“A refreshing retro-kitchen historical past” ―Florence Fabricant, The New York Occasions Practically everybody alive at this time has skilled cozy, welcoming kitchens filled with conveniences that we now take with no consideration. Sarah Archer, on this pleasant romp by means of an easier time, exhibits us how the prosperity of the 1950s kicked off the technological and design beliefs of at this time’s kitchen. In reality, whereas modern home equipment may look a little bit completely different and work a little bit higher than these of the 1950s, the midcentury kitchen has but to be improved upon. Throughout the optimistic consumerism of midcentury America when households had been able to put their newfound prosperity on show, firms from Basic Electrical to Pyrex to Betty Crocker had been there to usher them into a brand new period. Counter heights had been standardized, home equipment had been designed in trendy colours, and comfort meals took over households’ plates.With archival images, commercials, journal pages, and film stills, The Midcentury Kitchen captures the spirit of an period―and a room―the place something appeared potential. Greater than 100 coloration images and illustrations
The Midcentury Kitchen: America’s Favorite Room, from Workspace to Dreamscape, 1940s-1970s
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“A refreshing retro-kitchen history” ―Florence Fabricant, The New York Times Nearly everyone alive today has experienced cozy, welcoming kitchens packed with conveniences that we now take for granted. Sarah Archer, in this delightful romp through a simpler time, shows us how the prosperity of the 1950s kicked off the technological and design ideals of today’s kitchen. In fact, while contemporary appliances might look a little different and work a little better than those of the 1950s, the midcentury kitchen has yet to be improved upon. During the optimistic consumerism of midcentury America when families were ready to put their newfound prosperity on display, companies from General Electric to Pyrex to Betty Crocker were there to usher them into a new era. Counter heights were standardized, appliances were designed in fashionable colors, and convenience foods took over families’ plates.With archival photographs, advertisements, magazine pages, and movie stills, The Midcentury Kitchen captures the spirit of an era―and a room―where anything seemed possible. More than 100 color photographs and illustrations
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