By the 1950’s, the dark fabric tones common for upholstered furniture were replaced with a brighter palette of colors. Under the influence of modern Abstract painters, pink, yellow and aqua became popular selections for couches and chairs. The “efficient” home reflected a consumer-based, faster-paced lifestyle.

Bright colors accent the Durango Chair

The demand for custom furniture grew with the desire for greater freedom of personal expression and the proliferation of home electronics. Still, the affection for early American furniture (1680-1840) was rekindled during these post-war years as families sought to recall a simpler, slower time.