Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco Decorating

Art Deco pulls much of its styling from the art that was popular at that time, Cubism and Futurism. Cubism was an avant-garde art movement that was headed by famous artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Some popular themes that fun through Art Deco pieces are zigzags and geometric shapes in bold patterns.

You can still create a nice Art Deco effect on hardwood floors with area rugs. Area rugs in this home decor style have bold colors and geometric designs and a few well-placed ones can really liven up a room. Art Deco furniture usually has light-colored visible woodwork, noticeably rounded corners, and makes use of a variety of fabrics and materials including velvet and leather.

A plain cornice box above the window may be all you need to capture the Art Deco effect around a window. A few unframed mirrors on the wall give the room a nice touch and make the room appear larger. Streamlined, wall-mounted light fixtures in fan or bowl shapes are the easiest to find in hardware stores.

Art Deco Bedrooms
Classic characteristics of Art Deco Bedrooms.

• Wood. Dressers, beds, side tables, armoires, etc. were most commonly made out of expensive and rare exotic woods. Both, natural wood and wood veneers were heavily lacquered to achieve that glossy, sleek look. Elaborate, geometric patterns would be seen on parquet floors of a typical Art Deco bedroom.
• Vanity Tables. Vanity or dressing tables were stylish, glamorous and very popular during the height of Art Deco.
• Geometric Patterns. Art Deco lamps, mirrors and other bedroom accessories were also incredibly streamlined and resembled geometric silhouettes. The 'sweeping curve' was another classic Art Deco geometric design frequently seen in the bedroom.

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