Authentic Art Deco Interiors

The dramatic 1925 Paris Exhibition heralded the emergence of the Art Deco movement as a great decorative style. The photographs in this book were originally published in three volumes to show the rooms furnished for the exhibition. These original books are now extremely rare and expensive.

This classic work reproduces duotone plates from original volumesfirst published in 1926 to illustrate the rooms furnished for the 1925 ParisExposition des Arts Décoratifs which launched the Art Deco movement. The rooms display a treasure trove of original features, including carpets, lighting, wall hangings and classic quality furniture of the period. Amongthe interiors illustrated are grand reception rooms, bedrooms and boudoirs,artists' studios, dining rooms, hallways and a kitchen. Alastair Duncan's scholarly introduction and the detailed documentary captions, which identify the designers, architects and decorators, provide a unique insight into the decorative style of this important period. The book is an essential acquisition for all modern designers, decorators, home furnishers and collectors.

The Author Maurice Dufrêne was a renowned professional decorator, editor of Maîtrise des Galeries Lafayette and president of Class 7 at the prestigious ParisExhibition des Arts Décoratifs. Alastair Duncan is a leading authority on the Art Deco style and has written many books, catalogues and magazine articles on the subject.