1960s decor
1960s décor refers to a distinct style of
The "Retro Modern" style is associated with the decades of the 1950s and 1960s.[3] As a furniture material, polypropylene, which was manufactured in colors that could be matched to paint chips, came into its own. Foam molding, mostly used as upholstery cushions, became a basic structural unit for furniture in the early 1960s.[4] Large areas, such as sofas, beds, carpets, drapes and wallcovers, were covered in vibrant colors and patterns. Employing "psychedelic intensity", the colors and styles were influenced by India, Spain, and the Mediterranean.[3]
In the 1950s and 1960s, specialized patterns in wall painting were developed. Sherwin-Williams [5] manufactured an Applique system and similar systems were manufactured by Karl Höhn, also Reuss, in Germany.[6]
Many hotels and restaurants retain their décor from the 1960s or specifically employ Sixties-style features to give them a more
Television series from the era, such as The Avengers, Batman, The Man from U.N.C.L.E, Bewitched, The Saint, and Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) provide fine examples of the type of décor popular during this period and are an important aspect of the look of the productions; for the latter, orange hues are included in the title design.
List of Major Contributing Designers
- Verner Panton
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Peter Max
- Alexander Girard
- Maija Isola
- David Hicks
- Celia Birtwell
- Hans Krondahl
- Lily Goddard
- Andy Warhol
- Vuokko Nurmesniemi
- Lucienne Day
- Jack Lenor Larsen
- Bernat Klein
- Dorothy Liebes
- Franco Scalamandré
- Marianne Straub
- Terence Conran
- Mary White
- Bob Hieronimus
- Wes Wilson
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