{"id":2297,"date":"2018-01-30T10:03:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T10:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/?p=2297"},"modified":"2025-05-14T08:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:08:56","slug":"lighting-style-guide-art-deco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/lighting-style-guide-art-deco\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighting Style Guide: Art Deco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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\u00a0discoveries of the time, artists and designers were influenced by\u00a0technology as well as ancient Egyptian and Aztec styles. \u00a0It is because of this unique mashup\u00a0of elements that art deco stands out as a dramatic,\u00a0artistic style with bold, sharp lines and abstract forms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Characteristics of Art Deco Lighting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The common characteristics of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/products\/art-deco-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">art deco<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half \" style=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/callout-image6.png\" alt=\"Art Deco - Style Characteristics \" width=\"1051\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half last \" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"one_third \" style=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2303 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Brass2.png\" alt=\"Art Deco - Style Characteristics \" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><br \/>\nBrass Tones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third \" style=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Grand.png\" alt=\"Art Deco - Style Characteristics \" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/> Expensive Appearance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Product Examples\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_third \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/edwin-led-wall-sconce-vintage-brass-alora-lighting\/P2624916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7795 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P2624916zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third \" style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/cinq-pendant-light-bronze-progress-lighting\/P1837753\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P1837753zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third last \" style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/hudson-valley-lighting-hampden-vintage-gold-leaf-led-switched-sconce\/P2747036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P2747036zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"one_third \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/marquee-dark-bronze-led-sconce-avenue-lighting\/P2035642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P2035642zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third \" style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/theory-led-pendant-gold-leaf-stainless-corbett-lighting\/P1879130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P1879130zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third last \" style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/alora-lighting-colette-urban-bronze-led-bathroom-light\/P2756266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P2756266.alt1zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Style Inspiration\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half \" style=\"\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7793 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/deco_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last \" style=\"\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/deco_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/mendez-29-inch-chandelier-antique-brass-arteriors-home\/P2539496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mendez by Arteriors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/kinlee-51-inch-linear-chandelier-antique-brass-arteriors-home\/P2476627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kinlee by Arteriors<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more lighting style ideas? 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