Eight rich interiors that are a contemporary take on art deco

Continuing our Art Deco Centenary series, this lookbook rounds up eight statement interiors that seek to incorporate a sense of 1920s glamour. Art deco interiors can be recognised by their decorative approach – typically finished with geometric patterns, polished surfaces and extravagant materials like marble. Below, we have compiled an eclectic list of contemporary art The post Eight rich interiors that are a contemporary take on art deco appeared first on Dezeen.

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Eight rich interiors that are a contemporary take on art deco

Continuing our Art Deco Centenary series, this lookbook rounds up eight statement interiors that seek to incorporate a sense of 1920s glamour.

Art deco interiors can be recognised by their decorative approach – typically finished with geometric patterns, polished surfaces and extravagant materials like marble.

Below, we have compiled an eclectic list of contemporary art deco interiors, ranging from restaurants and casinos to boutique hotels and private residences.

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish entrance halls, brutalist kitchens and butter-yellow interiors.

Clubroom speakeasy — Photo courtesy of Carl Gerges Architects

Clubroom, Lebanon, by Carl Gerges Architects

Mirrored surfaces, geometric shapes and animal prints were used to reference Beirut's art deco heritage at this speakeasy designed by local studio Carl Gerges Architects.

Located in a 1930s building on Pasteur Street, the Clubroom was designed to be a haven for the city's residents – tucked away at the rear of the building and hosting space for approximately 50 guests.

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Lalique New York store — Photo by Adrian Gaut

Maison d'Artiste, USA, by Marc Larminaux and Studio Preveza

Marc Larminaux and Studio Preveza aimed to create a residential-style setting for this flagship store for Lalique in New York City's Upper East Side.

Housed in a 19th-century townhouse, the Maison d'Artiste store interior was designed to evoke the glassware created by the brand's founder and leading art deco designer René Lalique.

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Casino Royal Palm, France, by Caprini & Pellerin

Modern details feature in the restoration and renovation of this art deco casino in the French resort of Cannes, led by architecture studio Caprini & Pellerin.

Designed to reflect the architectural language of the existing art deco building, the casino's interior is complete with elaborate details including an organically-shaped marble bar.

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Restaurant bar with lamps and stools — Photo by Matt Russell

The Dover, UK, by Quincoces-Dragò & Partners

An art deco interior was designed by Quincoces-Dragò & Partners to be "unpretentiously elegant" for The Dover restaurant in Mayfair, London.

The long, narrow restaurant comprises a series of dimly-lit spaces lined with chequered flooring and wood-panelled walls.

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Smith & Mills restaurant by Woods Bagot — Photo by David Mitchell

Smith & Mills, USA, by Woods Bagot

Architecture studio Woods Bagot used dim lighting and dark tones to define the interiors of the Smith & Mills restaurant in New York City.

The restaurant is situated within the Rockefeller Center, with access to the dining space provided through a snug hallway covered with vintage elevator-cab panels.

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Hotel San Fernando, Mexico, by Bunkhouse and Reurbano

An art deco-style logo signposts the entrance to the Hotel San Fernando – a 19-room boutique hotel that was converted from a 1940s apartment block in Mexico City.

Designed by brand Bunkhouse and interior design studio Reurbano, the hotel is located within the largely residential Condesa neighbourhood.

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Interior in Mayfair by Tatjana von Stein — Photo by Genevieve Lutkin

60 Curzon, UK, by Tatjana von Stein

Walnut burl wood, metal, lacquers and silk wallpaper were used for this apartment in central London designed by Tatjana von Stein.

Situated within the art deco-style 60 Curzon building in Mayfair, the apartment is filled with furniture designed by Von Stein.

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Pelican Hotel, USA, by Andrea Rosso

The cafe and lobby of the Pelican Hotel in Miami was restored and updated by Italian designer Andrea Rosso to renew its art deco interiors.

Retaining much of the existing design, Rosso's updates included opening up the restaurant to the kitchen, and decorating the bar area with sheets of metal.

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Art Deco Centenary

This article is part of Dezeen's Art Deco Centenary series, which explores art deco architecture and design 100 years on from the "arts décoratifs" exposition in Paris that later gave the style its name.

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