Fabulous elegance, style and functionality combined with sleek lines and bold shapes is what Art Deco lighting is all about. Immerse yourself in Hollywood glamour, the Jazz Age and the Roaring 20’s by choosing some of the best Deco style light fittings from Bespoke Lights – if you love the Art Deco ‘Great Gatsby’ look you will be spoilt for choice. 

Art Deco refers to a style that was popular in the 1920’s and 1930’s. It affected all forms of design including fine and decorative arts, fashion, film and of course lighting. The Roaring 20’s was a glamorous, optimistic time and this style was not just for the rich and famous as mass production meant everyone could experience the Deco style. Electricity was now widely available and the 1920’s saw the beginnings of the modern lighting industry that we know today. Architectural lighting, lighting designers and engineers were becoming important business.  Chrome was the new material of the time and combined with glass lent itself readily to lighting and even today light fittings continue to be made in chrome and satin chrome. Geometric angular shapes with strong symmetrical lines including zig-zag and chevron patterns were used on shades. Colourful stained glass was hand crafted to produce Art Deco Tiffany style lights. Art Deco lady lamps with glass balls held aloft are possibly one of the most recognised lamps from the Art Deco era.  

Art Deco is currently undergoing a revival and Deco light fittings can be seen in homes and hotels, not only in the UK, but around the world. It is easy to understand this re-emergence as Art Deco lighting is supremely versatile, being suited to both modern and traditional interiors. The Art Deco style was considered modern and trendy in the 1920’s and 1930’s and today Art Deco lights are still used for a minimalist look in modern open plan living areas.  Deco lights are, of course, well suited to traditional homes built in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Art Deco lighting is the perfect accompaniment to both modern and traditional décor. 

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