Nifty Fifties

I've been getting an inkling lately that a revival is on the horizon: stand back Shabby Chic, the Nifty Fifties are making a come back.

I'm a HUGE fan of 50's design, so in part I'm trying to lay the seeds for this design revival and in part, I think the Industry is leading that way. (Please note, when I refer to classic 1950's design, I am NOT endorsing the overused 50's American Diner style which has been peddled since the 1980's)

There are already a few wallpapers, fabrics and furniture items out there that are heavily influenced by this fabulous Design Era, and quite a few items which never went away.

For anybody with any learning in Interior design, you will invariably be familiar with Charles and Ray Eames furniture designs: The Eames Lounger; the Eifel Chair. These classic 1950s designs have been so successful, that they have never left the fashionistas' must-have list and remain as popular today as they were when first released. I might even say that these iconic designs which laid way for all modern furniture are unparalleled. And I think that it is their undeniable popularity that has encouraged some manufacturers to reinvent the 50's vibe. So, if you're interested in recreating the 1950's in your own home, why not check out these items?





Utility Design is one of many suppliers of classic furniture, including the designs of Charles and Ray Eames. And if your budget doesn't stretch to the authentic, then there are some excellent copies on the market, such as those available from Blue Sun Tree for a snippet of the price. And there are some new designs out there too: Morgan Furniture have a gorgeous new range which would fit nicely into any Nuclear Family lounge.

Sanderson Wallpaper has a whole 1950's range new to their books. As stated on their website:

"This is a bold and iconic collection of wallpapers that celebrate a decade of design which transformed the boundaries of interior decoration. The Sanderson 50's collection combines original 1950's designs from the Sanderson archive with designs from contemporary artists who have taken great inspiration from this era."