Fluted designs trace back to ancient Greece and Rome, where vertical grooves distinguished many of the columns now emblematic of classical architecture. The texture’s popularity today coincides with a resurgence in neoclassical design, which draws inspiration from these early architectural styles, as well as the Art Deco style that developed in the 1920s. Both of these aesthetics encompass simple geometric forms, and fluted accents have become a favorite way to incorporate those motifs into modern spaces. These decorative grooves can be carved or molded into ceramics, glass, metal, wood, plaster, and stone, or created using rounded pieces of wood. You can find tons of fluted furniture and accessories at retailers like Crate & Barrel, West Elm, Pottery Barn, and more. And if you’re feeling crafty, you can even recreate the look yourself by adhering strips of molding or wood dowels to furniture, paneled cabinetry, or walls. If you’d prefer to shop, however, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite fluted accessories to bring this classic trend into your home. Buy It: Fluted Side Table ($199, West Elm) Buy It: Kähler Hammershøi Miniature Vases ($69, Pottery Barn) Buy It: Threshold Wrentham Beadboard Farmhouse 3 Drawer Dresser ($400, Target) Buy It: Atwell Ribbed Double Old-Fashioned Glass ($6, Crate & Barrel) Buy It: Fiber Concrete Barrel Pot ($38-$268, Terrain)
