Early Postmodern Design and Quality

Postmodern 50s

It’s not just a little quirk of this site or hobbyists to love the 50s’ style. The age has been loved ever since it happened. Some mark the beginning of the so-called Postmodern period of history during the middle of the 20th Century.

That means that everything changed. Computers were on their way into everybody’s hands. We don’t have to go through all the historical points that were utterly amazing about those years and ever since!

But the point is that this history, as it turned out, produced all the right ingredients for American products to be exceptionally well designed, and sought out all over the world.

Lost Quality

Things have changed a lot since the Postmodern age set in, and along with it mass-production and automation of production. We have lost the almost handmade look-and-feel of things made during the 50s with so much attention to detail and ‘bombproof’ construction quality.

The style was also futuristic, of course. Our things nowadays, by contrast, are merely high-tech and slick. It was the beginning of the future, back in the 50s.

Collectors weekly features “Mad Men” essentials in a Mod showcase

If you haven’t found “Collector’s Weekly” – then you’re missing a lot! They tout themselves as “a resource for people who love antique and vintage stuff. Our aim is to build a great place to explore and learn, and experience the passion and knowledge of collectors everywhere.” So, as a tribute to the return of “Mad Men” on Sunday, they’ve put together a showcase of some fabulous top 10 Mod essentials, “circa 1966-ish, to smarten

Blame the 50’s for our Credit issues!

Nowadays, receiving a bank credit card is standard procedure upon opening a checking account. But when exactly did bank cards become a part of our culture? Crediting the Mid-Century with the introduction of, well, credit would be historically inaccurate. . .the practice dates back to the late 1800s with inventions such as charge plates and credit coins. The bank card, however, was invented in 1946 by a Brooklyn banker, John Biggins. The card was called

Mid-Century Photo Friday: home design

Seems this is the only weekly posts I’m getting to right now, but we’re working hard behind the scenes on filling the Mid-century motel website! (more info soon!). So, here’s a cool house! Keep in mind your submissions can be amature, fun, or whatever – just fun Mid-Century Eye Candy!

The fabulous retro resorts of Wildwood New Jersey!

Our summer trip began with a place so fun and unique that my 12 year old son now counts it as his favorite place ever. Beaches, amusement parks, restaurants, activities and some of the most fantastic Mid-Century Resort Architecture and Googie signs anywhere! Where do you find all of this? New Jersey! The Wildwoods began developing as a resort in the last decade of the 19th century. Of interest to Mid-Century fans is the building