Vintage American Interiors

Colorful vintage interiors of American homes and motels, showcasing mid-century modern furniture and cozy atmospheres.

1955 Interior of an American, designer house living room.

'Sitting room designed by Sege Chermayeff', c1941. Artist: Serge Chermayeff.

Washburn's Motel Court , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

An interior view of a lobby , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

1955 Interior of an American, designer house living room.

The Continental Inn, 801 New Circle Rd., N. E., Lexington, Ky. 40505 , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Patio Hotel , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Interior views, Uptown Office , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Interior views, Uptown Office , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Continental Inn, 801 New Circle Rd., N. E., Lexington, Ky. 40505 , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Promenade deck stateroom , Ocean liners, Staterooms, American Export Lines, Inc., Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Art Deco interior of the Richard Hudnut shop, rue de la Paix, Paris, 1928. A glass case showing perfume bottles next to a pink armchair, large mirror, chandelier, carpet. Smithsonian-process colour print from Richard le Galliennes Romance of Perfume, Hudnut, New York, 1928.

Liincoln Grill, U. S. 50, Vincennes, Ind. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Design for a Living Room', c1937. Artist: Gilbert Rohde.

Parlor of the Campbell Mansion, Bethany, W. Va., scene on the wallpaper is the story of the Wandering of Ulysses , Houses, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Continental Inn, 801 New Circle Rd., N. E., Lexington, Ky. 40505 , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Continental Inn, 801 New Circle Rd., N. E., Lexington, Ky. 40505 , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Promenade deck stateroom , Ocean liners, Staterooms, American Export Lines, Inc., Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ace Motel, Birmingham, Alabama , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Revelation - by Forest , Furniture, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Elwood Hotel, St. James Place at the beach, Atlantic City, N. J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

U. S. O. Club. Greetings from the U. S. O. Club, 700 South Oak Avenue, Mineral Wells, Texas , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pleasant Valley Apartments, 165 Main Street, Maynard, Mass. 01754 , Apartment hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Portsmouth Floral Co., Inc. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ace Motel, Birmingham, Alabama , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Portsmouth Floral Co., Inc. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

London - Mid-Level Position Residence - 1980, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings

Revelation - by Forest , Furniture, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

U. S. O. Club. Greetings from the U. S. O. Club, 700 South Oak Avenue, Mineral Wells, Texas , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Furnishing designed by Neil Morris and made by H. Morris & Co. Ltd.', 1949. Creator: Unknown.

Perspective of Living Room with Fitted, Built-in Units. Artist: Guglielmo Ulrich (Italian, 1904-1977). Date: 1944. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

'A Vantona 'Court' bedcover gives a luxurious note to this bedroom', 1942. Artist: Unknown.

Hutment, Camp Claiborne, La. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Combination ladies and toddlers lounge of The Gospel Lighthouse Church , Churches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Combination ladies and toddlers lounge of The Gospel Lighthouse Church , Churches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lower lobby -- the Surfside Hotel, Maryland Ave. at Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N. J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

"California Mission Style" Interior. Dated: 1946. Dimensions: overall: 56.5 x 77.8 cm (22 1/4 x 30 5/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Perkins Harnly.

H.D. Ballenger (Literary Service) , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Gordon's lobby, at Atlantic Beach, S. C. For accommodations write to Manager James Davis, Ocean Drive Beach, S. C., or phone 2672 -- Ocean Drive Beach, S. C. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'A farmhouse kitchen redesigned by Mrs. Darcy Braddell, London', 1936. Artist: Unknown.

Patio, lounge, Kelton Hotel, 136 South Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

1960S 1970S Living Room Interior Shag Wall To Wall Carpet Bentwood Rocker Red Stripe Roman Shades

Triple DDD Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Globe Pottery, 1021-29 Wabash Avenue, Springfield, Illinois , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cradle in which Alexander Campbell's 14 babies were rocked, Campbell Mansion, Bethany, W. Va. , Houses, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

beautiful vintage interior. wooden walls concept. 3d rendering

The Globe Pottery, 1021-29 Wabash Avenue, Springfield, Illinois , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Interior of Straughan's Redwood Log , Historic buildings, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Illustration depicting a living room

Cradle in which Alexander Campbell's 14 babies were rocked, Campbell Mansion, Bethany, W. Va. , Houses, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Continental Inn, 801 New Circle Rd., N. E., Lexington, Ky. 40505 , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Gordon, Atlantic Beach, Ocean Drive, S. C. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bedroom, 1940. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 56.5 x 77.9 cm (22 1/4 x 30 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Perkins Harnly.

Lower lobby -- the Surfside Hotel, Maryland Ave. at Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N. J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Continental Inn, 801 New Circle Rd., N. E., Lexington, Ky. 40505 , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Stratmore Hotel, lower lobby, Maryland Avenue and Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Stratmore Hotel, lower lobby, Maryland Avenue and Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Real Estate Remodeling Co., Inc., 140 South 51st Street , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Real Estate Remodeling Co., Inc., 140 South 51st Street , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Real Estate Remodeling Co., Inc., 140 South 51st Street , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Two rather conservative gentlemen survey with curiosity a hanging Atomic style mobile in an otherwise traditional sitting room while one comments to the other, 'Got no idea, old man - it was here when we moved in.' 1953

'National' bathroom ensemble , Bathrooms, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Real Estate Remodeling Co., Inc., 140 South 51st Street , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A corner of the famous Chateau Wine Cellar in Shreveport at the Cuban Liquor Co., Shreveport, La. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A variety of suggestions for transforming a 1950s kitchen with 'gay and unusual' colour schemes. Date: 1954

Garage of Funeral Parlor, 1917. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 57.3 x 78.3 cm (22 9/16 x 30 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Perkins Harnly.

Real Estate Remodeling Co., Inc., 140 South 51st Street , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pennsylvania Dutch Room, Hotel Brunswick, Lancaster, Pa. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The El-Jan- 466 S.W. 6th Street, Miami, Florida, FR 9-1957 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Advance Design Inc. , Chairs, Tables, Furniture industry, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Babe Hasson -- Florist -- 1315 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Babe Hasson -- Florist -- 1315 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Gradl M. J., switch hall of a bank. (From: Modern construction forms. Facades, interiors, details in the club with R. Beauclair, ed. 9 x 36.5 cm (including scan edges)

Furnishings and Interiors. The very first fashion magazine, the Cabinet des Modes (1785-1797), had occasionally also published pictures of new furniture or an interior to alternate with the fashions. The Gazette du Bon Ton picked up this tradition, enabling interior decorators and furniture designers to spread their ideas too. Some editions came with supplements consisting of an insert of four or five croquis (sketches) depicting modern interiors:

Kitchen, Old Kentucky Home , Historic sites, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

We build brick and frame kitchens - beautiful stairways , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ponciana Café, Tifton, Ga., home of good coffee and famous for its western steaks and chops , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Rochester , Bathrooms, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

We build brick and frame kitchens - beautiful stairways , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

We build brick and frame kitchens - beautiful stairways , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Television in the 1960s. Interior from a room furnished with chairs and a sofa in front of a typical 1960s television set. When furnishing rooms in the new tv-age in the late 1950s, the television set was often in focus. BV101-3 Sweden 1958

We build brick and frame kitchens - beautiful stairways , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Trade Winds Motel, kitchen apts.- hotel rooms, Hollywood, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Photo of Moffat Ovens, Anonymous, c. 1935 - c. 1940 photograph Canada Photo: Photographic Support. Photo: Bayta Paper. Secondary Digers Drager: Textile Materials. SCHARCHIER: Paper gelatin silver print

We build brick and frame kitchens - beautiful stairways , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hamilton's, 388 W. Jefferson, W. E. - 4691 , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dining room, My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown, KY. , Historic sites, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Vintage Travel booklet artwork for The New Empress of Japan by the Canadian Pacific. Inside page, depicting Bedroom of a deluxe suite on the ship with art deco border. 1930

We build brick and frame kitchens - beautiful stairways , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Andrew's Carpet Showroom, 2472 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Saloon on board the Dornier Do X flying boat, 1920s, (1932). Creator: Unknown.

Compliments of the New Home Sewing Machine Co. - New Home in the old home.. Compliments of the New Home Sewing Machine Co. - New Home in the old home.

Dining room, My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown, KY. , Historic sites, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

We build and install modern kitchens, tile baths, beautiful stairways, gas or oil heat, hardwood floors, aluminum siding, fireplaces, recreation rooms and porch enclosures , Construction industry, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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