1930s – Decorative Arts

Explore the elegance of 1930s decorative arts, where Art Deco, Streamline Moderne, and Bauhaus aesthetics defined interiors, furniture, ceramics, and textiles. Discover the craftsmanship, materials, and designers that shaped this stylish era.

Vintage 1920s advertisement for a Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet featuring a woman in an apron, highlighting the cabinet's storage and efficiency.

The Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet: Revolutionizing the American Kitchen

The Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet revolutionized early 20th-century kitchen efficiency, empowering homemakers and becoming a beloved vintage design icon.Read More →

A delicate 1930s floral arrangement with wildflowers, peonies, and poppies in a Delft blue pitcher, placed on a vintage wooden vanity with an oval mirror and lace curtain.

The Art of the 1930s Bouquet: Elegance, Simplicity, and the Beauty of Fresh Flowers

The 1930s was a decade marked by elegance, restraint, and a return to natural beauty in the decorative arts. Amidst the economic hardships of theRead More →

Streamliner Meat Slicer – A 1940s aluminum and steel meat slicer designed by Egmont Arens and Theodore C. Brookhart, showcasing streamlined industrial design.

The Streamliner Meat Slicer: A Masterpiece of American Industrial Design

The Streamliner Meat Slicer, designed in the 1930s, exemplifies American industrial design’s blend of aesthetics and functionality, showcasing sleek materials and innovative engineering.Read More →

Ben Nicholson OM 1924 (first abstract painting, Chelsea) (c.1923–4) Tate © Angela Verren Taunt 2024. All rights reserved, DACS

The Seven and Five Society: A Radical Shift in British Modern Art

The Seven and Five Society, formed in 1919, evolved from traditional to abstract art, led by influential figures like Ben Nicholson, marking a pivotal shift in British modernism.Read More →

Eliel Saarinen’s Tea or Coffee Urn: A Masterpiece of American Modernist Metalwork

Eliel Saarinen’s 1934 tea or coffee urn, a quintessential example of American Modernist metalwork, showcases fusion of artistry and industrial design.Read More →

Grande Vasque attributed to Auguste Heiligenstein

Auguste Heiligenstein: Master of Enameled Glass and Ceramics

Auguste Heiligenstein: From apprentice to decorated artist, he revolutionized decorative arts through glass and ceramics, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.Read More →

Monument to Edith Cavell and Marie Depage, Brussels

Paul Du Bois: Bridging Art and Applied Design

Paul Du Bois, a prominent Belgian artist, melded monumental sculpture and applied arts. He was influential in the innovative Les XX group and Art Deco movement.Read More →

The San Francisco Maritime Museum (1936)

Introduction to American Art Deco: The Fusion of Modernity and Luxury

The blog post explores the influence of American Art Deco, from its Parisian roots to its impact on architecture, design, and entertainment, showcasing its enduring allure.Read More →

Display of early Art Deco furnishings by the Atelier français at the 1913 Salon d'Automne from Art et décoration magazine (1914)

Art Deco: A Harmony of Fashion and Modernism

Art Deco, a 1920s-1930s design movement, fuses modernity, elegance, and diverse cultural influences, departing from tradition to embrace luxury and functionality.Read More →

The Supercharged 1936 Auburn 852: A Rolling Art Deco Masterpiece

The 1936 Auburn 852 Supercharged Cabriolet epitomizes Art Deco elegance and automotive innovation, showcasing Auburn’s visionary craftsmanship and luxury engineering. Visit HOTCARS for more.Read More →

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