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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Food and Drink The effortlessly cool lobby bar, complete with an old-school photo booth and art deco design motifs, is the social hub of the hotel.
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
The actress's Emilio Pucci pink and multi-color velvet dress with matching tights; her art deco emerald and diamond brooch; and her ruby, diamond, gold necklace and earring set are some of the eye-catching pieces that were displayed.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See the grandiose steps, ornate lampposts, art deco doors, unchanged from the days when a commissionaire was on guard to welcome the players into the Marble Halls.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The interiors draw inspiration the American art deco movement and of classic British luxury design and utilize rare marble and stones, exotic woods, fine Italian leather and fabrics by the oldest and most renowned Italian and international brands.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
The actress's Emilio Pucci pink and multi-color velvet dress with matching tights; her art deco emerald and diamond brooch; and her ruby, diamond, gold necklace and earring set are some of the eye-catching pieces that were displayed.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See the grandiose steps, ornate lampposts, art deco doors, unchanged from the days when a commissionaire was on guard to welcome the players into the Marble Halls.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The interiors draw inspiration the American art deco movement and of classic British luxury design and utilize rare marble and stones, exotic woods, fine Italian leather and fabrics by the oldest and most renowned Italian and international brands.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Art deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20deco. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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