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Art Deco Pendant Lights
Art Deco style brings all the glamour, and razzle dazzle of the roaring 20s to a modern 21st century space. Art Deco is short for Arts Décoratifs and took its name from the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris in 1925. It combined modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. It is noted to represent luxury, glamour, exuberance.
At the peak of its popularity in the late 20’s, It also represented faith in social and technological progress. It eventually fell out of favour in the 50s, giving way, at least in interior decor, to Mid-Century Modern style. However, it has made a strong resurgence recently and is still very popular in contemporary and modern homes and offices.
It is truly a timeless and universally beautiful style that will continue to be popular.
Art Deco: Features, Themes, and Design
Art Deco is a pastiche of many different styles, sometimes contradictory, united by a desire to be modern. Common characteristics of the art deco style are:
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Bold, geometric and angular forms
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Unique, rare and expensive materials like marble and ebony
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Exotic styles influenced by Eastern art
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Rich and vibrant colours
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Decadent detailed work and craftsmanship
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symmetrical designs in buoyant shapes
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Large in scale - big, bold and beautiful
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High shine finish
There are several themes that occur regularly in Art Deco design. They include:
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Leaves, branches, and feathers
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Trapezoids and angular shapes
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Stylized exotic animals as the base of table lamps
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Chevrons and zigzags with vibrant colouring
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Sunbursts - rays or "beams" radiating out from a central disk in the manner of sunbeams
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Jagged, pointed edges inspired by skyscrapers (such as the Chrysler building)
A good example of Art Deco in modern art is the decor used for the film “The Great Gatsby (2013)” by Baz Luhrmann. The film perfectly showcases the elegant, glamorous and functional style of Art Deco.
Art Deco in Pendant Lighting
Art Deco lighting is typically made in glass and chrome, which is still a popular combination to this day. But, the distinctive feature of Art Deco pendant lighting is geometric or angular shapes, a symmetrical design and a high-shine finish. For truly authentic Deco styling look for lighting pieces that combine wrought iron and glass with vibrant golds, black and crystal detailing.
Art Deco lighting beautifully showcases all the distinctive features of the Art Deco style such as:
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Geometric shapes
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Bold and angular forms
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Rich and vibrant colours
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Decadent detailed work and craftsmanship
It is the perfect style to make a statement of luxury, class and elegance.
We offer a curated range of high quality Art Deco pendant lights, and can ship Australia wide. Most pieces are handmade by skilled craftsmen using only the best materials available - artistic lighting sculptures made by masters of their art using premium materials ranging from polished nickel and brass to wood and crystals. We invite you to browse and shop the finest Art Deco lighting collection online - light up your space like no other. Every piece is deliverable Australia wide, straight to your door.
If you need any help in choosing an Art Deco pendant light for your space, have any questions regarding a piece, or would like to customise a fitting to suit your needs, please contact us.