Inventions from the 50's

As I have mentioned before the decade of the 1950’s is one of my favorites from the MCM period. The wonderful life that they lived amazes me every day I learn something new about it. After World War II there was a period of quite times which lead to tremendous growth and technological advances were happening more and more. People were enjoying of these advances and making their homes and lives more comfortable and better looking. I have found a series of inventions from the 50’s decade which you can read below but to start I would say that the 1950’s was the decade where more TV’s were purchased and more people had TV’s on their living rooms than in previous decades. Also an oral vaccine was invented to fight against polio and other crippling diseases. Rosalind Franklin used X-ray procedures to discover the structure of DNA.
Feel free to comment on this or to add what you think is important to mention about the 50’s.
1950
• The first credit card (Diners) invented by Ralph Schneider.
1951
• Super glue invented.
• Power steering invented by Francis W. Davis.
• Charles Ginsburg invented the first video tape recorder (VTR).
1952
• Mr Potato Head patented.
• The first patent for bar code issued to inventors Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver.
• The first diet soft drink sold.
• Edward Teller and team build the hydrogen bomb.
1953
• Radial tires invented.
• The first musical synthesizer invented by RCA.
• David Warren invented the black box - flight recorder.
• Transistor radio invented by Texas Instruments.
1954
• Oral contraceptives invented - the pill.
• The first nonstick teflon pan produced.
• The solar cell invented by Chaplin, Fuller and Pearson.
• Ray Kroc started McDonalds.
1955
• Tetracycline invented.
• Optic fiber invented.
1956
• The first computer hard disk used.
• The hovercraft invented by Christopher Cockerell.
• Bette Nesmith Graham invented "Mistake Out," later renamed Liquid Paper, to paint over mistakes made with a typewriter.
1957
• Fortran (computer language) invented.
1958
• The computer modem invented.
• Gordon Gould invents the laser.
• The Hula Hoop invented by Richard Knerr and Arthur "Spud" Melin.
• The integrated circuit invented by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce.
1959
• The internal pacemaker invented by Wilson Greatbatch.
• Barbie Doll invented.
• Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce both invent the microchip.

Gre-stuff Update

Since I last wrote; there have been some amazing changes to our company. Some of these changes are probably only noticeable to us but it still amazes me how much our warehouse has changed since we started working out of it. We have tripled our warehouse space and now our showroom is available to brows by appointment. We have had a lot of great items that don’t even get to go on Ebay thanks to the people that come to our warehouse to browse. You can also keep up with us via Facebook and of course here. We will be updating frequently so you can get first dibs on all of our Mid Century Modern pieces. Some other changes include the lines that we carry. We carry lighting, case pieces, seating, accessories, art and we are expanding our lines to more Danish and Industrial so we can offer you more of what you like. If you are looking for a specific piece you can contact us and tell us exactly what you are looking for and we will add you to our search list and contact you as soon as we come across your piece.
In any case if you have any question or request for us feel free to contact us and let us know what you think about our MCM pieces.

Positive feedback from customers

Recently I wrote on our FB wall about how wonderful it is when our customers are happy with their pieces and our service. And how great it is when they give us positive feedback and send back pictures of how the items look in their new homes. As a collector and a dealer I’m not only happy to find the pieces, to be able to see them and to learn about them, but I’m also happy to find them a nice home where they can be appreciated.
A very nice customer told us a few days ago that it must be difficult for us to let the pieces go after all the work and time we put into them. And that let me thinking it is difficult but more so bitter sweet. We bond with some pieces more than others but we also know that all of our customers are collectors and therefore appreciate the design and quality of mid century modern pieces.
We are grateful for all the great comments and pictures we have received over the years and to celebrate the happiness we are spreading around with our pieces here are some of our customer’s comments for everyone to see. We hope we can get a lot more and feel free to post pictures or send them to us…
“ "The Mammoth" -- our GREAT desk -- arrived safely, and is unpacked, cleaned and being loved, as we speak. You really DO know how to pack them, great job on that!... I will def. come shop again! Thanks and best, Amy”
“Table received. It's perfect. We love it. Thanks for all your patience and work. The packaging was top notch. Thanks again for everything. Good luck in all your future endeavors. Derek”
“Hands down the best transaction I’ve ever had on eBay. Helpful and knowledgeable, Thomas”
“Fast, easy, reliable! Excellent eBay seller highly recommended! Many thanks!!! Greg”
“Lovely seller; very helpful and friendly. Good product and packaging. Thanks! Michelle”
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND INCREDIBLE SERVICE WOW! THANK YOU VERY MUCH, Gene”
“Everything went very well, GREAT EXPERIENCE! Lisa”
"I want to give you additional thanks for the wonderful set of tables. They arrived yesterday in perfect condition. My husband said he'd never seen a more perfect packing job. I'm sure we'll enjoy having these tables for many years to come. Thanks,Jane"