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Art Deco Style

Originating in Paris at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in 1925, it remained popular until the late 1930's. It focused on aesthetic and decoration rather than historical foundations.

The creative expression of some of the most memorable designers of the Art Deco era, from iconic fashion illustrators to glass and jewellery designers, to masters of Art Deco home and office interiors were: George Barbier, Paul Poiret, Erté, Georges Lepape, Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sonia Delaunay, Jean Despres, René Lalique and Jean Dunand.

The Art Deco style is glamorous and eye-catching, it included various geometric designs, such as chevrons and bold stripes. It also favoured the use of animal prints, high-sheen fabrics in bold jewel-tone colours with gold accents and in this era of luxe, velvet reigned supreme.

Monotones were also popular, as shown in the photo below.

Photo Credit: Veranda

Other elements of this design style include bold artwork, marble, wall sconces, geometric mirrors, curved furniture and beautiful wood with gold metal inlays.

Many of these design elements are being revived and seen in homes today.

It was this style which inspired me to build two different 1:6 scale dioramas. The first being "The White Panther Jazz Club" which I made for my Integrity Toy dolls quite some time back, the one which is already being revived in the room box.

The other, is my recent "Erté Living Room" which I have only just begun working on. This diorama will feature the colours purple and gold with black and white neutrals.

5 comments:

  1. This would be such a classy doll room!

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    1. Oh I agree Mia, but you would need so much space to fit in all the furniture. :)

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  2. Haha! You and me both Linda. I think we were both born too late. :)

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  3. Oh I love the Art Deco style and can't wait to see how you incorporate this vibe into your diorama. The featured colours sound amazing.

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    1. Thank you Alasse, my second Art Deco diorama is a little way off at present. I had to put it on the back burner because of the delay in receiving the trim for the chair & settee.

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