Author Archives: Cressida Johns

Full article with thanks to https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a31188600/art-deco-design/ And how it still prevails in contemporary spaces today. Anyone who appreciates architecture and design—or even anyone who just loves period pieces like The Great Gatsby and Chicago—has probably gone through an Art Deco obsession phase. From the elaborate materials to the mesmerizing geometric shapes that define the aesthetic, it’s one of the most enduring, distinct, and […]

Full article with thanks to https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/7-essential-elements-for-an-art-deco-style-living-room-stsetivw-vs~108733460 Channel the luxurious style of 1920s and 30s interiors by introducing a little Art Deco-inspired design If you’re hoping to create a living space that’s striking, elegant and ever so slightly luxurious, look to the bold colours, sumptuous fabrics and sleek metallic surfaces of Art Deco. Not sure where […]

Full article with thanks to https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/art-deco-festival-cancelled-covid-forces-organisers-to-abandon-iconic-napier-event/6OND4HLYLQM3KRLXIPO7AMVBVQ/   The 2021 Napier Art Deco Festival has been cancelled – just the day before it was due to start. The decision, including that all event tickets will be refunded, was made late Tuesday afternoon by the trust, after events scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday were cancelled in the […]

Full article with thanks to https://www.theinside.com/blog/what-is-art-deco-furniture/ A deep dive into the essence of luxury and glamour of art deco furniture. You may have noticed the craze for dramatic interiors decorated with furniture containing geometric patterns, naturalistic motifs and muted colors often in a chrome finish. These furnishings and interiors are constantly making an appearance on […]

Full article with thanks to https://www.wfmz.com/news/pr_newswire/pr_newswire_entertainment/washington-dc-mayor-proclaims-april-22-29-2021-art-deco-heritage-week/article_09d3fde5-725c-5cf0-9859-2d5314215abe.html WASHINGTON, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Recognizing Washington’s many contributions to Art Deco design and culture, Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed April 22-29, 2021 Art Deco Heritage Week. The Art Deco Society of Washington (ADSW), joined by other organizations, has created a week-long celebration of Washington, D.C.’s rich Art Deco heritage. The Society’s efforts are part of an international plan […]

Full article with thanks to https://design-middleeast.com/lws-new-asha-restaurant-in-abu-dhabi-is-inspired-by-art-deco/ Heavily inspired by the art deco style of Bombay’s old aesthetic, Asha’s Abu Dhabi incorporates the revived identity of the iconic chain of restaurants. With the restaurant serving some of the most interesting blends of Indian cultural food in a lavish setting, the designers at LW offered an incredible […]