Advertisement, "Fun-Iture: A Brand New Idea for Children's Furniture," circa 1960
THF147920 / Advertisement, "Fun-Iture: A Brand New Idea for Children's Furniture," circa 1960
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Artifact Overview
The Fun-Iture Company of Denver, Colorado, had "a brand-new idea for children's furniture." They made "fun tables" and "fun chairs" that were sturdy, lightweight, and easy for a child to move or carry around. The company proclaimed these tables and chairs were "expressly designed for active children of preschool age, NOT just miniature copies of adult furniture."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
circa 1960
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2010.83.891
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Robert L. Propst.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black (Color)
Red
Gray (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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Related Content
SetChildren's Furniture
- 20 Artifacts
Children's furniture reflects changes in childrearing. Early American families wanted their children to mature quickly and work as soon as possible. A more romantic view of childhood took hold in the 1800s; well-to-do parents saw their children as precious and molded them for a successful life. In 20th-century America, parents continued to focus on childhood play and development, accepting new materials and modern design in children's furniture.