Decorative Art Deco metal grille covering an interior vent — Library of Congress. Public domain (Carol M. Highsmith Archive, LOC). View source

Interior Grille Detail, James T. Foley U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, Albany

A decorative interior grille in the James T. Foley U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Albany, New York, photographed by Carol M. Highsmith.

This grille covered a vent or radiator in the building's interior, and its pattern is a good example of a Deco radiator-cover design: a strong frame, a repeating geometric motif and enough open area for air. Grilles like this can be translated directly into wood radiator covers or HVAC return covers for a 1920s or 1930s house.

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Radiator or HVAC return cover with a CNC-cut geometric grille; Signature tier.

A custom version typically runs $850–$1,600 per cover, shipped.

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