1925-2025 – One Hundred Years of Art Deco at the Museum of Decorative Arts - Temporary exhibition until April 26, 2026

A century after the landmark 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts introduced Art Deco to the world, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs invites visitors to rediscover the elegance and ambition of this remarkable style.

This special exhibition explores the spirit of Art Deco through immersive displays that celebrate its defining features, rich materials, geometric forms, fine craftsmanship, and a sense of modern luxury that still feels timeless today. From furniture and fashion to interior design and decorative objects, each space reveals how Art Deco transformed everyday life into something refined and theatrical.

More than just a design movement, Art Deco represented confidence, glamour, and a belief in progress. Clean lines met bold decoration, while traditional craftsmanship embraced new industrial possibilities. Walking through the exhibition feels like stepping into a world where beauty was considered essential, and every detail mattered.

The exhibition that shows Art Deco not as a nostalgic style, but as a living source of inspiration. Just as in 1925, it reminds us that art, beauty and imagination still have the power to shape the world around us.

 

The exhibition ends in the museum’s grand nave, where a cabin from the Orient Express can be viewed with all its art deco detail. More on this tomorrow.

Check out the museum's website here.