A relief depicts symbols of Montreal: ships, a church dome, and, the pièce de résistance, an Art Deco skyscraper. Police and Fire Station 48 Emmanuel-Arthur Doucet demonstrated his mastery of ...

“Art Deco responded to the atmosphere of the Roaring Twenties, the release and relief felt at the end of the First World War,” says McDonough. “It replaced the ascetic intellectualism—not ...

Carl Messerschmidt, is a brilliant example of how art deco interpreted classical architecture, but stripped-down and in low, sharply vivid relief. Two other restaurants nearby, the Red Door ...

Bas-relief medallions featuring classical figures grace the expansive limestone facade. Other interior Art Deco touches include lighting fixtures and geometric tiled floor designs, which you can ...

Where Art Deco was all about vibrant hues, sharp lines and excess, New Deco is a sophisticated, stripped-back interpretation. Gone are the jewel tones of the 1920s and 30s (a relief for those who ...

Art Deco detailing at the former Shaub's Shoe Store. The facade was designed in 1929 by the owner's brother, Henry Y. Shaub. A flat-relief cornice tops the former Shaub's Shoe Store in downtown ...

A century after it was formally introduced at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, in Paris, Art Deco is enjoying a resurgence in decor, fashion and more.

Ornamental motifs used on buildings reflect all of the themes prevalent in Art Deco design, and include authentic Maori designs on both exteriors and interiors of some buildings. These motifs are seen ...

A show of commercial Art Deco posters opens later this month in Manhattan. By Eve M. Kahn This article is part of our Design special section about new interpretations of antique design styles.

“Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection” also showcases ephemera, clothing and film clips from the era. And in London, the Victoria and Albert Museum has a ...