Art Deco 1920s Furniture Styles

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Art deco 1920s furniture styles.

Art deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship art deco furniture is an ode to the glamour of the roaring twenties the term art deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in paris in 1925. Art deco furniture materials. Towards the end of the 1920s ebony and other exotic woods were becoming scarce and exotic veneers from overseas such as brazilian jacaranda zebra wood palmwood and calamander.

Art deco arts crafts and early modern. 1920s french high end art deco furniture was made from the most fabulous woods such as ebony and burl walnut maple or ash. Its name was derived from the exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes held in paris in 1925 where the style was first exhibited. Art deco sometimes referred to as deco is a style of visual arts architecture and design that first appeared in france just before world war i.

Each of these styles incorporated new elements that were distinct from the. Furniture of the 1920 s and 1930 s was the epitome of sexy. However there were three main furniture styles that dominated the 1920s. Charles and ray eames paul evans gio ponti hans wegner all creators.

Glamorous mirrors glossy woods slick metal finishes lush leathers jewel tones and exotic embellishments are all characteristic of art deco style furniture. Art deco also called style moderne movement in the decorative arts and architecture that originated in the 1920s and developed into a major style in western europe and the united states during the 1930s. They are covered in italian walnut and walnut burl feet and frames in ebonized wood the. This pair of bedside tables was produced in italy in the 1920s art deco period.

Mid century modern furniture art deco furniture louis xvi furniture all styles. If traditional or deco styles don t appeal a 1920s. Aug 11 2015 explore valerie kirkpatrick s board 1920s furniture followed by 106 people on pinterest. It took its name short for arts décoratifs from the exposition.