In the previous part of our blog series, we presented the history of the Art Deco style, its forms and materials, as well as how it can fit into a modern interior. Now we turn to practical aspects: what to consider when choosing furniture and how this style continues to live on in the 21st century.
Choosing Furniture in Art Deco Style
Accent Piece or Full Interior?
Applying the Art Deco style does not necessarily mean that every corner of your home must shine in this direction. Many choose one accent piece – for example, a glossy sideboard or a striking console table – around which they build the room’s style. Others furnish full interiors with Art Deco furniture, especially when the room’s size and ceiling height allow for it.
Whichever approach you choose, it’s important that the furniture remains proportional to the space and does not overwhelm it. A well-chosen piece can dominate the room on its own – especially if made from noble materials, with a glossy finish or bold design.
Diamante nightstand and Dolce Vita nightstand
Recommendations by Room
In the living room, it’s worth choosing an Art Deco lounge armchair, velvet upholstered chair, or a coffee table with mirror inlays. These pieces not only provide comfort but also become visual highlights of the interior. An elegant wall mirror or glossy sideboard can further enhance the room’s character.
In the bedroom, rounded nightstands combined with glossy headboard panels work especially well. In the dining room, lacquered dining tables and velvet chairs with golden details bring the luxurious Art Deco ambiance.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A common mistake is crowding too many style elements into a space. Art Deco is highly distinctive, so there’s no need for every piece to be flashy. Maintaining a balance of color and form is key. Likewise, avoid mixing too many styles: minimalist and Art Deco elements don’t always harmonize well together.
If you’re unsure how to incorporate this style into your home, it’s worth drawing inspiration from professional furniture collections. Italia Bútor offers many pieces that fit seamlessly into an elegant, modern interior without becoming overly theatrical.
Hungarian Art Deco: Lajos Kozma and Local Relevance
The Legacy of a Hungarian Designer
One of the most prominent figures in the Hungarian adoption of Art Deco was Lajos Kozma, who uniquely blended international trends with Hungarian design language during the 1920s–30s. His work reflected both a drive for functionality and a stylized, decorative richness. As a furniture and interior designer, he left a lasting legacy that continues to influence Hungarian interior culture today.
The furniture emerging from Lajos Kozma’s workshop perfectly illustrates how high-quality craftsmanship and modern, geometric style features were combined in a time when interior design was also a means of expressing social status.
Lajos Kozma Art Deco bent-arm chair
Hungarian Style Features
While French and American Art Deco often emphasized light, glamour, and exoticism, the Hungarian version leaned more towards restrained elegance, functionality, and respect for tradition. Domestic pieces were often smaller in size and less ostentatious, yet still preserved the signature Art Deco elements.
Today, these legacies appear in reinterpreted form in modern homes: furniture crafted with modern materials and refined details evoke the elegance of the interwar era. Several models from Italia Bútor reflect this harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary needs.
Lajos Kozma Art Deco armchairs
Reimagined Elegance in the 21st Century
The Rise of Neo-Art Deco
In 21st-century interior design trends, past styles keep returning – including Art Deco. Its modern variant, neo-Art Deco, represents a more refined form while retaining the proportions, symmetry, and elegance of the original style. Shiny surfaces, metallic accents, and noble materials are still present, but the execution is more subtle and restrained.
Today’s interior designers often combine minimalist layouts with the iconic features of Art Deco: this results in a form of contemporary luxury where simplicity and ornamentation coexist. This is especially ideal for those seeking a unique, character-rich, yet livable home environment.
Inspiration from the Italia Bútor Collection
The Italia Bútor selection includes an increasing number of pieces that follow this new contemporary Art Deco vision. Glossy, geometrically designed sideboards, mirrors adorned with golden accents, and velvet-upholstered chairs subtly evoke the heyday of the 1920s. These items not only make interiors unique, but also allow classical style to continue living in a modern form in your home.
If you want to create an interior that is both timeless and expressive, Art Deco furniture is an excellent choice – especially when modernized versions enter your space with high-quality craftsmanship, premium materials, and refined detailing.
Conclusion
Art Deco style remains one of the most distinctive and elegant directions in interior design. With its geometric forms, glossy surfaces, and unique materials, it offers a true visual experience – while still fitting harmoniously into today’s homes.
Whether you’re looking for a single accent piece or planning an entire interior, you’ll surely find a model in the Italia Bútor selection that represents this timeless style with dignity. Embrace the unmatched meeting of luxury and form – even in your home.
