Design styles: Art Deco

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I see a trend coming and it looks like Art Deco…
Chrysler Building NYC

The spire of the Chrysler Building is typically Art Deco which is also known as Sky Scraper Style.  This alluring style was inspired by the optimism of post WWI design and is noted for its sleek, even lines.  Modern in nature, Art Deco stands apart from today’s minimalist style and is noted not only for its beauty but also for its comfort.  This style was first popular in Europe in the 1920’s and later in the United States.   
 
This antique mirrored chest is a sign of those times.  Other materials from the period include aluminium, stainless steel, lacquer and inlaid wood.  Curved corners, sunburst motifs and chevron patterns are all are part of the theme.

Stoneware Tiles by Golem-Baukeramik
The Art Deco color palette is a simple one to follow based in black, white and gray.  “Two color” color combinations like green & black and red & black can be seen all along the way and to soften this story a pale blue or dove gray accented with chrome or gold.
This Art Deco “Springer” chair was designed by Weber Springer.  The name also indicates the chairs function which was to rock in a springing fashion on its steel frame.

Wall Sconce in Etched Metals

Here is a hanging light that captures the true Art Deco spirit.

I place this style somewhere between Bauhaus and Art Nouveau, there’s a little bit of everything in Art Deco style.
* For more on this era, check out this slide show .