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Lighting Style Guide: Art Deco

01/30/2018

Art Deco is a design movement that became a popular style during the 1930s. The style was designed to provide a sleek and dynamic elegance that symbolized wealth and sophistication. Due to the increased interest in technological innovation and the archeological discoveries of the time, artists and designers were influenced by technology as well as ancient Egyptian and Aztec styles.  It is because of this unique mashup of elements that art deco stands out as a dramatic, artistic style with bold, sharp lines and abstract forms.

 

Characteristics of Art Deco Lighting

The common characteristics of art deco lighting are geometric shapes along with symmetric forms. The style can be highly ornamental and uses an unvaried repetition of elements to add detail and interest. Gold leaf and chrome finishes are a common trait of the style. These treatments were chosen to portray an expensive appearance.

 

Art Deco - Style Characteristics

 

Art Deco - Style Characteristics
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Art Deco - Style Characteristics Expensive Appearance


 

Product Examples 

 

Art Deco Sconce Brass Park Slope by Hudson Valley Lighting
Elk Lighting Constructs Weathered Zinc Pendant Light with Hexagon Shade
 Hudson Valley Lighting Pierre Polished Nickel Sconce
 Fine Art Lamps Allegretto Silver Platinized Silver Leaf with Subtle Brown Highlights
 Art Deco Vertical Bathroom Light Bronze Blink Bath by Troy Lighting


 Modern Chandelier in Polished Nickel Finish By: Elk Lighting
 Art Deco Flushmount Light Brass Decostar by Elk Lighting
Art Deco Pendant Light Bronze Fathom by Corbett Lighting
 Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light Silver Leaf Big Bang by Corbett Lighting
Crystal Pendant Light in Mocha Finish By: Elk Lighting


 

Style Inspiration 

 

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light Silver Leaf Big Bang by Corbett Lighting
Art Deco Vertical Bathroom Light Bronze Blink Bath by Troy Lighting
Troy Lighting - Blink Chandelier
Art Deco Pendant by Elk Lighting


 

 

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