Bold and glamorous, art deco–style decor pieces are drumming up some major drama in the marketplace. Whether it’s a rich, jewel-toned wallcovering with an exuberant geometric motif or a light fixture lined in fanciful rows of fringe, a sleek, Roaring ’20s–inspired design can bring a touch of decadence to even the most subdued of spaces. Here, Business of Home presents eight Arts Décoratifs–friendly items to energize a decorscape.
Courtesy of Artistic Tile
DELANO WJ MOSAIC — ARTISTIC TILE
Drawing inspiration from the intricate, kaleidoscopic motifs found in art deco jewelry, the Delano mosaic by Artistic Tile features a bold pattern of varying trapezoids, diamonds and triangles that evokes the lively designs of the era.
Courtesy of Porta Romana
CLAM SHELL WALL LIGHT — PORTA ROMANA
For a modern riff on a classic art deco style sconce, look no further than the Clam Shell wall light by Porta Romana. Engraved with wavy grooves inspired by Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” this shell-shaped stunner boasts a white plaster finish for an added dash of prewar charm.
Courtesy of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
MILES STORAGE CHEST — MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS
Punctuated by a facade adorned in carved and ribbed triangles, the Miles storage chest at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams boasts built-in shelving and a hidden drawer, and could moonlight as a swanky bar cabinet.
Courtesy of Phillip Jeffries
STYLED IN STUDS WALLCOVERING — PHILLIP JEFFRIES
Available in an array of colorways, including the deep emerald-green Gold on Hummingbird, Phillip Jeffries’s Styled in Studs wallcovering is embellished with metallic rivets that forge an eye-catching geometric pattern.
Courtesy of Lumens
MESHMATICS CHANDELIER BY MOOOI — LUMENS
Courtesy of Ngala Trading Co.
NAIROBI PENDANT — NGALA TRADING CO.
A statement pendant with a 1920s twist, the Nairobi pendant by Keia McSwain for Ngala Trading Co. is clad in three layers of hand-cut leather fringe that, like a fabulous flapper dress, create a sense of rhythm and movement.
Courtesy of Artistic Tile
ARROWHEAD WJ MOSAIC — ARTISTIC TILE
Named for a famed California resort known for its decadent art deco interiors, Artistic Tile’s Arrowhead mosaic is composed of right-angled stripes of contrasting marble that create a striking geometric pattern.
Courtesy of Lumens
DICKINSON CHANDELIER BY VISUAL COMFORT — LUMENS
Designed by Kate Spade New York for Visual Comfort, the Dickinson chandelier at Lumens is covered in cream-colored pearls and star-shaped glass accents that will turn a bare ceiling into the focal point of the room.
Homepage photo: The Meshmatics chandelier by Moooi | Courtesy of Moooi
Products featured in this article have been sourced from BOH’s Collections vertical, a showcase of the latest debuts from some of the industry’s leading brands.
