Chicago Art Deco Society

09/02/2026

Congratulations, Art Deco Mumbai!

Art Deco Mumbai has been voted by the International Coalition of Art Deco Societies (ICADS) to host 19th Art Deco International Conference in 2029.

Being selected by our international peers is an immense honour and a recognition of our work on Mumbai’s Art Deco heritage. We are delighted to bring this remarkable legacy to the global stage, celebrating the city and sharing its Art Deco story to the world.

A big thank you to everyone in our community and beyond who supported us. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to "Mumbai - The Art Deco Capital of the World.”

Turn on notifications for future updates. More on Art Deco International Conference here: https://www.icadsartdeco.org/world-congress

© Art Deco Mumbai Trust

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.

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==

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

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

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

05/18/2026

A wonderful auction is being held on Thursday, May 21 in Chicago. Check out the Art Deco items, as well as a collection of British designer, Clarice Cliff.

https://freemansauction.com/auction/6502-early-20th-century-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...

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.

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.