Space Age Design, or when design decides to conquer space!

wp:paragraph Ultra-trendy and right up with the times, Space Age design is making a big comeback in our interiors. An aesthetic movement ...

Design MarketSeptember 2020

wp:paragraph Ultra-trendy and right up with the times, Space Age design is making a big comeback in our interiors. A radical aesthetic movement that emerged in the early 50s, Space Age design marked a real turning point in the world of design, with its utopian futuristic style marked by the conquest of space. Ultra-trendy and totally in tune with the times, Space Age design is making a major comeback in our interiors. A radical aesthetic movement that emerged in the early 50s, Space Age design marked a real turning point in the world of design thanks to its futuristic utopian style marked by the conquest of space. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph wp:heading The origins of Space Age design The origins of Space Age design /wp:heading wp:paragraph In the aftermath of the Second World War, the population felt threatened by nuclear power due to the use of the atomic bomb. Aware of this threat, science took centre stage in society, giving rise to Space Age design, a movement that was inevitable because it was influenced by atomic science and the space age. In the aftermath of the Second World War, the population felt threatened by nuclear energy, due to the use of the atomic bomb. Aware of this threat, science took a central role in society, giving rise to Space Age design, an inescapable movement influenced by atomic science and the space age. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Easily recognisable with its geometric, star and galactic motifs, but also because of the industrial materials used, Space Age design marks a turning point in society. With the demands of war, innovative new materials such as fibreglass, plastic and moulded plywood were used for furniture. Extremely malleable, these materials could be shaped to suit the human body. Easily recognisable with its geometric, starry and galactic motifs, but also because of the industrial materials used, the Space Age marked a turning point in society. With the demands of war, innovative new materials such as fibreglass, plastic and moulded plywood were used for furniture. Extremely malleable, these materials could be shaped to suit the human body. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11765, "sizeSlug": "large"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Original and futuristic, the Space Age has made its mark and seduced as many people as possible by offering a journey into the lands of elegance and infinite dreams... In fact, many museums have organised exhibitions on the art of everyday objects, such as the Brooklyn Museum in 2011 with its exhibition entitled "American Art and Design in the Atomic Age, 1940-1960". Original and futuristic, the Space Age has made its mark and seduced as many people as possible by offering a journey into the lands of elegance and infinite dreams... Many museums have also organised exhibitions on the art of everyday objects, such as the Brooklyn Museum in 2011 with its exhibition entitled "American Art and Design in the Atomic Age, 1940-1960". /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph wp:heading Plastic furniture? What a fantastic idea! Plastic furniture? What a fantastic idea! /wp:heading wp:paragraph Innovative designs, atypical lines... What better way to create space-age furniture than in plastic? The great designers of the time, such as Verner PANTON Verner PANTON , Joe COLOMBO Joe COLOMBO , Eero Aarnio Eero Aarnio and Vico MAGISTRETTI Vico MAGISTRETTI understood perfectly: combining design and technology was the challenge to take up in order to seduce the consumer society and respond to the urgent need for furniture in the aftermath of the war. With an optimism and confidence that was shared by a large section of society, Space Age design conquered our homes. With its characterful design, abstract and pure organic forms, unique and minimalist lines and accessibility, Space Age has found its way into many homes to create a unique, elegant and modern ambience. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11771, "sizeSlug": "large"} Space Age lamps Space Age lamps /wp:image wp:paragraph Closely linked to the Pop movement of the 60s, it's common to find functional, robust Space Age furniture in plastic, foam, formica and PVC in flashy, complementary colours. A futuristic style that will never cease to fascinate you! Closely linked to the Pop movement of the 60s, it's common to find functional, robust Space Age furniture in plastic, foam, formica and PVC in flashy, complementary colours. A futuristic style that will never cease to fascinate you! /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph {"align": "right"} Design Market Design Market Design Market /wp:paragraph