Modernism in America pt.2

Modernism in America Pt.2  

People built their homes in the 1950s to 1960s with flat roofs and asymmetrical profiles. It was the first time people started using bi-level structures, and people started getting married in indoor spaces, moving outdoors.

During that period, the color scheme was mostly earthy dark tones, with the most trendy colors at times being pink, turquoise, and yellow.


Most of the furniture then was made of plastic, resin, and laminates, which helped fuel creative minds.

plastic steel frame chair

The leading furniture designers in that period were Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Two manufacturers were Knoll and Herman Miller.

Eero Saarinen made the tulip chair with Charles and Ray Eames, and the chair was produced by Knoll.

 

tulip chair


Modern tulip chairs

Charles and Ray Eames 

molded plywood table



Modern molded plywood table

One Step Further 

Joseph Eichler 


Joseph Eichler, born in 1900, was a real estate developer in California. He was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and built over 11,000 homes during his lifetime. His homes had similar features, such as low-slope or no-slope A-frame roofs, depending on what the client wanted in their home. 



Comments

  1. Gina ChristopherApril 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM

    Hi Irma! I really liked your description of this period as well as your supporting images. I also enjoyed your one step further section about Joseph Eichler, I really like some of his home designs. Great job!

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  2. Ruth RamosApril 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM

    Hey Irma! I enjoyed the images you selected! I love the tulip chair since tulips are on of my favorite flowers.

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  3. Professor VanderNoordaaApril 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM

    Irma,
    This post was great! The color palette is so unique and lovely. You gave us a description of materials that were used for furniture during this time. Looking at Joseph Eichler in more detail was perfect. I love his homes. 50/50 points

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