New York City’s Chrysler building is the epitome of Art
Deco, to antiques and collectibles expert, Judith Miller.
Streamlined and elegant, it was the first glimpse of the
"modern" look that would define the 20th century. In ART
DECO (DK Publishing: Price $30 Hardcover) Miller and Art
Deco specialist, Nicholas M. Dawes, look at a variety of
the gorgeous designs that captured the spirit and glamour
of this remarkable age, in a beautiful and comprehensive
guide to some of its most important symbols.
The clean lines and classic beauty of Art Deco continue to inspire collectors, artists, architects and designers today. Its timeless style and enduring quality can be found in the elegant torch lamps in new high-end catalogues, and in the vintage inspired bracelets and bangles for sale in fashionable boutiques. Many original Art Deco items and accessories are still available, affordable and relatively easy to find. Furniture from this period is also thriving. These simple but luxurious pieces are "items that would sit happily in the contemporary designer home," says Miller, who always prefers originals to reproductions for both their beauty and as an investment.
Divided into eight chapters, ART DECO’s categories include furniture, textiles, glass, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, metal ware, posters and graphics. From the high-end jewelry of such legendary designers as Cartier and George Jensen, and radical furniture designs of Marcel Breuer, to widely accessible Bakelite house wares, Miller provides a complete and stunning visual guide to the vast array of Art Deco objects and collectibles that flooded the marketplace of that glorious era. Over 1,000 items are presented in full color, with up-to-date prices along with the savvy insider tips on buying, selling and collecting.
With its haute couture fashion, gilded touches, and rich lacquered finishes, the luxurious look of Art Deco made and continues to make a strong, unmistakable statement.
About Judith Miller
Judith Miller has been collecting antiques since the 1960s and has consolidated her knowledge
through research in the US, UK and internationally. She has written more than 90 books on the
subject of antiques and interiors, and is a regular lecturer and contributor to a wide variety of
newspapers and magazines. She has appeared on such television shows as Martha Stewart Living
in the US, and The House Detectives and The Antiques Trail in the UK. Miller lives in London with her
husband and three children.
About Nicholas M. Dawes
Nicholas M. Dawes has over 30 years experience in the world of decorative arts with a particular
fondness for Art Deco. Dawes is a former specialist and auctioneer at Phillips and Sotheby’s in New
York. He has also contributed to numerous publications since the 1980s and is the author of several
books including Lalique Glass and Majolica.
