Art Deco was one of the shortest-lived design periods in history. All about sensational, freewheeling modern living and daring new designs, Deco was hit hard by the looming World War II. It was time to pack up the Charleston records, put away glamorous accoutrements and face harsh reality.
But the style never seems to go quietly, or for long.
The reason Art Deco furniture is popular again now is easy to figure, said James Caughman, senior marketing director for Chicago-based Baker Furniture, part of the Kohler Interiors Group. Continue reading