Sixties Section

The 60s decor for Beat Street was chosen by design. It was decided that the 1960s played such an integral part on the timeline of documented black history in Africa + North America. The black average life-span was seven years less than whites at that time. Black children had only half the chance of completing high school, only a third the chance of completing college, and a third the chance of entering a profession when they grew up. On average, blacks earned half as much as whites and were twice as likely to be unemployed. During the 1960s, however, a growing hunger for full equality arose among blacks. "Now is the time." The decor and furnishings in Beat Street stimulate thought on origins, black heritage, and cross culture during that period.

In Beat Streets gallery you will find a Mid Century Modern Rosewood Executive Desk — This stunning vintage Mid Century Modern rosewood freestanding desk sits perfectly in Beat Streets gallery class room. It has been stripped, sanded and refinished to magazine worthy new look.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott is considered an influential strand on the civil rights movement — After being arrested by Albany Police Chief Laurie Pritchett, Martin Luther King, Jr. led a line of protesters down an Albany, Georgia street.

Beat welcomes a well crafted rosewood coffee table to match its existing executive table. — This vintage Mid Century Modern coffee table matches Beat Streets desk perfectly. It too is made of rosewood, the color palette and striking grain patterns are a spectacle to look at.

The Albany Movement is considered an influential strand on the civil rights movement — Police dogs, held by officers, jump at a man with torn trousers during a non-violent demonstration, Birmingham, Alabama, May 3, 1963.

Mid Century Modern Teak Stereo Console with Tambour Doors will house the equipment students will use in class — This Mid Century Modern teak stereo console with tambour doors and rotating bar has been meticulously stripped, sanded and refinished to magazine worthy new look. This was a dream come true when we found this piece. There is a a lot of history embedded in this console.

The Chicago Freedom Movement is considered an influential strand on the civil rights movement — Hundreds of supporters and members of the Chicago Freedom Movement march along State Street, Chicago, Illinois, July 26, 1965.

Mid Century Modern High-Back Recliner — Gorgeous Mid Century Modern high-back adjustable reclining lounge chair with a footrest is made of lovely solid wood. The chair is functioning like new and can be manually adjusted to two positions: seating and reclining. We find this chair a great compliment to anyone who wants to sit and read a book or listen to some vinyl.

The March on Washington is considered an influential strand on the civil rights movement — John Lewis, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (in the foreground) is being beaten by a state trooper during the march in Selma, Ala., March 7, 1965.

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak High Sideboard Buffet Bar has been stripped, sanded and refinished to almost like new in its new home, Beat Street — This beautiful compact Danish Mid Century Modern Teak High Sideboard will host Beat Streets library. This wonderful mid-century case piece made the perfect addition to our interior.

The Birmingham Campaign is considered an influential strand on the civil rights movement — The civil rights leader Martin Luther King waves to supporters on August 28, 1963, on the Mall in Washington, D.C., during the March on Washington.