Retro Modern Furniture

Sleek lines, innovative design, and a focus onemphasizes shapes and materials, highlighting
stylish usability make Retro Modern furnituredesign rather than decoration.
styles true classics.- Innovative use of materials: The designs of the
Inspired by the designs of the 1950s and 60s,fifties and sixties celebrated the new materials
Retro Modern furniture works beautifully inand technologies that were transforming
today's home. Its clean, unfussy look is amazinglyeveryday life. Fiberglass, plastics, and gleaming
versatile, making it a perfect choice for a chicmetal were shaped, molded, and sculpted into bold
urban apartment or a kid-friendly family room.new forms impossible to achieve with traditional
The Spirit of the Post War Yearsmaterials and construction. Even the use of wood
The designs of the fifties were a reflection of thechanged radically, moving away from dark tones
times. The post-war years were filled with ato lighter, more neutral shades. Retro modern
sense of enthusiastic optimism about the future,furniture accentuates the grain of woods like
breaking with the past and embracing all thingsteak, showcasing their natural beauty.
new. The overall aesthetic of the period was one- Curves and asymmetry: The juxtaposition of
of informality and simplicity, a radical departuresharp angles and sensuous curves creates an
from the heavy, ornate formality andexciting dynamic in mid-century style, as does the
traditionalism of the pre-war period.use of asymmetrical shapes.
The Retro Modern furniture style reflects the- Clear, bright colors: Non-traditional shades like
best of the mid century era, creating a uniqueaqua, pink, tangerine, turquoise, and sunny yellow
combination of sophisticated style and sensiblewere extremely popular during the mid century
comfort.period. Cheerful, high-energy colors with black and
Characteristics of Retro Modern Styleor white accents were used in everything from
- Clean lines: The hallmark of this style is a sleekwallpaper to upholstery, both as solids and
and streamlined look. The simple yet polished linescombined in abstract prints.
create a sense of airiness and visual space that- Usability-focused design: One of the factors that
really epitomize the modern aesthetic.make mid-century designs enduring classics is a
- Minimum of embellishment: mid-century design isfocus on usability. The feel is smart and
spare and uncluttered, with none of thesophisticated without look-but-don't-touch
overstuffed cushions, carved trim, fringe, deeplyformality, and the clean, simple lines make both
draped fabrics and other elaborate embellishmentscalming and friendly. Retro modern furniture
typical of traditional pre-war decor. Theoffers a combination of high performance and low
less-is-more sensibility of retro modernmaintenance that's ideal for today's busy lifestyle.