Description
Taschen’s Decorative Art 50s, edited by Charlotte & Peter Fiell, is a captivating visual survey of design in the post-war decade. Part of the Decorative Arts series celebrating The Studio Yearbook (published from 1906 to 1980), this edition focuses on the explosion of creativity, consumer optimism, and futuristic aesthetics that defined the 1950s. As the world transitioned from war to peace, new materials like plastics, fiberglass, and latex became design staples, transforming interiors, furniture, textiles, lighting, and architecture.
The book captures the unique blend of American futurism and European innovation that defined the era. Iconic designers featured include Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Hans Wegner, and Gio Ponti—figures whose contributions helped shape the modern design language we still admire today. With rising postwar incomes and housing booms on both sides of the Atlantic, the 1950s saw a democratization of style and a surge in home décor innovation.
Packed with illustrations and rich in historical detail, this volume is essential for collectors, interior designers, and anyone interested in mid-century modern design and decorative arts history.
