Forever Fifties

This recently launched Sanderson 50’s collection combines original 1950’s designs from their archive with designs from contemporary artists who have taken inspiration from this era. We’ll be seeing a lot of 1950’s inspired design this year as the South Bank Centre celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain.  But then 50’s design never really goes away between revivals.  Would we have Orla Kiely’s current designs without those avant-garde