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What materials define authentic Art Deco lighting design?
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Chrome, brass, nickel and cut or frosted glass are the era's signature materials; listings typically note original finish versus later restoration.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
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Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant light from the 1920s - 1930s with a marbled glass shade and rope suspension. The light has a large, light pink shade with orange-black marbling. The shade has an elegan...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Antique Art Deco Tulip Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Light, c.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautifully consistent run of tulip‑shaped opaline glass shades. c.1920
Each mouth-blown and hand-rolled to achieve that soft, opaque finish characteristic of early 20th‑century l...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Barovier & Toso Italian Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, brass, Italy, 1940s
This chandelier by Barovier & Toso, crafted in Italy during the 1940s, reflects the studio’s centuries-old mast...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1920s Art Deco Hexagonal Opaline Glass Pendant with Orange Geometric Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
A small pendant with a surprisingly strong graphic presence, this original 1920s Art Deco light combines crisp geometry, warm color and beautifully shaped opaline glass.
The hexagon...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wire
French Art Deco Degué Pendant Chandelier, France, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco pendant chandelier signed Degué, made in France during the 1920s. The fixture combines a stamped brass frame with a large pink frosted glass shade decorated w...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Chandelier with Petals in Crystal Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, nickel-plated brass, Italy, 1940s
Dating from the 1940s, this Barovier & Toso chandelier has the presence of a piece of jewelery s...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
