Update: Alas, seems to now be discontinued — “limited time” is up… On the hunt? Check my other stories on where to find vintage and midcentury style laminates for your kitchen or bathroom. I’ll keep this story up for the historical record.
(Hey, I came out of retirement for this one!) If you are a big fan of Formica’s famous “Skylark” aka boomerang laminate and yearning for a countertop in one of its retro colors, well Santa has brought you an early present: As part of its 110th anniversary celebration, Formica has just launched this iconic laminate as a limited edition in three retro colors. No word on how long it will be available. It’s available only via Formica’s Amazon store (affiliate links follow):
- Formica boomerange laminate in Aquamarine
- In Sunglo yellow
- In Atomic Pink
Formica shared the news via this news release:
CINCINNATI, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Back by popular demand, Formica Corporation is announcing the re-release of the iconic Boomerang Pattern in three limited edition colors, Atomic Pink, Sunglow, and Aquamarine.
Remembered as an iconic mid-century design and loved by midmod enthusiasts, Boomerang has been a staple of residential and commercial spaces since its original launch in 1951 when it was designed by Brooks Stevens Design Associates.
“The Boomerang pattern is a celebrated, fan-favorite from our archives,” says Meghan Howell, Creative Director for Formica Group North America. “We’re so excited to have this opportunity to re-release it as a part of our 110th year anniversary celebration!”
These three colors will hold true to the Formica® Brand laminates scratch, stain, and impact resistance performance standards. With the 58 Matte finish, the Boomerang patterns can be used for tables, countertops, shelving, cabinets and more.
The details of the three colors are:
- 4ft x 8ft Formica® Brand Laminate Sheet Aquamarine Boomerang
- 4ft x 8ft Formica® Brand Laminate Sheet Atomic Pink Boomerang
- 4ft x 8ft Formica® Brand Laminate Sheet Sunglo Boomerang
Available on the Formica Corporation Amazon.com store for a limited time.
About Formica Corporation
Founded in 1913, Formica Corporation, part of the Formica Group of companies, is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of innovative surfacing products for commercial and residential applications. For more information about Formica Corporation, its products, special programs, and promotions, visit www.formica.com or call 1-800-FORMICA™.
About Formica Group
Formica Group is a global group of companies consisting of Formica Canada Inc., Formica Corporation, Formica de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Formica IKI Oy, Formica Skandinavien AB, Formica Limited, Formica S.A., Formica S.A.S., Formica Taiwan Corporation, Formica (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Formica (Asia) Ltd., Formica Decorative Materials (China) Co., Ltd. and Homapal GmbH, among others.
Please Note: Formica®,Formica® Anvil Logo, the Boomerang Design and Boomerang® are registered trademarks of The Diller Corporation. 1-800-FORMICA™ is a trademark of The Diller Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2019 The Diller Corporation.
Happy birthday, Formica 🙂 !
