![]() If there’s one thing that’s for certain in the ever-changing world of art and design, it’s that you can’t talk about mid-century modern decor and not talk about lighting. Pumpkin orange, mustard yellow and mint green are among some of the most popular. To keep the overall subdued feel of the style, though, these colors are often kept in softer, ‘hushed’ shades. One of the main ways in which the mid-century modern look gets its ‘modern’ aspect is by incorporating pops of unexpected colors into mid-century silhouettes. This is often seen in seating square chairs with curved or rounded backs and tapered legs are especially reminiscent of mid-century design. ![]() In furniture, one of the biggest trademarks of the mid-century modern style is the geometric silhouette – with a flare. From architectural styles to furniture and decor, clean lines, quality materials and natural, organic colors became the norm thanks to their affordability, space-saving designs and stylish aesthetics. To keep up with the demand for housing, homes, especially ones which are now known as tract homes, were being built with efficiency and optimism – and there was perhaps no area that was more affected by this mindset than the world of interior design. It's also interesting to note that Zeisel designed a line of dinnerware for Red Wing Pottery called Town & Country that is said to have been inspired by the look of American Modern dinnerware (see Russel Wright below).In the period of time directly after WWII, American industries saw a growth spurt thanks to a thriving economy – which created a boom in the housing market. While the shapes of these dishes are equally as interesting and the patterns pleasing, it did not sell as well as Tomorrow's Classic when it was introduced. The Century line was also made in a variety of patterns. One variation saw pieces decorated with black on the outer surfaces and white on the inside for a striking contrast. The more popular of these two lines was Tomorrow's Classic, once described as "America's fastest-selling modern dinnerware." This line was produced with many different patterns adorning the basic-yet-modern shapes of plates, bowls, and interesting serving pieces. These names reference the shapes of the dinnerware rather than how it was decorated. This pattern looks similar to Fiesta and was made in many of the same colors, but these dishes have a plain band around the rims and handles that resemble triangles on the lids and cups.Īrtist Eva Zeisel designed two lines of dinnerware for Hall China Company in the 1950s: Hallcraft I (Tomorrow's Classic) and Hallcraft II (Century). ![]() Harlequin is another Homer Laughlin pattern originally launched in the 1930s. Together, these colors make up “the standard 11” in collecting terms, and help to date the dishes. The “1950s colors,” as described by avid Fiesta fans, include chartreuse, forest green, gray, and rose, first seen in 1951. The “original" colors were red (which looks more orange in color as shown here), yellow, cobalt blue, light green, ivory, and turquoise-which was added to the line in 1937. Although it was first introduced in the 1930s, several new colors were added to the line in the 1950s to satisfy demand from Mid-Century consumers. ![]() Homer Laughlin China Company produced many different dinnerware patterns in the 1950s and '60s including Fiesta.
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