PARIS1930

Art-deco property specialist

TYPOLOGY OF STYLES

WHAT KIND OF PROPERTY DO WE SELL ?

In collective consciousness, the 30's are often considered the same as Art Deco. In fact, most Art Deco properties were built before 1930, then replaced with the Progressive style ('style Intermédiaire') and the International style (Le Corbusier, Mallet Stevens, Roux-spitz,…). A common misunderstanding also exists between Art Nouveau (1895-1914) and Art Deco.

Despite the fact that each of these styles has its own characteristics and generally is the result of the rejection of the former, one has to recognise that they are all connected, with many common characteristics (esthetism of the front wall, naturally enlightened rooms, a good floor map,…). This results from shared fundamentals such as the search for purity, hygiene, simplicity and comfort). As an example, let us consider the two buildings below, belonging to two different styles, but designed by the same architect (Michel Roux-Spitz)...Similar duality of style can be found with other talented architects such as Henri Fidler, Henri Sauvage, André Arfvidson,...Note that you may find architects involved in both Art Deco and the Progressive style, or the Progressive style and Modernism but none in both Art Deco and Modernism, due to important oppositions, especially regarding the decorative aspects of the front walls, considered useless by Modernists. Still, those styles (Art Deco, Progressive and Modern) belong to a same wider current, which can be referred to as the 1930's. Anyway, this is the definition that we use.

The properties that Paris1930 sells suit that former definition of the 1930's which encompasses Art Deco; only on an outstanding basis will we show Art Nouveau (1905-1914) properties, anyway very rare. If you are considering buying a Loft, you will be pleased to know that the greatest workshops in Paris were built during the 1930's. What you will not find at Paris1930 is 'property for rehabilitation', nor converted flats.

TYPOLOGY OF STYLES

Art Nouveau:

Art Deco (before 1930): at first glance similar to Haussmannian, but the design is leaner, and the use of space within each flat is far more suited to nowadays' lifestyle

Progressive Style (1923-1932): more angular and minimalisitic front wall design. The 7 'Série blanche' buildings (3rd left) by Michel Roux-Spitz are a must.

International Style or Modern (1923-1939), unfortunately quite rare, these are essentially houses and workshops, by Mallet-Stevens, Le Corbusier,...most often either in North Boulogne, or the 16th district (rue Mallet-Stevens) or the 14th (near parc Montsouris).