Even though we encounter a thing every single day in our lives, it doesn’t mean that from time to time it can’t surprise us. Let’s take doors, for instance. Some of them can be ordinary, something you see basically everywhere you go, but others can mesmerize you with their beauty.Art Deco doors, which today’s list is made up of, are a perfect example of that. There’s a reason why many people love this style – it’s fascinating. So, it’s no surprise that these doors are too. So, let’s walk through them, shall we?More info:XThis post may includeaffiliate links.

Even though we encounter a thing every single day in our lives, it doesn’t mean that from time to time it can’t surprise us. Let’s take doors, for instance. Some of them can be ordinary, something you see basically everywhere you go, but others can mesmerize you with their beauty.Art Deco doors, which today’s list is made up of, are a perfect example of that. There’s a reason why many people love this style – it’s fascinating. So, it’s no surprise that these doors are too. So, let’s walk through them, shall we?More info:X

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles (1930)

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Marine Building, Vancouver (1930)

Tuschinski Theatre, Amsterdam (1931)

Some people are obsessed with doors. Yes, you read that right. Like this person, whowroteabout having a “peculiar fascination about doors.” They said that every door has a story to tell and they’re eager to hear these stories. Quite philosophical, isn’t it?

National Tobacco Company Building, New Zealand (1932)

Boston Avenue Methodist Church, Tulsa (1929)

La Villa Empain, Brussels (1934)

Behind every door, some choices can shape our lives. That means that opening a door carries the symbolic meaning of new experiences. Thus, it leads to self-discovery – new people,passions, and personal growth overall.Those are just a few philosophical explanations of why people develop enthusiasm for the concept of doors. At the same time, not every person is a fan of philosophy. There are plenty ofreasonsfor this: some simply do not understand it, others are merely uninterested, and a few are afraid that it might prove that the values they have been living with until now are untrue.

Behind every door, some choices can shape our lives. That means that opening a door carries the symbolic meaning of new experiences. Thus, it leads to self-discovery – new people,passions, and personal growth overall.

Those are just a few philosophical explanations of why people develop enthusiasm for the concept of doors. At the same time, not every person is a fan of philosophy. There are plenty ofreasonsfor this: some simply do not understand it, others are merely uninterested, and a few are afraid that it might prove that the values they have been living with until now are untrue.

One Lasalle St. Chicago, Illinois (1930)

Apartment Building, New York (19xx)

Manufacturers Trust Bank, New York (1954)

Still, even these people tend to like doors, but in an aesthetic sense. Aesthetics are made of variousfactors, including symmetry, colors, proportions, and so on. All of this creates a specific design, which is usually a part of a building’s architecture. As you can see onthis Wikipedia page, there are plenty of architectural styles that range through various time periods.

Empire State Building, New York (1931)

Bacardi Buildings, Miami (1963)

Cochise County Courthouse, Bisbee (1931)

But what makes a door Art Deco? Typically, original Art Decodoorsare made of dark and heavy wood and have geometric patterns and extravagant light cutouts. Basically, the style is ablendof elegance and functionality. It gets inspiration from ancient Egyptian and Aztec motifs, Futurism, andCubism. All of this makes them eye-catching.

Fisher Building, Detroit (1928)

La Maison Bleue, Angers (1929)

Apartment Building, Brooklyn (19xx)

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Well, as can be seen in this list, they are certainly eye-pleasing, aren’t they? After all, the human brain iswiredto like art, as doing so helps the release of dopamine, or the “feel good” hormone. It creates a feeling of calmness and pleasure and even improvesmemory.This makes today’s list not onlybeautifulbut also useful, and what’s better than something that’s both nice and functional, right?Which of these doors would you like to walk through? Or maybe just admire? Don’t forget to upvote them!

Well, as can be seen in this list, they are certainly eye-pleasing, aren’t they? After all, the human brain iswiredto like art, as doing so helps the release of dopamine, or the “feel good” hormone. It creates a feeling of calmness and pleasure and even improvesmemory.

This makes today’s list not onlybeautifulbut also useful, and what’s better than something that’s both nice and functional, right?

Which of these doors would you like to walk through? Or maybe just admire? Don’t forget to upvote them!

General Electric Building, New York (1931)

Guardian Building, Detroit (1929)

450 Sutter Street, San Francisco (1929)

70 Pine Street, New York (1930)

Carbide & Carbon Building, Chicago (1929)

250 Cabrini Boulevard, New York (1936)

Chrysler Building, New York (1930)

7461 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles (1958)

Koppers Building, Pittsburgh (1929)

70 Pine Street, New York (1932)

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