The American Look: Modern Design in the 1950s

by Gradon Tripp on July 2, 2009 · View Comments

in accessories & homewares,auto design,fashion design,interior design

I was bouncing around online last night, looking for some sort of design inspiration, when I came across this video that I’m sure mod*mom would love.

More a long form Cadillac commercial than Objectified, The American Look is a look at all the forms of modern design from a half-century ago.

In appreciation of the stylists of America, who work in lines, forms and textures and colors to give us beauty, charm, and elegance in the conveniences, comforts, and necessities of our daily living, as a tribute to men and women, who design.

The video showcases great examples of mid-century modern design for the house, office, and even the farm. Throughout the video, I was playing a subconscious game of recognize-the-icons. Watch the video, I’m sure you will, too.

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1 jana July 2, 2009 at 9:37 am

This is great; I love the wording; the pace is so 50′s—not like we are today–quick clip on our videos :)

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