art deco
noun
art de·co
ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō 
ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō,
ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)
variants
often Art Deco
: 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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Interiors blend art deco, Italian, and New Orleans influences, mixing red velvet and teak, antique brass, and original tile.
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AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
And to cap the night, slip into The Living Room at Faena Miami Beach, where dim lights, art deco glamour, and expertly made cocktails bring just enough nightlife energy to keep the evening going.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
At the iconic Manhattan hotel, which reopened in July after an ambitious eight-year renovation that restored the landmark to its art deco grandeur, guests can order a room service package that includes a bespoke bedside preparation of their famous Waldorf salad.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Neo Deco Neo Deco is 2026’s art deco upgrade.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
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AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
And to cap the night, slip into The Living Room at Faena Miami Beach, where dim lights, art deco glamour, and expertly made cocktails bring just enough nightlife energy to keep the evening going.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
At the iconic Manhattan hotel, which reopened in July after an ambitious eight-year renovation that restored the landmark to its art deco grandeur, guests can order a room service package that includes a bespoke bedside preparation of their famous Waldorf salad.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Neo Deco Neo Deco is 2026’s art deco upgrade.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Art deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20deco. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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