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The Art Deco Movement
Art Deco flourished internationally in the inter-war years; predominantly in architecture but it also influenced the fine and applied arts. Art Deco was a modernisation of many artistic styles and themes from the past; it began as the Modernist follow-up style on Art Nouveau but was much more simplified and closer to mass production. The 1920’s marked a progressive era in America; an era of prosperity, promise and modernity – this bold era required bold ideas. Early Art Deco buildings were defined with earlier neo-classical styles onto which were applied exotic motifs such as flora and fauna, fountains and chevrons arranged in geometric patterns. Society was reacting against the rigid austerity that the First World War had enforced, people now demanded opulence, lavishness and profligacy and Art Deco gave it to them. Symbols of a brave new era – the Golden Gate Bridge, cinema theatres, train stations, ocean liners, the Barclay-Vesey building – all were draped in Art Deco. Novel materials such as aluminium and stainless steel were in vogue and were applied in sweeping curves, chevron patterns and sunburst motifs. Streamline Moderne was a parallel movement which was influenced by modern aerodynamic designs which were emerging from advancing technologies in aviation and ballistics. Art Deco adopted some of these designs, applying stream-lining technologies to every day objects such as automobiles and refrigerators. Art Deco began to fall out of favour when it became ubiquitous and was derided as gaudy and presenting a lame image of luxury. Some of the finest surviving examples of Art Deco architecture are to be found in Cuba, Brazil, Uruguay and in some parts of America such as Florida; Tulsa, Okalahoma and Houston, Texas. Other unique areas include Napier, New Zealand where the whole town was re-built in Art Deco style after an earthquake devastated the town in 1931 and Asmara, Eritrea, where the Italians built many buildings in Art Deco style during their colonial reign.
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Art Deco – Treasures of The New York Public Library
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Hunter 90021 12-Inch Oscillating Table Fan, Brushed Nickel $120.00 The Hunter Fan 90021 is a Century Table Ceiling Fan with the Low / Med / Hi / Off – Fan Speed Slide Switch in the Brushed Nickel motor finish. The crisp, classic look of the Century is a fitting tribute to all the hard working portable fans that filled America’s homes and businesses in the days before air conditioning. This Ceiling Fan is from the Century Collection and is UL Indoor rated….. |
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Art Deco: Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man $29.99 … |
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Art Deco Miami- South Beach District Architecture $19.98 Tropical Deco, the streamlined, nautical architecture of the 1920’s and 30’s is exemplified in 800 Depression Era buildings in the South Beach section of Miami Beach. An entertaining walking view of the Art Deco District…..50 Minutes……Not Rated… |
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Victorian Faux Finish, Deco Art Video Library, U-Can-Do. This Victorian Faux Finish video Charles Johnson, teacher of decorative painting, demonstrates the marbleized finish, and breaks the floral design down into easy instructions that will have you painting beautifully detailed pieces in no time…. |
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Stainless Steel Red Wood Inlay Art Deco Cuff Links $22.99 A striped design with red wood inlay creates an Art Deco feel in these cuff links. This men’s accessory is crafted of polished stainless steel. |
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Stainless Steel Black Inlay Art Deco Design Cuff Links $19.49 A striped design with black resin inlay creates an Art Deco, black-and-white feel in these cuff links. This men’s accessory is crafted of polished stainless steel. |
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Stainless Steel Red Wood Art Deco Knot Cuff Links $18.99 A knot-inspired design with red wood inlay creates an Art Deco feel in these cuff links. This men’s accessory is crafted of stainless steel with a polished finish. |
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Sweet Romance Art Deco Seahorse Pin $46.99 Fashion pin is inspired by the famed 1920s ocean deco interior of Chicago’s Shedd AquariumSeahorse pin is lacquered in blues and olivineFashion jewelry showcases a hand-burnished silver finish |
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Evan Picone Women’s Art Deco Twin Print Dress $74.99 This art deco-print dress from Evan Picone sheds new light on your wardrobe. The vibrant print is complemented by diagonal stripes on the bodice and horizontal stripes on the wide empire waistband. |
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Aroma Black Art Deco Wide Slot 2-slice Toaster $31.99 Toast in style with this chic, matte black toasterAroma appliance boasts four modes: toast, reheat, bagel and defrostAdd to your home decor with the cool, retro style of this art deco toaster |
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Yoko Art Deco Style 60-in. Floor Lamp (China) $41.99 Yoko Art Deco Style 60-in. Floor Lamp (China) |
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Sweet Romance Art Deco Seahorse Earrings $48.99 Fashion jewelry features a graceful seahorseEarrings feature a 3D sculptured seahorse suspended from an ocean star motifEarrings showcase smokey, aurora, and clear crystals |
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Stainless Steel Black Resin Inlay Art Deco Cuff Links $18.99 An abstract, geometric design with black resin inlay creates an Art Deco, black-and-white feel in these cuff links. This men’s accessory is crafted of polished stainless steel. |
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Juarez Machado ‘Art Deco Evening’ Framed Art Print $166.99 Artist: Juarez Machado Title: Art Deco EveningProduct type: Framed print |
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Tiffany-style Art Deco Table Lamp $96.99 Tiffany-style Art Deco table lamp is sure to brighten your home decorLamp is primarily Venetian red in colorLighting is sure to dress up any room in your home or office |
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Soho Art Deco Rug (9′ x 15′) $624.99 Sophisticated design and craftsmanship enrich your home or office decorHand-tufted of a durable wool pile with cotton backingGeometric art deco pattern on beige background |
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Art Deco Furniture $22.61 In the early 20th century, the Art Deco movement created new standards in furniture design, architecture, and the decorative arts. This detailed study serves as both an essential reference book for collectors and a marvelous chronicle of one of th… |
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Stainless Steel Red Wood Art Deco Cuff Links $17.49 An abstract, geometric design with red wood inlay creates an Art Deco feel in these cuff links. This men’s accessory is crafted of polished stainless steel. |
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Art Deco Tiffany-style Rope-base Pyramid Fence Post Cap $25.49 Add the perfect touch to your flat-top or beveled post with this art-deco pyramid fence post cap. This cap features a rope base. |
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Art Deco Fashion $13.43 A compendium of Art Deco style features period images of such outfits as beaded evening dresses, sportswear, and traveling ensembles, in a volume complemented by posters, photographs, and images from fashion magazines of the era. |
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Art Deco Designs Stained Glass $5.65 Sharp, smart, dazzling Art Deco designs literally shine through a striking mix of stained glass images. Sixteen ornate full-page illustrations include people, buildings, abstracts, and ironwork. Hold the colored pages up to the light and… |
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Natasha Rosova ‘Deco Iris’ 2-piece Art Canvas Set $152.14 Artist: Natasha RosovaTitle: Deco Iris I and Deco Iris IIProduct Type: Unframed canvas art |
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American Art Deco $37.42 Description not available. |
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Fibre Craft Creative Hands ‘Art Deco’ 5-ounce Foam Sticker Bucket $7.59 Foam sticker bucket features various shapes, sizes and colors ideal for 3D and craft projectsActivity kit includes 5 ounces of acid-free foam stickersCraft stickers can be used on walls, magnets, mirrors, frames and more |
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Art Deco Interiors $28.84 By the time of the great Paris Exhibition of 1925, the idea that an interior and its furnishings should form a complete design– |
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Art Deco Complete (Hardcover) $77.96 Art Deco Complete is the last word in Art Deco, the most glamorous decorative arts style, and the one that shaped popular ideas of modern luxury. It covers furniture and interior decoration, sculpture, paintings, graphics, posters… |
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Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork $11.08 Nearly 200 beautiful examples of wrought iron gates, screens, balustrades and other architectural adornments. |
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Art Deco Fashions $6.6 Alluring ladies in innovative outfits by Poiret, Lanvin, Chanel, and other designers exude wit, panache, and style. Lavish costumes for dining, dancing, and promenading are set against backdrops adapted from posters, photographs, and images from f… |
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Art Nouveau & Art Deco Fashion Postcards (Hardcover) $21.65 Description not available. |