Many art deco themes revived old ethnic patterns. Designers and architects who favored Art Moderne design features were really culling the past for inspiration. It was a time of enjoying the exploration of the globe and all its ethnic influences. Picture merchant ships from around the world all docking at Read more…
When Art Deco was in production, it was called many things, like “zig-zag” and “modern.” It wasn’t until 1966 when Yvonne Brunhammer put together a seminal show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, which she called “Art Deco” (for the decorative arts), that Art Deco was coined. The full title Read more…
During the age of Art Deco, waiters and cooks behind diner and luncheonette counters threw around slang in order to place food orders in the kitchen. One of the side effects of the age of modern style was the novelty of using modern language. For a little bit of fun, Read more…
One of the most interesting things about the Art Deco period is how omni-present, or wide-spread, this decorative style was in the United States. It was applied to all the decorative arts – from iron railings to ceramic doo-dads to architecture and faucets. It was found in every small town Read more…