The Coffee Table: 1950-1969

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This paper explains that the maximized design styles of the 1950s through the later 1960s, the period represented by the thriving economy of the baby boomers, was a pro-active action against the mass destruction and insecurity of WWII. The author points out that furniture styles became more inclusive and more innovative during this time period resulting in the coffee table or lounge table becoming a unique and innovative creation. The paper relates that the styles of this period, now called 1950s retro furniture, are highly valued today. The paper includes detailed descriptions with pictures of many coffee tables.

Table of Contents:
Overview
Introduction
The Tables
1950s Style in Today's Context
Legacy of 1950s and 1960s
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"This is a Danish Rosewood table circa 1950s. The Suite 101 website provides interesting information in regard to this style of furniture through Barbara Nicholson's writing. There have been many of the Bauhaus style Danish modern furnishings throughout the era from 1940 through 1960 and the diversity is noted in the varying shapes and styles including this Danish style hexagonal table. Another would be in the use of unusual woods including veneers as this hexagonal table would be created from and teak which would be in the table found beside it."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Greenberg, Cara; Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950's; Copyright 1984 and 1995; Random House pages 62, 68, 115 and 160
• Habegger, Jerryll & Osman, Joseph H; Sourcebook of Modern Furniture; Copyright 1997; page 58
• Bell, Barbara Nicholson; Collecting Mid-Century Modern; Suite 101; http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/antiques_and_collectibles/100247
• Furniture of the Early 1950's and 1960's; Real Good Furniture; http://www.realgoodfurniture.com/furniture-50s-60s/
• The ModHaus Furniture; Suite 101 External Link; 2006; http://www.suite101.com/external_link.cfm?elink=http://www.modhaus.com/category.asp?id=32#more

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