Chicago Art Deco Society

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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.

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.

Yesterday was International Jazz Day and Chicago is hosting events this weekend for the International event. So it was fitting to have a Jazz night last night.

Green Mill was hopping. So many young people. It's great to see a younger generation enjoying Jazz and dance.

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Happy International Art Deco Day. 🥂🍾🎩📿

Although not Chicago, here are several French Art Deco Octagon's that we are featuring for this year's International Art Deco Day - 2026, that we photographed at the 2025 World Congress - Paris, Reims, San Quentin, and Brussels.