Living Rooms
Through the Decades
Ever wonder what your living room would look like 30, 40, even 50
years ago? We did too — so we looked back in time to bring you this
guide to living room furniture and decor through the decades.
Living Rooms in the 1950’s
Estimated Cost in the 1950s – $500
Estimated Cost in 2019 – $5,300
Sofa
65
TV
500
Lamp
7
TV Stand
50
Rug
150
Living Rooms in the 1960’s
Estimated Cost in the 1960s – $650
Estimated Cost in 2019 – $5,600
Sofa Set
175
TV
349
Lamp
5
Recliner
100
Coffee Table
37
Living Rooms in the 1970’s
Estimated Cost in the 1970s – $850
Estimated Cost in 2019 – $5,600
Sofa
120
TV
350
Lamp
8
Side Chairs
96
Coffee Table
49
Living Rooms in the 1980’s
Estimated Cost in the 1980s – $1,500
Estimated Cost in 2019 – $4,700
Sofa Set
348
Vase
25
Lamp
49
Ottoman
105
Cabinet
330
Living Rooms in the 1990’s
Estimated Cost in the 1990s – $2,500
Estimated Cost in 2019 – $4,900
Sofa
400
Bookshelf
500
Coffee Table
199
Curtains
83
Living Rooms in the 2000’s
Estimated Cost in the 2000s – $3,500
Estimated Cost in 2019 – $4,600
Sofa
869
Lamp
40
Coffee Table
249
Rug
250
Ottoman
219
