Antique early 20th century art deco oak hallway clothes brush and mirror set

Antique early 20th century art deco oak hallway clothes brush and mirror set

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Some minor age related wear stunning art deco look bevelled edge mirror ( always a sign of quality)

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38 cm tall

32 cm wide

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This is a antique oak wooden wall-mounted rack with a mirror and 3 clothes brushes. These sets were commonly used in hallways or bedrooms during the early to mid-20th century for grooming.

The set typically includes a wall plaque, a small mirror, three clothes brushes.

They are often associated with the Art Deco or Edwardian styles.

The brushes were used to remove lint and dust from clothing.

The item is considered a collectible antique/vintage accessory.

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Art Deco is a glamorous, decorative style in architecture, design, and art that flourished globally in the 1920s and 1930s, symbolizing modernity, luxury, and progress with its sleek geometric shapes, bold colors, and rich materials like chrome, lacquer, and exotic woods, appearing in everything from skyscrapers and cinemas to jewelry and furniture. Named after the 1925 Paris exhibition, it combines machine-age streamlining with opulent ornamentation, drawing inspiration from Cubism, Futurism, and ancient art.

Key Characteristics

Geometric Forms: Sharp angles, zigzags, chevrons, sunbursts, and stylized, symmetrical patterns.

Streamlined Look: Smooth curves and strong vertical lines, evoking speed and machines.

Rich Materials: Use of expensive, modern, and exotic materials like chrome, steel, glass, ivory, jade, lacquer, and polished woods.

Bold Colors & Contrast: High-contrast palettes, jewel tones (ruby, emerald), black, white, and metallic accents (gold, silver).

Opulence: A sense of glamour, wealth, and sophistication, contrasting with Art Nouveau's naturalism.

Influences & Inspirations

Modernity: The machine age, aviation, ocean liners, and technology.

Art Movements: Cubism, Futurism, Vienna Secession, and De Stijl.

Exoticism: Motifs from ancient Egypt (especially after Tutankhamun's tomb discovery), Africa, and Asia.

Applications

Architecture: Skyscrapers (Chrysler Building), cinemas, ocean liners, train stations, and theaters.

Decorative Arts: Furniture, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and lighting.

Everyday Objects: Radios, vacuum cleaners, cars, and advertising.

Legacy

A globally influential style that celebrated optimism between the World Wars, giving way to more restrained Modernism after WWII but experiencing revivals.