Art Deco
Art Deco (short for Arts Décoratifs) is an influential visual arts design style that first appeared in France just before…
Main Focus: Geometric Simplification, Symmetry, and Streamlining
Aesthetic: Luxury, Glamour, and Clean, Hard Edges
Motifs: Zigzags, Sunbursts, Stepped Forms, and Ziggurats
Materials: Chrome, Lacquer, Polished Stone, and Exotic Veneers
Art Deco, short for Arts Décoratifs, was the dominant style of the 1920s and 1930s, emerging from Paris and rapidly becoming an international symbol of modernity and glamour. It served as a contrast to the fluid curves of Art Nouveau, favoring clean geometric shapes, symmetry, and simplification of forms inspired by technology, ancient cultures (like Egypt), and Cubism.
The style is defined by sophisticated geometry and opulence. Art Deco works often feature stepped forms (like skyscrapers), zigzag patterns, sunburst motifs, and streamlined contours, all executed using luxurious materials such as chrome, lacquer, polished stone, and exotic woods. It embraced the speed and efficiency of the machine age, reflecting the optimism and exuberance of the Jazz Age while offering a sophisticated, modern aesthetic for architecture, fashion, and functional objects.
This curated collection is a vibrant exploration of the refined luxury and precise geometry that define the Art Deco era. We feature objects that exemplify the movement’s dedication to high-quality craftsmanship and simplified, functional forms. Our selection highlights the characteristic symmetry, bold lines, and use of rich, contrasting materials.
Our collection is a study in streamlined elegance. We present masters who successfully blended the geometric purity of modernism with traditional techniques and high-end materials. Acquiring an Art Deco piece means investing in a slice of 20th-century sophistication, reflecting the sleek, powerful aesthetic of the interwar years.