Fans of crisp, modern architecture and clean-lined shapes will love one of this fall’s stronger style trends: faceted décor.

For those who feel the whole bold, geometric-pattern thing is nearing overexposure, faceted furniture and prints make sense, according to New York designer Elaine Griffin.

“Purer and streamlined, the faceted silhouette is the stylistic descendant of geometrics – think geometrics deconstructed,” she says.

The style, says Griffin, can be modern (the faceted Hearst Tower in New York City oozes architectural chic), primitive (think Grand Canyon) and vintage (Art Deco and the Cubists).

“Faceted shapes are intrinsically more visually appealing because, whether they’re mirrored or not, they reflect more light,” she says. “A faceted element in a piece adds a stylish, decorative layer of dimension and surface interest without crossing over into the fussy, frilly or overdone.”

The “gemstone” shape is especially attractive in reflective materials – mirror, glass, shiny metallics – where light plays off the planes. The look is clean, contemporary and luxe.

Yet in ceramic, wood or fabric, the polyhedron shape looks appealingly organic, as in honeycombs and cellular structures.

Wayfair has faceted décor from several sources. Stacked, smoky, etched-glass facets make a smart-looking Borghese table. Imax’s lemon-yellow ceramic Chantal vase has a chic modern look. Three simple, faceted crystal blocks anchor Safavieh’s Cube fixture, creating a simple yet elegant table lamp. Arteriors’ antiqued-brass faceted table lamp on an iron base has presence and personality. (wayfair.com)

At Z Gallerie, cowhide is crafted into a faceted Odyssey rug in tones of gray and black. Here, too, are a glamorous faceted mirrored table and the Portico mirror. (zgallerie.com)

Faceted candlesticks from Godinger stack like crystal jewelry and would dress up a dining table. (lampsplus.com)

At Target, a faceted cotton lampshade is available in sea blue, black and white. A silvery, faceted-glass column anchors a table lamp in the Xhilaration collection. (target.com)

Designer Jason Phillips takes the motif into a different material, carving acacia wood into 3D faceted wall art at Crate & Barrel. (crateandbarrel.com)

Capiz shells are hand-cut into facets and fitted into a wire frame to create a drum pendant lampshade available from West Elm. An angular side table is layered with an antiqued mirror, making a useful little piece that could suit a formal or rustic space. (westelm.com)

Dutch designer Marcel Wanders has created a line of unusual faceted tiles for Bisazza. Named “Frozen Garden.” The glossy black or white ceramics are available with a whimsical daisy motif if desired. (bisazza.it )

Wanders’ Stone stool for Kartell has a faceted hourglass shape, and comes in red, black, smoke, blue, amber or clear polycarbonate.

This photo provided by Lamps Plus shows an ARteriors Home Drea Geometric table lamp. (AP Photo/Lamps Plus)

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This photo provided by Lamps Plus shows Godinger Ophelia crystal candlesticks. (AP Photo/Lamps Plus)

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This photo provided by Lamps Plus shows Godinger Allegro crystal candlesticks. (AP Photo/Lamps Plus)

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This photo provided by Z Gallerie shows a faceted Portico mirror that would make a dramatic statement over a mantel or in an entryway. (AP Photo/Z Gallerie)

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This photo provided by Z Gallerie shows faceted mirrored panels that create the intriguing reflective Oslo coffee table from Z Gallerie. The piece is also available as a side table. (AP Photo/Z Gallerie)

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This photo provided by Kartell.com shows Marcel Wanders’ polycarbonate Stone stool for Kartell, which is available in a range of hues. The transparent material plays with the faceted hourglass shape to refract and reflect both natural and artificial light in intriguing ways. (AP Photo/Kartell.com)

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