Today I'm very excited to share the following images with you. I've blogged before about my growing collection of Vintage decorating books. Last week I added to my collection with a 1960 edition of House & Garden's Interior Decoration. I found it at a used bookstore and although the cover is very worn and unpretty, the photographs found within are stunning. Would you like to see what 1960 looked like? Please keep in mind that these are photos of photos, so the quality's not the best...
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Yes, circa 1960. Loving this color palette and the little green chair with the white painted frame! Oh, and of course the Billy Baldwin slipper chairs!
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White slipcovers and lots of Chinoserie. So of the moment!
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Timeless girls room. I love the pink and red together.
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Wallpaper or mural? Does it matter? It's fantastic!
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If you look closely, you can see that the sofa fabric is an ombre. The curtains and ottoman are printed Belgian linen.
Needless to say, I'm completely enamored with this book. If you like these photos, then head over to The Green Room Interiors on Facebook. I've put an album together with more images photos from the 60's. And I'd be so grateful if you "like" us!
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17 comments:
These photos could come straight out of Vogue or similar today. It's bizaare how closely it resembles modern looks. I wonder what style we will be emulating next year - the 70s?
Those images are great. I love '60s style.
these are great images and the first photo could have been taken today-so classic and chic!
Beautiful, Kim! Just goes to show that if you keep something long enough, it will be back! I just love this.
Thank you for sharing.
Teresa
xoxo
Love it!
It just goes to show you how cyclical design of all kinds (interiors, clothing, etc) is. None of the photos scream '60s or anachronistic in any way. Thanks for sharing, Kim!
Im going to check out the neighborhood bookstore! Can't believe how all of those images look fairly current, especially the second one with the fabulous rattan chinois chairs! really eye opening. My vintage books go back to th 80's and aren't THIS great! It'll take another 10-20 years...
Thanks, Kim!
Nancy
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Nice Images! I love seeing how design comes back full circle and ideas are recycled over and over. Thanks for posting!
There is nothing new under the sun!! I have some of these from my grandmother and love them. Especially her hand written notations in them.
thanks for sharing these!
Funny how the more things change, the more they stay the same. Also a good example how classic design never goes of out style.
The blue slipcovers are so pretty. Just love that living room.
Now that was fun! Great to see designs from the past.
Thanks for that enchanting little trip back in the time capsule!The classics don't fade....
Great post!! Amazing to see how timeless these interiors are! Just shows that good design lasts forever!
Crazy how some things don't change! What a fun collection!!
It looks like those rooms could have been designed yesterday- I love that!
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