Find 98 art deco houses for sale on Trade Me Property, NZ's largest range of properties for sale. Listings to match your price range, location and situation. This collection of Art Deco inspired homes for sale across New Zealand are full of potential and one-of-a-kind style The Art Deco era was in full swing in the '20s and '30s and influenced everything from architecture and furniture design, through to fashion, fabrics, jewellery and ceramics.
The art deco influence in New Zealand architecture is no more predominately seen in this country than in Napier. The 1931 Hawkes Bay earthquake saw almost all the buildings in Napier demolished, which led to the rebuilding of the majority of the town's architecture in an art deco style. However, other homes and commercial buildings throughout NZ were also modelled in this style too.
More information about our The Art Deco plan from the Other range, a plan available for build with Heritage Homes New Zealand. Thinking about how to renovate an Art Deco home in NZ? This guide explores the key features of 1930s-1940s Art Deco houses, what to preserve, and how to update kitchens, bathrooms, and layouts while staying true to the original design. ART DECO (1930s - 1940s) STREAMLINED SIMPLICITY & ELEGANCE Art Deco was the height of sophistication in the 1930s, following European trends in a reaction against the ornately decorated house styles of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, with clean lines, graceful curves, uncluttered surfaces and minimal decoration.
The art deco style first emerged in France prior to Word War 1, and by 1925 was increasingly popular internationally. It began to appear in New Zealand in the 1930's and marked a significant movement away from Villas and Bungalows. Hillsborough Art Deco house This stunning 333sqm Art Deco revival has captivated judges, claiming 2025 NZ Master Builders House of the Year, Regional Category Winner and Regional Gold at Canterbury's Resene New Home $2.
Art Deco homes are among New Zealand's most distinctive architectural treasures, celebrated for their elegant geometric forms, stucco cladding, and streamlined aesthetic. Originally inspired by the post-World War I decorative art movement, these timeless homes blend functionality with style. However, owning or restoring an Art Deco property comes with challenges that prospective buyers and.
This feature is from the team at NZ House & Garden magazine. There's something instantly captivating about entering this art deco-inspired home in Christchurch. The bold geometric lines and striking curved features immediately transport you to an era of glamour and sophistication, yet with a distinctly contemporary twist that makes it feel utterly of the moment.
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