Retro Revival: Living with mid-century design

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Now that the vibrant colors and bold shapes of mid-century design are more popular than ever, Retro Revival offers a privileged glimpse into fabulous retro-inspired homes around the world.
Our passion for retro style shows no signs of fading. From the cerebral elegance of mid-century modern and the spare simplicity of Scandinavian retro design to the flamboyant opulence of the 1970s, retro interiors still exert enormous appeal. In this glorious book, Andrew Weaving visits 17 inspiring and varied homes around the globe that showcase the Retro Revival style. Furniture by Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, and Le Corbusier mingles with textiles by Lucienne Day, lighting by Isamu Noguchi, and ceramics by Russel Wright and Constance Spry. Take a tour of a minimalist loft in London and enjoy the colourful, playful chic of Palm Beach in the 1960s as you explore the many facets of a look that ranges from sophisticated glamour to pared-down elegance.

From the Publisher

Twin Palms Paradise

Between 1955 and 1965, the mid-century modern housing developments created by the builder developers George and Robert Alexander vastly expanded and transformed the face of the desert town of Palm Springs.

Perfectly Preserved

The original walnut-faced cabinets look just as modern as when they were first installed. The rare eye­level refrigerator is original to the house, while the 1960s drafting stool is by Charles Eames.

Elegantly Eclectic

In Dulwich, a tranquil suburb of south east London, the building company Wates were responsible for several new housing developments on recently cleared ground.

California Dreaming

In the living area is a boomerang-shaped 1950s Danish desk and matching chair. Original posters for United Airlines introduce visual interest and vibrant colour.

Discreet Charm

When asked what inspired his fabulously retro Orlando home, Sean Brunson explains, ‘I spent summers in Sarasota in a Paul Rudolph home… The Burkhardt house, with its raw materials, modern design and large expanses of glass, left a lasting impression on me.’

Lateral luxury

This indoor swimming pool is positioned in the original apartment and accesssed via a plate-glass door. The abstract red glass door handles are Italian. Jacobsen’s Egg chair provides a curvy counterpoint to the straight lines of the pool.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ryland Peters & Small (January 9, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1788795776
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1788795777
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.13 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.7 x 10 inches