Color Recall: 40's and 50's

I am hosting a new series called 'color recall' written by my dear mom...Sandy!

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COLOR RECALL

While some people may spend a lifetime without giving serious thought to color, I think about it all the time.  The other night I was recalling my aunt’s kitchen in the 1940’s and 50’s.  Her appliances were aqua and her kitchen accessories pink.

 

Image via History Scoop

 I realize now that she kept up with modern trends even though I didn’t realize it at the time.  For instance, her decorative objects had all the earmarks of 50’s design:   a starburst clock, a sleek black leopard statue, fiesta ware, and boomerang shapes on fabric cushions.  

fiestaware via you go girl

Black Panther on Etsy $10

boomerang fabric via no pattern required

Her kitchen table and chairs were vinyl with metal trim—the table top was a mottled gray faux marble—I frequently see people who are trying to get the 50’s look by buying similar sets at flea markets .  I really admired two Chartreuse clad Asian ladies that served as lamp bases in her living room.   Coincidentally, they resemble a second-hand lamp that currently sits in the living room of Fresh Quince...

This aunt favored aqua, pink, black, and chartreuse during that era—she was also the one who made delicious fried pork chops and ate the all surrounding fat (it was crispy and delicious).  Her more delicate sisters (one of whom was my mother) discarded this part and severely warned that there would be dire consequences of eating pure fat.   These warnings went unheeded and my aunt  passed away in her 90s. More next week!

Written by: Sandy Tuberson
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Thanks so much mom! For inspiration, below are some modern interpretations of the 40's and 50's decor...

Pink kitchen. Domino

Turquoise kitchen. Judith Balis Designs

Black Panther painting. Miles Redd

Happy Presidents Day and hope you enjoyed 'color recall'!!!!