1920s sitting room

CIRCA 1805, IN THE MANNER OF MARSH & TATHAM

Source: House & Garden Image from the Antique Home & Style collection.

This lovingly restored 1930's suburban house is locked in time, with original features throughout the house. 3 beds, back garden and garage. Available to hire as a film or photoshoot location with Locality.

For some, the 1930s were synonymous with Art Deco. Though Art Deco was a significant trend in "modern" design, it was by no means the only style. Deco is generally applied design, very geometric, and highly stylized. Contrast that with the most prevalent style, Colonial, which was based on early American traditional details and elements. There was a tension between the emerging Modern styles and the traditionalists. There were many articles written from the late 20s to WWII assuring home…

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Cool, classy and chic. This room oozes nostalgia and the art deco period is one I am particularly fond of. The craftsmanship evident in so many items from that period ensures longevity and high prices. What do you think?

Home Builders Catalog, 1928. Home Builders Catalog Co. From the Association for Preservation Technology (APT) - Building Technology Heritage Library, an online archive of period architectural trade catalogs. Select a material or era and flip through the pages of complete catalogs.

I'm not sure if this was a dressing room or sitting room. It was shown in Ladies Home Journal and was one of the illustrations during the Parsons advertising phase. The light blue woodwork is attractive ... just a pretty space. Image courtesy of Antique Home & Style.

View of the General Lounge on the S.S. Cameronia of the Anchor Line circa 1925.