Modern 1945 — Present

American designers in the 1930s also began to interpret other European styles, and new “streamlined” furniture in light woods by designers like Russel Wright (1904–1976) and Gilbert Rohde (1894–1944) began to appear. The late 1930s saw increased interest in more modern styles for the average home. American designs included ornament-free sofas, streamlined forms, and blond […]