What is Art Deco furniture?
Decorative style known as Art Deco saw a great deal of popularity in many countries between the First World War and World War II. Its popularity was the largest in Europe in the 1920s and in the United States in the 30th year. It had a remarkable effect on the architecture of that time, furniture, fine arts, clothing, jewelry and cinema. Art Deco furniture often resembled architectural lines and curves.
The term "art deco" comes from the exhibition of French art from 1925 on Le Musee des Arts decoratifs . Many American architects participated in this exhibition and had an impact on the formation of the broad influence of the Art Deco movement in the US. Art Deco architecture styles have been well preserved in America, especially in large cities. Chrysler Building and Radio City Music Hall in New York are two well -known examples of typical art deco motifs.
Art deco furniture is characterized by using metals such as stainless steel and aluminum. Lacquer and Inlaid Wood also appears in this style of grointku. Occasionally it was possible to find the use of exotic materials such as shark leather and zebras, although the costs of these materials were high enough, that they were not seen in an average home or office. In Art Deco furniture, dark, exotic forests and many surviving examples have often been preferred to use and a combination of pink wood, ebena and mahogany. In many cases, the stains used on the wood brought darker grain elements, giving the finished piece an extraordinary visual texture.
Art Deco's furniture and architecture seen in the US mediated a sense of strength and optimism at a time when economic depression brought unprecedented problems into the country. For example, Sunburst motifs were ubiquitous, often displayed against a blue background, evoking the rising sun. Many public buildings that contained art deco style have been adapted to mediate the feeling of national pride, with their colorful murals and strong sculptures. Seemed to hear it back to the pride of the cornicethe Republican government and society.
Art Deco's popularity has seen a significant decline in World War II with a new spirit of self -sacrifice and ascension. However, the distinguishing style of Art Deco has derived others since its decline. In the 60s of the last century he experienced a limited revival and then again in the 80s accompanied this interest in graphic design and the feeling of nostalgic magic that Art Deco represented.