How to Use art deco in a Sentence

art deco

noun
  • Black satin, with a vaguely art deco pat- tern shot through it, a grid of circles and squares.
    — Harpers Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, these art deco flats put every piece of jewelry to shame with their sparkle.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023
  • In the moody new clip, the teen phenom can be seen lounging in a room dripping in art deco.
    — Billboard, 5 Aug. 2021
  • This floor’s powder room has the firehouse men’s room mirror and a steel art deco sink.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 13 June 2020
  • Finn Hall has yet to announce a craft beer and wine bar and an art deco cocktail lounge.
    — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Black satin, with a vaguely art deco pattern shot through it, a grid of circles and squares.
    — David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Its lines are low, sweeping prairie-style, plus the curves and zig-zag corners of art deco accents.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2021
  • The sloping sides are etched with an art deco pattern that resembles a fan.
    — Devra First, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Large-format posters are a fun way to bring in color and the art deco style the homeowner loves.
    — Mari-Jane Williams, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2019
  • If your taste runs in the sparkly or art deco direction, this cool candle warmer may be for you.
    — Alanna Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2023
  • The new railings are meant to mimic the station’s lustrous art deco brass work.
    — Inga Saffron, Philly.com, 9 May 2018
  • There’s all this art deco and these amazing buildings downtown that are hardly used now.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
  • This playful design blends pink, green, and dark green tones, giving subtle art deco vibes.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 June 2026
  • Large rooms are high-ceilinged and well lit, with chic, art deco vibes, and sleek architectural touches.
    — Lori Rackl, chicagotribune.com, 30 Sep. 2019
  • An art deco–speakeasy theme includes private rooms named after cocktails.
    — Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • She’s lived here all her life (twenty-nine years), presently in a sprawling art deco-ish apartment.
    — Lynn Hirschberg, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Half the fun of using this is pulling out the art deco-looking multi-beveled container.
    — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 21 May 2018
  • The Pemberton House will now serve as a dining space with art deco style.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Gold and teal wallpaper with touches of art deco décor line the entrance to the theater.
    — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Velvet and lace add a gothic vibe to the theme, while fringe and art deco hardware nod to the roaring twenties.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Instead, the neckline, belt, and fabric at the hips are geometric, maybe even art deco.
    — Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The current name, art deco façade and a floor mosaic of a phoenix were added during the second rebuild.
    — Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Many residents have mourned the loss of the art deco structure, built in the 1940s.
    — Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Nov. 2022
  • From the rich olive shade to the sumptuous velvet fabric, these pleated round throw pillows scream art deco.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This aluminum table brings some art deco energy without feeling stuck in the past.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Stop in at the art deco Hotel Montana for lunch at the chic Scala restaurant.
    — Malavika Bhattacharya, National Geographic, 5 Oct. 2019
  • Upgrade your dining room with this set of two art deco chairs, currently up to $285 off.
    — Samantha Jones, goodhousekeeping.com, 27 May 2023
  • Rice’s Bakery sold sweets and breads with an art deco setting at the Duane Bakery.
    — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 5 May 2018
  • The white agate is also inspired by the classic art deco a part of the old Havana aesthetic.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Project Nightingale looks like the Jazz Age come to life, a streamliner from an art deco film.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026

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