Chrome is having a moment

When I moved from Vancouver to Toronto, I thought I knew my style. But somewhere between the late-night scrolls, the furniture delivery delays, and the endless apartment mood boards, I started to question it. This new chapter — this new city — demanded a different energy. And in that search, one thing kept catching my eye: chrome.

Chrome isn’t just furniture. It’s attitude, armour, and maybe the slickest love affair design has ever had. The way it catches light isn’t decoration — it’s declaration. Silver pieces don’t blend in — they flex, they gleam, they dare the rest of the room to keep up.

For years, design swung through warm minimalism, wabi-sabi, and the endless beige parade. But chrome never left — it just waited for the culture to catch up. And catch up it has. According to Pinterest’s latest trend report, searches for steel table design are up 35%, chrome aesthetic is up 40%, and metal furniture design has surged 75% year over year. Of course, design bros have always had a thing for metal furniture — it’s strong, sleek, and versatile as hell. The rest of the world is finally in on it.

The thing about chrome is that it doesn’t sit still. The room bends around it. Light bounces, reflections shift, every angle feels alive. Drop a chrome piece into a space and suddenly it’s not just furniture — it’s performance. Maybe that’s why I’ve been deep in a chrome spiral lately — revisiting the icons and discovering new ones who prove furniture can still be both function and flex.

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Objects of Obsession

The icons knew it long before the algorithm did. Breuer’s Wassily Chair, still futuristic in tubular steel. Artemide’s Tolomeo Lamp, a balancing act that doubles as jewellery for the desk. These weren’t just objects; they were provocations — physical proof that steel could be sensual.

And decades later, that same energy holds. Chrome isn’t retro; it’s rhythm. It’s the design language of confidence — sharp, cold, magnetic. Which brings us here: my curated lineup of pieces that carry that same edge.

10 Chrome obsessions for your home

Think of this as your entry point into chrome obsession — a mix of statement furniture, sculptural lighting, and accents that turn your apartment into something closer to a set.

Deluu Venn Raw Aluminum Side table

Handcrafted geometry with a wink. Two mirrored forms stacked in perfect symmetry — proof that minimalism can still have personality. Made in Quebec from raw aluminum, each piece carries its own imperfections and attitude, the kind that feels earned. I love that it manages to feel both industrial and soft — like sculpture that actually understands restraint.

Available at Simons.

Zara Home Cordless Iron Table Lamp

Please — whatever you do, don’t sleep on Zara Home. This lamp proves the brand’s design game extends far beyond its fast-fashion roots. The sleek iron body and mirror-bright finish feel quietly expensive, while the cone-shaped shade diffuses light with just enough theatre. It’s minimalist, rechargeable, and surprisingly elevated — proof that even the high-street can deliver a little high-gloss.

Available at Zara Home.

IKEA Hovet Mirror

Design bro or not, this mirror needs no introduction. The Hovet is an icon — nearly two yards of sleek, reflective real estate that instantly expands any space and ego alike. Hang it vertically for the full outfit check or horizontally for that open-concept illusion. It’s affordable, unapologetic, and a reminder that sometimes the most basic pieces earn their cult status for a reason.

Available at IKEA.

Eternity Modern Wassily Chair Reproduction

Now listen, I’m not here to keep fanning the flames of dupe culture — but in this economy? I just might. While we’d all love to drop five grand on the original, this reproduction still captures the Bauhaus brilliance that made Marcel Breuer a legend. Inspired by the handlebars of a vintage Adler bicycle, its tubular steel frame and taut leather straps strike that perfect balance between masculine edge and architectural precision. And at a fraction of the price, you still get to own a piece of design history — your own slice of the cool club without the five-figure guilt.

Available at Eternity Modern.

George Jensen Silver Alfredo Salt & Pepper Shaker

When it comes to design — or anything in life, really — it’s all about the details. Even the smallest ones, like your salt and pepper shakers. If you’re like me and notice those things, consider this your sign to retire those crusty Homesense relics you bought years ago. Georg Jensen’s sculptural mirrored steel set is sleek, weighty, and quietly indulgent — proof that good taste should extend right down to the dinner table.

Available at SSENSE.

Bang & Olufsen Silver Beosound 2 3rd Gen Speaker

Imagine blending futurism, sound, and sculpture into one breathtaking object — that’s the Beosound 2. Designed by Torsten Valeur, its brushed-aluminum body looks more like a piece of architecture than a Bluetooth speaker. The 360° audio fills a room with rich, balanced sound, while the top-mounted control wheel feels as precise as it looks. With built-in Chromecast, AirPlay 2, and customizable EQ via the Bang & Olufsen app, it’s less of a gadget and more of a lifestyle instrument. I’ve had my eye on it since moving — the kind of speaker that makes silence feel expensive.

Available at SSENSE.

H&M Metal Wire Wall Shelf

I’ve always had a soft spot for wire shelving — understated, but somehow bold. So imagine my surprise when a late-night doom scroll led me to this beauty from H&M Home. Its rounded metal frame toes the line between industrial and refined, giving everyday essentials a place to live without cluttering the vibe. Functional, sculptural, and under a hundred bucks — consider me impressed.

Available at H&M.

Artemide Tolomeo Micro table lamp

If there’s any piece of lighting I hold close to my heart, it’s the Tolomeo by Artemide. It was my first real piece of design — one I stumbled across at a thrift store, underpriced and collecting dust. Some designs just get it right, and the Tolomeo has been getting it right since 1989. Designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, it balances engineering and elegance so perfectly it almost feels unfair. The aluminium arms move like choreography, the conical shade cuts light exactly where you need it, and the whole thing still looks impossibly modern. It’s been with me through every workspace and apartment since.

Available at Finnish Design Shop.

SOOS Atelier Shiloh Coffee Set

If this stainless steel coffee set isn’t the ultimate aesthetic, then we need to pump the brakes and have a serious conversation about aura. Polished 304-grade steel, mirrored finish, and proportions that feel more gallery than kitchen. It’s sharp, reflective, and just a little dramatic — exactly how mornings should look. Mine’s actually on its way right now.

Available at SOOS Atelier.

H&M Stainless Steel Soap Dispenser

There’s something about a minimalist bathroom that always has me in a chokehold — clean lines, symmetry, nothing overly loud. Understated, easy on the eyes, and impossible to get wrong. When I moved and started hunting for something with a little edge, everything was either matte black, ceramic white, or bamboo — which was not the look. Then I found this one: a stainless steel soap dispenser with the perfect industrial polish. It’s modern, sharp, and looks far more expensive than it is. Bonus: there’s a matching toothbrush holder and tray if you’re as obsessive about cohesion as I am.

Available at H&M.