20th Century Furniture Designers and Architects
1960's
The 1960's period was a lively decade in the arts and technology, many forces emerged influencing the change of design.
The change in technology increased at a great pace, pushed by space travel, the defence industry and consumer booms.
The concept of fashion entered design.
Cheap "fashionable" articles were made which could be thrown out afterwards.
These products were designed to last for a short time only.
The youth emerged as a strong market force that influenced design, attacking the principles of tradition.
Designers began to explore the future influenced by fantasy films and the decade of space.
Italian designers became the leaders in design and the fashion setters, with everyone following their lead.
