#chrome industries

[pkansa]

The Chrome District Collection: whither the seat belt buckle?

The Chrome District Collection: whither the seat belt buckle?

I don’t know about you, but when I think of bags from Chrome Industries, that seatbelt buckle closure on the strap is about as iconic as you can get. It’s a visual punch that immediately identifies the make of the bag. Not only that, it certainly makes for a robust way to close up (or release) a strap. So, how does Chrome maintain that identity if the buckle goes away? That’s what the brand-new…

[thingsorganizedneatly]

Did you know that there is a Toaster Museum????

[vintagehomecollection]

Simple, coordinating furniture gives this office an uncluttered, efficient ambience. The rolling file cart keeps paperwork accessible and organized.

A Portfolio of Home Office Ideas, 1998

[stone-cold-groove]

The push-buton PowerFlite automatic transmission stalk, steering wheel and gauge details from the Dodge Custom Royal sedan brochure - 1956.

[unaturalhistory]

My albums selection for the next week:

Throbbing Gristle – TGCD1

Compactor – Tension Crucible

Jarboe – The Men Album

F𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘦 A𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵 - Revenge Quest

Einstürzende Neubauten – Kollaps

Chrome - Chrome Box

V/A – MORANA.Repulsion

Teeth Dreams - s/t

V/A - Le vide se forme

Coil – Scatology

[postpunkindustrial]

Chrome - Alien Soundtracks LP

[slavik1983]

Water plant with decoration.

[alphachromeyayo]

Cyberpunk 2077 got me making heavy music for smashing ice and installing daemons 🤘💾🌐❄️

(with some help from a ludicrously '90s Shadowrun commercial)

[dielukedie]

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[death-crusade]

Steel Time⁠ ⁠ A robust digital clock by @craftsmanextraordinaire, crafted from textured aluminum sections expertly welded together. It features a sleek black digital display with bold LED numbers, encased in a weathered aluminum frame that highlights its industrial character. Supported by a sturdy, pipe-like base, this piece merges raw aesthetics with modern functionality, making it perfect for minimalist or industrial-inspired interiors.

[vintagehomecollection]

If orthodox cabinets had been used for the main storage instead of open industrial racking, the visual impression would have been too bland. As it is, the kitchen area has been created with a minimum expense and much of the furniture can easily be moved on to the next apartment.

Small Kitchens, 1986

[stone-cold-groove]

Beauty with a purpose! Speedometer, electric clock and gauge cluster. Detail from a Frazer Manhattan ad - 1949.

[soudasouda]

Signal Floor Lamp, Black & Nickel designed by Shaun Kasperbauer - Part of Souda's collection of Nickel / Chrome / Silver Floor Lamps. Follow Souda on Tumblr

[postpunkindustrial]

Chrome - Read Only Memory

[crunchybutter]

this just feels a little relevant rn.

Edit: alt text credit to the very kind @roamingghost