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In part two of our art deco discovery post we are going to look at some modern designers and their take on the art deco genre.

Barbara Barry has recently created a collection of art deco designs that epitomise the juxtaposition of refinement and opulence that art deco is famous for. Her chairs are resplendent with sexy curves, her tables shimmer with metal finishes, and her desks and cabinets are equally attractive. ( www.kohlerinteriors.com ).

Because art deco is a decorative as it is functional you will find items that were originally designed as dining room furniture in the bedroom and visa versa. Nancy Corzine’s chic desks fit the bill as beautiful examples of art deco, but are contemporary enough to have your laptop on! ( www.nancycorzine.com ).

Pieces originally designed for the dining room or bedroom can now be used anywhere. Wireless devices and laptops give clients even more freedom when choosing furniture, says of Naples, Fla., who, with husband Bryan, has been selling Art Deco furniture since 1998 through their online store, www.decodame.com.

“Art Deco cabinets have become very popular to place under the wall-mounted TV, giving people a place to store audio and video equipment,” says Lorial Francis from www.decodame.com, “Now a collector can enjoy a period Art Deco desk without cutting holes into it for chords.”

If you’re after vintage furniture as well as reproduction, Decodame’s collection includes a many products of each including sideboards crafted of, zebrawood or burled walnut. True luxury!

The iconic self-contained bar cabinet, is now becoming popular with the young trend setters. It fits nicely in a smaller apartment. Don’t forget that you don’t have to buy large pieces of furniture to get in on the art deco scene. Door knobs, light shades and hanging mirrors are inexpensive ways to bring art deco into your home.