Story: Home décor and furnishings

Art deco interior

Art deco interior

This art deco house in Strathmore, Wellington, was decorated in period style by its owners in the 2000s. Authentic features included the chrome and glass light fittings, massive lounge suite covered in the original abstract patterned fabric, Bakelite and chrome side tables, curved china cabinet and frameless mirror.

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Nancy Swarbrick, 'Home décor and furnishings - Between the wars, 1920s and 1930s', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/40715/art-deco-interior (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Nancy Swarbrick, published 5 Sep 2013