Originated in Paris, France the Art
Deco Period is very chic, or how the French would say it le chic.
This period is very detailed orientated, great use of line, and was
also called the “jazz modern” of this time. It is mainly
influenced by the Art Nouveau period with its soft colors and
decorative pieces. The furniture, lamps, textiles, and accessories
all consisted of sharply angled cubistic forms, along with zig- zag
shapes. Also, the use of glass, aluminum, and black lacquer was very
popular. One famous designer is Eileen Gray. She creates many
furniture pieces that are very modern looking that we see in
interiors today. Below are some of her work.
Smoking Table Transat Chair
Bibendum Armchair
The Art Deco movement has spread to all
over the world one country that was mainly influenced by this period
was Scandinavia. They took a more classical design approach by this.
Below is the Senna Chair designed by GunnarAsplund.
Furthermore we start to see Art Deco in
public spaces such as the Rockefeller Center in New York City. In
addition, we see art deco in the Radio City Music Hall along with the
Chrysler Building.
Rockefeller Center
Today's Applications:
Other Student's Blogs:
Looking
at Allison's blog I liked how she mentioned that the designers during
this period were concerned with the body. That is why you see more
cushions and curved backs in chairs or sofas. She also explained the
skyscraper furniture which was an important factor to the art deco
design. I also love the pictures that are in her blog.
Looking
at Paige's blog I really liked how she mentioned that art deco was
not concerned with functionalism but it was more on the design. She
did an excellent job of showing art deco in today's application
especially showing the detail of the black lacquer.
