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Look! The American Look Video, 1958

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Jeremy and Glory emailed us this great link to a 28 minute video of 1950s design utopia: The American Look. From housewares to furniture to Chevrolets, the bit pays homage to "men and women of taste and imagination." Humorous, stiff narration included. Enjoy!
 
 

(Thanks, "Gloremy"!)

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I disagree with the comment f the poster of the video that "but we're not buying American anymore... we're buying Ikea". Ikea copies Scandinavian mid century design and not American.

posted by Stratos on August 29th 2007 at 3:02am
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Not to mention that the video shows many european designs too...Barcelona chair anyone?

posted by Stratos on August 29th 2007 at 3:04am
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Thanks for posting this. I watched it sans sound (while working) and enjoyed it. :)

posted by do512 on August 30th 2007 at 11:29am
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