NEO DECO FOR MINIMALISTS

All glam. Less drama. Neo Deco, without the excess.

Neo Deco is having a moment. Curves, sculptural forms, rich materials and unapologetic glamour are back. But what if jewel-toned rooms, high-gloss finishes and maximalist interiors aren't your thing?

Our approach is a little more restrained. Think muted versions of those saturated colors, warm woods, burnished brass, smoked glass, marble and the occasional flash of chrome. The shapes are still sculptural, the materials still luxurious, but the overall effect is cooler and less theatrical.

The trick is knowing when to stop. One beautifully considered object can introduce just enough Deco attitude without taking over the room.

We've found nine pieces that make the case for doing more with less. Let’s get into it.

Traditional Neo Deco CHECKLIST

  • Saturated jewel tones

  • Ornate, decorative details

  • High-shine gold and brass

  • Dramatic, heavily veined marble

  • Layered, glamorous interiors

  • Bold curves and geometric shapes

  • Rich textures and luxurious finishes

  • Full-on Art Deco revival

THE EDGE EDIT VERSION

  • Muted olive, oxblood and tobacco

  • Clean, sculptural statement pieces

  • Brushed brass with touches of chrome

  • One striking marble accent

  • Collected, restrained interiors

  • Soft curves and simplified geometry

  • Rich materials without the excess

  • Deco influences mixed with other eras


SHOP THE EDIT

01 / BRASS DOME LAMP

All brass, no fuss. A sleek dome silhouette with a Neo Deco personality that still plays well with other styles.

02 / REVERSIBLE GLASS VASE

Two looks, one gorge object. Amber and blush glass with curves in all the right places.

 

03 / FONTANA BOX

Excess in a small package. Marbleized acrylic and polished brass spheres make storage decidedly more interesting. It's a splurge, but Adler pieces are timeless.

 

04 / ANTIQUE BRASS TRAY

A geometric silhouette with an old-soul finish. The perfect landing spot for your beautiful clutter.

05 / MARBLE & GLASS LAMP

Moody merlot marble meets a soft, milky glow. A little drama looks good on the nightstand.

06 / MARBLE PEDESTAL TRAY

A sculptural stone pedestal that makes whatever you put on it look better.

 

07 / GREEN MARBLE BOOKENDS

A little green goes a long way in a neutral space. Substantial marble, softened edges and zero interest in being ordinary.

08 / FLUTED GOLD WALL MIRROR

Deco curves without the theatrics. A little architectural glamour for the wall.

09 / SILVER CHAIN LINK SCULPTURE

Big links. High shine. Absolutely no practical purpose, and that's precisely the point.

 

Cori Z. Vallone

Art Director / Designer / Consultant

https://www.coristyle.com/
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