{"id":3103,"date":"2018-01-09T13:35:44","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T20:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estatesales.org\/thegoods\/?p=3103"},"modified":"2018-01-09T13:35:44","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T20:35:44","slug":"retro-furniture-trends-throughout-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estatesales.org\/thegoods\/retro-furniture-trends-throughout-ages","title":{"rendered":"Retro Furniture Trends Throughout The Ages"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trends, by definition, come and go. What\u2019s hot, trendy, and in-style today will most likely become a source of amusement for future generations (\u201ccan you believe they actually used to wear that?!\u201d). It\u2019s true when it comes to fashion, it\u2019s true when it comes entertainment, and it\u2019s definitely true when it comes to furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Peeking into a living room in 1964, you\u2019d see a completely different style of furniture and decor than you would if you looked at that same living room in 1977 or 1983 or 1999 or today. Throughout the ages, furniture and home decor trends have been a reflection of the times. And while most people stick to Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn these days, for collectors, there\u2019s nothing better than vintage furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a person with a passion for retro furniture (if so, definitely be on the lookout for key pieces next time you <\/span>find an estate sale!<\/span><\/a>), you\u2019re looking for some vintage inspiration to incorporate into your home, or you\u2019re just looking to take a quick trip down memory lane, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Let\u2019s take a look at vintage furniture trends throughout the ages:<\/span><\/p>\n

50\u2019s furniture trends<\/span><\/h2>\n

The 50’s were an interesting time for furniture trends. There was no one solid decor theme in the 50\u2019s – depending on your style, there were a few different directions you could take your furniture and home decor.<\/span><\/p>\n

On one end of the spectrum, after the war, Americans were desperate for comfort and stability. They longed to feel cozy, safe, and protected in their homes, and as such, big trends in the 50\u2019s included big, upholstered chairs (which begged to be cuddled up on) and sturdy timber flooring, walls, and cabinetry (knotty pine was especially popular), which created a sense of sturdiness within the home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1950\u2019s knotty pine living room. Via Knotty is Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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1950\u2019s knotty pine kitchen. Via Retro Renovation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the other end of the spectrum, during the 50\u2019s, a lot of homeowners shunned the traditional in favor for the ultra-modern. Many of the furniture in the 1950\u2019s was inspired by space exploration, lending a futuristic, out-of-this-world element to homes that embraced the trend. To complete the futuristic look, people also embraced bright, bold colors for their furniture, decor, and appliances.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Den kaxigaste och sockers\u00f6taste barnf\u00e5t\u00f6ljen jag sett. #retro #barnf\u00e5t\u00f6lj #50tal #50sfurniture #kidsfurniture<\/a><\/p>\n

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