Style labels help customers shop until they get blurry. This glossary resets the basics: what each style means, the furniture cues that define it, and how to borrow elements without turning a space into a costume.
Mid-Century Modern
Tapered legs, warm walnut and teak, geometric silhouettes softened just enough to feel approachable. Light but structured. The mistake: assuming any tapered leg qualifies. Scale, proportion, and a restrained palette all have to agree.
Art Deco
Symmetry, bold geometry, luxurious surfaces — lacquer, mirror, chrome or gilded metal, jewel-toned velvet. Substantial and theatrical. It works best edited down: one strong Deco p
