The 1950s Home

by Sophie Leighton

Overview

In the aftermath of World War II, design was key to a new way of living as carefully thought-out principles were applied to new homes and commercial buildings across the country. From open plan living to new materials in buildings and furnishing, the 1950s marked a bright new era.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780747807117
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	11/17/2009
Series:	Shire Library
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	5.63(w) x 8.29(h) x 0.17(d)

About the Author

Sophie Leighton has an MA in the History of Art from The Courtauld Institute and is now a curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The author lives in England.

Table of Contents

Introduction /Town Planning and Architectural Styles /Modern Spaces /Furniture /Decor /Gardens /Conclusion /Further Reading /Places to Visit /Index

Editorial Reviews

Lavishly illustrated with photographs, ephemera and wonderful period advertisements, all three of these books take one through a good overview of British architectural design, house construction, furnishings and decor, and gardens.” —Kitchen Retro, kitchenretro.blogspot.com (October 2009) on 1930s Home, 1940s Home and 1950s Home

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