It's Friends' 25th anniversary! We are all familiar with Monica's apartment, from its purple paint to its comfy couch. But what would her apartment look like in the 1970s, or even 1920s? Take a look.
1920s
In the roaring twenties, homeowners turned to the first Hollywood films for ideas. Imagine the splendor of The Great Gatsby, which features art deco furniture, and clean, bold lines and glossy surfaces, in a New York waitress’s sixth-floor apartment.
1930s
For most Americans, the Wall Street Crash of ’29 meant that simple, natural-looking furniture was an economic necessity. But as Monica always seemed to have plenty of money, we imagined she would have enjoyed new Scandi pieces such as the Alvar Aalto chair pictured on the far right.
1940s
Monica’s new tub dining chairs would have kept everyone hanging around the kitchen table all day (if all the free food weren’t enough).
1950s
The highlight of a 1950s space would have to be the mid-century modern living room furniture, though we are sure a bold turquoise palette would have brightened up Monica’s apartment!
1960s
The psychedelic 60’s! This means an explosion of ‘far-out’ patterns and crazy colors. It's the year Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon, too, so Ross would appreciate the space-age lamp.
1970s
As the 70’s involved bold, cultural clashes, Monica’s apartment would feature strong furniture colors and a clashing pinstripe wallpaper. We love the Guzzini-style mushroom lamp, though!
1980s
Everything got bigger in the eighties: the hair, the appliances, the credit card bills. But Monica seems to have kept it quite subdued with this refined 80’s apartment. But with, the nineties just around the corner it could be time for a new wall color… maybe she should go pick up some purple paint?
Photos and text by Angie's List.