The Chrysler Building’s spire and stylized bird gargoyles made of steel are an iconic example. Unlike boxy buildings that can appear flat, Art Deco buildings stand out and appear three dimensional.

Metallic gargoyles resemble Chrysler car hood ornaments ... mechanisation – further cements the building's status as an art deco archtype. Newly emerging steel was used for decorative details.

steel eagle gargoyles on the 61st floor, and plenty of wheel motifs inside and out. This level of ornamentation is typical of ...