Single with kitchenette 1939

The 1940s were a tumultuous time. It is impossible to understand those years outside of the context of WWII. The war not only defined the decade but from a design perspective, split it virtually in half. During the first half of the decade, new design was halted, as supply shortages and rationing demanded that all available resources — material and otherwise — be directed towards the war effort…Socially, the decade featured a similar split.

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early 20th C. bridesmaid dress. House of Paquin.

English Regency Period Doll House, 19th C. American Folk Art Model of a Mill House, Early 20th C. Dutch Colonial Folk Carved Diminutive Hous...

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Recognized in 1991 as one of the ten most significant structures of the 20th Century, the Frederick C. Robie House was designed by famous Chicago architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The Robie House, a U.S. National History Landmark, was completed in 1910 and is a perfect expression of the architect’s introduction to the Prairie School style.

Karpen Furniture had some nice rooms illustrated in magazines like House Beautiful and American Home during the 1920s. The company tended to specialize in traditional furnishings which the majority of home owners wanted. This room leans toward the 18th C. Colonial style. (I'm building a collection of 20th C. American residential images and articles at Antique Home & Style.)

Catalog-2621:Early 20th C. Design: Saturday, September 23 at 10:30AM (EST), 372 lots Featuring Ceramics by Frederick Rhead, University City, Grueby, Marblehead, Newcomb College, Valentien Pottery, Van Briggle, Ros

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The primary colors for this example are brown, black, blue and ochre.