The Art Deco movement emerged in the early part of the 20th century, in Post-World War I France, and reached its height in the 1920s. It was a decadent period, as beautifully portrayed in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", that was all about excess, modernization, travel and excitement. The Art Deco decor style exudes luxury and glamor and has rich colors and textures, bold geometry, clean lines, exotic designs and high shine. Travel became more commonplace during the art deco period, exposing people to different cultures. Designers drew inspiration from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and Africa. There is a mixture of materials such as glass, mirrors, exotic woods, shiny metals and black lacquered finishes. Vibrant colors in deep purples, blues, greens, pinks, and reds are mixed in with black, silver and gold. Wood carvings, animal skins, wallpaper, rich fabrics, columns with motifs and zigzag patterns dominate the style. Combing all these elements in a room's decor creates a dramatic, lavish and sophisticated space.
Our collection of Art Deco artwork captures the style through vintage travel posters, prints with strong geometric patterns, paintings of sultry figures from the 1920s, jazz posters and more in contrasting colors that are exciting and vibrant. Adding a frame with rich brown tones, ornate silver accents or black satin finishes adds to the look and feel that is characteristic of Art Deco.
