Mad Men interiors

Thursday 17 May 2012

Mad Men season five, image via diedre.net
The global success of Mad Men has caused a new generation to appreciate the cinematic style of 1950s and 60s New York, inspiring a craze for mid-century modern furniture design. For series five, interiors have become much more distinctively 1960s in style - from the futuristic forms of the furniture, to the subtle pattern & texture adorning wallcoverings & textiles.

Gubi 5 chair by Gubi
Mid-century classics inspire new designs that feature sleek silhouettes, curved form & button-back upholstery, while a colour palette of mustard yellow, warm ochre & sea blue provide accents against neutral backdrops.

Quilted chair by Brickell Collection
WGSN-homebuildlife subscribers can read the full report here, and read about Downton Abbey's equally distinctive influence on interiors here.

Geometry set by Michael Verheyden