Remember the glass blocks of ’80s bathrooms? They’re back.
Ficus elastica robusta, (rubber plant) in front of a glass block window. (puha dorin)
June 27, 2024 Updated Thu., June 27, 2024 at 9:06 a.m. | Hannah Holland Special to The Washington Post
Along with 1980s neon manicures and vintage ’90s blazers, glass blocks are making a comeback thanks in part to a new fan base on social media. One Instagram reel showcasing several types of the retro building material has racked up more than 5 million views since March. It features cross-hatched blocks, frosted blocks and fluted blocks, underscoring the fact that the latest iterations aren’t always quite what you remember from your aunt’s gaudy apartment or the restaurant with a smoking section where you celebrated family birthdays.