Chicago Art Deco Society

Chicago Art Deco Society (CADS) is dedicated to educating people about all things Art Deco in Chicago. Chicago Art Deco Magazine has become a collectible in its own right.

ABOUT CADS:

www.chicagodeco.org

The Chicago Art Deco Society ("CADS") is a community of members that celebrate the unique aesthetic of the Interwar Period including fine and decorative arts, architecture and fashion that defined the elegant Art Deco and Streamline Moderne era. CADS was founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization with a mission of education, preservation and fellowship. CADS mem

bers develop their knowledge, make connections, and get involved to save historic structures through our advocacy and education programs. When you join CADS you'll meet fellow enthusiasts and experts, receive unique benefits, continue learning, and play a meaningful part in preserving our Art Deco heritage. LEARN
With membership you will receive the highly respected Chicago Art Deco Magazine. Richly illustrated and loaded with topical articles, special features and a calendar of
international art deco events & book reviews. ENJOY
Exclusive access to fabulous buildings, private collections and exciting events including tours and lectures featuring expert speakers and authors. PRESERVE
Your membership supports historic preservation programs including the Chicago Art Deco Survey. EXPERIENCE
As a member, you'll have the opportunity to meet and discuss your favorite aspect of Art Deco with over 500 associates from across the United States. JOIN TODAY: chicagodeco.org/join

We apologize for not posting in a while. We've been busy planning the ICADS (International Coalition of Art Deco Societi...
08/19/2026

We apologize for not posting in a while. We've been busy planning the ICADS (International Coalition of Art Deco Societies) World Conference that we are hosting in May of 2027.

A flashback to a wonderful book written by our very own, Neil Harris, whose book we featured in a presentation on The Chicagoan. If you have a copy, you know it is a wonderful addition to an Art Deco collectors library.

The Chicagoan, published from 1926 to 1935 in Chicago, was explicitly modeled on the New Yorker in both its graphic design and editorial content. The magazine aimed to portray the city as a cultural hub and counter its image as a place of violence and vice. It was first issued biweekly and then, in a larger format, monthly, ceasing publication in the midst of the Depression. The magazine received little national attention during its lifetime and few copies survive. This digital collection reproduces the near-complete run in the University of Chicago Library with issues supplied from other collections where possible.

Neil Harris, Preston and Sterling Morton Professor Emeritus of History, Departments of History and Art History, University of Chicago, came across the University of Chicago Library’s run of The Chicagoan in 1988, while browsing in the stacks of Regenstein Library. Professor Harris explores the magazine’s cultural ambitions,

editors, artists and contributors, and sophisticated design in his beautiful volume, The Chicagoan: A Lost Magazine of the Jazz Age, which includes an introductory essay, a sampling of individual sections of the magazine, and the reproduction of one full issue.

Thanks to the Art Deco Society of Washington, D.C. (ADSW), a wonderful program on - The Art Deco Heritage of 5 Great Ame...
07/30/2026

Thanks to the Art Deco Society of Washington, D.C. (ADSW), a wonderful program on -

The Art Deco Heritage of 5 Great American Cities:
New York, Detroit, Chicago, Tulsa & Los Angeles

is free to register for viewing.

A presentation by ADSW’s Inaugural Graduate Fellow, Paul Zepeda

When:
Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time

Where:
Virtual. The program will be recorded and the recording made available to registrants afterwards.

About the Program:

In an independent course of study Paul Zepeda undertook a study focused on the Art Deco architectural heritage of these five great American cities. The study culminated in the production of a graphic representation of each city known as an analytique, a thoughtfully composed collage made popular at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Join us for this fun and informative program as Paul shares some of what he learned from his research, insights into the process of creating the analytiques, as well as the beautifully crafted results!

About the Fellowship:

In the spring of 2025 ADSW launched a Fellowship program to annually support one graduate student enrolled at a Washington, DC area university in their study, and specifically in a subject from a broad spectrum of interests to the Art Deco community. The first recipient is Paul Zepeda, a Master of Architecture candidate at the Catholic University of America.



THIS PROGRAM IS FREE!

Here is the link to register.

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dw9q7jj?source_id=1b3b4a62-8f3f-494e-8dcb-196e7d4f2964&source_type=em&c=KDWrcviV0QW-68FU-0-bTZFcJujq9Wc1Hb1A4KlQcAkyhOP3NsClZg==

Save the date!The Caxton Club invites CADS members to save the date – September 24, 2026. Neil Harris on Some Women Bind...
06/16/2026

Save the date!

The Caxton Club invites CADS members to save the date – September 24, 2026. Neil Harris on Some Women Binders in Paris: The Deco Years.

When:
24 Sep 2026 - 2:00 PM

Location:
Woman’s Athletic Club 626 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago 60611 Reservations will be taken by the Caxton Club.

For more information, go to - chicagoartdeco.org - Events

The Chicago Historical Costume Society invites Chicago Art Deco Society Members to a Celebration of its 5th Anniversary....
06/16/2026

The Chicago Historical Costume Society invites Chicago Art Deco Society Members to a Celebration of its 5th Anniversary.

In celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the Chicago Historical Costume Society, join us for an afternoon of elegance at the storied Palm Court of The Drake Hotel.

Attire: The Drake first opened its doors in 1920, and we invite you to dress in the spirit of the decade. Don your finest 1920s attire and step into the golden age of the tea party. (Need inspiration? Browse our Pinterest board.)

Group Reservations: Table bundles are available for those who wish to reserve seats together.

The Tea Service: Your afternoon begins with a leisurely perusal of the Palais de Thés menu, featuring seventeen exceptional blends — from time-honoured classics such as English Breakfast and Earl Grey, to more inspired selections like the Mélange du Cap, a sophisticated union of cocoa nibs and vanilla pods over a delicate rooibos base.

Tea is presented in individual teapots and accompanied by the traditional three-tiered tray, appointed with:

• Gourmet artisanal finger sandwiches

• Fresh-baked breads and scones

• Dainty petit fours

Served alongside house-made preserves, lemon curd, and English double Devon cream. Please note your dietary restrictions when you purchase your ticket.

Register at chihistoricalcostume.com

Join CADS for a Zoom presentation on – The Fashion of Art Deco: Lifestyle in the Jazz Age. Registration is below. Chicag...
06/16/2026

Join CADS for a Zoom presentation on – The Fashion of Art Deco: Lifestyle in the Jazz Age. Registration is below.

Chicago Art Deco Society - Zoom – The Fashion of Art Deco: Lifestyle in the Jazz Age https://chicagodeco.org/event-6727013

Join us on June 3 for an informative and fascinating presentation on the Fostoria Glass Company and the beautiful design...
05/18/2026

Join us on June 3 for an informative and fascinating presentation on the Fostoria Glass Company and the beautiful designs by George Sakier.

Chicago Art Deco Society - Zoom – Deco in Glass: The Designs of George Sakier for the Fostoria Glass Company

George Sakier was one of the original industrial designers in the U.S. with his own successful design firm based in New York. He designed in many mediums from bathroom fixtures, ceramics, packaging and, particularly, glass. The Fostoria Glass Company was one of the largest and long lasting of the ha...

CADS held their Annual Meeting today with a review of our 2025 events. CADS member, Robin Simon, and Board member, Kevin...
05/17/2026

CADS held their Annual Meeting today with a review of our 2025 events.

CADS member, Robin Simon, and Board member, Kevin Palmer, presented on highlights from the 2025 Paris World Congress.

Board President Joe Loundy discussed plans for the Chicago World Conference to be held in May-June 2027 and showed a promotional video we shared in Paris.

Check out dapper CADS Secretary, David Nitecki and CADS Board Member, Emeritus, Conrad Miczko. 🎩

Thank you to CADS Board member, Steve Hickson, and former CADS Board member, Glenn Rogers, for additional photos.

CADS President, Joe Loundy, visited the Chicago Century of Progress homes in Beverly Shores, IN and the Auburn Cord Dues...
05/13/2026

CADS President, Joe Loundy, visited the Chicago Century of Progress homes in Beverly Shores, IN and the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn, IN as site visits for next year's World Conference Post Tour.

Yesterday was International Jazz Day and Chicago is hosting events this weekend for the International event. So it was f...
05/01/2026

Yesterday was International Jazz Day and Chicago is hosting events this weekend for the International event. So it was fitting to have a Jazz night last night.

Green Mill was hopping. So many young people. It's great to see a younger generation enjoying Jazz and dance.

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