The Decorative arts included use of precious stones, semi precious stones, Jade, Rock crystal, Terracotta, Tortoiseshell, Mother-of-Pearl, Corals, Marble, Ivory and early plastics to name a few of the marvellous materials used in the artistry. They used more geometric and less natural forms than Art Nouveau. The Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes showcased to greater and lesser degree all the forms of Decorative Arts. The list includes pavillions showcasing bronze, pure scultpture, woodwork, tablettierrie, glass, ceramics, furniture and bookbinding. Decorative paintings and painters works were scattered throughout the pavillions or on wood panels, painted on glass or the posters advertising the individual works or groups of works. The architecture was displayed broadly throughout The Exposition in buildings designed by artisans from all over Europe including ideas to embellish architecture.
The collection has wonderful examples of the major artists and influences on artists of all the mentioned mediums; bronze and silver, watercolors and posters, cubist influenced pieces and paintings, African Sculpture, a collection of books, ceramic wall pieces, plates, vases, amphoras, even urns and painted Chinese screens. Furniture is placed throughout the condominium. Some furniture is purely visual and some is functional. There is furniture designed by Deco influenced architects. There is also a large selection of glass. The glass ranges from Contemporary to Nouveau and possibly older. There are ceramics from Czechoslovakia and Cloisenne as well work that predates Nouveau.
The collection centers around Decorative Arts. A large portion of the works are of the Art Deco era or influenced by that era.
