Kitchen Illustrations from the '50s
This stuff comes from the period before modernism matured, but these illustrations from magazines like Better Homes & Gardens and Good Housekeeping at See Saw are too charming to ignore.
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Update, Nov. 3, 2008 — A real, live example of this style can be found in Stanard Design’s studio. The graphic design firm carefully repainted the kitchen cabinets to their original sea green.
Hi. I’m flattered that you read and refer my site. Thanks so much. I’ve got a bunch of mid century images on the blog. I’ve been collecting mid century (and earlier) images on and off for about twenty years and am slowly digitizing my collection. Scanning is so tedious. Anyway, thanks for the reference.
Liza, it’s a pleasure to hear from you. 20 years! I really admire that. I just discovered your site and I’ll definitely be digging deeper.
Super. Drop me a comment when you’re there.
soooooo cooooooool!!!
Notice the front-loading washing machine in the top (yellow) image? Way ahead of its time!