![]() A sleeker form of the style, called Streamline Moderne, appeared in the 1930s, featuring curving forms and smooth, polished surfaces. New materials arrived, including chrome plating, stainless steel and plastic. ![]() In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, Art Deco became more subdued. The Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and other skyscrapers of New York City built during the 1920s and 1930s are monuments to the style. It featured rare and expensive materials, such as ebony and ivory, and exquisite craftsmanship. During its heyday, it represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress.įrom its outset, Art Deco was influenced by the bold geometric forms of Cubism and the Vienna Secession the bright colours of Fauvism and of the Ballets Russes the updated craftsmanship of the furniture of the eras of Louis XVI and Louis Philippe I and the exoticized styles of China, Japan, India, Persia, ancient Egypt and Maya art. Īrt Deco combined modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. It got its name after the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) held in Paris. Through styling and design of the exterior and interior of anything from large structures to small objects, including how people look (clothing, fashion and jewelry), Art Deco has influenced bridges, buildings (from skyscrapers to cinemas), ships, ocean liners, trains, cars, trucks, buses, furniture, and everyday objects like radios and vacuum cleaners. A return postage label will be provided to return the damaged item back to us.Top to bottom: Chrysler Building in New York City (1930) poster for the Chicago World's Fair by Weimer Pursell (1933) and hood ornament Victoire by René Lalique (1928)Īrt Deco, short for the French Arts Décoratifs, and sometimes referred to simply as Deco, is a style of visual arts, architecture, and product design, that first appeared in France in the 1910s (just before World War I), and flourished in the United States and Europe during the 1920s to early 1930s. We do not refund damaged items, a replacement will be offered. We will then supply a replacement at no cost to you. If items are damaged during shipping please contact us immediately via email within 24 hours of receiving the product and provide photo’s of the damage along with packaging. When shipping large fragile items there is the possibility of damage, thankfully due to considerable protective packaging this is a very rare occurrence for us. Shipping costs are non-refundable and return postage is the responsibility of the customer. ![]() Lower value items such as small posters and decals are also made to order but can be returned for store credit but not for cash refunds. Please choose carefully and make sure you are happy with your choice before purchasing. Therefore, we do not accept returns based on change of mind. If you need your order by a certain date please get in touch to discuss the options.Īll 41 Orchard products are custom made to order according to the design, size and framing options you choose we are unable to return these items back into stock as it’s unlikely another customer will choose the same options as you. During peak delivery times (Nov- Dec) or due to unforeseen circumstances there may be delay’s with shipping providers. The above times are a guide only and not a guarantee your order will arrive within a set time frame. Alternatively you can select 'authority to leave' at checkout to have your package left at your door. If you are not home at the time of delivery, a card will be left with instructions for re-delivery. You will receive a shipping email with tracking information when your order is dispatched. Depending on your location, under normal circumstances your order will arrive within 2-5 working days from the date of dispatch for metro areas and longer for rural. Orders are shipped via Fastway Couriers or Australia Post from our factory in Geelong Victoria. Wallpaper : Dispatch in 4-10 working days Unframed Prints : Dispatch in 1-5 working daysįramed Prints : Dispatch in 4-10 working daysĬanvas Prints : Dispatch in 4-10 working days Wall Decals : Dispatch in 2-3 working days All our products are made to order and have different production times.
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