This collection preserves the decorative vocabulary of New York City’s peak Art Deco period, from corporate towers to residential landmarks.

What the Archive Includes

• Elevator doors and sculptural reliefs, many in nickel-silver and bronze

• Bronze and metalwork by leading American studios

• Chandeliers, light fixtures, and lobby compositions

• Terrazzo, mosaic, and marble floor designs

• Mailboxes, directory panels, and mechanical-age motifs

• Geometric, stylized, and machine-age ornament

Many interiors documented here are not widely photographed elsewhere, making this archive one of the few comprehensive visual references for New York’s Art Deco heritage.

Historical Context

Following the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, New York architects embraced a distinctly American interpretation of modern decorative design — merging European glamour with verticality, industrial materials, and the visual language of the machine age.

These influences shaped interiors across Manhattan, especially in buildings around Wall Street, Midtown, and other major districts.

Related Topics in the Archive

• The Chanin Grilles by René Bellentan

• Vincent Glinsky & Oscar Bach Elevator Doors

• The French Building: Mesopotamian Interiors

• Art Deco US Eagle Symbolism

• Lobby Design Series (1928–1934)

• Mixed Decorative Programs

Whether your work involves architectural research, Art Deco design, or cultural heritage studies, this archive provides a reliable and meticulously organized visual resource.