Art Deco is an opulent and lavish form of art (and architecture) that spanned the 1920's and 1930's. The art form influenced architecture, industrial design, interior design, fashion, and film of the period. These pens incorporates many of the design features of that period, such as spires and starbursts that are iconic symbols of the Art Deco period. There usually is a small radiant Swarovski Crystal on the clip that provides an extra accent!