Art Deco Roars Back
November 2021
Art Deco roars back as top ‘20s trend
The Art Deco movement of the 1920s and ‘30s arrived on the heels of a global pandemic, as the world looked toward the future with hope and optimism. Sound familiar? It’s no wonder that this classic design style is experiencing a revival as we enter the Roaring 2020s.
A 100-year history
From art to architecture, fashion and home goods, Art Deco dominated design in the decades following World War I. Though the trend faded by the 1940s, it has lived on in larger-than-life structures like New York’s Chrysler Building and the Art Deco district of Miami.
Noted for its flair for the dramatic, a focus on opulence and geometric lines, Art Deco brings sophistication and style to spaces big and small. With a mix of materials like manmade Bakelite, natural woods and lavish marble, as well as rich jewel tones, the style is all about luxury.
Why it’s back now
Think of 2020s-style art deco as the antidote to farmhouse chic, stark white walls and cottage core. It’s the ‘20s again, and we are ready to shake off the dust of the past few years with dazzling glamour.
Today’s take on the style keeps its core elements – scallop and diamond patterns, high-shine materials and sparkling metallics – while bringing in modern touches like neutral colorways and minimalist influences. The look still resonates so well because of its malleable character and streamlined shapes.
How to do Art Deco
Experts note that dipping into Deco doesn’t have to mean taking on a totally retro theme. A single couch, light fixture or table setting can make a big impact.
By playing with scale – such as with a wallpaper print – you can bring Art Deco elements to the forefront in a nod to maximalism or keep things simple and clean. Because Art Deco is a blend of eclectic influences from around the world, there’s no one way to embrace the trend.
You can bring this classic look into your space with Libbey’s selection of designs inspired by the Art Deco era – and by our own history as a creator of fine glassware during the classic cocktail period. Whether you’re going for vintage vibes or adding just one or two accents, these glasses will have your guests partying like it’s 1929:
1924 – Picture a splashy 1930s musical, its aristocratic stars sipping cocktails in high fashion. They’d probably be drinking out of 1924, whose curves and swirls drip drama.
The Gats – Inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” a contemporaneous work of the period, this striking glass brings a dash of debonair to your bar with iconic Art Deco lines.
Speakeasy – Named for the underground Prohibition-era watering holes brimming with flappers and gangsters, Speakeasy features a faceted stem and avant-garde design.
