Story: Furniture

Modern interior

The modernist aesthetic promoted simple forms, built-in furniture and open-plan living. This 1954 Pictorial Parade newsreel shows a Napier home that incorporates these ideas, making maximum use of the available space while avoiding clutter.

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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
Reference: Pictorial Parade 28. National Film Unit, 1954

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How to cite this page:

William Cottrell, 'Furniture - Furniture in the home', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/37482/modern-interior (accessed 21 April 2024)

Story by William Cottrell, published 5 Sep 2013