Description
The New York Times Magazine – September 30, 1962 – The Home: A Personal View – No Label
This issue of The New York Times Magazine dated September 30, 1962, features the theme “The Home: A Personal View”—a richly curated exploration of American interior spaces as personal reflections of taste, utility, and character. The magazine offers a visual and descriptive tour through six unique living environments across the United States, showcasing a spectrum from modern minimalism to classical elegance.
Included Features:
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Living Room – San Francisco Apartment
A thoughtfully balanced mix of modern and antique design. Highlights include a brick wall, Danish-style sofa in cream tones, light drapes, and a distinctive green ceramic heater. -
Workshop-Study – New Orleans Home
A creative, multifunctional space for a sculptor-designer. Features include open shelving, painted flooring, a metal desk, and a red-faced stone fireplace providing artistic contrast. -
Living Room – Long Island House
A retro-modern layout with vivid colors and bold textiles. Interior includes bamboo armchairs, a classic fireplace, a white couch, and patterned drapes in red, yellow, and brown hues. -
Hallway + Living Area – San Francisco
A compact, book-lined passage opening into a warmly lit room with a yellow couch and an inviting ambiance marked by hanging art and cozy finishes. -
Kitchen – San Francisco Home
Designed for efficiency, this kitchen features modern cabinetry, smart lighting, and a compact eat-in nook, combining utility with thoughtful design. -
Living Room – Manhattan Apartment
A stately, classical space anchored by a Persian rug and adorned with a Louis XV sofa, marble statuary, wood furnishings, lush greenery, and a prominent wall tapestry.
Condition:
This magazine is in good condition with all pages intact. The item shown in the listing is the exact copy you will receive. Please refer to the photos for detailed condition.
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