Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s: And Other Terrific Textiles of the 20s, 30s, and 40s
- ISBN-10
- 0811835200
- ISBN-13
- 9780811835206
- Category
- Design
- Pages
- 120
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-03-01
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Authors
- Gideon Bosker, Michele Mancini, John Gramstad
Description
Now reissued with a striking new cover, Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s is the classic guide to the textiles of the exuberant post-war era, a time when bold new patterns and unprecedented color combinations revitalized dcor. Designs based on science and fantasy proliferated; no home was complete without boomerang-patterned drapes slung across the picture window or a cowboy-print couch in the living room. In this nostalgia-packed celebration of textile design, more than 170 full-color photographs accompany lively text and detailed captions highlighting the playful patterns of the 50s. Their genesis is revealed in equally fabulous fabrics from earlier eras, such as jaunty nautical designs from the 40s, over-blown florals of the 30s, and the deco-inspired prints of the 20s. A must-have resource book for collectors, designers, decorators, artists, style mavens, and pop-culture buffs, Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s is a chic and colorful tribute to a fascinating era in textile design.
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