2016 saw many residential trends and popular living styles, including the 1950s style. In 2017, this trend continues. The 1950s style is characterized by its organic shapes and simple lines. Often, many want a fresh start to the new year. And what better way to do that than to give your old interior a makeover? What probably immediately comes to mind is painting your walls or buying new furniture, but what we often forget is that lamps can really finish off your interior. Lamps from the 1950s fit particularly well in a variety of interiors. Whether you want a modern, industrial or nostalgic interior, a 1950s lamp is the must-have for 2017!
The distinctive aspects of lighting from the 1950s
Mid-century lighting designs are characterized by functionality, organic forms, simple lines and the use of primary colors. The design of lamps from the 1950s is tailored to the lifestyle of the period, space saving was essential at that time. Therefore, functionality is therefore also an important pillar for lighting designs from this period and this was expressed, for example, by making the designs extendable or height adjustable. In addition, primary colors were used to create a spatial effect in the small homes. Furthermore, new modern shapes and new materials such as tubular steel were experimented with. The characteristic aspects of lamps from the 1950s, being the slim, sometimes minimalist design with a casual elegant look, clear design and functional character fit incredibly well into today's interiors.
ANVIA, Dutch design with Italian and Danish influences
ANVIA was a major player with international allure within the lighting industry in the 1950s. The man behind these popular designs was Jan Hoogervorst. Every year he released another new lamp collection for ANVIA. He drew inspiration from both Italian brands such as Stilnovo and Arredoluce and Danish brands such as Louis Poulsen and Fog & Mørup. In addition to brands, several renowned designers such as Gino Sarfatti, Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier also acted as inspiration. For Jan Hoogervorst, Italian designer Gino Sarfatti was the most influential designer of all. Jan Hoogervorst was regularly called the crown prince of this design king. These influences are clearly reflected in the ANVIA lamp collections.
The 1950s lamp is back in style
Anno 2017, retro is also called the new modern. The ANVIA brand has been revived since 2015, after a period of 30 years. With the design of yesteryear and the technology of today, ANVIA is the address for your retro lamps. Whether you are looking for a retro table lamp, ceiling lamp, pendant lamp, wall lamp or floor lamp. When you choose a fifties lamp from ANVIA you bring a special piece of history into your home.
