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8 September 2020 10:00

See and be seen

Jewellery has been worn since ancient times. At the time, the decorations were of course much more sober than contemporary jewellery. In bygone days, for example, a stone or shell was worn around the neck. Nowadays you see the most sophisticated ornaments in all sorts of sizes and materials. All the beauty is worn to impress. It gives image. It is nice to get a compliment about the jewellery that is worn. It gives an emotional value. It is often chosen with so much care....
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30 July 2020 11:45

Vacation time!

2020 is a special year. The Corona virus has brought about a lot .... Nevertheless, life goes on and the summer holidays have arrived.
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24 June 2020 14:00

The butterfly, symbol of transformation...

The butterfly, the symbol of transformation... This time of year, they can be seen all around us! Besides being a wonderful source of inspiration for growth and development, the diverse colours and frivolous patterns make the butterfly a perfect subject for artists.
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12-05-2020

Lovely Ladies

Love for Ladies is sung in abundance. In art you also see the ladies as a source of inspiration. Think of the Mona Lisa, the Venus di Milo and The girl with the pearl earring. Worl...

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19-04-2020

I'd like to fly like a bird

Birds interpret freedom! What man doesn't want to be as free as a bird? Birds fly, walk or swim wherever they want. There are dangers, but the feeling is unlimited......

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05-02-2020

Furniture to instantly fall in love with

Interior lovers will undoubtedly recognise it: you enter a house and your eye is immediately drawn to an eye-catching piece of furniture. Whether it's the material, the colour or p...

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01-01-2020

Visit our theme Saturdays in 2020

In 2020 we hope to welcome many customers again on the special theme Saturdays. Save the upcoming themes in your diary below....

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09-12-2019

Christmas shopping at the first theme Saturday in The Blue Art Barn

We have given our showroom in Leerdam a new look. That is why we would like to invite you on December 14th for our first theme Saturday: Christmas Shopping! ...

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04-11-2019

The most beautiful Art Nouveau squares in France in Nancy

Squares that are so beautiful that they are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, museums full of admirable art and a candy store to make you hungry. You will find it all in the Frenc...

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30-09-2019

New: The blue Art Barn in De Graanbuurt

We can finally announce it... Our interior articles, decorations, jewelry, sculptures and many more nice gifts can now also be found in De Graanbuurt. A special, rural location in ...

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08-07-2019

Darmstadts Mathildenhöhe: a perfect Art Nouveau hotspot

Together with cities like Brussels, Paris, Vienna, Glasgow and Barcelona, Germany's Darmstadt is rightly considered a jewel for the Jugendstil. With the summer holiday ahead, Art D...

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17-06-2019

The artisanal beauty of the New Hague School (Nieuwe Haagse School)

The sturdy and expressive building and interior style of the New Hague School could first be seen in The Hague's cityscape just over a century ago. In 2019, the style is still rele...

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04-06-2019

Original Father's Day gifts and a special gift promotion

He may always offer a helping hand or listen to your stories. Thank your father and put him in the spotlight on Sunday 16 June with a wonderful gift from Art Deco Web Store and cho...

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16-04-2019

Celebrate spring with colour

The sun shows itself more and more and nature awakens. Time for some colour! Transform the house or yourself into spring atmospheres with the most beautiful products from Art Deco ...

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15-02-2019

The power of iridescent glass

Everyone knows the glass art of Louis Comfort Tiffany: the countless pieces of glass in the most enchanting shapes and colors. Tiffany was responsible for favrile glass, or iridesc...

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22-01-2019

A Valentine's Day full of glamour

Make Valentine's Day memorable and surprise your loved one (partner, mother or friend) with a special gift and a sweet gesture. Art Deco Web Store tips the best gifts for sweethear...

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03-01-2019

Completely ready for the new home year

The team of Art Deco Webshop wishes you a happy 2019. Filled with glamour, Art Deco and unique art objects!...

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12-12-2018

A special and atmospheric Christmas

Are you excited as well? Just a little while longer and Christmas arrives. A special time full of festivities, traditions, and personal reflection. Get in the mood with Art Deco We...

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31-10-2018

In the style of: Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

It's cold outside. Time to enjoy the relaxation in the house! According to Art Deco Web Store, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries is the ultimate watch. A perfect combination of entert...

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05-09-2018

A new season, new inspiration!

It is autumn! The season to go inside and make your interior a spectacle. At Art Deco Web Store there is plenty of choice of applied art with an autumnal touch: from wall hangings ...

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21-05-2018

Summer time, holiday time!

How wonderful, summer's here again. Whether you'll be going on vacation or staying at home, the web shop offers lots of items to turn the holidays into a party....

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23-04-2018

Mother's Day: 13 May

Good morning, dear mum! A glass of fresh orange juice, a cup of tea, a delicious breakfast….. preferably in bed. Naturally, this also requires a sweet gift. ...

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19-02-2018

Spring at home!

Spring is coming and that means a fresh wind through your interior. With new home accessories, give the interior a spring boost. Prepare the interior for a clean and new season wit...

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23-01-2018

14 February: Valentine's Day

Who would not want to be surprised at Valentine's Day? Give your love an original gift from Art Deco Web Store on the 14th of February....

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01-01-2018

We wish you a sparkling 2018!

The team behind Art Deco Webstore wishes you a Happy New Year!...

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06-11-2017

Holiday season! Time for gifts

Shop in our showroom for the most amazing gifts during our special gift days. You are welcome in our showroom without needing an appointment on December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2017....

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26-04-2017

Deal Viggo Bauhaus and Nestor seating furniture

Spring is in full swing. Time to give your interior a fresh, new look. Looking for new seating furniture? Take advantage of two great offers at Art Deco Webstore....

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18-03-2017

How to Hang Wallpaper

Spring is coming: the ideal moment to refresh your interior and give it an update. Wallpaper is the perfect way to immerse a room into a new atmosphere. In this blog entree we will...

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04-02-2017

Art Deco Web Store Goes Big

Do you regularly drive on the A2 along the exit of Vianen? Then it is possible that you have seen our digital advertisement on the advertising mast! We are proud that we have been ...

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31-12-2016

We wish you an atmospheric 2017!

The team behind Art Deco Webstore wishes you a Happy New Year!...

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10-12-2016

Free shipping from €50,- until 31 December 2016*

From now on you can temporarily benefit from free shipping when purchasing a minimum of €50,- in our web store. This offer is valid from 10 December 2016 to 31 December 2016. The d...

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30-11-2016

New Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Pictures add a personal touch to the interior. Besides, a picture frame with a decorative frame is a true eye-catcher in your home. This means that picture frames are perfect home ...

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21-10-2016

Glass Art by Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959)

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is seen as one of the most influential architects of all times. He did not just design buildings, but also created more than 4000 stained glass panel...

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29-07-2016

French Lamps

In the first decennia of the 20th century, Paris was the cultural centre of the world. Both in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movement lamps were made during this period that became ...

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20-06-2016

Deal! Free Rooker Side-Table Worth €495,-

When purchasing two of the selected pieces of furniture, you will now get the Rooker Art Deco side-table (worth €495,-) as a gift. This deal lasts until 31 December 2016. ...

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28-05-2016

Tiffany Lamps

Tiffany lamps might just be the most atmospheric lamps there are. Their coloured pieces of glass have a lovely effect when illuminated. Art Deco Web Store has a separate category f...

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16-04-2016

100 Years of Amsterdam School

When the prestigious Shipping House (Scheepvaarthuis in Dutch) was opened in 1916, the Amsterdam School movement also became a fact. The following years produced an explosion of be...

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26-03-2016

New Ceramic

Ceramics with a luster glaze were incredibly popular during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period. In the Netherlands, decorative earthenware with a luster glaze was represented by t...

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13-02-2016

Bronze Sculptures

In the living room, in the hallway or in the garden: bronze sculptures are perfect to artistically embellish places in or around the house. Art Deco Web Store has a large collectio...

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09-01-2016

Twenties and Thirties Interior

Houses in the style of the thirties, authentic or newly build, have been the most popular in the Dutch real estate business for years. Art Nouveau houses, particularly those built ...

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07-11-2015

New Nathalie bags!

In 2014, The Blue Art Barn introduced the Nathalie bag: a beautiful handbag with a remarkable story. We have not stopped working since then and now the collection of Nathalie bags ...

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10-10-2015

Upholstering Furniture

Art Deco Web Store has a lot of experience when it comes to (re)upholstering Furniture. Whether it is worth the trouble to reupholster your old piece of furniture depends on variou...

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05-09-2015

VIP Delivery

A sunny day in August, a purple antique car that is 55 years old and a lovely order from a client. You do not need much more for a remarkable ‘Scandinavian’ adventure in our own co...

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13-08-2015

Van Gogh Year

The year 2015 has officially been announced to be the Van Gogh year. 125 years after his death, the art of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) seems to be more alive than ever. Have a loo...

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15-07-2015

Temporary Free Shipping to Holland, Belgium, Germany from €30,-

Art Deco Web Store celebrates summer and treats you to free shipping at a minimum order of €30,-. This deal applies from 01-07-2015 to 12-08-2015....

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20-06-2015

Retro & Vintage

What is retro? Retro refers to designs from the past. The colours and shapes of retro products are based on designs from the past. You will also find amazing retro designs, as well...

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15-05-2015

10% Off on New Jewellery

There is a new collection of jewellery available at Art Deco Web Store. These Museum style pieces of jewellery are based on original pieces and art objects. This jewellery collecti...

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11-04-2015

Win The Spirit Bracelet Worth €195

Have you ever visited our Facebook page before? On Facebook, fans of The Blue Art Barn Web Store (in Dutch: De Blauwe Deel Webwinkels) are kept up to date on any bits of news, fun ...

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13-02-2015

Sale on Louis Poulsen Lamps

‘Good light as part of the good life.’ That is the vision of Louis Poulsen, an established company within the design world. Ever since the start of the collaboration with architect...

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23-01-2015

Glass Sculptures

There is something magical about artistic glass. The traditional way in which this vulnerable material is shaped, the surprising way in which the colours have been blown into the g...

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12-12-2014

Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)

The work of the Czech artist Alphonse Mucha is undeniably connected to the Jugendstil art movement, and was initially called ‘le style Mucha’. His lithographs with whimsical motifs...

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15-11-2014

Fabulous Furniture Fabrics

Art Deco Web Store has a stunning collection of furniture, but did you also know that you can customize these pieces of Art Deco furniture by choosing a beautiful fabric? This blog...

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18-10-2014

Hanging A Tapestry

A tapestry on the wall exudes warmth and class. It is not just the place in which is it hung that is important; the way in which it is fastened to the wall also matters. What are t...

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27-09-2014

Art Nouveau Chandeliers

Are you looking for an impressive chandelier that is elegant at the same time? Art Deco Web Store has fantastic Art Nouveau chandeliers and Jugendstil chandeliers that are truly a ...

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06-09-2014

Bridal Jewellery

The wedding day is usually seen as the most beautiful day in the life of a married couple. The bride can shine on this particular day while wearing a stunning bride’s dress and gor...

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12-07-2014

Enjoy the Sun, Protect Your Skin

Now that summer has started, we like to be outside and soak up the sun. But the sunlight can also be dangerous. Sun burn at a young age doubles the chance of getting melanoma, a ty...

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17-05-2014

Net Curtains

At Art Deco Web Store, you could already find the most exclusive curtain fabrics. Recently, the collection window coverings has been expanded with stunning net curtains. In the cat...

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25-04-2014

De Stijl

De Stijl was a Dutch art movement between 1917-1981 around the magazine ‘De Stijl’ that was founded by Theo van Doesburg. The members strove to create pure designs by incorporating...

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04-04-2014

Sheep Leather Sofas and Chairs

Besides furniture with fabric or cowhide, Art Deco Web Store’s furniture collection also has furniture made of sheep leather. Sheep leather is extra special due to its natural char...

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15-03-2014

Art Deco Clocks

A clock is not just a practical accessory, it is also very decorative. Art Deco clocks, retro clocks and nostalgic clocks are available at Art Deco Web Store. An Art Deco clock ens...

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21-02-2014

Art Nouveau and Art Deco in The Hobbit

Organic shapes, Mountains, rocks, flowers and plants, woods and fairytale-like valleys: the wilderness of Middle-earth was created in 1937 by J.R.R. Tolkien in his book The Hobbit....

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15-02-2014

Be Surprising on Valentine's Day

On the 14th of February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. A good occasion to surprise your loved one with an artistic gift. Art Deco Web Store is the perfect online store to find the ...

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25-01-2014

Different Names For Art Nouveau Movement

The Art Nouveau movement was inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and it blossomed in Europe approximately from 1890 until 1910. Since Art Nouveau became popular in various cou...

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10-01-2014

Arts and Crafts

The arts and crafts movement was an artistic, social movement that was led by William Morris (1834-1896) and took place in the 19th century. It responded to mass production by stri...

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19-12-2013

Art Deco Wallpaper

Bare walls that lack character belong to the past. The time has come for glamour, warmth and style. The different kinds of Art Deco wallpaper from Art Deco Web Store will transform...

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30-11-2013

Magnificent Mirrors

You will not find any mass products at Art Deco Web Store, just exclusive items of high-quality materials which have been made in a skilful way. This also applies to mirrors. In th...

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14-11-2013

Wiener Werkstätte

The Wiener Werkstätte was a group of artist in Vienna that let themselves be inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. They existed from 1897 to 1914. The artists strove for a new...

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02-11-2013

Sinterklaas in Art Deco Style

In about a month, it is going to be that time of the year again: Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) and his Pieten (Petes) will be in our country again. On the 5th of december, it will b...

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12-10-2013

Bag Label NATHALIE Sponsors Dutch Melanoma Foundation

The Blue Company proudly presents a new bag! A model with vivacious lines; fashionable and functional. A bag with its own label, signed NATHALIE....

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01-10-2013

Henry van de Velde (1863-1957)

Those who think of Art Nouveau, think of Henry van de Velde (1863-1957). As a painter, architect and designer, he strived for an all-encompassing unity between architecture and the...

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21-09-2013

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt

The outside of the Belvedere building in Vienna looks impressive and it has been the home of the Österreichische Gallery Belvedere since 1903. The baroque palace, surrounded by ter...

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06-09-2013

Ginkgo Motifs

Elegant Ginkgo leaves were very popular with Art Nouveau artists. They were charmed by the shape of its leaf, its feminine way of growing and its exotic character. Ginkgo leaves co...

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19-08-2013

Amsterdam School Architecture

Expressionistic, lots of brick, uncommon usage of materials, curved lines, pointy angles and decorative elements: just a few typical features of the Amsterdam School style. This re...

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05-08-2013

Jugendstil Tin

Ladies posing in flowing, smooth dresses surrounded by natural motifs in flowing lines do not seem to translate easily to home furnishings. Still, there are certain materials that ...

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26-07-2013

Curtains for an Art Deco Home

Complete your Art Deco interior with stunning Art Deco curtains. Art Deco Web Store has a large collection of curtain fabrics in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco style. Naturally, geom...

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12-07-2013

Art Deco Chandeliers

When thinking of chandeliers, people mostly imagine classic lighting that is abundantly decorated with crystals, but there are also chandeliers available for Art Deco lovers. Those...

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26-06-2013

Unique Bags

Art Deco Web Store proudly presents its new collection of unique bags. These beautiful and artistic bags are all handmade of the most stunning, luxurious fabrics. Every bag is 100%...

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14-06-2013

Men's Watches

Haven’t bought a present for Father’s Day present yet? Give a men’s watch from Art Deco Web Store as a present. On this website, you will find a wonderful collection of bold, moder...

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31-05-2013

Jewellery with Enamel

Decorating necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and brooches with enamel always results in the most beautiful pieces of art. Many Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewellery have enamel in...

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17-05-2013

In the Style of 'The Great Gatsby'

Art Deco lovers can now satiate their hunger for this stylistic movement by watching the film ‘The Great Gatsby’ in Dutch cinemas. The latest film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald...

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29-04-2013

Functionalism and Furniture

Modern Architecture, Bauhaus, International Style, New Objectivity and Functionalism: all of these art styles are part of the Modern Movement (1917-1940). Functionalists strove for...

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24-04-2013

Schuitema Furniture Collection

Like treasures from a rich past, various pieces of Schuitma Furniture are displayed in Art Deco Web Store’s showroom. The pieces are based on the famous designs by Charles Rennie M...

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05-04-2013

Inspirer Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Bright, elegant, vertical lines and a touch of eccentricity: these are a few stylistic features of the Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). Many of his designs...

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22-03-2013

Art Deco Web Store's Glass Gallery

Leerdam is very famous for its glass. This is mostly due to the work of Leerdam’s glass designer A.D. Copier (1901-1991). When the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movement were blossoming...

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06-03-2013

Store Jewellery Safe and Dust-Free

Saturday night. A romantic dinner in a nice restaurant has been planned. There is not a lot of time to change your clothes since you have had a busy day. Quickly, you pull your fav...

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20-02-2013

Craftsmanship Visible in Carpets

Have you just bought a new house, or are you in need of a stunning change in your home? Select a magnificent hand-knotted carpet from Art Deco Web Store. We offer a wide range of p...

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06-02-2013

Customised Artistic Decorative Cushions

Art does not stop at a painting, sculpture or building. Ingenious works of art can also be found among home furnishings. One example is Art Deco Web Store’s collection of decorativ...

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23-01-2013

New Art Deco Furniture Series: stylish & expressive

A beautiful, new series of furniture has been added to Art Deco Web Store’s diverse collection. Angular lines, geometrical details and a sublime finish are very characteristic of t...

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18-01-2013

New Jugendstil Necklaces: sparkling & dynamic

Art Deco Web Store has included striking Jugendstil necklaces in her collection at the just right time. The intense colours are mostly worn in winter and really make the necklaces ...

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