Art Deco Coffee Makers

The Art Deco movement was very influential during its time. This art movement even influenced simple machines such as coffee makers. These coffee machines were not sold as Art Deco items during its time, however. The term Art Deco coffee machines came about in the 1960's when entrepreneurs designed coffee makers based on devices during the Art Deco era.

Original Art Deco coffee makers date back to the 1920s. There is a significant difference between the styles of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The former involves stark, flowing and organic lines; while Art Deco looked at automation and fabrication. This is because everyone was looking beyond the technology available at the time. Art Deco coffee machines reflect tension and charm because of the era's activities for mass production coupled with skilful craftsmanship.

At the time, coffee drinking was still a ritual enjoyed by the upper class. Coffee sets, cups, grinders and steamers were made of high quality materials. This is what sets Art Deco coffee makers apart - its craftsmanship and material. There are many ways to spot a genuine Art Deco coffee machine. Block geometry and straight lines are mostly the characteristic of these machines. They also have this impression of futuristic effects with the limited materials available. During its time, people were streamlining the first steam-lined vehicles. Combustion engines were accepted as reliable vehicles. This streamlining was also applied in coffee machines. The coffee makers captured at least the look of greater speed. The age of the Art Deco coffee machine died even before it gained its name. Nonetheless, it is equipment that has been relived and it also became the basis of design for many modern machines.