Done it again - made an impulse purchase on Facebook Marketplace.
37 glass blocks that a chap was selling because his wife no longer liked the partition wall. There were 38, but he broke one before I called to collect them.
Glass block walls are so '80s and rather retro. I can see them coming back into vogue in a nostalgic way.
They first became popular in the 1930s during the Art Deco period, prized for their ability to let light in while maintaining privacy. They were especially popular in commercial and industrial buildings, offering a blend of functionality and style. The blocks were often used in facades, stairwells, and even flooring, where the unique, patterned glass could provide structural stability while diffusing natural light.
The popularity of glass block walls saw a resurgence in the mid-1980s, when they became a staple in modernist and minimalist interior designs. Many homes and offices began incorporating them as room dividers, bathroom walls, or accent features, using them as a statement piece to evoke a retro aesthetic.
While they’re less commonly used today, glass blocks are still appreciated in niche designs for their light-diffusing quality and vintage charm. I had to smuggle them into my workshop and will 'fess-up to Hay imminently, although I think she'd like them as a feature in the garden, possibly around the pond.
Not bad for £50; however, they're probably destined to remain in storage for at least a couple of years before Hay sells them again.
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