Thanks to the moves in industrial design and technologies starting in the 1920's around the time of WWI, yet another new design style had emerged. Art Deco is known for it's fashion inspired look and luxurious feel. The 1925 World Fair in Paris exhibited the new styles, showcasing through interior design. Originating in France, the Art Deco style moved on to other countries, including the US, at the beginning of WWII.
Design style characteristics
Deriving from a sense of fashion, this design style was not concerned with functionality or new technologies. It was highly decorative and influenced from the prior styles of Art Nouveau. Popular characteristics include interiors with large mirrors, prominent light fixtures, metals, black lacquer, and glass. Rich materials were used, such as leather, ivory inlaid wood, ebony, tortoise, and more. Patterns often seen included zig zag, chevron , and skyscraper mimicked patterns.
Many famous architects and furniture designers of this time include: Michel Roux-Spitz, Jean Dunand, Maurice Dufrine, Jean Michel Frank, and Eileen Gray.
Several famous and large buildings in the US demonstrate complete Art Deco design concepts.
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| Rockefeller |
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| Radio City |
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| Chrysler Building |
Modern day applications
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| Notice colors, materials, large mirrors, black lacquer. |
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