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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
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

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Brass

Pair of Ruhlmann Style Sconces in Antique Burnished Brass
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Ruhlmann Style sconce in Antique Burnished Brass Pair of Sconces styled after Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann's design of the 1930s titled "Antilope (Antelope) Wall light". This fixt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Marine Table lamp with an anchor in Gold-Colored Brass circa 1960 France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamp is a beautiful Marine style lamp, it is made of Brass and Wood. It was made in the 1960s in France, and is in good condition, its electrification is compatible with the Uni...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

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

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

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

Pair of French Art Deco Sconces by Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Frames with matching clear frosted glass shades with intricate ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist Degue is in excellent condition. Molded clear frosted glass shade decorated with geometric and floral motifs. The shade is...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

Art Deco/ Modernist Reading or Torchiere Flip Lamp by Kurt Versen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple and elegant Flip floor lamp by Kurt Versen. Spectacular design from 1935 where the lamp doubles as a reading lamp and a torchiere. Just flip the shade upward or downward and i...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

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

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces was created by the French artist "Hanots". This particular design is known as the "Peacock". Large scale 16 inches high in clear frosted molded...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

Art Deco Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1940s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps Plexiglass shades. chrome bases Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco grand scale (Measures: Width 23.25", depth 11.25", height 7.75") wall sconces enhanced by scroll details. Sconces will be rewired to U.S. standards. Each sc...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Pink Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Frederick, MD
This ceramic art deco style lamp is a lovely shade of blush pink with gold flecks. The wiring looks to be original but it is fully functional. No shade or bulb included. We also have a pair of matching smaller boudoir lamps...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

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Ceramic

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

Archimede Seguso Handmade Murano Glass Table Lamp Gold Italian Art Deco 1960s
Located in London, GB
An elegant Italian table lamp by the master of Murano glass Archimede Seguso, imported from its first owner in Venice. The lamp is handblown masterfully with 24k gold flakes within...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Gold Leaf

Pair of French Art Deco signed by Schneider (2 pairs available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Each shade is marked SCHNEIDER FRANCE 406. Frames are nickel over...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

Fragmin Table Lamp Black Lacquer and Bronze by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Fragmin Table Lamp Fragmin Table Lamp, a mesmerizing piece that is made from top of the range metals – black lacquer, polished bronze, patine bronze, and stainless steel layers, is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Floor lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Floor lamp vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Original red opaline glass stones Adjustable from Hight 150cm up to 185cm
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Emerald Table Lamp Wood And Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald Table Lamp Wood Like the Emerald Console Table, Emerald Table Lamp also celebrate the heritage of traditional sophistication along with th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

Danish Art Deco Patinated Bronze Table Lamp Just Andersen Style, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful Art Deco table lamp in patinated solid bronze. Made in Denmark in the 1920s. Great quality and wear. In the style of Just Andersen. Equipped with old shade that may not be ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

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

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Brass

Art Deco Matching Pair of Wall Lights, 1930's, French
Located in Devon, England
We really can't sing the praises of these fabulously stylish wall lights enough. Originating from France these Art Deco matching pair of lights feature very heavy thick satin pressed...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco ceiling lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Genet and Michon (two pairs available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall sconces by the French artist “Genet et Michon” in great condition. Clear frosted glass shades with flower motif details. Shades are held with nickel frames. These scon...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

1 pair of high quality french Art Déco wall lamps. Bronze, Alabaster.
Located in Köln, NW
One pair of high quality Art Déco wall lamps. France. 1990s. The Design is by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann. Comparable model: Lit: RUHLMANN Master of Art Déco by Florence Camard, page 29...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist “HANOTS“. Shades are in clear frosted molded glass decorated with flower motifs. Held by matching decorative brac...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

Art Deco Articulating Desk Lamp. 1939 NYWF Rare Simulated Metal Leather
Located in Peoria, AZ
Rare and Striking! Art Deco Metal & Brass Articulating Desk Lamp With Faux Leather Enamel Circa 1939 At the time of the New York World's Fair of 1939, designers architects and en...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces signed by Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces was created by the French artist "Hanots". Large scale is 13 inches wide in clear frosted molded glass shades in geometric flower motif held by...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

French Art Deco Chandelier with Bird Motif
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Very beautiful French Art Deco chandelier in yellow glass with three birds flying. Highly detailed and very elegant. Re-plating up...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces created by the French artist " Sabino " in great condition. In clear and frosted molded glass shades in geometric, streamlined design held by d...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

2 Art Deco pendants vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco pendants vienna around 1920s The green glass is original old The transparent white glass sticks are replaced (new)
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Lights in Brass and Milk Glass, Germany - 1928
Located in Berlin, DE
Dimensions: H 83 cm W 23 cm D 23 cm Material: Nickel-plated brass, molded blown frosted glass, one E 27 bulb each Condition: Good original condition Special features: with signs o...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Six French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Six bronzed brass wall lights with hand-blown opaline glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All six wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful p...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Frankart School Nude Figural Boudoir Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Art Deco Nude Figural Boudoir Lamp in the Manner of Frankart with Stepped Glass Shade 20thC Measures- 18.5''H x 5''W x 5''D
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20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal

Big art deco ceiling lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big art deco ceiling lamp vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shade
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Nickel Floor Lamp, Adjustable Height, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Simple and elegant nickel-plated floor lamp. Adjustable height - 168cm - 190cm Adjustable small round table. Nickel plated tripod stand with age patina - cleaned and polished. Origin...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Nickel

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

Art Deco Style Lamp Nude with Scarf by Fayral for Max Le Verrier Séréntité
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp sculpture nude with scarf SERENITE signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. Patinated metal on marble base, frosted glass. Design ca. 1930. Posthumous cont...
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2010s French Art Deco Lighting

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Marble, Metal

Jugend Pendant, Eino Schroderus, Koru Oy, Finland, 1910
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pendant, designed by Eino Schroderus, manufactured by Koru Oy, 1910s. Brass, metal and fabric with wood details. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and...
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1910s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Dégue, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué This stunning 1930's signed Art Deco chandelier is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its combination...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Metal, Nickel

Austrian Mastercraft Brass Baroque Chandelier, Opaline Sahdes, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier with a ball-corpus five-flames with handblown opaline shades, baroque-style arms which reflects the need for ornaments in this period, also in a larger version Most compo...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Big Sconce, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1930, Design: Sabino, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce Marius Ernest Sabino Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Wall light in Material: Silvered bronze and glass Chic and Elegant To take care of your property and the lives of our customers...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Art Glass

Petite Pair of French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern Lights This is a lovely pair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Petite Pair of French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern Lights This is a lovely pair, each lamp has 4 sides and a rectangular shape, this very attractive pair give a bright light when li...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Overwhelming Art Deco Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Superb hand blown Ninfea Murano glass chandelier on two levels by Ercole Barovier. Cascade of precious hand blown leaves. Timeless elegance for your interior. Excellent vintage c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Blown Glass

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

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Alabaster

20th Century Swedish Art Deco Svenskt Tenn Glass Table Light by Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Art Deco table light with a new beige round shade, made of hand blown slightly smoked glass designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, in good condit...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Matching Art Deco Shell Wall Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful pair of opaque Art Deco Shell Wall Lights with brass gilt backplates in very good condition, no pitting or scratches to the frames. The opaque shells sit firmly in the ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

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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

Art Deco Revival Monumental Brass Etched Glass Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Art Deco Revival monumental hanging light fixture or chandelier comprised of six glass “wing” panels with etched details, brass ferrule, shaft, brackets, and a ne...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Table Lamps
Located in Westwood, NJ
A beacon of 20th-century sophistication reimagined for the modern home. Inspired by the understated luxury of the 1920s, this lamp boasts a tapered cluster column form in a light ses...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

French Bronze Art Glass Piano/Upright Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Bronze base sitting on texture red marble with blown gold art glass shade piano or upright desk lamp. Professionally rewired, E12 base light bulb.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Sconce by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French Art Deco sconce by Jean Perzel with a bronze mounting bracket that supports a fluted and frosted opaline glass shade. Signed
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

1940s Vintage Walter Von Nessen Skyscraper Lamp
Located in Boston, MA
Skyscraper style lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studio in New York, NY. Tall, sleek, dark and handsome, for a beautiful minimalist design. This large scale vintage lamp feature...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Maynadier, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by P. Maynadier This stunning Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its com...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Metal, Nickel

1940's French Wood Chandelier Wired for US
Located in Hudson, NY
In the manner of Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946), a French furniture designer and woodworker who was active during the Art Deco and Modernist eras, this lovely ca. 1940's piece displays ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Three French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three lovely bronzed brass wall sconces with opaline glass ball globes, for indoor and covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. Beautiful bronzed brass flower basket shape as ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Six French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Six bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All six wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful patina, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

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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