michigandesign.com 63 With its origin in 1920s Paris, and certainly influenced by the Industrial Revolution, Art Deco style was quickly reflected in the design of everything from automobiles, to skyscrapers, to home furnishings during the period between WWI and WWII. Simple, aerodynamic forms decorated with geometric patterns were produced using expensive materials like ivory, ebony, steel, and exotic woods to create a completely new style that became the definition of luxury and modernity for the era. In architecture, many examples still exist today, and they have become iconic definers of their places. It’s difficult to imagine Miami’s South Beach without its glorious waterfront hotels, or New York City without the Chrysler Building or 30 Rockefeller Center. With a nod to the past, and perfectly updated for today’s busy lifestyle, designers are incorporating Deco style for a fresh version of a more glamorous era. OPPOSITE PAGE | This custom foyer table, designed by Amy Miller Weinsteinof AMW Design Studio in conjunction with a local furniture craftsman, references all the benchmarks of classic Deco styling. There is a healthy dose of industrial modern aesthetic with the use of exposed nuts and bolts in the detailing. The simple, bold globe light hanging above the table reinforces the beauty and importance of fine craftsmanship, another noteworthy aspect found in Deco architecture and interiors. The round area rug combines arcs and curves patchworked together from monochromatic hairy hide pieces. The silk wallcovering adds important richness and an elegant finishing touch. Wallcovering: Phillip Jeffries, available at Tennant & Associates, Suite 61. Photo by Beth Singer TREND TO WATCH: Art Deco By Susan Todebush The sleek, modern curves and repeating geometric shapes that define Deco style look fresh and new in today’s décor
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