It has been roughly 100 years since the angular, geometric designs of the Art Deco period were all the rage, and it’s coming back in a big way, thanks to its sophisticated, elegant aesthetic.
The 1980s were similar to the 1920s: an affluent and young leisure class surrounded by excessive luxury and burgeoning new technologies. Most of all, the 1980s sought to conjure up the luxurious, pleasure-seeking lifestyle of the Art Deco period.
Fashion, jewelry, and graphic design were all heavily influenced by Art Deco. Think Miami Vice, shoulder pads, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Robin Leach, and Duran Duran album covers by Patrick Nagel. By the way, Nagel’s original oil paintings are now being sold for $20,000!
The 1980s were also eclectic. Patterns ranged from Southwestern motifs in teal, terracotta, and mauve, to soft and sweet floral patterns, to the bold, colorful, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse energy of Memphis Design. There was truly something for everyone.
Come along with me on a journey to embrace the current nostalgia for 1980s Art Deco and how you can incorporate it into your current space.
Rounded Edges and Exaggerated Curves
Zanda Table Lamp | A dome metal shade and semi-circle marble base below lend fun shape to this Art Deco-inspired lamp.
Blind Tiger Chandelier | In classic Art Deco style, this chandelier is simultaneously simple and dramatic. It would be perfect in a dining room or over an island.
Naz Honey Rattan Wall Mirror | This playful mirror is a statement piece for sure! Made of rattan, it would look great over a console table or a bathroom vanity.
Dory Bar Cart | This 80s-inspired rattan cart is a fun and elegant way to store — and display — your favorite glassware.
Culinary Circle Dining Table | Creating a dining space with incomparable style is easier than ever with this chic table. Its one-of-a-kind top is crafted of radial-matched eucalyptus highlighted with a Dappled Mink finish, a silkscreen pattern in Warm Reflections and an exquisite Mother of Pearl inlay.
She’s A Charmer Sofa | This divine sofa features a harmonious palette of cream, champagne, bronze, and dusty plum, and offers a textural mix of velvets, sateens, and an Art Deco-inspired graphic pattern.
Geometric Shapes and Prints
Smoke Lucite Loop Chandelier |Inject Art Deco glamour into your interior with the nickel-finished Murano Chandelier. Perfect for adding vintage style to your home.
Planet Vegan Black Leather Chair | This black stained ash and steel chair by Paris-based La Chance reinterprets the French tradition of Art Deco for today’s audience.
Maia 2 Drawer Lacquer Desk | Inspired by Art Deco’s lines and Egyptian influences, the black lacquer and gold leaf Maia two-drawer desk makes a luxurious addition to a living room or bedroom suite.
Art Deco Design 5 | The interesting shapes of this piece in contrasting black and white create a captivating pattern that adds an art-deco style flare to the composition.
Get In Line Mirror | Finely hand-painted black and gold geometric pattern frames the mirror. An Art Deco visual statement piece that serves as jewelry for the home.
Double Exposure | This striking diptych features a rotating Art Deco-inspired pattern in black, white, grey, and gold. It features a gold-finished wood floater frame.
Mushroom Table Lamp | This Art Deco-inspired lamp is elegant and practical. It features an antique brass finish and a white glass dome-shaped lampshade.
Gold, Brass, and Neutral Tones
Brass Double Ring Chandelier | Chandelier Damien Double has more than a hint of Art Deco decadence. The circular frames with antique brass finish are inset with frosted glass rods and just waiting to reflect the light in a hundred different ways.
Clement Burnt Brass Floor Lamp | A burnt brass base forms an hourglass-like cone, bringing a regal, art deco shape to this floor lamp.
Espalier Grasscloth Wallpaper | Featuring a raised, metallic, art deco-inspired geometric motif, this woven sisal wallpaper will elevate your space with dramatic style.
Nailed It Console Table | The distinctive beauty of the Art Deco movement is captured in this fashionable cabinet. Decorative champagne-gold metallic nails create an artful stylized pattern across its doors.
Lillian Wall Sconce |This gilded Art-Deco charmer supplies glamour with a vintage feel to any space that needs a little glamour. Install multiples along a hallway for a dramatic scene!
Faux Ray Me Chest | Offering a glamourous take on a classic silhouette, this exquisite three-drawer chest features unique hardware plated in Champagne Gold with Mother of Pearl inlay, while its shapely contours and curved legs are highlighted by an eye-catching Golden Blonde Leaf finish. Its drawer interiors are finished in Warm Reflections while Champagne Gold metal-plated ferrules add a touch of bling to its feet.
Rattan, Cane, and Other Natural Materials
Maya Rattan Bed | Inspired by the natural beauty of Indonesia, our Maya Beds are crafted by local artisans from rattan Indigenous to the Sumatra region of Indonesia. The steam-bent, woven frames are hand-stained in a warm honey finish to complement the materials’ natural features.
Jakarta Mirror Black Rattan | Reflect trend-forward texture in any space. Black-finished rattan forms a rounded frame for mirrored glass, with semicircle detailing of natural cane for a uniquely layered look.
Thatcher Occasional Chair | Beautiful and graceful from any angle, the Thatcher Chair is full of special touches. Crafted in teak with hand-wrapped rattan banding and topped off with brass corners for warmth and elegance.
Sutton Desk | This stylish desk features a black stained oak frame with natural rattan panels on the sides. This piece is a beautiful interpretation of the Art-Deco style with an exotic, global flair.
Ashley Dining Chair | A smooth barrelback design composed of dynamic intersecting curves makes up the Ashley Dining Chair in whitewashed Natural rattan. This organic material is detailed by a contrasting binding of black leather.
Kirk Drink Table | This statement-piece, multipurpose table is a perfect perch for drinks, but you’ll find a world of other uses for this practical piece, whether alongside a sofa, grouped in pairs for a coffee table, or as an extra surface in a bathroom.
Riley Outdoor Chair | Perfectly curved to reflect its Art-Deco inspiration, this durable, outdoor-friendly chair is ideal for comfy alfresco lounging.
Fun, Irreverent, and Just Plain Wacky
The world is a mess right now. Why not have some fun?
Vintage Art Deco Rug | Hand-knotted in wool, this vintage Art Deco rug selection from Turkish designer Zeki Muren is more like an art piece than a mere utilitarian rug.
Granby Chandelier | With its clean lines and Art Deco influences, this chandelier dazzles like the bright lights of Broadway. The square metal frame is finished in silver leaf.
Go For A Spin | Perfect on its own or paired together for visual impact, this chair represents the essence of Art Deco modernized for today’s lifestyles. Two luxe fabrics are combined to masterful effect while a painted wood trim creates a pencil rail outlining its shapely silhouette.
Trent Console Table | An all-over ribbed effect covers scalloped corners and curved panel legs in a chic, two-tone combination of dark gray and whitewashed natural rattan.
Brussels Coffee Table | Our beautifully handcrafted Brussels Coffee Table blends the hallmark exuberance of the Deco Lightburst motif with a gorgeous Champagne Gold color story and durable metal with tempered glass construction.
Green Scalloped Accent Chair | Unwind in the Art Deco-inspired Trapezium Chair. With its shell-shaped frame, Cameron light green, and brass legs, this gorgeous seat exudes vintage glamour.
In my next post, we will discuss the three things to know before you begin a remodeling project in 2022.
Until then,
Laura
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