“America Was Supposed To Be Art Deco” — An Image Thread Of Iconic Art Deco Designs

“America Was Supposed To Be Art Deco” — doesn’t that just sound cool? Picture this: back in the day, America was falling in love with a design style called Art Deco. It was all about bold patterns, shiny colors, and some of the snazziest designs you’ve ever seen. Buildings looked like giant, glittering cakes, dresses were the bee’s knees, and everything just felt a bit more… jazzy.

The images in this thread via Culture Critic is like a trip back in time, filled with all those show-stopping Art Deco designs. It makes you wonder what it would’ve been like if every street in America was decked out in this fancy style. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive those glamorous times with these Art Deco design images.


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