scandinavian modernism -- European style -- Interior decor -- Minimalism & maximalism -- Materials -- Colour -- Soft furnishings -- Lighting -- Furniture -- Designed by architects -- Modern classics -- Organic style -- Contemporary icons -- Design details -- Ceramics -- Glass -- Metalware -- Tableware -- Mid century style -- Architectural idyll -- Palm Springs style -- Swedish Modern -- A London interior -- Los Angles minimalism -- The retro home -- Resources -- Collector's guide -- Where to buy 1950s designs.

Abstract:

Explores the interior decor of the nineteen fifties house, examining walls, flooring, surfaces, lighting, and furniture, and includes case studies of present-day homes exhibiting mid-century style.

Subject Term:

Nineteen fifties -- Design.

Interior decoration -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.

Interior decoration -- United States -- History -- 20th century.

Midcentury modern (Architecture) -- United States.

Années cinquante (Vingtième siècle) -- Design.

Décoration intérieure -- Europe -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.

Décoration intérieure -- États-Unis -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.

Electronic Access:

Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1306/2012494179-b.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1306/2012494179-d.html

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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.