Art Deco

The Art Deco era began in France and came to the US and other European countries at the beginning of World War II. Art Deco was strongly influenced by Art Nouveau. This period had a fashion oriented style, includeing skyscraper furniture. Art Deco consisted of decorative patterns such as chevron shapes, zig-zags, African tribal art, large mirrors and the use of lighting fixtures called attention to modern materials. Furniture design was a major factor in Art Deco design. Ebony, zebrawood with inlays of ivory, tortoise-shell, leather, polished metals, mirrors and glass all make up the rich materials of furniture.

Jean Dunand was a major furniture designer during this time. He moved more toward the geometric forms in his furniture. In his factory he produced cabinets, chairs and tables. He also decorated for the wealthy with his own furniture. In his factory he produced cabinets, chairs and tables. He also decorated for the wealthy with his own furniture. Eileen Gray was an expert in lacquer who designed highly original furniture that was cubist in character.

Gordon Russel. He was an Art Deco furniture designer and spokesman for British design. Also, he was responsible for an exhibition room at the Paris Exposition of 1937.

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Discussion: For this period, I enjoyed how Allison's blog talked about the comfortability in the furniture for the human body. I also liked how Emily discussed the symmetrical pattern characteristics and the repetition of this design. Video: