Art Deco style is popular again, a century after its heyday
Associated PressA century after it was formally introduced at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, in Paris, Art Deco is enjoying a resurgence in decor, fashion and more. “Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection” also showcases ephemera, clothing and film clips from the era. A signature style of the early 20th century “Ask three historians to define the term Art Deco, and you’ll likely get three varying answers,” design writer Arricca Elin Sansone said last year in a story for Elle Décor. Decor Notes “The boldness and elegance of Art Deco are what appeals to me,” says New York-based interior designer Vanessa DeLeon, a frequent presence on HGTV and Bravo. “It’s no wonder we’re drawn to it again.” Designer and lifestyles maven Athena Calderone, in collaboration with Crate & Barrel, invokes cinematic Art Deco silhouettes with alabaster sconces, curvilinear club chairs and geometric-patterned furnishings.
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