1950s Home decor: Dynamic, vibrant designs influenced by science, space exploration & innovations in technology
The Flintstones House – It’s Almost Invisible From a Distance · Shakespeare’s Birthplace is a gorgeous 16th century Tudor house · Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum Village Life From the 18th Century · Hadrian’s Villa: The remains of a magnificent palace built by Roman Emperor Hadrian more picturesque houses »
The stunning furniture of the Herter Brothers: the leading interior designers of 19th-century America · Rocking chair: the American invention that has remained popular for centuries · Strahov Monastery and its magnificent library: a remarkable collection stored in impressive Baroque halls · Xanadu Houses: a peculiar architectural design for a “home of the future” explore unique interiors »
The “Dragons” armchair by Eileen Gray is the most expensive chair ever sold at auction · The elegant klismos chair: an ancient Greek design that has stood the test of time · Windsor chair: The “democratic chair” of the independent American nation · A brief history of garden furniture: from uncomfortable stone seats to sophisticated furnishings · 1950s lamps – Luminescent modernist sculptures · The Dragon Throne of the Forbidden City: symbol of the royal power of the Chinese dynasties check out other furniture »
Parc del Laberint d’Horta: the hidden gem of Barcelona · The majestic fountains of Rome · One of the best-preserved Egyptian temples – Dendera, the sanctuary of goddess Hathor, Mistress of Life · Ricardo Bofill’s Cement Factory – Now a Unique Home · The first national style created in the mountain region of Poland : Zakopane style · The symbol of the Netherlands keeps turning: Working windmills in one of the oldest industrial areas in the world visit mysterious architecture »