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Art Deco Lighting

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
BIG XXL brass and glass Wall Lamp in ART deco, Art Nouvea style- around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s - patina - US wiring compatible jr
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1970s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Glass table lamp with fabric shade around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Glass table lamp with fabric shade around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The Fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Glass

Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Brass Industrial Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass Industrial Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co. with 3 fluorescent tubes, 1930s, Germany Industrial ceiling lamp with 3 fluorescent Tubes Note: There're 3 different type of ...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Big Art Deco glass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco glass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Original condition The shade is replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Nickel

Venetian 1940s Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Murano glass and wrought iron pendant ceiling lamp. In the classic light brown glass and green-tinted wrought iron.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Creme Opaline Pendants, Set of 2, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual set of Art Deco pendants was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1930s. The lights feature cream colored opaline lamp shades with red decor and burnished/bronzed ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pressed glass 'Moonstone' bowl plaffonier light. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design, supported by integral hooks and ceiling plate. Chains could be ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
In the early 20th century, major Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Tianjin were swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by the Deco aesthetic, which permeated every aspect of life in the bustling, vibrant city. This petite glass...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Art Glass

Art Deco Marbled Cream Opaline & Bronze Pendant with Tassel, Germany 1920s 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual large pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany during the Bauhaus Period in the 1920s to 1930s. It features a large dark cream / sand colored opaline glass lamp...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Floor Lamp, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School floor lamp. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with the typical Amsterdamse School style elements. The typical Amst...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Silk, Oak

Antique Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek Twin Vase Lamps, Lindus Decor, 1910-1917
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meet Toni & Tini! This one-of-a-kind pair of lamps are lovingly handcrafted from antique, rare vases from the renowned Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek. Each vase, forming the lamp's base, ...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

1920s Square Art Deco Pendant / Chandelier With Frosted Art Glass. France
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Art Deco chandelier / up-light with four large Art Glass scales. Together the scales give the chandelier a square shape making this a impressive chandelier. mounted to the ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Antique Art Deco Elephant Table lamp By Voss Of Frederick’s Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique ArtDeco elephant table lamp by Voss of Fredericia Denmark from the 1930s. 3 elephants standing on their hind legs in a circle and supporting a globe. Fluted ArtDeco column....
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Aluminum

Art Deco Pendant with original red antique glasses vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant with original red antique glasses vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique glasses
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Déco Perfume Lamp of Dressed Up Lady and Masked Man with Cloak by Argilor
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco perfume lamp of dressed up lady and masked man with cloak by Argilor from Paris, France By: Argilor Material: ceramic, paint, wood, enamel, cord Techniqu...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Enamel

Wonderful Urban Archeology Art Deco Chrysler Large 6 Sconces Polished Nickel
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 6 Urban Archeology "Chrysler" Sconces In Polished Nickel With Frosted Glass Panels In The Art Deco Design, Each Fitted With 2 Edison Bulbs And Come Ready To Instal...
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20th Century Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco brass and opaline glass table lamp by Napako, 1930s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A table lamp manufactured by Napako, former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Beautiful Art Deco night stand lamp made of brass base with a cylind...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Early Version Walter Von Nessen swing out floor lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of the purest examples I have ever owned..Early and rare version of the now iconic Machine Age Nessen swing arm floor lamp. This lamp retains its (always replaced) glass shade as...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Art Deco Murano Gold Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Illuminate your space with the glamour of the 1930's through this stunning pair of Art Deco Murano gilt wall sconces. Crafted with exquisite detail, their opulent design features int...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

Art Nouveau Hand Painted Glass Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Suspension in glass painted with floral motifs in shimmering colours . Each section is defined and taken in a spiral movement which gives a dynamic to the whole. This model could hav...
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1890s Italian Antique Art Deco Lighting

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Art Glass

DEGUE French Art Deco Amber Pendant Chandelier, Late 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by DEGUE (Compiegne), France, late 1920s. Mottled glass shade. Beautiful amber color. Period brass fixture. Height: 19"(48cm) can be shortehed, ove...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Quality pair of art deco gilt sunburst wall sconces
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Quality pair of art deco gilt sunburst wall sconces circa 1920. Beautiful pair of art deco period wall sconces, made in the finest quality. Central sunburst shape with hanging loop...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

Large French Art Nouveau Hollywood Regency Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Glass Brass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Art Nouveau style chandelier or flush mount with petal or shell shaped frosted glass and leaf design brass Measures: Diameter 80 cm Height 30 cm Weight 12 Kg / 28 lb Nine-light bulbs...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Reproduction of a art deco wall lamp with glass sticks
Located in Wien, AT
Reproduction of a art deco wall lamp with glass sticks Poliseh and stove enameled This is a reproduction. ( New ) We have also the same in Nickel - plated would be a little bit more ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1920’s Art Deco Mirrored Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Age Appropriate Patina, Includes Naturally Oxidized Mirror Plates Materials: Patinated Brass, Original Glass Mirrors
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

One of the Four Large Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 large exceptional Murano glass wall sconces featuring four large crystal clear round glass prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Gold

Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shades
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Brass, Bronze and Frosted Glass Five-Light Figural Chandelier, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco brass, bronze, and frosted glass five-light figural chandelier from ca. 1920, Germany. This impressive Art Deco chandelier, made of brass and bronze, features five arms, eac...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Brass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco alabaster and brass wall sconces, France 19530s. White alabaster with beautiful black veins, brass with side black painted accents. Both pieces in very good vintag...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass

1930's Shagreen Art Deco Lamp
Located in London, GB
An original 1930's Art Deco aluminium metal lamp with a shagreen effect. Some scratching to the metal.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Aluminum

Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920 Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shade The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Glass Chandelier, France circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful 3 light chandelier manufactured in hand carved glass. This is a very unique chandelier as we have not come accross something similar before. Measures 85 cm tall and 51 cm ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Italian Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Chandelier circa 1940 Ten Lights
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Alabaster and Brass chandelier dating from around 1940 with ten lights, antique art Deco Italian chandelier with circular frame, a beautiful brass casting, eight lights on c...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass

Big Art Deco Chandelier Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco chandelier vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enamelled Cut glasses New wired We can adjust the height of the chandelier for fitting for your room.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Metal and Glass Floor Lamp, France - 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
H 171 cm W 55 cm D 55 cm Material: Polished and nickel-plated brass, cut and polished clear glass, E 27 socket, textile-sheathed connection cable, cord dimmer. Condition: good cond...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

Art Deco Chandelier Italy ITSO Gio Ponti circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful chandelier, manufactured in Italy circa 1920 in nickel plated brass and glass. The figures and materials are charecteristic of Italy's Art Deco Period specifically of the V...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Small Art Deco Suspension circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small art deco suspension circa 1930.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

René lalique Lamp Cover 6 Dancers
Located in NANTES, FR
“6 Dancers” lamp cover by René Lalique. Model created on August 18, 1931. In perfect condition. Height: 13.4cm Diameter: 32.7 cm Weight: 1.5 Kg Born in 1860 in Aÿ in Champagne, René...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Glass

Art Deco Black Veined Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Deco black veined cloudy or dark white alabaster pendant light fixture. A superb alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture from circa 1920. This richly veined and be...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass

Fine French Art Deco Semi Cylinder Shape Sconce by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - A fine French Art Deco semi cylinder shape optical glass wall light supported by a bronze mount.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Antelope Wall Sconces by Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of French Art Deco sconces by the French artist " Degue " in molded clear frosted glass decorated with antelope geometric motifs. Each shade is mounted in bronze frames. Sconces...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

French Art Deco wrought iron chandelier by Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy 1920 Glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & Timeless! This breathtaking French art deco chandelier / pendant light by Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy 1920. Incredible craftsmanship in the hand made wrought iron frame show...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Plaster Shell Sconce by Elgé, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French Art Deco style wall sconce featuring an elegant oversized plaster shell shaped shade. The shade has channeled detailing, a scalloped edge and a decorative bottom finial. Inc...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Plaster

French Art Deco Flush Mount Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco Square shaped Flush Mount was created in the 1930s by " Marius Ernest SABINO " (1878-1961). The shade is enhanced by a typical French Art Deco geometric mo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze, Nickel

Art Deco pendant with original antique glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pendant with original antique glass vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shade
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

1930s Art Deco Clear Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An amazing rectangular designed and manufactured in the Thirties by Barovier, brass it's in original patina, clear murano glass it's in very good condition. The combination of Murano...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

1930’s Art Deco Chandelier with Cream and Clear Glass Shades
Located in Canton, MA
1930’s Art deco chandelier with cream and clear glass shades. A petite three light chandelier with bronze and chrome finished metal and cream and clear glass shades. The chandelier h...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

Italian Modernist Brass and Acrylic Adjustable Floor Lamp by Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stilux Italian floor lamp, composed of an oversized shade mounted to brass dual-arm support atop a black metal stem and white marble base. Unusual two-tone shade in lilac purple acry...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Copper and Satin Glass Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare German Jugendstil copper and glass suspension chandelier from the early 20th century. Copper-plated steel structure, embossed with ornate details, and delicate textured satin gl...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Copper

Art Deco Enamelled Glass Flush Mount with Pastel Color Flowers Signed Viale
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco enameled glass flush mount with pastel color flowers signed Viale, circa the 1930s. This adorable flush mount features a beautiful octagonal frosted glass lampshade w...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Pendant / Chandelier by David Gueron Degue 1930 Frosted Glass White
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & timeless! This French Art Deco pendant by David Gueron Degue 1930. Marvelous white frosted glass shade with floral Art Deco motives. The chandelier comes with the origi...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal, Bronze

Several Chrome Clear Glass Sconces, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clear glass light with a chrome base, the glass is textured and tapered from the top, all the way down to the base. A wonderful shape. Real statement pieces. Dimensions: Height: 9.8...
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1960s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Chrome

A French Art Deco Gilt Brass and Enamel Uplighter
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A brass and enamel uplighter with roundels to stem and conical graduating brass shade. Scratches to bass in keeping with age and use. Dimensions: H 191cm W 40cm Origin: French ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass, Enamel

Large art deco 1940 20th century white ceramic table lamp style of Jean Besnard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
in the Style of Jean Besnard Large art deco ceramic table lamp White ceramic galze color Circa 1940 original perfect condition Electrical sysrtem is ok Ceramic height 32 cm He...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Ceramic

Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Frerés Luneville, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco chandeliers by Muller Frerés Luneville This stunning Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Nickel, Metal

1920s Art Deco Frankart / Nuart Style Sculptural Nude Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous sculptural American Art Deco period Frankart / Nuart style metal, glass, and marble table lamp. circa 1920 Early 20th century, featuring two figural patinated metal female nymph nudes...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

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Marble, Metal

Huge Art Deco Pendant Lamp for Napako, Czech Republic - 1935
Located in Berlin, DE
H 145 cm W 75 cm D 75 cm Material: Chrome-plated sheet brass, frosted glass, 3 x E 27 sockets at the bottom, 5 x E 27 sockets at the top Condition: good original condition Special...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

Art Deco lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Marius-Ernest Sabino, Atelier Jean Perzel, and David Gueron Degue. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $700,000 while the average work can sell for $2,774.

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