Art Deco jewellery brands – who’s who
It’s exactly 100 years since the French government kickstarted the Art Deco movement with its International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. The style even got its name from the French title: “arts décoratifs”. Although the ideas at the Exhibition were breathtaking and innovative, many of the brands we now associate with Art Deco […]
Style and Brand Consciousness (Part 1)
By Emma Bastin Lego. Weetabix. Volvo. Tetley. Gillette. No doubt when you read these words, they immediately conjure up an image or idea of an item or product. This is precisely what the companies behind them want you to do, and the importance of brand and advertising is so important today that in 2024 £41 […]
Varied and Spectacular: Window Display in Interwar Britain
By Emma Bastin Picture yourself in the last shopping centre or high street you visited. One of the images which probably immediately springs to mind is that of the large windows of the shops, artfully filled with a select number of goods, designed to entice you into the shop and make a purchase. Today, window […]
Glittering Prize – A Guide to Art Deco Rings
By Sam Mee The jewellers of the time didn’t know it – but the common themes in their work make the Art Deco period one of the most recognisable eras when it comes to rings and other jewellery. Ring makers, alongside other craftsmen of the time, benefitted from new manufacturing and gem cutting techniques and […]
Unparalleled Uranium – Art Deco Glassware
Words and photos by Lachlan Finlayson During the Inter-War years, modern jazz age designs became popular in many mass produced products across the globe. Perhaps one of the most ubiquitous range of items, that sold in volume and are still easily collectable today, were made of pressed glass. Having developed a particular fascination with glass […]
Bucharest – Deco Delights Around Every Corner
Words and photos by Lachlan Finlayson Art Deco Buildings and Designs from Bucharest, Romania Bucharest is a popular destination for those interested in Art Deco design and architecture because of its abundance of buildings and monuments. Many are in the central city area or nearby and are easily accessible by public transport. Some buildings are […]
Blouses, Skirts and Twitterns – The Hampstead Garden Suburb.
Event report by Paul Smith The latest Art Deco Society IRL event took place on the 12th August 2023 in the form of a walking tour entitled ‘From Streamform to Arts and Crafts’ hosted by Marilyn Greene. Marilyn is a local resident, historian, seasoned walking tour guide, and has written articles about the ‘Suburb’, so […]
Let’s explore Burgh Island
By Lucy Jane Santos, historian and consultant and writer of The Deco Echo Arrival The arrival at Burgh Island alone is a truly remarkable experience. Not only do you have the anticipation of what is to come but the unique thrill of riding on a sea tractor (depending on the tides) adds to the excitement. […]
Houston, we have …. some attractive Art Deco stone reliefs!
The Art Deco Features of Buildings in Houston and Nearby Towns by Lachlan Finlayson As the largest state in the USA, it’ll come as no surprise to hear that Texas has multiple areas with fine examples of surviving Art Deco architecture. During a recent trip to Houston, I was able to travel to numerous places […]
Laid by Monty – Tailor Made Shops for Tailor Made Suits
Recently launched, LaidByMonty.com is a web site dedicated to the Art Deco stores built by Burton the Tailors from the 1920s to the 1950s. The website’s creator and Burton aficionado Jeremai Smith guides us through the formation and development of the firm, and their distinctive high-street shops. Burton was a familiar name on our High […]