The presence of Art Deco design in Estonia

VINCENT TEETSOV

On New Year’s Eve 2019, upon seeing the festive headbands with wide letters of gold and zigzag embellishments that many people were wearing, it struck me that maybe the Art Deco style that was big during 1920s and 30s was about to make a comeback – at least as some kind of retro novelty.

It stands out as a design movement due to its brazen modern simplicity and selective splashes of grandeur. Something is enticing about the agility of Art Deco; how it embraces what beauty can be found in symbols of human invention. Art Deco’s visual gusto can be found in train stations, movie theatres, skyscrapers, furniture, and even coffee cups. Elements we can identify include geometric shapes, shiny chrome, brass, and wood details.

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Luterma 1930 chair set.

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