Here's a brief look back at some of the striking homes and public spaces featured in Architectural Digest in our third decade of publication, the 1940s.

We've now arrived at the 1940s in our investigation of the geographic and architectural attributes of Denver’s single-family homes. For previous installments in this series, please use the links below:1870s (plus series introduction) 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930sThe 1940s was Denver’s ninth full decade as a city and

If you've driven along the A4, maybe on your way to Heathrow, chances are you've admired the beautiful St Paul's Studios. But what's the story behind them?

I showcase 8 distinct looks popular in 1940s interior design. Furniture, colors & decor inside 1940s homes were sunny, patriotic, 'sanitary' & more.

The Chrysler Building, New York, NY

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Explore our selction of the interiors, objects, and architecture of the past century that keenly illustrate the timelessness of expert design.