Decorative Art 1960S

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Decorative Art 1960s captures the vibrant spirit of a decade marked by dramatic social, political, and cultural shifts. This edition explores how the energy of the 1960s influenced design across various mediums, from furniture to textiles.

A vivid exploration of 1960s design shaped by social change and creative freedom.

Originally part of an annual series published from 1906 to 1980, Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook focused on the latest trends in architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, glassware, textiles, metalware, and ceramics. Since the series ended, these yearbooks have become rare and highly sought after by collectors and dealers alike.

Decorative Art 1960s delves into the emergence of pop culture during a decade filled with unprecedented social, sexual, and political transformation. The restless energy of the era found its way into the design language, reflecting a time when liberation was in the air and mankind was reaching for the moon. This decade knew no limits when it came to visual creativity.

The idea of lifestyle design truly blossomed during the 1960s. Early in the decade, there was still a tension between finely crafted objects and mass-produced industrial goods. However, by the end, both ethnic influences and pop iconography had established their place in the aesthetic landscape.

Light played a crucial role in shaping interiors, while freedom of choice and personal expression became key for the younger generation of consumers. Designers such as Panton, Sottsass, Paolozzi, Parisi, Sarpaneva, and Lomazzi rose to the challenge, creating works that reflected this new spirit of individuality and innovation.

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