50's Inspired Products With Heal's
Fifties nostalgia is once again sweeping the world of interior design, inspired by the Festival of Britain 60th Anniversary celebrations currently taking place on London’s South Bank.
Heal’s was closely involved with the 1951 Festival, and today they have stocked a number of iconic designs dating back to this ground-breaking era, as well as contemporary pieces that reinterpret elements of its signature mid-century modern style.
Below is a selection of 1950s-designed and 1950s-inspired products available at Heal’s.
Dinky Armchair Range
Dinky Armchair Range - Dinky by name and by nature. Petit footprint, small foam seat and high back – perfect for the living area or bedroom. Featured here in a retro Sanderson print, Heal’s reinterpretation of Lucienne Day’s Calyx and a plain citrus fabric. Made in the UK. Legs in natural or dark stain. Also available as a sofa.
Vitra Multi Coloured Ball Clock By George Nelson – £196.00
Vitra Multi Coloured Ball Clock By George Nelson - Designed in 1948 during a huge U.S. economic boom, Nelson’s vision was to bring modern lasting design into common aspects of the home. This re-edition clock is manufactured and distributed by Vitra Design Museum, Germany, using original models and documents from the George Nelson archive.
Sanderson Perpetua Cushion Yellow And Cream – £48.00
Sanderson Perpetua Cushion Yellow And Cream - Add a touch of mid-century modern to your sofa, with this 1950s inspired fabric cushion by Sanderson.
Kay and Stemmer Stride Dining Chair Range
Kay and Stemmer Stride Dining Chair Range. Part of Heal’s ReDiscovers, Kay and Stemmer took inspiration for their Stride range from the Utility dining furniture designed by Christopher Heal in the 1950′s. Made from solid American oak, the Stride dining chair is upholstered in a Bute Melrose Jungle Green or Carbon Grey wool. The design of the chair is unique in that the arm frame sits at a purposely low height to functionally pull the chair towards the table.
Vitra DSR Hopsack Fabric Chair by Ray & Charles Eames
Vitra DSR Hopsack Fabric Chair by Ray & Charles Eames. Vitra is re-launching the fully-upholstered DSR chair. The organically shaped upholstered shells are particularly comfortable and radiate a homely atmosphere.
Dinky Small Sofa Range
Dinky Small Sofa Range - Dinky by name and by nature. Petit footprint, small foam seat and high back – perfect for the living area or bedroom. Featured here in Heal’s reinterpretation of Lucienne Day’s Calyx and a plain citrus fabric. Made in the UK. Legs in natural or dark stain. Also available as a chair.
Flow Nest of Two Tables by Kay + Stemmer – £995.00
The Flow Nest of Two Tables - part of the ‘Heals Discovers’ range, designed exclusively by Kay + Stemmer. These two elegant tables have soft gentle curves, making this nest beautiful as well as functional. Exclusive to Heal’s
Kay and Stemmer Stride Dining Table Solid Oak – £1895.00
Kay and Stemmer Stride Dining Table Solid Oak - Part of Heal’s ReDiscovers, Kay and Stemmer took inspiration for their Stride range from the Utility dining furniture designed by Christopher Heal in the 1950′s. The Stride dining table is made from a solid piece of American oak with softened corners and bull nose edging. The slender solid American oak legs taper elegantly up and are gun-stock-jointed into the underframe. A clear lacquer finish showcases the natural grain of the wood.
SCP Modernica Saucer Bubble Pendant White by George Nelson
SCP Modernica Saucer bubble Pendant White by George Nelson - The Bubble Lamp was designed by George Nelson in 1947 as an innovative alternative to pendant lighting. Initially, it was produced by Howard Miller in 1952 and ceased production in 1979. In the 1990′s Modernica reissued these timeless lamps, which are as evocative now, as they were back then. Nelson dressed the steel wire skeleton with a spray coating of translucent plastic polymer and created a lamp that simultaneouslysoftens and anchors surrounding space. The Bubble Lamp is featured in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Small, medium and large adjustable cable up to 180cm, extra large cable up to 275cm.