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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
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass shade, Lumina. H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Original pos...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Style Streamlined Machine Age Two Tier Mottled Glass & Chrome Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and well scaled Art Deco Style Streamlined Machine Age Two Tier Mottled Glass & Chrome Pendant Chandelier originates from the United States during the latter half of the...
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20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Large D2Ø" Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light with Perfect Rope Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved and layered alabaster chandelier. Thanks to its timeless design, aesthetic beauty, large size and superb condition this antique alabaster chandelier is bound ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Bronze, Brass

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Reflecting the revival of organic motifs during the late Art Deco era, this ceiling fixture embodies a return to nature's embrace. Encased within a gracefully carved reedbed, the ico...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Marble Glass & Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Small table lamp made of chrome base and marble glass lamp shade. There is one small chip in the inner side of the glass (see photo). Bulb: 1 x E14-E15.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Large Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A very elegant pressed glass moonstone plaffonier ceiling light. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design, supported by reed and ribbon decorated cast brass ring, cha...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Size Art Deco White Alabaster & Black Veins Pendant / Flush Mount 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Three-light chandelier with a rare design and large size alabaster shade. Thanks to its large size, good condition and timeless design this alabaster pendant or flush mount is the p...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Wire, Bronze, Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Three-Light Brass Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco period three-light ceiling light fixture, from circa the 1920s. This adorable and unusual Art Deco three-light ceiling lamp features an impressive and ornate ceiling ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare & Striking Design Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Light Fixture, Early 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful design and excellent condition alabaster pendant. When you have been selling antique light fixtures for as long as we have then it sometimes happens that you come across o...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Italian Sconces in Murano Glass Attributed to Camer Glass 1960s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Italian sconces in Murano glass attributed to Camer Glass 1960s, Italy. This gorgeous pair of Italian Murano sconces is attributed to Camer Glass. The sconces are composed o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

R. Lalique Clear and Frosted Glass Dahlias Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
R. Lalique Clear and Frosted Glass Dahlias Plafonnier, circa 1930 Art Deco Marks: LALIQUE FRANCE Diameter: 12 x 5-1/2 inches (30.5 x 14.0 cm) Height: 16 Inches A beautiful René Lali...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed pressed opaline glass pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1920 Moulded opaline glass shade, this shape of lamp were often found in churches and chapels up and do...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Overwhelming Murano Glass Lantern or Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1940'
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pendant with six arms with details gold inclusions. Heads of lions are the ball falls background. Centered with three finely handblown cups. Richly decorated with leave...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of Murano Glass & Brass wall lights. Simple gilt brass brackets and bulb holder supporting rope twisted murano glass shades, which diffuse a wonderful light when illu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Wall Pocket Sconces with Glass Inserts
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of forge wall pocket sconces with glass inserts in the manner of Edgar Brandt, circa 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair Art Deco Style Midcentury Era Cocoon Shape White Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster wall lights. If you are looking for a great shape and practical size pair of sconces to grace your living space then...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Iron

Avvolto Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light or flush mount shown in clear Murano glass with textured granular effect using Graniglia technique, hand blown to create a stylish wrapped or envelo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Marbled Amber Color Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco marbled amber color glass and brass pendant light from circa the 1930s, Germany. This beautiful ceiling light fixture features a marbled glass lampshade - the shade blen...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Patinated Brass Pendant Lamp, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School pendant lamp. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Original patinated brass with original glass shades, hand-painted with the typica...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze

Slip Shade Sconces w/ Crown & Shield 4 pr available priced per pr vintage lights
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair with four pair available, singles at 1/2 pair price. Meticulously restored sconces with highly polished aluminum accents, clear coated to protect the sheen (not just ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Muller Freres French Art Deco Bird Ceiling-Light, ca.1925
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceiling-light by Muller Freres (Luneville), France, ca.1925. Thick and large frosted glass shade with its gorgeous silver plated fixture. 6 paradise birds in the sky....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Loys Lucha 1930's Pendant Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
French Art Deco chandelier by Loys Lucha (Paris), circle 19s0s. Etched and hand painted enameled on glass with four hanging bronze chain hardware. Professionally rewired ready for in...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Table Lamp / Lantern, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp / lantern, France, 1920s. Can be used as a table lamp or lantern. Wrought-iron and glass. Height: 13"(33cm), Width : 6.3"(16cm) , Depth : 6.3"(16cm). Deli...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Alabaster Wall Sconces, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pair of alabaster wall sconces, France, 1920s. In the style of Albert Cheuret. Could be... Alabaster and silver plated bronze. Measures: Width: 13.2" (33.5cm), Height...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pair of Murano glass sconces, attributed to Carlo Scarpa. Italy, 1930/40s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Murano glass sconces, attributed to Carlo Scarpa. Italy, 1930/40s The appliques are made of thick handcrafted Murano glass and a brass structure. They have no defects and br...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venetian Chandelier In Mordore Murano Glass Highlighted With A Red Lining
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Mordore Murano Glass Highlighted With A Red line, Venini, 10 arms of light, New wiring
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal

A pair of 1940s Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Italian Torchere Wall Sconces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two astonishing torchere wall sconces manufactured in Murano, they are in working order and in very good condition overall. Black murano glass paste, Gold hues of the diffusers and b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Clear Murano Glass Leaf Sconces, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Clear Murano glass leaf sconces, brass structure, one bulb each lamp. These sconces are in Murano hand blown thick clear glass.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid century Murano glass wall light attributed to Venini
Located in Brussel, BE
Pair of hand-blown iridescent murano glass wall lights. 1940's attributed to Venini.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco Floor Lamps Ruhlmann Style Chrome Tops Custom Made
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco floor lamps, crafted in the style of Ruhlmann, are designed to make a statement in any room. Featuring exquisite Macassar wood and beautiful new chrome uplights, these custo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Enamel porcelain cat table lamp by PB Paris, France, circa 1940.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel porcelain cat table lamp by PB Paris, France, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Style Frosted Glass Glass Wall Lights, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Art Deco style brass and frosted glass wall lights.  Manufactured in Italy around 1970. With their clean modernist lines and beautiful attention to detail, these sconces would be a w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Gold Cast Aluminum Bulb Flush Mount Light
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco petite flush mount with a single exposed bulb made of cast aluminum. Cleaned and restored. This requires one standard medium base bulb. The price includes restoration of cle...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Cast Aluminum Gold Exposed Bulb Flush Mount Light
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco petite flush mount with a single exposed bulb made of cast aluminum. Cleaned and restored. This requires one standard medium base bulb. The price includes restoration of cle...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Exposed Bulb Aluminum Gold Flush Mount Light
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco petite flush mount with a single exposed bulb made of cast aluminum. Cleaned and restored. This requires one standard medium base bulb. The price includes restoration of cle...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Large Antique Art Deco Benjamin 'Bencolite' Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful ornately designed pressed opaline glass pendant made in England by Benjamin Electrics. c.1930 Of much larger proportions this acorn shaped light, modelled as the 'Benc...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Copper

Italian Art Deco table lamp, personalized Torchiere
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian Art Deco table lamp, personalized Torchiere Beautiful brass and glass lamp, very well made with fitted brass pieces and a high quality glass lid with an opening at the top of...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Alabaster Flush Mount w. Nickel Plated Canopy, Rod & Finial 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and large, three light alabaster flush mount. This unique Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era will light up both your days and evenings. Its striki...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Nickel

Vintage Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp Tooled Leather Wraped
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful leather wrapped torchiere with table top surface. Hunter green leather with crazing along with gold embossed tooling. Brass base with great deep filigree and shell motif ...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Wall Sconces, Leleu, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Regal brass Leleu wall sconces. Each light fixture consists of curved gold rods, with a white lampshade on top. Mounted on a gold-plated brass frame. The rods refract light beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Gold, Brass

French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Chandelier in Gilt Bronze and Empire Caryatids
Located in Coimbra, PT
Wonderful gilt bronze and etched-glass two-light ceiling fixture decorated with fine ornaments and garlands, France, early 20th century. In very good condition - original etched-glas...
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20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

EXQUISITE PAIR OF DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA TABLE LAMPS WITH DIMMER SWITCHEs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair Viscount David Linley side table lamps with the original shades A very good looking and ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Large Italian Deco style wall lamp made of nickeled brass
Located in Milano, IT
A magnificent Italian Deco-style wall lamp from the 1980s, this elegant piece showcases the timeless elegance and intricate artistry of the Art Deco style with the modernity of the 1...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Amazing Art Deco Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Charming hand blown Murano glass chandelier by Ercole Barovier. Excellent vintage condition. Three E 27 light bulbs. Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. In ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco Orange Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, France, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco orange and white Pâte de Verre glass and bronze pendant light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères Luneville from the 1920s. This pendant light is a stunning piece fro...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Rare Pair! Art Deco Revival Lucite 3 Way Light up Base 1970s Decorator Lamps!
Located in Peoria, AZ
ART DECO LAMP SENSATIONS! PAIR LUCITE AND BRASS DECORATIVE 3-WAY TABLE LAMPS In the Manner of Tommi Parzinger Showstoppers! Dimensions: 33" TALL 18" WIDE 18" DEEP These Art ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Low Plafonnier Brass Crystal Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant antique chandelier: a testament to craftsmanship and grace Experience the revived splendor of the past in our meticulously restored vintage chandelier, a true masterpiece th...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

A Blue And Gold Art Deco Lamp
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vase with royal blue glaze with overlaid geometric gilt decoration, of bulbous form with three scrolling handles, now as a lamp. France, circa 1930. Height of vase 28...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

A Shagreen Glaze Art Deco Lamp
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vase with unusual shagreen simulated grey speckled glaze, with gilt glaze overlay in geometric motives, now as a lamp. France, circa 1930 Height of vase 36.00cm Height...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Large Wonderful Antique Custard Glass on Vintage Porcelain Fitter vintage lights
Located in Prescott, US
One of our favorite custard shades is this superbly detailed deco inspired floral pattern hanging shade. This antique lighting fixture is 15 1/2 inches wide, a compelling sight when ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

German Art Deco Bauhaus Opaline Glass Chandelier Pendant vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Art Deco Bauhaus Style chandelier was made in the 1930s in Germany. It is made of a brass frame and a opaline glass shade. The Fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal

René lalique Suspension Aer deco Model Dahlias
Located in NANTES, FR
Suspension in pressed molded glass by René Lalique. Dahlias model, created in 1921 and produced until 1932. This suspension is electrified, in perfect condition. Signature molded on ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Glass

Paul Marra Leather and Brass Sconces
By Paul Marra
Located in Pasadena, CA
Shown are two pairs of the very desirable Paul Marra Brass and Leather Art Deco/Moderne style wall sconces. The sconces show the design influence of Jacques Adnet in the stitched lea...
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2010s North American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venetian Chandelier, In Blue And Red Murano Glass, Five Arms Of Light
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier, In Blue And Red Murano Glass, Five Arms Of Light, Circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal

Art Deco wall light Pate de Verre Glass by Schneider France, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco wall sconce by Schneider- 1920s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. The wall lamp is a sign of the...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

8" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920. Three-part prismatic glass reflector supported by original aged copper gallery bearing ...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Daum Nancy Frosted Glass "Obus" Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
The "Obus" lamp from Daum Nancy captivates with a design featuring striations and chevrons, its shade gracefully upheld by wrought iron arms painted in bistre. Following World War I,...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Glass

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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