Art Deco is an artistic movement originating in the 1920's, continuing through the outbreak of WWII in 1939.  Feeding on the optimism of the times and a progressive view that people have the power to improve society and the world through rational thought, hard work, and the appropriate use of technology.  Inspired by exotic designs from around the world and the dauntless forms of modern technology, Deco was internationalist in outlook and futurist in perspective.  Deco displays a buoyant confidence, and emphasizes the grandeur of human achievements.  Art Deco materials include lustrous surfaces such as aluminum, stainless steel, and lacquered wood, and designs often include brilliant sunburst patterns, such as those found in New York City's Chrysler Building, or bold stepped forms such as in New York's Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.  EarthDeco's own logo is inspired by a classic Deco Saturn-ring globe design.  Other common themes include daring geometric designs such as those displayed in promotional posters for Fritz Lang's masterpiece film, Metropolis, and also in our elegant Deco Candlesticks.