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Elegant large 1920's brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful large pair of 1920's brass sconces, they are quite heavy, the patina is so much nicer
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Pair of 1920s Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920s Brass sconces the patina is much nicer in person, the details are amazing.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Set of Four 1920's Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice set of four 1920's brass sconces, the patina is much nicer in person.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1920's brass sconces with dragons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of 1920's brass sconces with small dragon, the patina is so much nicer in person
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of 1920s Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design
A very nice pair of 1920s brass sconces.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Large 1920's brass sconces ( it is a set of three )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of three large 1920's brass sconces, THE PRICE IS FOR THE PAIR,, the patina is so much
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant pair of 1920's brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's solid brass sconces, the patina is much nicer in person
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of 1920's Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are quite rare, made of solid brass, the quality is there.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Beautiful pair of 1920's solid Brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant pair of 1920's brass sconces, they are quite heavy, the quality is there
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare set of six 1920's sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare set of six 1920's wall sconces, the color is original and well preserved
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lion Elec. Tudor Style Brass Sconces, 1920s
By Lion Electric Mfg. Co
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Lion Electric Company Tudor style brass wall sconces, 1920s.
Not wired, used with candles
Category
Vintage 1920s American Tudor Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1920’s Small French Etched Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s French Etched mirrored small silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Hand Painted Sage Green Two Light Sconces 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1530 Pair antique brass sconces newly painted in sage green and creme by Brunelli
Rewired
Takes 2
Category
Vintage 1920s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rationalist Brass and Glass Ship Sconce, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rare rationalist ship's wall light in brass and ivory opaline glass.
Electrical system recently
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of 1920s Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of 1920s sconces, In 27 years i have been selling antiques sconces, I have never seen
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Pair of 1920s Plaster Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of 1920s sconces made with plaster, the color are much nicer in person, please they
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1920s Pair 2 Arm Brass Wall Sconces Signed E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1920s pair of solid brass two arm sconces signed E.F. Caldwell, NYC. Cleaned and rewired. Please
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Figural Sconces, Brass and bronze, france circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco Figural Sconces, representing a man holding the weight of the lamp shade in his
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Set of Six Hollywood Regency Brass Wall Candle Sconces Flower Motif, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a set of six 1920s candle wall sconces, made to electrical use. Nice patina to the metal
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Vintage Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights Sconces, 1920s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Murano glass and brass palm leaf or shell sconces by Barovier & Toso.
Italy, 1920s-1930s
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 3.55 in D 3.35 in
Pair Caldwell Bronze Sconces, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4068 pair of double arm pierced back cast bronze sconce.
Category
Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Finnish Brass Candle Sconce Model 1101 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1920s/1930s
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beautiful Finnish Art Deco -style brass candle sconce model 1101 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 14.57 in W 7.68 in D 4.73 in
Finnish Brass Candle Sconce Model 1100 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1920s/1930s
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beautiful Finnish Art Deco -style brass candle sconce model 1100 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 7.29 in D 5.32 in
1920s Geometric Stepped Art Deco Daul Arm Bronze Wall Sconce by Crescent Brass
Located in Van Nuys, CA
design. Crafted from solid brass with a warm, antiqued finish, the sconce often features intricate
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and off-white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Germany, c. 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
German Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Germany, c. 1920s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and alabaster-imprinted opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Germany
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large French 1920s Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully wrought brass sconces from France. New mica.
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A pair of 1920s brass wall sconces in the empire style with feather design
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1920s solid brass wall sconces in the empire style with feather design, each with two
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
Set of Unique Cubistic Brass Wall Lamps, 1920s
By Josef Gocar
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare brass wall lamps come from house in cubistic style. Beautiful clean and simple
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1920s Baguès Style Wall Sconces With Leaves and Flowers
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and very impressive pair of wall sconces were made in France, in the style of Maison
Category
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gilded Brass Sconces with Cut Crystal Beaded Half Dome Bodies, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2890
A pair of large sconces with crystal beaded half-domes on ornate gilded frames. Each
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 25.5 in W 15.75 in D 8.25 in
1920s French Art Deco Amber Glass Tube/ Brass Encased Wall Sconce style Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco Original Amber Glass Tube/ Brass Encased Wall Sconce. Original heavy patina
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Single Silver Repousse Sconce, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-360 single silver plated brass up light wall sconce
Rewired
Takes one 60 watt max Edison based
Category
Vintage 1920s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Federal Cast Brass Sconces with Eagles and Hurricane Glass Shades, ca 1920s
Located in New York, NY
slender backplates surmounted by eagles, circa 1920. Retaining their aged brass and worn black lacquer
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 14.5 in W 4.75 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Brass Ceilling Lamp, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Art Deco Brass Ceilling Lamp, 1920s
- made of brass and glass,
- shows signs of wear and age
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Rose Bud Wall Candleholders in Brass, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
circa 1920-30 in a style reminiscent of Josef Frank. They are fashioned from solid brass featuring
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
1920s Art Deco Large French Wall Sconce in the Style of Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Large brass wall sconce with green paint detals. This beautiful and unique piece has 6 arms that
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco brass wall lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass wall lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
rare minimalist Brass and glass Theatre Wall Light in STILNOVO Style Italy 1920s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass theatre wall light
Producer:
Stilnovo sytle
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1920s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 6.7 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco brass clemp lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass clemp lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Quality 1920s Revival Style Large Sconces
Located in Prescott, US
Revival Style sconces to ever come our way. The workmanship and attention to detail shows a remarkable and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Vintage Wall Applique Lights Objects Sconces, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural pair of bronze/brass wall lights sconces.
France, 1900s-1930s
Lamp sockets
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Art Deco Wall Sconce for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Paavo Tynell Art Deco wall sconce for Taito Oy from the 1920s/1930s. Brass. Good vintage
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Brutalist BRONZE "ART DECO" Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, France 1920s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two
Wall light ceiling light
Origin:
France
Age:
1920s
This set of
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Four Arm Wheel Cut Mirrorback Sconces from Henry Ford Museum Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS1880
A pair of antique four arm sconces in old warm brass, with wheel-cut mirrored backplates
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 27.5 in W 15.25 in D 5 in
Brass stem Extendable and cable height adjustable art deco wall lamp 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass stem Extendable and cable height adjustable art deco wall lamp 1920s
hight adhustable ( cable
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco wall light Pate de Verre Glass by Muller Frères France, 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wall sconce by Muller Frères (not signed) - 1920s
The ART DECO wall lamp is a remarkable
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 5.91 in W 14.57 in D 7.09 in
Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This pair of luxury lamps from the 1920s to 1930s is truly one-of-a-kind. The back plate was
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Furniture Light Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco furniture light around 1920s.
2 Bulbs.
with fabric cable and plug.
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
2 Bakalowits wall lamps vienna around 1920s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, AT
2 Bakalowits wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Original condition
1 bulb each
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp Art Deco Vienna, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Wall lamp Art Deco Vienna, 1920s.
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Painting or Mirror light vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Painting or Mirror light vienna around 1920s
Bras polished and stove enameled
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights in the Shape of a Cobra, Art Deco, 1920s-1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large pair of Wall Lights in the shape of a Cobra. Art Deco, 1920s-1930s. Scary but cool
Category
Vintage 1920s Asian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art deco Wall lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco Wall lamp vienna around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled
inside nickel - plated
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pr. Early Electric Arts and Crafts Gothic Sconces by Lion Electric Mfg. Co.
By Lion Products
Located in New York, NY
Electric Mfg.Co. c.1920/1930's. Each cast brass sconce features two candle light fixtures, each accepts a
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco wall or ceiling lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco wall or ceiling lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original opal
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal, Brass
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1920s Brass Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1920s brass sconces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1920s brass sconces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are all kinds of 1920s brass sconces available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 1920s brass sconces to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Neoclassical 1920s brass sconces are of considerable interest. Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Louis Poulsen and Vilhelm Lauritzen each produced beautiful 1920s brass sconces that are worth considering.
How Much are 1920s Brass Sconces?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,513, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $15,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
Questions About 1920s Brass Sconces
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
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