1937 Paris Grand Palais Salon Arts Ménagers Brochure French Expo
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1937 Paris Grand Palais Salon Arts Ménagers Brochure French Expo . Event: January 28 – February 14, 1937, Grand Palais, Paris. Format: Fold-out brochure / pamphlet. The brochure is a folded paper program featuring multiple panels with detailed content, including. Original vintage brochure for the XIVe Salon des Arts Ménagers, held at the Grand Palais in Paris, 1937. This is a period French printed exhibition program promoting one of the most important domestic arts and modern living expos of the pre-war era. The brochure is a folded paper program featuring multiple panels with detailed content, including: * Exhibition themes such as modern home materials, household innovations, and lifestyle design * Sections on food, domestic technology, aluminum use, and contemporary interiors * Scheduled artistic events, concerts, and lectures * Government and institutional participation (notably French ministries and public programs) * Promotional messaging encouraging attendance and highlighting modern French living standards Typography and layout reflect 1930s French modernist design, with a restrained palette, geometric structure, and red/black text blocks. The content captures a transitional moment between traditional domestic life and industrial modernity in France. Format: Fold-out brochure / pamphlet Language: French Event: January 28 – February 14, 1937, Grand Palais, Paris Condition: Complete but shows age and handling wear. Visible creasing from folding, edge wear, and small tears along margins. Some staining and toning consistent with age. No major missing sections; text remains legible throughout. History / Bio: The Salon des Arts Ménagers was a major annual French exhibition founded in 1923, dedicated to domestic technology, home design, and modern living. By the 1930s it had become a key cultural and commercial event, showcasing innovations in appliances, materials, and household efficiency. The 1937 edition took place during a significant period in France, the same year as the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne. These events reflected France’s push toward modernization while maintaining strong ties to craftsmanship and design tradition. Search keywords: salon des arts menagers 1937, grand palais paris brochure, french exhibition program, vintage paris ephemera, 1930s modern design, domestic arts expo france, pre war french print
