In the early 1930s, bathrooms were typically functional and modest, reflecting the Art Deco influence in design. Fixtures were often made of porcelain, and the color schemes leaned towards pastel tones, like pale pink, mint green, and light blue.
Bathtubs were freestanding or built into the walls, often with claw feet. Pedestal sinks and high-tank toilets were common. Plumbing was becoming more standardized, but bathrooms were still relatively small in many homes. Decorative elements, such as patterned tiles or metal accents, added subtle style to the utilitarian space.
These amazing photos are from The Bathroom: A New Interior, Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, 1931. The results of the 1930 prize competition sponsored by Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company.
Bathroom designed by Anthony Forgeau Darrin. From “The Bathroom: A New Interior”, Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, 1931
Bathroom designed by Charles R. Greenidge. From “The Bathroom: A New Interior”, Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, 1931
Bathroom designed by Dwight E. Stevens. From “The Bathroom: A New Interior”, Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, 1931
Bathroom designed by E. Wessel Klausen. From “The Bathroom: A New Interior”, Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, 1931
Bathroom designed by Edgar Thompson. From “The Bathroom: A New Interior”, Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, 1931
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