1940s art deco

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For some, the 1930s were synonymous with Art Deco. Though Art Deco was a significant trend in "modern" design, it was by no means the only style. Deco is generally applied design, very geometric, and highly stylized. Contrast that with the most prevalent style, Colonial, which was based on early American traditional details and elements. There was a tension between the emerging Modern styles and the traditionalists. There were many articles written from the late 20s to WWII assuring home…

Art Deco Hand-hammered Iron Gold Leaf Gilt Sunburst Flush Mount, France, 1940s

ART DECO still inspires. Wallpaper to cover the wall.

Despite its reputation as an international city, Sydney was one of the last in the western world to embrace the modern outlook of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s

“The June 7, 1941 issue of The Australian Women's Weekly #WWII”

Despite its reputation as an international city, Sydney was one of the last in the western world to embrace the modern outlook of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s

Green Champagne Bottle with Gold Foil The Carbide & Carbon Building is a Chicago landmark located at 230 N. Michigan Avenue. The building, which was built in 1929, is an example of Art Deco architecture designed by Daniel and Hubert Burnham, sons of architect Daniel Burnham, and was designated a Chicago Landmark on May 9, 1996.

Felix by Robert LaDuke