Art Deco is a timeless design style characterized by sharp-edged looks, rich colors, distinctive geometric details, and, often, expensive materials. Also called style moderne, the Art Deco movement in decorative arts, architecture, and design originated in France just before World War I and developed into a major style in Europe and the United States during the 1920s. Art Deco was not just a single style but a mixture of various (and often even contradictory) styles that represented luxury, glamour, modernity, and exuberance. Art Deco signaled a move away from the traditional, and this new and exciting style permeated just about anything that could be touched by design including fashion, buildings, interiors, crafts, fine arts, jewelry, cars, and even mundane items like household appliances.
Art Deco Revival
The last few years has seen a resurgence in the Art Deco movement as designers and artists return to geometric patterns, clean lines, and rich, earthen colors. Designers are looking for details beyond the basics, as artistic touches such as inlays and embellishments gain momentum. The trend toward using luxe materials—due to increasing consumer confidence—has many designers turning to 1920s elegance for inspiration. Today’s take on Art Deco is organic and graphic and comprised of luxurious materials from all over the world. Refinement is the focus rather than ostentatiousness.
What Does Art Deco Revival Mean for Tile?
Art Deco style can be seen in tile through jeweled colors, metallic inlays and mosaics, mirrored glass tiles, black and white combos, and dark colors. Tiles that have the look of semi precious stones, heavily veined marble, and exotic woods all accentuate Art Deco inspired interiors.
Crossville offers several exciting tile collections that will perfectly complement your 1920’s inspired spaces. Here’s a look at them.
Sideview Glass
Perhaps the epitome of Art Deco grandeur, our Sideview Glass is a richly faceted metallic glass mosaic that can be used as a sparkly accent or stunning focal point. It’s available in matte and polished in Tungsten, Silver, Gold, and Copper.
Cava
Our new Cava collection in Noir Desir Polished will perfectly complement any Art Deco inspired space with its bold, dramatic look. Each vein of these Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels is rendered to remarkably authentic effect. The result, supersized stone looks guaranteed to be even better than the real thing!
Yin and Yang
You can’t get much more Art Deco than a black and white combo in a chevron pattern. Our Yin and Yang natural stone collections draws inspiration from Far Eastern art to effortlessly balance the bold and understated. Here, Black Dragon and Snow Flower combine for a classic Art Deco look.
Here’s our own Lindsey Waldrep, VP of Marketing, discussing Art Deco Revival as part of a guided look at current interior design trends and the ways tile products align with the latest looks.
