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My attraction to chrome decor started with a chair. To be specific, it was Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Cantilever chair. Most people flock to the Barcelona chair, but the corset back on the MR chair makes me drool puddles. Although there are many reasons why the Bauhaus era is so iconic, I get weak in the knees just thinking about the curves of those tubular steel seat frames. Marcel Breuer’s Cesca chair is another hot seat that’s never going out of style, along with the Wassily chair. In the off chance that you disagree, the fashion stylist Mel Reneé Leamon will gladly back me up here!
Lately, it’s been hard not to notice chrome decor popping up everywhere from dining tables set with Christofle silverware and aluminum surfaces at the Gohar World Holiday Shop to the brushed aluminum bookshelf at Climax Books in New York City. As I predicted, chrome was huge in 2024. Truth be told, I’ve had an eye for silver long before chairs ever occupied my thoughts—all credit to my mother for spending the majority of her quality time with me hosting tea parties with antique silver. On the journey to womanhood, most girls will experience that pivotal coming-of-age moment when they watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s for the first time and never look at jewelry the same way—Audrey Hepburn makes a strong case for sterling silver and clearly influenced me when I was a teenager because all I seemed to fantasize about was being dripped out in Tiffany & Co. pieces.
Eventually, I upgraded my fixation to furniture and home goods such as the Tiffany Tea (an exclusive collaboration with Bellocq), along with shelving units by FRAMA and USM Haller. I fantasize about designing a contemporary kitchen with a stainless steel range hood and Reform cabinetry. Most importantly, chrome has served as the perfect pairing with burl wood, as both a preventative for projecting a sterile energy and looking a little too much like a log cabin in the woods. The ultimate goal is to have a cabinet filled to the brim with a curated collection of silver like @outofuseberlin.
I’m outspokenly pro mixing metals, but the sparkle of chrome just hits different. It’s the metallic crossover where industrial minimalist meets material girl maximalist. And with the Middle Ages modern movement bringing chain mail back in all its glory, there has never been a better time to experiment if you’re feeling chrome curious. I could go on and on about this trend because I’m a Taurus, so without further ado, feast your eyes on my special selects in the chrome decor category below. (For an even more pleasurable reading experience, please listen to Charli XCX’s 2019 banger “Silver Cross” while doomscrolling.)
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Pour it up.
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Nobody will never understand my obsession with these coasters, myself included.
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Yes, your candles can match your aesthetic too. This scent is also delicious, you’re welcome.
I would do almost anything for these nesting tables, need them in my home now!
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Hands down the most chic sconce on the market.
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Middle Ages Modern is here to stay, have a seat.
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FRAMA is the gateway for chrome, but if you aren’t ready to fully commit then a side table is a solid start.
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This Heidi Gardner-approved floor lamp is everything, but if you’d prefer something a little smaller, the table lamp is a great option as well.)
Your girl dinner just got upgraded.
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My cousin sourced one of these for me from Paris and I love it so much that I keep it on display in my bedroom.
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I’m a huge fan of Kristin Dickson-Okuda’s work and this hand distressed, stainless steel mug really speaks to me on a deep level.
As far as I’m concerned, Izabel Lam can design all of my silverware!
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If I saw this kettle on a countertop, I would simply have to drop everything.
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I’m a sucker for Alessi accessories and this set is a really sweet deal.
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Does it really matter what’s inside? It’s a stainless steel egg!
Now we’re really serving.
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Yes, I do need a fancy little tray for all my crumbs.
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Suddenly, I’m tempted by the idea of a Chrome Christmas…
I’m a little coffee pot short and stout…
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Anna Castelli’s Componibili design for Kartell is a classic, and the chrome colorway has become harder to find these days. It’s also available in silver, but you’ll notice differences between the finishes.
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This table lamp was made for mushroom enthusiasts of the future.
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I’ve had Bi-Rite bookends on my wish list for a minute, but now that there’s a stainless steel version available I might have to pull the trigger once and for all.
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This magazine rack offers another way to read the room.
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Did somebody say moka?
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If you invest in one of these sets now, you’ll never need to spend another dime on flatware ever again.
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Because the happiest hour involves goblets.
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Have your cake and eat it too with a set of Stine Keinicke's hand spun stainless steel plates.
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Bubbles for everyone!
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Calling all VIP at-home bottle services! Channel your inner Star Jones.
I mean, c’mon… Chic c’est la vie!
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You know you want it… Either way, you’ll never be able to stop thinking about it!
Too cute.
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This polished stainless steel vase will make any floral arrangement shine—literally.
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This silver watering can is ideal for all the plant parents out there.
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I’m sorry, but Eileen Gray snapped when she designed this table for ClassiCon back in 1927. (If DWR is out of your budget, there are plenty of replicas to be found on Etsy.)
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Because you can never go wrong with a bookshelf.
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Once again, consider me influenced by Vivid Wu! Mario Bellini didn’t have to go so hard.
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