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Is Art Deco mid-century modern?
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Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019