On "'50s Decor": A Book Review

Title: ‘50’s Décor 

Author: Collector’s Compass

Genre: Non-Fiction 

About the book… 

A guide to collecting, buying, and selling 1950’s décor. 

What I think… 

This is a small book with a lot of practical advice. It covers the topics it addresses quite thoroughly, going into detail about things including various methods of acquiring items and the pros and cons of each, things you might encounter when purchasing from dealers, and maintaining what you purchase. It also brings up a number of questions that a new collector might want to consider prior to starting their collection.    

I really like that it starts out with a brief history on some of the big furniture makers of the 50’s, as well as what influenced the design of décor during this decade. Not only was it interesting, but it helps give background to some of the information that is presented throughout the book. 

It is written in a straightforward, but pleasant manner, so you don’t feel like you’re reading a textbook. It does not assume that you know anything more than what was in previous chapters, often even briefly re-summarizing things. There are also separate text boxes throughout that highlight specific information, which I always find helpful in books of this sort.

While I didn’t check, since this book was published in 2000, some of the webpages and sources mentioned in it might not be current anymore.  

To sum it all up…  

A very interesting book and one that has a lot of practical advice for any vintage collector, novice or veteran. ♥