Firenze Déco: The Roaring Twenties Reimagined at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Firenze Déco: The Roaring Twenties Reimagined at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

An exhibition at Palazzo Medici Riccardi presents a focused exploration of Florence’s Déco period, tracing how local craftsmanship, graphic design and nascent fashion interacted with the broader modernist currents of the 1920s. The show highlights the city’s contribution to a distinctive aesthetic language.

The displays combine artifacts, printed material and period photographs to reconstruct the cultural and artisanal environment that fueled innovation in Florence during the decade.

• Highlights: poster and graphic design, signature ceramics, fashion sketches, furniture and archival photography.
• Why visit: the exhibition reveals how traditional workshops and modern tastes merged to shape a local interpretation of Art Déco with international resonance.
• Exhibition design: themed sections that spotlight techniques, notable designers and links between Florence and European avant-gardes.

Visitor information: the show is located within Palazzo Medici Riccardi in central Florence. Advance booking is recommended during busy periods to avoid queues. Check opening times and concessions for students, seniors or groups.

• Plan extra time to fully appreciate the curated installations.
• Look for audio guides or guided tours to gain historical and technical context.
• Accessibility: contact the venue ahead of your visit to confirm access routes and services.

This exhibition is suitable for enthusiasts of design history, decorative arts and historical fashion, as well as visitors curious about a lesser-known chapter of Florence’s cultural life.