1950s Parquet Flooring

Wide x 12 in.
1950s parquet flooring. No matter if your interiors are traditional or modern in styling it s easy to find flooring from our retro range that will match brilliantly with. Thick x 12 in. To be honest this type of flooring followed the money and it was not seen in what were then termed as working class. Parquet flooring from the 1930 s.
Our retro vinyl flooring collection is the perfect way to bring an element of retro chic and nostalgic design into your home. Ft case 3 99. From iconic bold designs inspired by kubrick and hitchcock to delicate vintage patterns like dorothy and chrysler. The period between the edwardian era and the 1930 s was a time when parquet flooring became popular in england especially and to a lesser extent in wales and scotland around the same time.
Bright floral patterns and muted greenish browns may not be the definition of popular interior design in the 21st century but it was the norm in the 1950s. Parquet floors already come pre. Flooring in the 1950s was not only practical but also made a decorative statement about the home and family residing within. Popular flooring in the 1960s.
Parquet and wood floors in general lost its appeal in the 1930s due to the invention of carpet and lino floors. A mid century modern favorite parquet flooring tiles are made by arranging pieces of hardwood in a repeating geometric pattern the most popular is herringbone. The trees did breathe a sigh of relief at this point the. Length natural oak parquet hardwood flooring 25 sq.
Instantly recognizable for its repeating geometric patterns parquet flooring is a centuries old technique historically valued for an upscale appearance. The flooring was linoleum and just look at the pattern wow. Flooring is a reflection of both the popular decorating style and technology of any given time period. So wow that when i posted it on instagram the vintage gal commented that it would be a fantastic pattern for an outfit and i00 have to agree with her.
In the u s parquet floors were popular in the 1950s and 60s. Visit an upscale chateau or villa in europe and you ll often find parquet floors. On site they have an adorable 1940s cottage with the most amazing original flooring from the 40s in their kitchen.