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Light fixtures in the 1920s and 1930s were dramatic, elegantand futuristic looking. Traditionally, Art Deco interior lights liketable lamps, chandeliers and sconces were made from steel,chrome or polished bronze. This created that shiny, sleek lookthat is most associated with Art Deco.
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They are: Zigzag, or Jazz Moderne; WPA, or Classical Moderne;and Streamline Moderne. This is the earliest style of Art Decoarchitecture. In the U.S. it traces its origins to the Chicago Tribune competition of 1922 and the rendering studies of Hugh Ferriss.
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What are the three key features of Art Deco?
The characteristic features of Art Deco reflect admiration for themodernity of the machine and for the inherent design qualities ofmachine-made objects—e.g., relative simplicity, planarity, symmetry,and unvaried repetition of elements.
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What are the Art Deco style chandeliers?
Art Deco chandeliers design is characterized by its bold, geometricshapes, sleek lines, and luxurious materials. Art Deco chandeliersdesigners often used materials like chrome, glass, and Bakelite to create sleek, modern designs that were both functional and beautiful.
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Art Deco remains an enduring part of interior décor. Like any design movement, it may trend in and out of fashion, but Art Deco has proven it will always be in style.
A simple way to add some Deco drama to your own home is to slip in some ultra-glam Art Deco chandeliers.