About Swimming Pool Vintage Cyan Tile (1950)
The 1950s American swimming pool is an icon of postwar optimism — glazed cyan ceramic tile shimmering under California sun, white concrete decks radiating heat, lifeguard chairs painted cream and red. This system captures that specific turquoise, the one Slim Aarons photographed in Palm Springs and Esther Williams dove into on MGM soundstages.
Every surface recalls the pool environment: cyan water as the dominant ground, white deck as the content frame, sun-cream towels as warm secondary panels, and lifeguard red as the accent that says "look here." Typography mixes mid-century geometric sans with romantic script — the vocabulary of poolside signage and cocktail menus.
Learn more about the Swimming Pool Vintage Cyan Tile (1950) style
- Origin
- USA — California (Palm Springs, Beverly Hills), Florida (Miami), MGM Hollywood
- Era
- 1950–1975 peak; mid-century revival 2015–present
- Key figures
- Slim Aarons · Esther Williams · Albert Frey · Donald Wexler
- Movements
- Mid-century American modernism · Palm Springs Desert Modern · Postwar suburban leisure aesthetics
Swimming Pool Vintage Cyan Tile (1950) design spec
Colors
Typography
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