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
- 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
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Milk Glass Pendant w/ Black Enamel & Chrome Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and materially exquisite Art Deco Skyscraper Style Milk Glass Pendant Chandelier with Black Enameled Detailing & Chrome Fittings originates from the United States, Cir...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Largest Pair of Art Deco Style Bronze and Glass Holophane Style Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Extra large size and great shape pair of identical pendants / light fixtures.
If you are looking for a pair of beautiful and truly stylish pendants for a Midcentury, for an Art Deco...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Antique Art Deco GEC Pressed Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant glass pendant light made in England by General Electric Company - GEC. c.1930
Opaline glass shade of pressed form, with its original cast brass gallery, as s...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Sconces, Art Deco Style, Italy circa. 1950
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Murano glass sconces.
The glass shade is manufactured in the Bollicine technique which was very characteristic of the Venini factory and their Art Deco era designs.
Each sconc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large French Metal Globe Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vintage metal table lamp from France. Silver globe metal body with etched Art Deco design detail. Newly re-wired with new tapered linen shade. Unique and striking piece. Tak...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stunning Pair of Antique Circa 1930 Art Deco Skyscraper Pendants
Located in Mississauga, CA
Incredible pair of matching Art Deco skyscraper pendants. Shades are in perfect condition and geometric floral pattern is crisp and clean on each panel. Holders are original and feat...
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1930s Canadian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass
1920 large Art deco large Milk glass pendant lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Price per light
A rare set of large art deco period fixtures on simple brass canopy and holder, not commonly found in todays market... fixtures are tested and ready to install...cur...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Iron Blown Glass Art Deco Chandelier by Charles Schneider
Located in Fairfax, VA
French art deco wrought iron hand blown glass shades chandelier
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
Large & Timeless Exquisite White & Black Antique Flat Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Good condition, timeless and flat design (3.5 inches high) alabaster chandelier.
Thanks to its large size, its good condition and its timeless design this two light alabaster chande...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Brass and Wood 6-arm chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco 6-arm chandelier with details in ivory colored lacquer emanating from a hexagonal center body. Each finely detail arm meanders outwards to a candelabra socket. The c...
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1930s Scandinavian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Antique 1925 Cast Bronze Art Deco Lantern
Located in Mississauga, CA
Lovely commercial bronze eight sided Art Deco lantern in the style of Oscar Bach. It was a high end light in its day and would have been reserved for either a commercial space or a...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Brass 5-arm Chandelier with patinated details
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Art Deco 5-arm chandelier in polished brass. This piece is finely detailed with raise surface elements which are lightly patinated. The chandelier bridges modernism with cl...
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1930s Scandinavian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern 8 light chandelier in chromed brass 1940
Located in New York, NY
A large Scandinavia Modern 8 light chandelier in chromed brass. The fixtures structure consist of a series of graceful arches meeting at leaf like joints. At the center is a cluster ...
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1840s Scandinavian Antique Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 1940s Wrought Iron Wall Lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian 1940s Oval shaped Wrought Iron Wall Lamps.
Painted in antique gold.
Signed G. Salvi Bergamo
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
SET OF 6 AVAILABLE - Antique Circa 1930s Art Deco Double Light Sconces with Flor
Located in Mississauga, CA
Beautiful set of 6 of original 1930s Art Deco sconces double light sconces. Restored original finish featuring a floral motif in the center and a chevron and fan pattern on the arms ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Restored Antique Art Deco Two Bulb Flush Mount Light
Located in New York, NY
Flush mount construction with two bulb sockets. This is in very good condition. Newly wired and ready to install. One available. Please note, this item is located in one of our NYC l...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Model Bolide Table Lamp by Jumo Brevete for Jumo, 1940s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Step back in time to the 1940s with this exquisite table lamp designed and produced by JUMO Brevete in France. Founded by Yves Jujeau and Pierre and André Mounique, the JUMO company ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of Rare Chrome Art Deco / Functionalism Wall Lamps, 1930s
By Franta Anyz
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare model
- nice style of lighting
- damage of chrome to the back of one tube / photographed /
- new electricity
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Slat Glass Hanging Light Chandelier With Geometric Details
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-arm geometric Art Deco chandelier with five hanging lights with bell-shaped shades and light-up slat opal glass center. The piece features scrolling details throughout while the...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930’s Art Deco Chandelier with Iridescent Glass
Located in Canton, MA
1930’s Art Deco chandelier with iridescent glass and a mixed metal look. The chandelier has a ribbed central stem and five arms that curve up to hold saucer shaped iridescent glass s...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Charles Catteau’s Boch Frères Ceramics Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful colorful Boch ceramic vase designed by Charles Catteau has been custom made to an elegant table lamp with bronze base and hardware and fitted with hardback silk lampshade.
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Austrian, Artdeco, Bedside Table Lamp, Was Made in the 1920
Located in Vienna, Austria
This vintage table or bedside lamp was made in Austria in the 1920s, during the Artdeco period.
The lamp is made of brass with a bakelite base. The shade, is marbleised ,opaline gla...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Art Deco / Art Nouveau Pendant Floral 1920 Frosted Glass Silver
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Timeless! This French Art Deco / Art nouveau pedant light from the 1920s
Amazing pressed glass shade displaying a gorgeous floral Art Nouveau / Art Deco scene.
Looks br...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival Style Bronze Table Lamp by Reiser Lamp Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice antique art deco Egyptian revival style bronze polychrome table lamp by A. Reiser Lamp Co. circa 1920s. This beautiful and rare lamp was intended as a “radio lamp” to gr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by P. Gilles France, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by P. Gilles France
This stunning Art Deco chandelier from the 1920s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Italian, Murano, Blue Glass 6-Light Chandelier, early 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed of multiple blown glass pieces the canopy section with four glass tassels atop a standard of straight glass rods and balls, the lower section issuing six arms and having ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table Lamp by Napoleon le Grand, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School table lamp.
Design by Napoleon Le Grand for Modelhuis Legrand Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch ...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Stained Glass, Walnut
Art Deco revival Table lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Art Deco revival desk lamp produced around 1950s.
Lovely design. Lamp housing shape is reminiscent of Glenn H Curtiss early planes. Whoever designed it must have been a fan.
Both l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Milk Glass Pole Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th century art deco milk glass pole pendant. Brass pole pendant with a dark antique brass finish. Milk glass art deco skyscraper shade...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming lamp from the 1930's. This French brass and faux tortoiseshell table lamp features panels with floral motifs as well as simplistic lines typical of this era. This lighting i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930s Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Restored - cleaned and rewired: two separate circuits
1+3x , E25-E27 bulbs
US wiring compatible
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920's Porcelain Flush Mount With Vianne Glass
Located in Canton, MA
1920’s porcelain flush mount with Vianne amber and white glass. Porcelain flush mount fixture mounts to ceiling. Single edison base bulb. Glass is new old stock, from Vianne of Franc...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Art Glass
1950’s Porcelain Harmony House Flowered Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Canton, MA
1950’s Porcelain Harmony House flowered flush mount single bulb fixture. Simple porcelain ceiling mount fixture for an exposed bulb. Ivory with blue and pink flowers. In good conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Boch Frères Art Deco Cloisonné Vase Lamp, Ottoman-Inspired, Pierre Frey Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Introducing Askania, a unique table lamp crafted from an antique ceramic cloisonné vase designed by Raymond Chevallier. Originating from the Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgi...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Slat Glass Chandelier With Geometric Details
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-arm geometric Art Deco chandelier with candle-style lights and a light-up slat glass center. The piece features scrolling details throughout while the base of the chandelier fea...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Milanese Wall Lights by Gio Ponti, 1940s, Set of 3
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of three gilt brass sconces by Gio Ponti, 1940s. They need polishing. The two-light sconces are 13 cm deep, the three-light one is 15.5 cm deep.
European socket (up to 250V)
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Huge Art Deco Glass Pendant, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Huge pendant with glass shade in an unusual shape.
Chrome rod and canopy ceiling
Rewired
1x100W, E25-E27 bulb
US wiring compatible.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1930s Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored
- cleaned and rewired
- 1 x E26-E27 bulbs
- US wiring compatible
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Three-Light Slip Shade Chandelier, circa 1928
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Petite Art Deco 3-light chandelier with original finish on the fixture. Orange amber with clear on the bottoms. A few tiny cracks in the thick glass but nothing threatening to expand...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Quartz Wall Lamp 90 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall lamp 90 by Aver
Signed by Waldir Junior
Dimensions: D 10 x W 5 x H 90 cm
Materials: Aluminum, antique bronze finish. Natural white quartz and smoky quartz.
Lighting: 01 ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Quartz, Aluminum
MARIA SC chandelier in brass
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two brass bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and modern. It recalls Art Deco...
Category
2010s Polish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
American 1930's Torchiere Floor Lamp with Original Glass Shade
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant 19230's American black lacquered torchiere floor lamp with original glass shade.
3way light 100-200-300v watts.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 6 Arms Of Light
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass,
6 Arms Of Light
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
A pair of wall lamps by Jacques Emile Ruhlmann. France 1920s. Bronze frame.
Located in Köln, NW
A pair of rare wall lamps by Jacques Emile Ruhlmann.
Bronze frame fire-gilded, round glass beads.
The larger comparable model is shown in:
Florence Camard: Ruhlmann, Master of Art Dé...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Small & Timeless Art Deco Era White Alabaster Pendant Flush Mount & Brass Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco pendant light that will never fail to impress.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding a great condition and highly att...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco french XXL table lamp in the style of Jean Michel Frank 1940s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Indulge in the opulent charm of Art Deco with the French XXL table lamp, reminiscent of the exquisite style of Jean-Michel Frank from the 1940s. Crafted with a discerning eye for det...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Empire Hollywood Regency in Bronze and Clear Crystal Table Lamps
Located in Coimbra, PT
Pair of French Regency Empire in bronze and crystal table lamps
Housing one-light bulb each E14. Bronze detailing with all crystal intact.
Measures:
Height 15 in /36 cm
Diameter 7 in...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Nickel
MARIA SC chandelier in black
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two metal bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and modern. It recalls Art Deco...
Category
2010s Polish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large, very beautiful pendant lamp from the 1920s - 1940s with a marbled glass shade in the typical Art Deco design and in very good condition. The dark yellow glass shade has a very...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
MARIA SC chandelier in blue
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two metal bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and modern. It recalls Art Deco...
Category
2010s Polish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel
Mint & Timeless White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier.
Thanks to its mint condition and its timeless design this alabaster pendant light too should have no trouble at all findi...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
1930s French Bronze Animalier Table Lamp
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and elegant French lamp in the purest art deco style.
Entirely made of bronze, it features a fine fabric abat - jour in shades of yellow-gold that harmonises perfectly with...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1910-1917 Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek Lindus Vase Lamp, Iznik Motifs
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meet Lindus! A one-of-a-kind lamp, lovingly handcrafted from an antique, rare vase from the renowned Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek. This vase, forming the lamp's base, is a testament to ...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Antique Art Deco Hand Cut Mushroom Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Antique hand cut crystal lamp with baluster vase base and mushroom shade.
Measures : 18.5” H x 10” W.
Category
1950s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Murano Glass Chandelier By Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
Murano Glass Chandelier By Barovier.
We offer a beautiful 4 light Murano glass chandelier designed by Ercole Barovier in the 1940's. This lovely Art Deco Murano chandelier has gracef...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Spanish Gothic Revival Ring Torch Chandelier, Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ring Chandelier with Eight Torch Lights, Wrought Iron, Spain, 1930s
Outstanding large wrought gilt iron ring chandelier with 8 torch arms and central glass light diffuser.
This span...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
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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