1960’s Home Decor

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The 60’s was a decade that had a very distinct look. The furniture and interior of 60’s homes and items are easily recognizable. A lot of products and furniture from the 60’s are being recreated today. Some homes have 60’s themes and 60’s furniture which make a big impact on the overall look of the room. Here are some tips on finding authentic furniture and items from the 1960’s.

Chairs were a big part of the furniture in the 1960’s. There were different chairs created in the 1960’s that are considered as pieces of art. These chairs were created by Mies van der Rohe and Charles and Ray Eames. The chairs that these designers created are still being copied by different manufacturers today.

In order to know if the product that you are going to purchase is authentic, check the chairs to see if there is a signature of the designer. Authentic manufactures make sure that there is a logo for the manufacturing company accompanied by the signature of the designer. It is also advisable to check which manufacturing companies are producing authentic chairs. In some cases, they only manufacture the chair upon ordering. These 1960’s chairs can retail up to $5000 dollars.

Another piece that can easily be identified as a piece from the 1960’s is the Dalu lamp. The Dalu lamp is a desk lamp that was designed by Vico Magistretti. The lamp has an S-shaped body a spherical shape that holds the bulb in place. A company that re-issued this lamp is Artemide. Artemide manufactures the Dalu lamp by using thermoplastic technology.

Retro floor lamps were also big in the 1960’s. The floor lamps create a psychedelic look to an area. Retro floor lamps come in different colors and sizes. These retro plants were usually used in the living room of the house. They are seen not only as a light fixture but were also considered a work of art.

The 1960’s was a decade where they used solid and bold colors in decorating their homes or rooms. The most popular hues during that time were red, orange, green or blue. Different furniture and household items were also manufactured in different bold colors.

Living rooms in the 1960’s were decorated with works of art, such as paintings and posters. Abstract paintings and paintings that contained geometric shapes were big during that time. Circles, squares and triangles that had bold colors were enough to be considered as a work of art. In finding authentic items from the 1960’s, you can ask for some items from your parents or grandparents. They might have some items from the past that they haven’t discarded yet.

It is also a good idea to check your local vintage stores and try to find some pieces that come from different decades. In some cases, you can buy the items at a cheaper price. Some items may be sold for a higher price due to its scarcity or value. You can also ask assistance from the shop owner to know where the items were manufactured or if they are authentic.

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