There are some styles of art and design that appear and then disappear, never to be revived. But others retain a strong ‘retro’ appeal and keep on making comebacks.
It may come as little surprise to read that Art Deco is among these. The ‘Gatsby’ era still has a strong appeal in popular culture and so does its main design style. Perhaps, therefore, it is little surprise to read that, according to House Digest, the style has been making a major comeback in the US. Could that soon cross the Atlantic, like so many trends do?
The article noted that the main contribution of Art Deco to glass art and design is that of reeded glass. This consists of what it describes as a “ribbed or fluted texture” that is not just visually striking, but has some advantages as well. It is not as transparent as normal glass, which adds extra privacy.
Another attribute House Digest highlighted is that reeded glass “reflects light in a way that can add a subtle, warm glow to rooms”. This being the case, it is not surprising that the piece added that experts believe there is still a place for it in homes a century after its invention.
Some of these could be mundane, like showers, windows, or kitchen cabinets. But why not go further and include it in more modern structural glass items, such as glass balustrades (internal or external), internal glass doors, or even built into sculptures? This would work particularly well if you want to include other Art Deco elements in your interior design.
There are still many Art Deco sculptures and buildings here in London and around the world, the prime example actually being in New Zealand, where the city of Napier was wholly rebuilt in this style after an earthquake in 1931.
However, you don’t need a whole Art Deco city for this to look good. Could it be the style of interior glass to give your home a truly exceptional look, a century after it was first fashionable?