Current Westchester Home Trends: 1950s Design and Style Makes a Comeback

Happy Days are here again as mid-century design takes center stage

BY Nancy L. Claus Published October 12, 2011 at 02:30 PM

taking flight
Fanciful airplane-shaped faucet designed by Christo Lefroy Brooks, available in a chromium plate finish. Belle Aire faucet ➤ $2,030-$2,690, Davis & Warshow, Mount Kisco

the big chill
All of the same functions of contemporary refrigerators but with the cool retro look; available in three sizes, as shown ➤($2,995) a smaller version ➤($2,495), and an under counter version ➤($1,696), Krup’s Kitchen & Bath, Sylvester & Co., or bigchill.com

the wright stuff
Russel Wright designs, a mainstay in mid-century homes, are available once more. Water pitcher ➤ $75 at russelwrightcenter.org

see the light
Classic silhouette with an airy steel wire birdcage topped with a drum shade and open-cage orb finial. Stephens Table Lamp ➤ $249 at Crate & Barrel, White Plains

cosmopolitan cool
Streamlined sofa can be customized in color and fabric. Anson 78” sofa ➤ $1,899 at roomandboard.com

updated classic
Best way to start your morning: Dualit New Generation Classic 2-Slice Toaster ➤ $259.95 at Williams-Sonoma, White Plains

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