This is fancy entrance for big luxury apartment building ( as I remember either East 37th or East 38th Street) near the East River.
Let me see if anyone has written something on this topic--yes, this from a Fox News article
Art deco elements create a contemporary flap
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This painted door epitomizes art deco styling. It imitates the use of exotic woods and inlays common during the period; the rich colors and sharp angles were also popular then.
Zebra wood -- as seen in this angular kitchen
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Many of the materials and techniques used in this era led to high production costs, so art deco design was used more in public places, such as hotels, restaurants and even the famous luxury ocean liners of the day.
Stepped designs were also very popular, particularly in furniture; they mimicked the architecture of skyscrapers. This modern bathroom
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Black and chrome were thought to reflect new technology, so the color combination was used often in art deco. This powder room displays all the glamour of the period.
Art Deco Borders
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Art deco embraced its age of rapid industrialization. Strong zigzags emulated electricity and the sporadic nature of modern jazz. The zigzag and geometric designs of this era have been beautifully replicated in the borders shown here.
Geometric design has definitely enjoyed a revival. The rich colors and design of the flooring here would not have been out of place in the art deco age.
More geometric flooring in this eclectic room
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A very modern take on art deco principles: clean, sharp angles, high-gloss metal and glass, and leather chairs.
And finally, a little tortoiseshell accessory that I adore. It gives the perfect glamorous art deco finishing touch.
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