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These archive pictures prove the 1930s had the most stylish homes

Glamorous homes from history's chicest decade
Art Deco icons
Looking to the future
Frank Lloyd Wright's boundary-pushing designs
The influence of Bauhaus
Showstopping entrance halls
Movie star glamour
Colourful murals
A chic breakfast nook
The ultimate 1930s kitchen
Exciting new kitchen appliances
Brightly patterned flooring
A lean towards green
High-end furniture
Early Scandi design
A flair for the dramatic
Statement curves
Global influences
Errol Flynn's masculine home
The Golden Age of radio
Monochrome and red interiors
Luxury interiors on the move
Statement staircases
A glamorous Art Deco bedroom
Hero headboards
Feminine florals
The high point of dressing rooms
A futuristic nursery
Colourful glass and bold bathrooms
Marble and glass
Pastel tiles
1930s garden trends
Geometric landscaping
An elegant home away from home
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Glamorous homes from history's chicest decade

Despite recessions, depressions and the start of the Second World War, the 1930s somehow produced some of the most stylish home trends in history. From glamorous Art Deco design and minimalist Modernism to innovative appliances and ground-breaking artists, these rarely-seen vintage images explore this exciting era's timeless appeal.

Click or scroll on to discover some of the chicest home and interior trends from an extraordinary decade...

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Alanna Lynott

14 January 2025

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