Space Age Mantis Lounge Chair By Gerard Van Den Berg For Montis The United States were soon recognised as the powerhouse leader and visionary of the world and all eyes were set on following their next steps. The moon landing triggered an even bigger hype as space travel now seemed closer than ever. The Space race between the USA and the Soviet Union brought many technological discoveries that found their application in all spheres of life. The 1960s brought an unprecedented change affecting everything from politics, science, culture to aesthetic. Midcentury Table Lamp Pokrok Zilina, Space Age Style, 1970s Joe Colombo Space Age Elda Lounge Chair Fiberglass Leather Stunning Space Age Guzzini Alba Floor Light Sergio Brazzoli & Ermano Lampa There were the days of alternative lifestyles, pop culture, miniskirts, hallucinogenic substances and Woodstock. The Space Age movement touched all layers of society and influenced both their thinking and their buying decisions. But it wasn’t only the rich who were puzzled with the question of how we are going to live in the future. The solid, unemotional designs of the ‘50s could no longer support their vision and their burning desire to shape the world according to their ideals. Technological progress and economic recovery gave birth to a young, well-paid generation of enthusiasts with dreams of a bright future and prosperity. Putting an end to the grey postwar years and its mass-produced designs, built with functionality and stability in mind, the Space Age era focused primarily on the future.Īfter years of struggling and healing, society was finally ready for a change. Sheepskin Lurashell Space Age Swivel Chair Chaise Longue Unique Design Retro Our desperate quest for optimism and self-expression is bringing to focus the Space Age aesthetic to remind us of a time, not so long ago, when the sky was not the limit.
A strong desire for authentic, meaningful interiors takes us on a journey around the globe, but also back to the past where we seek guidance and inspiration from the once-popular furniture pieces and design styles. The most sought after interior style of today must be the eclectic style.
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