Although its peak in popularity was relatively short (roughly the period between the two World Wars), Art Deco—and its close cousin, Art Moderne—nonetheless remains completely captivating. During its heyday, the architectural style offered a nation plagued by war and economic hardship a view of a brighter future; today, it’s a nostalgic look back on the vision of a rapidly changing world. Art Deco public buildings can still be found in many major metropolitan cities, but the full-on, immaculately preserved Art Deco house is a rarer breed. We’ve tracked down three tours of three Deco and Moderne gems that illustrate just how enduring this glamorous style really is.
Definitively Deco: For more than 30 years, architect Thomas Thixton has been steward to one of America’s earliest examples of this ultra-Modern house style.
New Life for an Art Deco Town House: Cut up into apartments and falling into disrepair, an Art Deco town house reclaims its Jazz Age grandeur, thanks to the tireless efforts of one Chicago couple.
An Art Moderne Restoration: An Art Moderne house is usually the oddball in the neighborhood, and that’s true of this one in Alexandria, Virginia. But one couple knew just how cool it could be.
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5 Flowers For Your Historic Garden: Excellent as garden specimens and for cut flowers, these hydrangeas provide months of colorful bloom in historic gardens.
Saving a Dallas Foursquare: When a Dallas couple decided to revive the decrepit old house across the street, they ended up with a new place to call home.
Early Colonial Revival Architecture: The history of the “Old Colonies Style” of the 20th century.
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Pair of Warren McArthur armchairs, accepting offers
From 1stdibs.com
Originally trained in architecture and engineering, Warren McArthur began designing sleek aluminum furniture in the 1930′s. Before then, the handmade look was equated with dependability, but industrial growth and its association with scientific progress made streamlined furniture like McArthur’s increasingly popular. See similar Warren McArthur designs featured in this Art Moderne restoration. 1stdibs.com is an offer-oriented site, so if you’re too late for the armchairs, check out this list for more available Warren McArthur furniture.
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