Style Moderne – A deviation From the Classic Art Deco Style

Style Moderne, the style of furniture that came about in the Art Nouveau period was characterized by rounded and robust legs, large arms, high backs and wide feet. The round arched structure of the legs was made with straight lines, while the rounded shoulders of the chair were topped off by a large base. This type of architectural design came about as a response to the “vertical movement” that took place during the time period and this type of chair became very popular amongst the wealthy upper class that lived in the Belle Epoque period.

The most obvious characteristic of Style Moderne was the use of geometric forms and shapes combined with natural wood materials. In fact the most common shape used in this type of French furniture was the octagon. This is because this was the most common type of building construction material that was available during the time period. As a result, the use of this geometric style was very practical as it allowed people to build the most extravagant and luxurious mansions. One can safely assume that the popularity of this chair was to create a type of seating which was both comfortable and durable as well.

As mentioned earlier the primary color associated with Style Moderne was black chrome and this was complemented by white, beige and other lighter colors. Black chrome was chosen as this was the color of the mansions that were being constructed during the Art Deco period. These majestic mansions typically had flowing armrests and plush seats along with plush and cushioned backrests. They were almost always accompanied by chrome fittings which included levers, knobs, handles and other similar accessories that were intricately designed and placed in all of the most prominent places.

The Art Deco style was further enhanced by the use of vivid colors such as bright reds, pinks, oranges and yellows. Black was again a primary color with all of the furnishings being predominately black. This was further accentuated by the geometric designs which were created using cut glass in a variety of shapes. The rounded edges on the glass were often made to appear like petals on a flower. These geometric shapes are actually what is referred to as “tester patterns” and were common throughout the Art Deco style. The rounded curves and lines were combined with rounded corners and sharp angles, which gave the impression that the furniture was being gently blown by the wind.

The main characteristic that separated Style Moderne from the Art Deco design is the rounded shapes that are normally associated with this particular style. These were not real curved lines but were created using rounded corners and sharp angles. These rounded shapes are what are known as “tester patterns” and were used throughout the entire design as well as in the more decorative furnishings that were created during the time period. These “tester patterns” are still widely used today and they can be seen in a variety of places such as gardens, houses, and offices. They can also be found in many jewelry products.

As you can see, Style Moderne was a deviation from the classic Art Deco style but it did bring a fresh and unique perspective to the decorative world. It was not however completely different from the style elements which were already being utilized throughout the entire time period. These style elements include rounded corners, delicate floral designs, bold geometric shapes, and other decorative focal points. All of these decorative focal points are what were originally used in the original Art Deco design but were later changed to fit in with the modern design. It should also be noted that the Art Deco movement itself was a response to the more stiff and rigid style elements which had been used in modern decorative styles.