Miniature Art Deco projects in dollhouses, roomboxes and dioramas
Arts & Crafts is different than Art Deco and both are different from Art Nouveau. And it takes some time and research to learn the differences!
- Art Nouveau (1890-1905) features natural forms, lots of curves and curlicues. Think of artwork by Mucha. Architecture by Gaudi of Spain. Furniture by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
- Arts & Crafts (Turn of the century 1890-1910 with influence clear into the 30's)) Frank Lloyd Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Pre-Raphaelites art, etc.
- Art Deco Style (1925-1940) is geometric and very modern. Erte designs.
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- photo albums, blog posts, webpages
Art Deco Baby House - by Karen Bainbridge
Art Deco Bridal Gown - by Susan Johnson
Art Deco Cabinet - kit created by Sue Thwaite, "Ladybug"and completed by Gerry
Art Deco Collection - various miniature projects
Art Deco Corner - by Jennifer Ashley
Art Deco Dollhouse - by Katina Beales, in CDHM interview
Art Deco House - by Denise Osborne
Art Deco Jewelry Store - by Nancy in Ohio
Art Deco Living Room - by Laura from Tuscon
Art Deco Museum - by Tweedledee Miniatures
Art Deco Needs more Love - from Dollhouse Decorating
Art Deco Tea Room - by Marilo
Art Deco Theatre - by Marc Mead in Dollhouse Decorating blog
Breakfast in Bed - Art Deco Bedroom by Joanne Swanson
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Dollhouse - by Muriel Watson. Description here, see video below
Clarice Cliff Shop inside and front - by Ann Kozlick
Embroidered McIntosh Chairs - by Otterine
Thoroughly Moderne - Henry Colbert
Whiteladies House - from Doll House Decorating
Art Deco Blogs
- Blogs concentrating on Art Deco or categories/labels about it in blogs
Millimari's Art Deco category
Art Deco Groups
- Discussion groups, forums (or forum categories) and photo groups dedicated to Art Deco.
Miniature Art Deco Supplies for sale
- Supplies needed for making Art Deco projects.
Art Deco Miniatures for sale
- Do you have a section for Art Deco in your shop? Add a direct link to that item here.
Art Deco Sofa Set - from Maggie Melinda Miniatures
Art Deco QS Bedroom Furniture - from SDK miniatures
Arlette's Miniatures - upholstered Dollhouse Furniture
Buttercup Miniatures - Art Deco Rug Kits
Dave's Attic - 1:24 scale
MAIM Miniature Design and Architecture - Clearview Art Deco dollhouse
Miniton Miniatures - handcrafted miniature furniture by Kari Bloom
Mulberry -QS dh kit from Michelle's miniatures
Neil Carter Miniatures - Art Deco figurines
Roomboxes Etc. Miniatures - commissioned one of a kind room boxes by Peter Tucker
Sally Meekins Miniature Ceramics - furniture designs from the Art Deco period, ceramics and dumb waiters
Walsh Brothers - miniature clocks in classic shapes
Books
- Books about miniature Art Deco projects (also books with chapters about it)
Instructions for art deco miniatures
Miniature art deco printables
Art Deco Wallpapers
- Wallpapers that go well with Art Deco projects
Other Art Deco Printies
- Book/magazine covers related to Art Deco
Miniature Art Deco Links
- links to sites showing how to make items related to Art Deco
Art Deco Chair - by Heather Lynne Isaacs
Art Deco Hat - by Mary Williams
Art Deco Lamp - by Mrs Greene
Art Deco Folding Screen - from Doll Divas (1:6)
Art Deco Furniture - from Dave's Attic
Flapper Tutorial - by Mary Williams
Flossie the Flapper - tutorial by Dana of Miniature Art
Flossie's Shoes - tutorial by Dana of Miniature Art
Flossie's Skirt - tutorial by Dana of Miniature Art
Modern Chair - a la Charles MacIntosh, by Peter Tucker
Videos
- YouTube videos about miniature projects related to this subject
Art Deco Research/ Inspiration
- Films: The Thin Man, Poirot
- Art Deco was a popular international art design movement from 1925 until 1939, affecting the decorative arts such as architecture, interior design, and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as fashion, painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional, and modern.
- The movement was a mix of many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, Art Nouveau, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative. Source: Wikipedia
- Many miniaturists ignore having bathrooms in their miniature homes but an Art Deco bathroom could be considered a work of art and should definitely have a place in any home of that time period. Mint green was one of the most popular colors during the Art Deco era. Extensive use of tiles on the walls and floors were very popular. Those that were remodeling their older homes in the new popular decorating style elevated the floor adjacent to the bathtub so that the bathtub appeared sunken. Bathtubs were also enclosed on three sides.
Miniature Art Deco Tips/Hints
Ideas about what is needed for these projects
- links to inspiring pages
Art Deco Websites -furnishings and furniture
Art Deco Websites - fashions for women
Art Deco - overview of Art Deco with the origins, history, characteristics, etc. of the Art Deco movement
Art Deco Colour Palettes - Colour combinations used during the period from About.com
Colour schemes - also see the streamlined years
Deco Dame - Interior Design site with tons and tons of pictures of furniture, lighting, fabric, posters, decorative arts, etc. of the period
Deco World - 1:1 Art Deco products catalogue, great ideas for miniature projects.
Miniature Art Deco - Pinterest board by Donna Post
Modernism Gallery - American and French Art Deco pieces
- ideas for shop names
- YouTube videos about the subject
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