Formica Group Celebrates 110th Anniversary in 2023
The first and original inventors of laminate, we are commemorating our history and future throughout the year.
2023 brings the fantastic opportunity for us to reflect on and celebrate 110 years of Formica® Brand Patterns. We’ll be revisiting the stories from some of the most unique, interesting and perhaps famous Formica® Patterns from our history. New stories will be shared monthly, so check back to learn a little more about some of our favourite patterns.
January - Moonglo
Designer Morris B Sanders was inspired by the moonlight reflecting on water
February - Capri + Nassau
Two iconic patterns introduced by Raymond Loewy Associates in the 1950s
March - The Laurinda Spear Collection
The Formica® Team connects with Laurinda Spear to create an innovative line of patterns.
Humble Pizza by Child Studio, London
A nostalgic reimagining of 1950s café design has been made possible by Formica® laminate.
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100 Years in UK Kitchen Design
In the second half of the 20th century the kitchen underwent numerous transformations in style, purpose and function.
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Learn our History
Scroll through the timeline to discover the story of Formica laminate, and how we got to where we are today.
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