In the 1960s, Scandinavian design evoked clean lines, simple elegance and bright colors as statements of modernity in walnut, steel and glass for American suburban homes and sleek new offices. This trend coincided for some with images of Scandinavia as consisting of progressive liberal societies, whether in politics or pornography. Decades later, this design fad underwent a nostalgic revival, while IKEA has appealed to yuppie consumers in major metropolitan centers with new generations of Swedish design.