One of the most beloved design styles of nostalgic collectors, Art Deco developed in France following World War I and quickly became popular around the world, proliferating in lively posters, ...

What's old is new again when it comes to trends—this time around, we're going back in time about 100 years, to the 1920s and '30s, when Art Deco first burst onto the scene. The architectural style, ...

After finalization of the merger, Charles began to assume authority in acting upon his own artistic convictions in typeface design. Even though the foundry's recuttings of classic types were popular, ...

One hundred years ago, a sprawling international exhibition was staged in Paris. It was intended to dazzle visitors with all that was new in architecture, design, fashion, and jewelry, and to ...

Euro Deco: Graphic Design Between the Wars by Steven Heller and Louise Fili (Chronicle, 500 pp., $35) Exactly 80 years ago, a great design exposition in Paris launched the movement that today is ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover art, design, culture and people. This article is more than 5 years old. Bold dashes of brass, gold, and soft feminine ...

Between World War I, when the Republic of Latvia was constituted as a parliamentary democracy, and World War II, when democracy was forcibly squelched, Latvia’s capitol city, Riga, hosted a thriving ...

When it comes to iconic design styles, two names often come up: Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. While both are striking and timeless, each has unique characteristics that influenced architecture, ...

While some may argue the era of Art Deco interior design is over, it’s undeniable that its spirit lives on. “When we’re talking about Art Deco, generally we’re thinking of the style and aesthetic most ...

The style’s strong architectural lines have never been more compelling. By Victoria Gomelsky It is taken as gospel in the jewelry industry that the bold, geometric, diamond-dusted aesthetic of the ...