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Those who followed the "Modern Movement" choose new materials like tubular steel, plastics and veneered woods. Hollywood and Jazz had a major influence on the Moderne styles. A demand for bungalows seen in American films was met by builders and furniture reflected the glamour from Hollywood. The Modern Movement rejected traditional dark interiors and instead used stark clean lines and bright light colours. Large curved sun-trap windows allowed as much sunlight as possible to enter the house. Furniture shapes were influenced by industry and technology. Strong geometric patterns could be found on soft furnishings, wallpapers and home ware. Clarice Cliff ceramics is an example of a popular home ware that used patterns of diamonds and triangles in bold contrasting colours.
"Furniture began to imitate architecture of the time. The most popular form to emulate were sky scrapers. Upholstered furniture took on a chunky boxy form, often with rounded edges." Professor Linda Nelson Johnson
Deco Products
Links for 1920's & 1930's Home History of the English House: Homeowner Sales What is the style of the 1920s and 1930s? By Sacha Markin Design Styles- Architecture, interiors and furnishings: Dezignare
Traditional Home English Heritage: Labour of Love
Moderne Home History of the Modern Movement in Architecture: Borough of Spelthorne The twenties and thirties: Seaside architecture The Modern House Estate Agents: Stillness Art Deco Dining Room Furniture: Love to know
History of House Design The Traditional House Under Threat? English Architecture: Britain Express Looking at Buildings: Pevsner Architectural Guides
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