Furniture in the Style of the 1950s

Furniture from the post-war period still attracts buyers and continues to inspire designers. But how can one explain this passionate attachment that never fades? Interior architects, designers, and collectors reveal their love for it. In the mid-1990s, the trend of returning to the past solidified. Collectible furniture still reaches comfortable prices, design houses continue to expand their catalogs with vintage models, and manufacturers of ready-made furniture are turning back to the 1950s style that has not lost its relevance.

Furniture from the 1950s: coffee tables, cocktail chairs and lamps.

The glamour of the 1920s came to an end. The 1950s are considered the post-war period of World War II. This post-war era also reflected in interior design. Most small apartments required furniture, as many items had been destroyed during the war. There was also an emphasis on craftsmanship, since industry needed to recover after World War II. Therefore, durable materials were used that were manually repurposed into furniture. Special attention was paid to the functionality of furniture, which should not take up too much space but still provide sufficient storage. Colorful patterned wallpapers were used to add a bit of life to dull furniture.

Egon Eiermann was responsible for the first mass production of furniture in Germany. His popular classics include, for example, the SE 68 tubular steel chair, E 10 bark hanger, SE 18 wooden folding chair and the Eiermann 1 table frame.

However, these pieces of furniture that defined the 1950s are considered true classics:

• Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair, combining leather and wood
• Renault tables
• Purse lamps
• Tulip lamp