art deco
noun
art de·co
ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō 
ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō,
ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)
often capitalized A&D
: a popular design style of the 1920s and 1930s characterized especially by bold outlines, geometric and zigzag forms, and the use of new materials (such as plastic)
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Where to stay A stone’s throw from the Tiber and just outside Villa Borghese is the Piazza del Popolon neighborhood’s art deco Hôtel Locarno, which opened in 1920.
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The extensive renovation, brought to life by design studio ADC Atelier, focused on preserving original art deco elements like the hotel pool’s iconic diving board while modernizing the 251 rooms, suites and villas and adding things like new dining options.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The renovations will be in keeping with the coliseum’s art deco style, Crum said.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Just across the street, the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques, and Americana has an eclectic mix of fine art and vintage pieces, celebrating everything from art deco furniture to folk crafts.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The extensive renovation, brought to life by design studio ADC Atelier, focused on preserving original art deco elements like the hotel pool’s iconic diving board while modernizing the 251 rooms, suites and villas and adding things like new dining options.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The renovations will be in keeping with the coliseum’s art deco style, Crum said.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Just across the street, the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques, and Americana has an eclectic mix of fine art and vintage pieces, celebrating everything from art deco furniture to folk crafts.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Art deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20deco. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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