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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The spacious art deco, pastel bi-level dining room is already popping up on Instagram thanks to its stunning design, but the food by James Tracey is no slouch either. —Devorah Lev-tov, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023

Stop by swanky art deco bar Selva to rub shoulders with Oaxacan artists and designers. —Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Feb. 2023

Fun Fact: The boat is an expansion of the luxury art deco London hotel, The Wellesley). —Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Dec. 2022

Amazon and Etsy are filled to the brim with invitations and prom admission tickets that feature fun art deco designs. —Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 2 Dec. 2022

Dada and art deco were both brought to you — thanks! —Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2023

The six-coupe-troupe is the best Champagne glass set to add a romantic wash of color to your contemporary, bohemian, or art deco dining room. —Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2023

For a fan of historic buildings, a visit to Miami Beach’s art deco historic architectural district is almost overwhelming. —Joy Wallace Dickinson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2022

Gloria and Emilio purchased a gorgeous art deco hotel in Miami together around 1992. —Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French Art Déco, from Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an exposition of modern decorative and industrial arts held in Paris, France, in 1925

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above