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I think art is really personal, so if you like it, use it!

To me it expresses more of the Tuscan feel (warm, country) and less Art Deco. Deco style is very geometric, streamlined, symmetrical. You see Egyptian themes, African/safari themes, transportation and architectural themes, machinery themes, cool colors like black, silver, and blue, inspired by machine/manmade materials like steel, glass, enamel, etc. Public places were very opulent and lavish.

What kind of lighting do you need? Rejuvenation.com has an awesome selection of period reproduction fixtures. I have this in my art deco kitchen over the sink (in black, not chrome):



And a matching, but smaller, shade on a glossy black ceiling fan. I have these in the master bath and hallway:


 I've also had good luck with lighting on eBay.

-- Edited by Suasoria at 19:04, 2008-09-08

Art Deco is a design movement that originated in France. It is also known as Art Moderne or Style Moderne.

Even though streamlined chrome and black/white are common deco references, many deco peices were natural wood, which could work well mixed with tuscan.

I do not think the painting you've chosen is appropriate for Art Deco.  If you find something that incorporates geometric shapes or cubist art, you would be on the right track.  One of my favorite artists, Tamara de Lempika (see my avatar), could work well with your Tuscan/Deco bridge.  Her art is very reflective of the deco period (late 1920's - 1930's.)





I feel this cubist painting by Georges Braque captures both deco and tuscany (sorry for the enormity!)  It's called "House at L'Estaque," and even though it was painted in 1908, I still think it works well with deco:




Some ideas to bridge Tuscan with Deco - note the warm colors in deco shapes:



this is a 1930's living room in typical period deco styling (note the wood table):


an Eileen Gray repro table would look nice:

these leather peices have a deco feel, and would work well with tuscan:


Suasoria posted some good deco lighting examples, but here's some more ideas that may help with your tuscan/deco bridge (warmer metal and glass tones):





hth!

I haven't taken any good house pictures lately, but here's my 1930s stove:



It has that streamlined, linear feel, and the stepped detail on the doors and along the top, which is typical of the period. Also the speakeasy I found at an antique hardware store for our front door - I don't think I've posted this one before...



I have a couple of pieces by this artist - don't know how great these will post:



And I love the pictures D posted!

First, I just want to say that I LOVE Art Deco. Being an art major in college, it's one of my fav art movements.

Also, I have a stove similar to this one in my house. I love it. It was built in the early 40's and it still works! I love the light mine has. It also has a  built-in timer, a deep fryer and a broiler. It's awesome.


Suasoria wrote:

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I haven't taken any good house pictures lately, but here's my 1930s stove: