Vintage glam. Geometric drama. Chrome dreams. Welcome to the Roaring Twenties… again.
If interior design styles were guests at a party, Art Deco would be the one wearing a tailored tux, sipping a French 75, and casually referencing Bauhaus with a wink. It’s the movement that gave us shimmering skyscrapers, zig-zag jewelry, and elevators that looked like they could launch into space.
And guess what? Nearly 100 years later, Art Deco style is still a banger, and it’s shinier than ever.
What Is Art Deco?
If Modernism was a monk, Art Deco was a showgirl. Originating in France in the 1920s (hello, “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes”), Art Deco was like the jazz soundtrack to industrial progress. It embodied luxury, forward momentum, and a touch of excess, actually all of the excess.
Think: sleek lines, metallics, bold geometry, and a love affair with exotic materials (hello, ivory, onyx, and shagreen). It didn’t whisper. It strutted.
“Art Deco was the last great total style. It embraced everything from skyscrapers to cocktail shakers.”
Art Deco or Retro Futurism’s Cooler Grandma?
Why is Art Deco still influencing art and design in 2025? Because it predicted the future and made it look gorgeous.
Everything about Art Deco screams timeless drama. In an era of glitchy minimalism and grey overload, Art Deco reminds us that design can be extra and still be elegant. From NFTs featuring Deco-inspired grids to robotic sculptures that resemble the Chrysler Building, the visual DNA of Art Deco is everywhere.
“Art Deco is elegance without apology.”
How Artists Are Channeling Deco Today (Without Just Drawing Zigzags)
Modern artists are using Art Deco vibes to punch up everything from digital illustrations to resin sculptures. You’ll find bold architectural framing in space art, luxurious metallic overlays in fashion illustration, and yes, a fusion of modernity, luxury, and technological progress-themed art that looks like a 1920s engineer on martinis designed it.
Pro tip: If you want your hallway to feel like a Wes Anderson film married a speakeasy, go for symmetrical Deco-style prints with metallic ink or mirrored frames. You’re welcome.
“Art Deco is how the future looked in the past.”
The Secret Sauce of Art Deco: It Doesn’t Apologize
Art Deco didn’t worry about being “too much.” It was maximalism before maximalism was cool. Whether you’re an artist, collector, or just like shiny things, Art Deco is your permission slip to do the most.
Forget beige. Embrace lacquer. Ditch subtlety. Embrace the geometry that makes your eyeballs feel like they’ve just sipped espresso.
Channel Your Inner Gatsby
Want to bring the Jazz Age into your living room, or your next print series? Now’s your chance. Whether you’re creating Deco-inspired art or collecting it, lean into the drama, the shine, the unapologetic glam.
- Shop Art Deco-inspired prints and originals now
- Commission custom Art Deco-themed artwork (yes, really)
- Join the glitzy rebellion—because minimalism is overrated
Still reading? Then you’ve already caught the Art Deco bug. Don’t fight it. Just polish your chrome, adjust your angles, and sparkle like the Chrysler Building in moonlight.
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