Art deco, also called style moderne, movement in the decorative arts and architecture that originated in the 1920s and developed into a major style in western europe and the united states during the 1930s. Ornate and streamline art deco lighting designs and theatre lights. Specializing in antique lighting from france and england made of glass, iron, chrome. This book is a joy to look at, and the history of lighting given is very well. The art deco style didnt just inspire interior design, many famous fashion designers such as paul poiret made art deco into one of the great fashion statements of the 20th century.
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