Decorations From the 50s

Wall Decor

• Enhance any room with 1950s wall decor. Nelson Sunburst Clocks were both useful and decorative in the 1950s. Shaped like the sun with individual spokes coming from the center, the clocks were available in both metal and wood designs. Clocks with silver or gold finishes will give your home a modern or elegant flair. If you prefer a more rustic look, pick a sunburst clock made of wood. Hang the clock over a fireplace or a bed to create a room focal point. Hang vintage porcelain plates featuring delicate floral patterns and gold rims in a grouping on a wall above a kitchen table or a couch.

Lighting Elements

• Light up your home with an authentic 1950s style. Tripod-style table lamps graced nightstands, side tables and other surfaces in the 1950s. The lamps feature several types of bases, including silver, gold or black metal, to coordinate with a variety of home decor styles. Choose a lamp shade material, such as aluminum, linen or chrome, depending on your preferences. When placed on a work desk or a vanity table, the lamp will give a space an authentic 1950s look. As an elegant touch, hang an antique 1950s chandelier featuring tiered, faceted glass disks and a chrome metal support in the center of a room.

Table Enhancements

• Instantly update any table surface, such as a coffee or dinner table, with vintage decor pieces. Tall tulip vases will infuse your home with an elegant, vintage appeal. Tulip vases, which feature thin, cylindrical bodies and wide openings, were popular home decor items in the 1950s. Choose a clear glass vase for a traditional look, or pick a turquoise or pink glass version as a retro touch. You can also find pottery and milk glass tulip vases to match your home decor style. Give your home a playful look with 1950s-style candy dishes. There are a variety of candy dish styles from which to choose, ranging from iridescent turquoise to milk glass. Place a pedestal-style, lidded glass candy dish on your coffee table for a charming, vintage look. Fill a red or blue rooster-shaped candy dish with nostalgic sweets, such as black licorice, Life Savers or Smarties.

Textiles

• Textiles featuring nostalgic patterns from the 1950s will lend a charming look to your home. Set vases of flowers and candle holders on vintage lace doilies or silk scarves. Hang red cherry-patterned or rooster-patterned curtains, and accent them with a matching cookie jar and countertop canisters. A simple way to update a neutral-colored couch or bed quilt is with vibrantly colored bird-patterned throw pillows, which are reminiscent of authentic 1950s decor.