The Deco Diaries

Chronicling the inspiration and creativity of the Art Deco era

Delve into our Deco Diaries articles and journey into history as we explore the lives of personalities, artists, designers, and key figures that defined the Art Deco era.

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Japanese Influence on Art Deco: An Elegant Fusion

Japanese Influence on Art Deco: An Elegant Fusion

Drawing inspiration from my summer travels in Japan, this month's Deco Diaries delve into how Japan's cultural richness indelibly shaped the late 19th and early...

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Evolving role of Templehof Airport Berlin – 1930s Modernist Design

Evolving role of Templehof Airport Berlin – 1930s Modernist Design

Berlin played a central role in European 1920s culture, yet little architecture from that period survives. Templehof airport is an exception; an example of 1930s modernist...

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Eileen Gray

Eileen Gray Modernist Architect & Designer

Eileen Gray architect and designer, 1878 - 1976Eileen Gray was an Irish architect and furniture designer, born in Ireland in 1878 and was an early...

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