Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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
wall lamp in bronze and frosted glass in neo-classical style, art deco period
Located in Mouscron, WHT
wall lamp in bronze and frosted glass in neo-classical style, art deco period
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Bernard Albin Gras 203 model adjustable wall lamp
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Bernard Albin Gras 203 model adjustable wall lamp Adjustable D.G.R. No. 203 fixe-mural
France circa 1930
The Gras lamp became popular when Le Corbusier starte...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Matching Art Deco Shell Wall Lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful pair of opaque Art Deco Shell Wall Lights with chrome backplates in very good condition, no pitting or scratches to the frames. The opaque shells sit firmly in the backpl...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 16 Large Art Deco Style Alabaster Wall Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking, half moon shape / design, easy to mount and beautifully handcrafted and extra large set of sixteen alabaster mineral stone wall lights.
In all our years of buying and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair Vintage Porcelain Bath Sconce w/ Camphor Glass Shade. Priced per pair
Located in Prescott, US
These vintage white porcelain with Camphor glass shades hail from the 20s - 30s.
Nicely designed with the pattern on the shade continuing on the porcelain back plate.
Great conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Antique GEC Art Deco Opaline Glass Wall Lamps Lights, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant pair of wall mounted lamps made in England by GEC. c.1920
The simply formed diminutive silver-plated brass mounts wit...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces in Opaline and Chrome Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
This is a pair of art deco style wall sconces, with white opaline glass shades with gold trim, with some wear to this trim over the years.
Ideal to wear at the entrance of the house,...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Large Custom Bronze Exterior Sconces – A Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Custom bronze large exterior sconces. Deco Style. New, solid bronze, recast from a cast iron piece c. 1910. Excellent durability, bronze can hol...
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2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1940s Barovier & Toso Murano and Brass Sconces
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
A pair of beautiful 1940s Murano & Brass Sconces manufactured in Venice, Italy. Mouth blown crystal with extreme transparency and brightness. Rewired to Australian standards. In exce...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces. Both alabaster shades and bronze frames are in a geometric streamlined design. Each scon...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Trumpet Chrome & Acrylic Wall Light Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb set of two Art Deco wall lights. A large chrome trumpet which forms the up-lighter shade supports a large half circle clear acrylic shelf. Very simple and very stylish, the ph...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1928 René Lalique, Pair of Sconces Saint Nabor Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Pair of Sconces "Saint Nabor" made in glass by René Lalique in 1928.
Engraved signature on each sconce
Perfect condition. Extremely rare and extraordinary model.
The wall lig...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
2 Art Deco Wall Lamps Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco wall lamps around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled
Original glass shades.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Gilt Metal and Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maison Bagues style French Art Deco wall sconce. The silver Gilt Metal and Crystal Wall Sconce has a crystal urn with three flowers and leaves throughout. The sconce is newly rewired...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Rare Pair of French 1920s Wall Lights by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A rare pair of fine French Art Deco sconces made with faceted mottled diffusers mounted on a wrought iron frame.
Signed.
This is an early work of Jean Perzel using his ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Swedish Grace Birch Candle Light Wall Sconces, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of Swedish Grace / Art Deco hand carved birch wall sconces. Delicate craftsmanship.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Birch
Art Deco Wall Lamps, Europe, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful pair of Art Deco style wall lamps.
Very good original condition.
1x40W, E12-E14 bulb
US wiring compatible
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1960s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Seguso Sconce Brass Murano Glass 1930 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Sconce.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair c1930 Sconces with Consolidated Glass Slip Shades
Located in Prescott, US
1 Pair available, priced per pair.
Late '20s through mid '30's wall lighting fixtures with a subtle art deco and American Southwest influences. Highly sought after and prized Consolidated Glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1920's French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful pair of French 1920's clear frost glass with satin finish bronze frame wall sconces.
New wiring and ready for installation.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Glass and Brass Wall Lights, Gabriella Crespi style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian glass straws wall lights in the style of Gabriella Crespi in stock
Brass structure
Art Deco inspired design.
Gives off warm beams of light
Wired to the American stand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
Albert Cheuret, Pair of Silver and Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of Art Deco silver on bronze, cone shape alabaster shade wall sconces.
By Albert Cheuret (French, 1884–1966).
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Stunning Pair Art Deco Style Sconces by Fischer Leuchten, Germany Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant stunning large pair of wall lights with Murano Glass. It's made of brass metal and glass. Each Fixture requires two European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulbs, each bulb up to 60 w...
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1970s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
3 Fine French 1940s Glass Wall Lights by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - Three fine French Art Deco enameled cut glass sconces.
Minimalist design.
Two of the lights are vertical, one is horizontal.
Price is per light
2 pairs of larger ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Fougers" Art Deco Wall Sconces by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Lalique wall sconces, clear and frosted glass molded with leaves design, electrified. Additional pair available.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Table or Wall Lamp, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, brass.
Adjustable shade
New cabling
1xE27 or E26 bulb
With aged patina
Re-polished
Good Original condition
US adapter included.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Huge Matching Pair Of Chrome & Glass Wall Light, Sconces, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these very large pair of French Modernist Art Deco wall lights in chrome and glass. Very substantial in both weight and quality. Heavy chromed Circular fra...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Three Pairs of Art Deco Wall Sconces by Ezan
By Ezan
Located in Fairfax, VA
Three pair of art deco wall sconces by Ezan, light honey blue color glass shade wit polish nickel hardware.
Sold and priced in pairs only.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Rare Set or Group of Six Mid-Century Modern Era, Brass and Lucite Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Modernist or even futuristic design set of 6 wall lights by Massive lighting.
We have sold fixtures to some of the most famous and talented inter...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces Signed by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconces in pressed glass and bronze manufactured by Ezan in France circa 1940s
Priced per pair. 5 pairs available. With slight variations on patination.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fine Glass and Bronze Cylindrical Sconces by Jean Perzel (only one fixture left)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - Fine French Art Deco wall light with an enameled glass cylinder shade mounted on a bronze base.
Only one light remains for...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Beaded Basket Diminutive Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Art Deco beaded base diminutive sconces. Each sconce is elegantly shaped in basket style frame draped with round beads.
The sconces create a ...
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Design Art Deco Wall Lamp/Sconces, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of metal, glass
- Re-polished
- Fully functional
- Very good, original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
2000s Art Deco Style Cast Brass Sconce with Ribbed Backplate with Double Arms
Located in New York, NY
2000s double arm ribbed back and high polished finish Art Deco style heavy cast brass. Small quantity available at time of posting. Priced each. Please inquire. Please note, this ite...
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Early 2000s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare and Elegant Pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and elegant pair of Art Deco gilt bronze sconces by Jules Leleu, France, 1940
Stamped Leleu and numbered.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Crystal and Bronze 1940s 3-Arm Original Candle Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Crystal and Bronze 1940s 3-Arm Original Candle Sconces
Offered for sale is a fine pair of elegant crystal and bronze original candle three-arm wall sconces from the 1940s. The sconc...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Style Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handsome pair of French Art Deco style metal wall sconces in a brushed nickel finish, with opaque curved glass shades. Design by Jules Leleu.
Ref #: LS1011-01
Dimensions: 9.5"H x 1...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Patina-Ed Bronze and Frosted Glass by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a dark green patinated bronze bowl and frosted glass diffusers, outlined with a polished bronze frame.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Art Deco Style Brass Sconces after Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Houston, TX
Chic pair of Art Deco Ruhlmann style two-light sconces with reeded arms and octagonal back plates. Wired and ready for installation.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
1950-1970 Pair of Sconces to Reeds in Bronze By Maison Charles
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces to reeds, by Maison Charles and the two arms of lights, gilded and skated bronze, good condition, circa 1950-1970.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
15 French Art Deco Bronze and White Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel – Fine French Art Deco bronze wall lights with a enameled glass bowl shade. Signed.
15 fixtures available.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1960s Italian Pair of Art Deco Design Gold Brass and White Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pair of mid-century modern Italian high-quality wall lights, entirely handcrafted, the elegantly proportionate bowl shades in white blown Murano glass are decorated with th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Venini Pair of Gold & White Blow Murano Glass & Brass Sconces Wall Lights Italy
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
1940s Venini Art Deco elegant and tall pair of brass Sconces with large white and gold Murano Glass Feather.
US rewired, in working condition and each Sconce takes one bulb with max...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Max Le Verrier, circa 1920-1930
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces with a green patinated bronze structure. Pink orange colored glass shades. Signed 'M. Le Verrier'. French work, circa 1920-1930. Wired for European use.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco or Machine Age Stainless Steel Sconces
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very unusual wall sconces,,Architectural,minimal design.. 2-way light option which can be used as up light,down light, separatly or in unison.Supe...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of French Art Deco Plaster and Glass Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco plaster and frosted glass sconces by Atelier Sedap
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Plaster
Art Deco Murano Glass Pair of Sconces Amber color & Brass frame 1960s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Pair of Exquisite Art Deco Murano Glass Sconces in Amber and Brass, 1960s Italy.
This remarkable pair of Venetian sconces, masterfully crafted in the 1960s, epitomizes the artistry...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Monumental 1940s Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of 1940s wall sconces, in cast bronze, each sconce featuring three uplight shades in crackled glass.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, Atelier Jean Perzel, Marius-Ernest Sabino, 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $3,012.
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