1940s art deco

On Tuesday the Miami Beach Design Review Board denied an application to demolish an historic art deco stunner at 6332 Alton Road which the owner wanted to replace with a contemporary white stucco...

For Sale on 1stDibs - Italian Art Deco sideboard in lacquered wood parchment Osvaldo Borsani's style, Italy 1940. Beautiful movement of the lines on the front, precious inlays

Here's a brief look back at some of the striking homes and public spaces featured in Architectural Digest in our third decade of publication, the 1940s.

By Michael Pacitti Period design is a fascinating field of study, and one that can help you do better business. Behind each frame lies a story that’s well worth knowing—and sharing. Did you know that most frames fall into one of thirteen periods of design? Knowing and understanding all the influences behind a frame can really help to hone your…

Vintage car parked in front of Art Deco building

IWM historian Terry Charman takes us on a tour of the 1940s house. World War 2 KS2 and KS3 Resource. IWM Learning Resources

The interiors of this lovely and well-preserved Spanish Revival estate just north of Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills haven't changed too much since the 1930s, when it was home to famed and...