Moderne homes were greatly influenced by Hollywood and Art Deco. Chrome offered the clean sleek look that buyers were after. Chrome replaced the heavy dark wooden traditional found on handles, table legs, light fittings, mirrors etc.

 

 

 

 

Chrome Products

Chrome Deco Reproduction Door Handles: Architectual Classics

Charlston & Art Deco Range : Door Handles Uk

Art Deco Door Knob: Door Chic

Chrome Deco Metalware: 30 Something

Chrome Metalware: DecoDave

Delirium Chrome Deco Lamps

 

Sourcebook of Modern Furniture

The Art Deco House

Miller's 20th-century Design Buyer's Guide

 

Useful Research Websites

BBC Homes 1920's:

BBC Homes 1930's

Hidden House History

Francis Frith Photo Archive

The Geffrye Museum

English Architecture: Britain Express

Looking at Buildings: Pevsner Architectural Guides

 

Useful Links to Articles

Design Styles- Architecture, interiors and furnishings: Dezignare

1930s and Art Deco Fireplaces

Sheryls Art Deco Emporium

Forum Debates

Channel 4 Homes Forum

Which handles for 1930s doors?

 

Art Deco House Style

Understanding the Edwardian and Inter-War Houses

Thirtiestyle: Home Decoration

 

Home Georgian Victorian

Edwardian 1920-1930 Post War