Art deco is a style of design that emerged in the early 20th century and became popular in the 1920s and 1930s. It originated in France, just before the First World War, then spread to all of Europe and afterwards in the USA. The style flourished internationally, and in the 1930s art deco furniture became synonymous with elegance and functionalism. It is characterized by smooth and geometric shapes, bold colors and luxurious materials. It has been applied to a variety of fields where it has left a lasting mark, including architecture, fashion and furniture.
The 1930s helped the style to change to a certain extent by introducing new materials. The dominance of this style between the two wars weakened at the beginning of World War II, caused by the emergence of functional art styles. Since the late 1960s, there has been a renewed interest in art deco design. Due to its elegant minimalism and simple lines, sophistication and refined appearance, this innovative style is very popular today. Many designers continue to draw inspiration from his bold and glamorous aesthetics.
Art deco design represented modernism transformed into fashion. This is the movement that managed to create products that included individually crafted luxury items and mass-produced items in their process, and in both cases to create and maintain a progressive elegance that symbolizes wealth and sophistication.
Features, materials, colors
The features of art deco style were reflected in geometric patterns, naturalistic motifs, bold colors and winding outlines that were also well reflected in the furniture design trends of that period.
Art Deco designers often used exotic woods, such as ebony, rosewood, and mahogany, for their furniture and interiors. These woods have distinctive patterns and colors that add richness and texture to the design. By using them, it is possible to create top modern art deco furniture in refined forms. The furniture was always polished, and Japanese varnish was often used to achieve a glossy finish.
In addition to the unusual wood, expensive materials such as ivory, wrought iron and glass were also used gracefully by the designers of the era. Metals such as chrome, nickel, brass and bronze were commonly used for design in furniture and lighting fixtures. These metals were often highly polished and sometimes decorated with intricate designs or geometric patterns. Art Deco was a period of innovation and experimentation, and designers were always looking for new materials to work with. Early plastics, such as Bakelite, were used to create bold and innovative designs, especially in jewelry and other small accessories.
Upotreba ovih materijala, u kombinaciji sa smelim i glamuroznim stilom tog doba, stvorila je prepoznatljivu i bezvremensku estetiku koja i danas inspiriše dizajnere i kolekcionare.
Art Deco style nowadays
Art Deco designers were not only craftsmen, but often advanced in other spheres such as lighting and material design, as well as architecture. They designed entire buildings, homes and corporate premises along with their entire interiors often for wealthy clients and businesses. With this approach, the movement revolutionized interior design and Art Deco furniture is very popular among connoisseurs even today.
This style makes it possible to achieve a retro impression at the same time, without neglecting the segments of simplicity and simultaneously giving a luxurious impression. It is elegance in minimalism and simplicity of lines and refinement that enable this innovative style to be popular even today.
The advantage is that if you want to bring the art deco style to your home, you don’t necessarily have to change your furniture. It is enough to add a few authentic pieces to give your home notes of the recognizable style, while still maintaining the original design idea.
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