Note: This page discusses the aesthetic seen in Tiki bars. For a general tropical aesthetic, see Tropical. The Tiki aesthetic originated in the United States with the opening of Polynesian-inspired bars and restaurants in the 1930s. Tiki became popular after World War II, when America became fascinated with Polynesian and South Pacific culture.[1] Dim lighting, rum cocktails, tiki decor, hibiscus flowers, and nautical objects (such as maps, fishing nets, and netted fishing floats) are all aspect
Fold & go! Has your eye fallen on this awesome Wab Sabi vintage Ikea Kon Tiki lounge sofa? Country of origin: Sweden. A timeless and sleek design by Gillis Lundgren (1929-2016) Period: 1970. Produced by Ikea. Material; pine (folding) frame and a linen seat. This sofa has a very comfortable seating comfort and is adjustable in 3 different positions. Definitely a practical set & collapsible & therefore easy to add. Considering its age, it is still in a well-used vintage condition. The fabric shows some spots due to its age, but it is nevertheless a great 2-seater sofa. This sofa has wonderful seating comfort. Beautiful for the living room or under the veranda with a good book or music. Beautiful in its simplicity and beautiful in a Wabi Sabi interior. Take a seat & relax! I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution less
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The immersive new tiki bar from the much-loved restaurant group aims to thrill diners without falling into the genre’s fraught tropes
A great way to kick off this blog is to showcase the Waikikian Hotel, a shinning example of extreme tiki architecture. The Waikikian Hotel, billed as Hawaii's Most Beautiful Hotel, was built in 1956 in Waikiki, Hawaii. It was designed by a local architect named Pete Wimberly and his Honolulu architectural firm Wimberly & Cook. Pete was responsible for establishing the tropical resort design style in Hawaii. Prior to the mid 1950's, most of the architecture of the resorts on the islands in Hawaii were based on plantation or colonial designs. Pete's exotic designs in Hawaii included the The Waikikian, the International Market Place, Don the Beachcomber Restaurant (Pete and Don Beach were close personal friends), The Coco Palms Resort, the Kona Hilton and several more. Pete was a very laid back personality and would show up to his office in shorts, short sleeve shirt and sandals while others in the profession were wearing suits and ties to work. One of his quirks was that he hated air conditioning. He would close off the vents in his office and open the windows to allow the constant tropical breeze found in Hawaii to flow through his office. He echoed this philosophy when he designed the Waikikian. The resort did not have AC. Pete excelled at the conceptual designs of his projects. He would comment that his job was to create sketches and the other architects in his firm would be responsible to create the plans and designs based on his rough sketches. Here is one of Pete's drawings for the Waikikian. Based on this sketch, a color rendering was created. It was also reproduced and sold as a print in the lobby of the hotel.
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The Tiki craze was created by Don The Beachcomber in the 1930s, exploded with the return of American GIs from the Pacific Theatre of World War II in the 1940s, swept the nation in the 1950s and ear…
Aloha Vintage Lovers! Have the winter blues got you down? It’s time for a tropical vacation. You don’t have to go too far for Island shopping. We have you covered at Alameda Faires. All your Tiki dreams can come true without an airline ticket. Just shop for décor, barware, & retro fashions and you are there (with a coconut or two and a flower lei). The words "tiki culture" refer to the Polynesian style bars and tribal art that started to crop up in America in the mid 1930s. When American soldiers returned home after World War II, they brought back a major South Pacific influence along with them and helped to achieve a similar feeling... Continue reading
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"There's really no connection between tiki, rum and the fez," explains Martin Cate of his epic headpiece. "People like tiki and people like secret societie
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Around the globe, a new generation of bartenders is reinterpreting historic tiki cocktails.
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The impressive RECEPTION BUILDING features huge fishnet chandeliers, a solid coral floor, lava rock walls and immense triangular windows giving a cathedral effect.
The moment Elvis Presley floated down the lagoon at the Coco Palms Resort with Hawaiian flowers around his neck, serenading his new island bride in 1960s panavision technicolor, the hotel had solidified its place as one of the most desirable couples' destinations on the planet. It would forever be t
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Martin Cate's take on a 1970s Trader Vic recipe. Featuring fresh peaches, extra lemon juice and house-made coconut cream.
