GoAtomic Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 For all you diehard fans of everything 50's ... Picked up the latest Atomic Ranch last night and discovered that Formica has relaunched their period 'Boomerang' laminate pattern (originally called Skylark) for use in kitchens, baths, etc. Available in four authentic 50's colors, no less. Checked their homepage (http://www.formica.com/publish/site/na/us/en/index.html) and sure enough, there's a picture of it on a counter in the Coral color. Interesting note, according to their press release, is that although this design was originally done by designer Brooks Stevens (who I believe did some car designs in the 50's), it was later modified by none other than Raymond Loewy. No wonder it has stood the test of time so well. I'll be ordering mine tomorrow .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 neat! i just ordered chip samples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Interesting note, according to their press release, is that although this design was originally done by designer Brooks Stevens (who I believe did some car designs in the 50's), it was later modified by none other than Raymond Loewy. No wonder it has stood the test of time so well.I'll be ordering mine tomorrow .... Like Loewy, Brooks Stevens designed for Studebaker, in addition to designing the Jeepster and the Excaliber. I've seen references to a house he designed for himself too, but haven't been able to find an image online. Good ol' "Boomerang"! Like Fiestaware, 501s and Converse sneakers, some things never go out of style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolitx Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I already got my samples. I was planning to replace the kitchen counters this year with plain black. Now I think I will do part with the Boomerang in Charcoal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 This brings back memories. When I was a kid a house we lived in had that pattern formica, only it was in the classic pink and gray. My parents didn't seem to appreciate it though, since they ripped it out and replaced it with funky 1970s yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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