Monthly Archives: May 2013

Creating 1920’s style in the 21st Century

With iconic period inspired movies like the Great Gatsby opening in theaters today it’s easy to find 1920’s style in modern day interior furnishings and finishes. Abstract, ethnic and geometric patterns calling back to the motifs of Art Deco and modernism have become a renewed focus in our time. Simple black, white, ivory, and metallic finishes are being worked into Interior Design as it once was in the 1920’s.

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Ann Sacks Andy Fleishman Diamond in Camel

This Andy Fleishman tile by Ann Sacks clearly displays the way 1920’s  motif are being reworked into modern and even green design. This tile is part of Ann Sack’s Eco-Thinking line. The Andy Fleishman tile is made of concrete, the materials for which are sourced  within 500 miles of where the tile is manufactured in Durham, North Carolina. The tile comes in 17 different patterns and two different shapes. Pictured here is the diamond pattern in camel with a suede like finish gives the tile the opulent characteristic of the 1920’s.

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Colefax and Fowler Veryan Collection Lasalle in Leaf drapery installation

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Colefax and Fowler Veryan Collection Lasalle in Leaf

This luxurious silk fabric from Colefax and Fowler’s new Veryan collection called Lasalle brings the floral motifs and geometric patterning that was characteristic to the 1920’s. The history of Colefax and Fowler which dates back to the early 20th century cements their expertise in 1920 design. This silk  and viscose fabric is to be used on draperies which are sure to bring the glamour of the 1920’s to any interior.

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Urban Electric Co. 10th Anniversary Carnegie

This strikingly Art Deco Inspired pendant from Urban Electric Co.’s 10 year anniversary collection has the insightful name of Carnegie. This piece designed by Amanda Nisbet has an almost unlimited variety of finishes for each aspect of the piece. The glass alone can be finished in nine colors including etched and antique mirrored glass. The geometric pattern on the glass enclosed by the simple metal structure gives the piece a true 1920’s feeling.

I hope these products show you the beauty in 1920’s design and inspiration and encourage you to place some 1920’s style into your home!

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