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  • What is Art Moderne (or Streamline Moderne) Interior Design?

  • Art Moderne, also known as Streamline Moderne, is a branch of the Art Deco movement, characterized

  • by its emphasis on curved forms, long horizontal lines, and sometimes nautical elements.

  • It emerged in the 1930s as a response to the economic depression of the era, focusing on

  • simpler, streamlined designs.

  • This style often incorporates a sense of motion and aerodynamics, reflected in its use of

  • sleek, polished surfaces, chrome, and glass.

  • Interiors in the Art Moderne style are less ornate than traditional Art Deco, favoring

  • a more stripped-down aesthetic that emphasizes functionality and simplicity

  • Famous buildings using Art Moderne interior design style includes:

  • Hecht Company Warehouse in Washington, D.C.

  • , and First Church of Deliverance in Chicago, Illinois

What is Art Moderne (or Streamline Moderne) Interior Design?

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