Van Cleef & Arpels Celebrates 100 Years of Art Deco with Landmark Exhibition in Tokyo
Van Cleef & Arpels marks the centenary of the 1925 Art Deco Exposition with a major exhibition held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, a rare architectural masterpiece of the Art Deco era. Founded in 1906 following the marriage of Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels, the Maison has long been celebrated for its poetic designs and exceptional craftsmanship.
The exhibition brings together approximately 250 pieces of jewelry, watches, and objets d’art from the Maison’s Patrimony Collection and private loans, alongside archival documents. Highlights include the iconic Intertwined Flowers, Red and White Rose Bracelet (1924), a Grand Prix–winning masterpiece from the original Art Deco Exposition.
絡み合う花々、赤と白のローズ ブレスレット 1924 年/Intertwining Flowers, Red and White Rose Bracelet, 1924
Spanning four thematic chapters, the exhibition traces the emergence of the Art Deco aesthetic, the evolution of Van Cleef & Arpels’ singular style, modernist design and functionality, and the enduring savoir-faire that continues to define the Maison today.
