Founded in 1975, The Decorative Arts Society encourages the study and appreciation of the applied arts, architecture and interior design on an international basis throughout Europe and America from 1850 to the present.
In its activities and publications the Society embraces all the different media – furniture, ceramics, glass, metalwork, textiles, jewellery and fashion as well as industrial design, stage and film design and the graphic arts.
Membership is international and is open to all who are interested in any aspect of this vast field. No specialist knowledge is required. Existing members comprise collectors, dealers, libraries, museum curators, teachers, students, artists and designers, as well as those from other walks of life, all of whom wish to share their enthusiasm with others.
The DAS has an international reputation for its scholarship on the decorative arts which is disseminated world-wide through the annual journal, sent free of charge to all members.