Art Deco was one of the shortest-lived design periods in history. All about sensational, freewheeling modern living and daring new designs, Deco was hit hard by the looming Second World War. It was ...

Art Deco was one of the shortest-lived design periods in history. All about sensational, freewheeling modern living and daring new designs, Deco was hit hard by the looming Second World War. It was ...

I’ve always been intrigued by old furniture and the stories it carries. Among these pieces, dressers often stand out—not just ...

Q. I received a hand-painted Japanese tea set from my grandmother, who purchased it at an estate sale in Detroit, Michigan, many years ago. The set is very colorful with gold accents and is in great ...

I write about design and furniture for Forbes Finds. The visual style of Art Deco has influenced the designs of architecture, cars, jewelry, fashion, trains, boats, and of course, lighting and ...

To understand the category’s resilience, start with the name. “Art Deco” is a post-war contraction of arts décoratifs ...