Style Name: Art Deco – Modern Eclectic Glamour
Overview
A decorative, luxurious style from the 1920s–30s that blends modernist geometry with ornamental richness, evoking glamour, speed, and sophistication.
Key Characteristics
- Origin: France, United States
- Space Logic: Structured with bold focal points
- Form Logic: Symmetrical but often stepped or layered
- Ornamentation: Stylized, geometric, highly decorative
- Surface Treatment: Polished veneers, inlays, lacquer, mirrored finishes
- Color Palette: Jewel tones, black, gold, silver, chrome
- Materials: Exotic woods, metals, glass, stone, Bakelite
- Atmosphere: Energetic, glamorous, theatrical
GDR Classification
- Archetype Code: ME
- Sub-Archetype: Modern Eclectic
- PAD Class: Archetypal
- Core Traits: Structured | Symmetrical | Ornate | Polished
- Style Family: Modern Eclectic
- Period: 1920s–1930s
Region: Europe → United States → Global
Iconic Examples
- Chrysler Building, New York (William Van Alen)
- Palais de Chaillot, Paris
- Interiors of SS Normandie ocean liner
Typological Patterns
- Zigzags, chevrons, and sunbursts
- Stepped skyscraper profiles
- Streamlined furniture with exotic veneers
Geometric motifs in metal, glass, and textiles
Quiz Mapping
This style matches users who:
- Prefer glamour, sophistication, and bold statements
- Enjoy symmetry enhanced with ornament and polish
Score high on Ornateness, Boldness, and Eclecticism
Related Styles
Neo-Deco (ME revival)
Streamline Moderne (ME → PM bridge)
Hollywood Regency (ME)
Memphis (ME, LE later revival)
External Resources
Gallery
Visual Gallery (Coming Soon)
(Moodboard, plans, elevations, furniture vignettes)
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