For anyone who was born in the 50’s and grew up in the 60’s and 70’s, seeing everyday items for that time now re-gaining popularity and appearing in vintage and antiques shops, can be a bit of a shock.
The items that were once discarded as poor quality without a second thought are now enjoying something of a renaissance with a whole new customer base discovering that the quality is good, and the designs are classic. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but mid-century furniture should be seen as one of the easiest ways to re-use items – why buy new when you can have an item that has stood the test of time and will continue to function and look good for another 50 years?
Names such as G-Plan, Nathan, McIntosh, Ercol are part of our manufacturing and design heritage. They deserve to be viewed and respected for the classics that they are.
So next time you’re searching for a piece of furniture, consider a mid-century classic – you won’t regret it!
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