Art Deco Decorative Accessories

Q: How do I care for brass and lacquer objects?

Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Unlacquered brass tarnishes over time — polish periodically with a brass product or let the patina develop. Avoid abrasives on lacquer and plated finishes.

Bronze figurines, geometric lacquer boxes, and brass objects for glamorously designed Art Deco interiors. Shop from Arteriors, Currey and Company, and Global Views.

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Art Deco Decorative Accessories Canada – Geometric Objects & Décor

Art Deco decorative accessories draw on the opulent, geometrically precise material vocabulary of the 1920s and 1930s — stepped and faceted crystal and glass objects, sculptural bronze and gilt figures, lacquer boxes and trays in black and gold with geometric banding, brass and chrome bookends, mirrored and metallic trays, and ceramics with chevron, fan, and sunburst decoration.

Explore related pieces in our Art Deco vases and wall art collections.

All products are priced in Canadian dollars with free shipping on orders over $199 CAD.

Styling Principles

Symmetry

On a sideboard or console, a symmetrical arrangement — matching bookends or objects flanking a central sculptural piece — delivers the formal composition the style favours.

Reflective Layering

A mirrored or gilded tray holding crystal and brass objects creates the multi-material, light-catching layering characteristic of Deco styling.

Bold over Subtle

Art Deco accessories are meant to read confidently. Scale up rather than down — a few substantial objects work better than many small ones.

Brands in This Collection

Accessories from Arteriors, Global Views, Cyan Design, and Pigeon and Poodle.

Art Deco Decorative Accessory FAQs

What materials define Art Deco accessories?

Polished brass and chrome, black lacquer, crystal and faceted glass, bronze, and mirrored surfaces. The palette is deliberately rich and reflective, with geometric form doing the decorative work rather than applied ornament.

How do I style an Art Deco sideboard or console?

Work symmetrically. Matching objects flanking a central sculptural piece, or a gilded tray grouping crystal and brass objects, both deliver the formal, layered composition the style calls for.

What are the signature Art Deco motifs?

Steps and ziggurats, chevrons, fans and shells, sunbursts, and stylized geometric florals. These recur across architecture, furniture, textiles, and objects, which is why a room reads as coherently Deco when the motifs repeat.

How do I care for brass and lacquer objects?

Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Unlacquered brass will tarnish over time — polish periodically with a product made for brass, or let the patina develop. Avoid abrasives on lacquer and plated finishes.

Can Deco accessories mix with modern interiors?

Yes — the geometric quality of Deco objects sits comfortably in contemporary rooms, more so than heavily ornamented historical styles. A few strong pieces add glamour without requiring a period room.

Where can I buy Art Deco decorative accessories in Canada?

Montreal Lighting & Hardware carries them online and at our Mount-Royal showroom (5670 Paré Street, Quebec, H4P 2M2). We ship Canada-wide at CAD prices with free shipping on orders over $199. Call (514) 416-2013.

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How to Style Art Deco Decorative Accessories

Geometric precision, material opulence, symmetry, and layered glamour determine how Art Deco accessories read.

Layer reflective and metallic materials

The Art Deco interior is characterized by the layering of reflective and metallic surfaces — a gilded tray on a mirrored console containing crystal objects, brass bookends, and a lacquer box creates the multi-material, multi-reflective layering that defines the period's decorative sensibility. Combine gold, crystal, lacquer, and polished metal in every surface arrangement.

Use geometric forms exclusively

Every Art Deco decorative accessory should have a geometric or angular quality — stepped, faceted, angular, or stylized. Organic, irregular, or naturalistic forms conflict with the period's geometric design vocabulary. If an object is rounded, it should be deliberately spherical or cylindrical — not organically irregular.

Govern arrangements by symmetry

Art Deco interior design is governed by formal symmetry. Flanking pairs on consoles and sideboards, matched objects on each end of a mantle, and bilateral arrangements around a central sculptural element are the foundational Art Deco compositional approach.

Scale for bold impact

Art Deco accessories should be scaled to create bold visual impact — not subtle tabletop decorations. A single large sculptural bronze figurine on a lacquered sideboard reads with period confidence. A cluster of small objects reads as a collection; a single strong object reads as a statement.

Location	Scale	Arrangement
Lacquered sideboard	8" - 24" height	Symmetrical flanking pairs
Mirrored console	4" - 18" height	Gilded tray with layered objects
Coffee table (lacquered)	4" - 12" height	Strong central object + geometric pair
Mantle shelf	8" - 20" height	Bilateral symmetry from center
Library / study shelves	Books + angular objects	Geometric objects, angular bookends

Common questions

Art Deco Decorative Accessories FAQ

What defines Art Deco decorative accessories?

Art Deco decorative accessories use stepped and faceted crystal objects, sculptural bronze and gilt figurines in stylized geometric forms, lacquer boxes in black and gold, geometric brass and chrome bookends, mirrored trays, and bold geometric ceramic pieces with chevron, fan, and sunburst decoration referencing the opulent geometric vocabulary of 1920s-1930s design.

What material combination is most Art Deco?

Gold, crystal, lacquer, and polished metal layered together — mirrored and metallic surfaces combined with faceted crystal and geometric lacquerware create the multi-reflective glamour that defines Art Deco interior decoration.

Is restraint a value in Art Deco accessory styling?

No more than in traditional design. Art Deco interiors are characteristically bold and opulent — but every object should be geometrically precise and contribute to the formal symmetrical arrangement. Bold objects, not chaotic accumulation.

What forms are most period-appropriate?

Stepped, faceted, angular, and stylized geometric forms. Every object should have a deliberate geometric or angular quality. Avoid organic and naturalistic forms.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes, free standard shipping across Canada on all orders over $199, including decorative accessories.

What brands do you carry?

We carry Art Deco decorative accessories from Arteriors, Currey and Company, and Global Views.

Should Art Deco accessories appear in pairs?

Almost always on flanking surfaces. A single strong sculptural object works as a focal statement; pairs create the bilateral symmetry that governs the style.

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