Look out for typical Art Deco motifs. ‘The interior design style is characterized by its geometric and linear shapes, such as zigzags and triangular and trapezoidal shapes,’ says Aino Heinäsuo.
Nouveau was characterized by organic, curved shapes and lilting floral motifs—deco ... contemporary takes on Art Deco alongside artful antiques and custom designs," adds Richter.
The “Swedish Grace” movement may not be a household name, but its story is full of design history and influence.
Public and private spaces embraced geometric motifs, luxurious materials and ... lobby of the Philcade Building, the Tulsa Art Deco Museum has a collection of artifacts from this unique era of modern ...
A century after it was formally introduced at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, in Paris, art deco is enjoying a resurgence in decor, fashion and more.
Geometric shapes, recurring motifs and stylised images featured heavily across Art Deco design. Simplicity in form, sweeping lines and streamlining gave the movement an appeal that shocked ...
Greek gods and goddesses are among the motifs often spotted in Art Deco designs. For a decorative arts movement that embodied the elation of the Roaring ’20s, why the ancient connection?
Flapper style reflected changing roles for women in society, says design ... classic fan motif with a swanky cocktail glass, conjuring visions of Jay Gatsby’s parties. “Art Deco was synonymous ...
“Ask three historians to define the term Art Deco, and you’ll likely get three varying answers,” design writer Arricca ... spaces embraced geometric motifs, luxurious materials and an ...