Art deco — that familiar style of art, architecture and design with a sometimes-wacky blend of historic and futuristic influences — is still beloved. And if trend forecasters are to be believed, we are ripe for a full-scale art deco revival. After all, in some ways 2021 feels a lot like 1920.

The Characteristics of Art Deco

Heavy geometric influences.

Triangular shapes.

Zigzags.

Trapezoidal shapes.

Straight and smooth lines.

Loud, vibrant, and even kitschy colors.

Streamlined and sleek forms.

Sunburst or sunrise motifs.

Art Deco is a distinctive style that was popular in the 1920s and 30s. It's distinguished by geometric shapes and opulent finishes that ooze luxury. Today, modern Art Deco style can be an effective way to create a dynamic interior with a hint of glamour, that nods to the past without looking dated.

Art Deco, short for Arts Décoratifs, is characterized by rich colors, bold geometry, and decadent detail work. Having reached the height of its popularity in the 1920s, '30s, and '40s, the style still brings in glamour, luxury, and order with symmetrical designs in exuberant shapes.

Dazzling Interior has redefined the world of modern luxury by becoming synonymous with refinement, quality and unique style. It involves expert selection and considered relationships between elements of light, texture, scale, and unexpected materials.

“It’s all about the mix, where something traditional doesn’t feel dated, and something modern doesn’t feel futuristic. It feels practical and real.”

Now in its 25th year, Maison & Objet brought the best in home decor, interior design, architecture, and lifestyle trends to Paris’s Parc de Expositions de Villepinte, January 17 through 21. On both banks, showrooms were bustling with interior designers, journalists, and retailers who came to peruse furnishings and textiles as part of the annual Deco Off. Installations in galleries and private homes emphasized old-world charm mixed with artisan techniques, while fusing tradition and nouveau craft. Pink and green were everywhere, and fabrics were presented in exciting textures as well as tropical and vivid floral prints.