$2,569
H 32 in W 8 in D 9.5 in
Tall French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Torchiere Wall Sconce Indoor Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Superb, tall bronze wall torchiere sconce or wall lantern for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920
Bronze
$1,015 / item
H 13.5 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Four French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of four bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor
Brass
$1,864 / set
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Pair French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s, Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. Both sconces are in very good condition, beautiful patina, no
Brass
$929 / item
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Three French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s, Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All thee wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful patina, no
Brass
1920's Solid Bronze Outdoor Wall Sconce Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This gorgeous large pair of 1920's Solid Cast Bronze Art Deco Outdoor Wall Sconces have been hand
Bronze
$1,792
H 16.54 in W 4.73 in D 11.03 in
Lovely and Rare Art Deco Outdoor Nickel-Plated and Glass Arc Wall Lamp, Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in nickel-plated and glass and comes with 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt.
Metal, Nickel
$4,143 / set
H 27.96 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in
20th Century Dutch Pair Of Polished Metal Outdoor Lamps, c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Dutch polished metal poutdoor lamps, made during the Art Deco period, they
Metal
Unavailable
H 12.25 in W 14.5 in D 3.5 in
Solid Antiqued Brass Regalio Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
By Elisterno Outdoors
Located in City Of Industry, CA
Regalio solid antiqued brass Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno - bringing a new level of luxury to
Brass
Antiqued Solid Brass Palatsi Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
By Elisterno Outdoors
Located in City Of Industry, CA
Palatsi Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno - bringing a new level of luxury to outdoor spaces
Brass
Solid Oiled Brass Regalio Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
By Elisterno Outdoors
Located in City Of Industry, CA
Regalio solid oiled brass Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno - bringing a new level of luxury to
Brass
Antiqued Stainless Steel Palatsi Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
By Elisterno Outdoors
Located in City Of Industry, CA
Palatsi Stainless Steel Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno - bringing a new level of luxury to
Stainless Steel
Antiqued Solid Brass Adelphi Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
By Elisterno Outdoors
Located in City Of Industry, CA
Adelphi Antiqued Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno - bringing a new level of luxury to
Brass
Unavailable
H 10.625 in W 13 in D 4 in
Antiqued Stainless Steel Adelphi Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
By Elisterno Outdoors
Located in City Of Industry, CA
Adelphi stainless steel outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno - bringing a new level of luxury to
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 7.25 in
Antiqued Solid Brass Terra Prima Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
By Elisterno Outdoors
Located in City Of Industry, CA
inspired by classic styles but engineered with modern technology. This art deco style wall sconce includes
Brass
Unavailable
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 7.25 in
Oiled Solid Brass Terra Prima Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
By Elisterno Outdoors
Located in City Of Industry, CA
by classic styles but engineered with modern technology. This art deco style wall sconce includes
Brass
Unavailable
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 7.25 in
Antiqued Stainless Steel Terra Prima Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
By Elisterno Outdoors
Located in City Of Industry, CA
construction inspired by classic styles but engineered with modern technology. This art deco style wall sconce
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 6.11 in W 10.83 in D 4.34 in
Large Modernist Style Aluminum Wall Lights, Indoor / Outdoor waterproof lamp
Located in Crespieres, FR
outdoor by the terrasse, door or swimming pool. A must have lighting design! We propose a smaller
Aluminum
1920 Art Deco Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice set of four outdoor sconces refurbished and rewired with CSA approval. Found in NYC.
Iron
Antique Pair of Art Deco Sconces Indoor/Outdoor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of Art Deco sconces, they can be indoor or outdoor, originaly I think they were
Metal
Pair of Copper Deco Outdoor Sconces
Located in Surrey, BC
Great pair of oxidized copper wall mount exterior wall sconces, salvaged many years ago from a
Copper
Sold
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Outdoor Wall Light in Patinated Copper and Glass, Scandinavia, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Old Scandinavian outdoors sconce composed of patinated copper and hand blown blister glass. Unknown
Copper
Large Forged Steel Sconce with Verdigris Patina, Indoor/Outdoor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 available in total. The light is beautifully made, heavy and large in size, the piece was handmade in Los Angeles and is 1 of 4 we have. The metal has a beautiful verdigriss pat...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 21.63 in W 11 in D 6 in
Pair of Outdoor Black Steel & Clear Glass Block Lantern Sconces, Wall Lamps 1940
Located in Miami, FL
glass block as shade. Art Deco Period from France and made in the 1940. US Rewiring and each Sconce
Steel
Art Deco Outdoor Pair of Sconces in Black Enamel and Brass
Located in Saint Louis, MO
gorgeous streamline Art Deco outdoor sconces from the 1930s have lit American evening skies for just under
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Outdoor Wall Sconce in Patinated Copper and Glass, Scandinavia, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Old Scandinavian outdoors sconce composed of patinated copper and hand blown blister glass. Unknown
Copper
Sold
H 19 in W 7.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of 4 Salvaged Art Deco Heavy Cast Iron Architectural Outdoor Wall Sconces
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of four salvaged Art Deco cast iron architectural wall sconces have no maker's or foundry
Iron
Sold
H 15.75 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Pagoda Style Outdoor Wall Sconces with Mica Shades
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of handcrafted Art Deco bronze wall mount sconces in a stately pagoda style form
Stone, Bronze
Sold
H 10 in W 5 in D 7.5 in
Five French Art Deco Brass Bird Opaline Glass Wall Sconces Indoor or Outdoor Use
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Five lovely bronzed brass bird wall sconces with opaline glass ball globes, for indoor and outdoor
Brass
Six Cast Aluminum w Marbled Glass Panels Outdoor Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic and tall. Well constructed cast aluminum and copper with 4 sockets for illumination. White slag glass marbled panels are perfect. These are very impressive when either lit ...
Aluminum, Copper
Sold
H 12.75 in W 5.75 in D 10.25 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Birds and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, Indoor or Outdoor Use
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
indoor and outdoor use, Portugal, 1940-1950. The wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of French Wrought Iron and Glass Two-Arm Wall Sconces Indoor or Outdoor Use
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
indoor and outdoor use, France, 1940-1949. The wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful aged
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Copper Art Deco Outdoor Wall Lamp
Located in Raalte, NL
Splendid design brass Art Deco exterior wall light with light purple colored glass and made circa
Copper
Pair Vintage Italian Tole Painted Tulip Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair vintage Italian tole painted Tulip sconces. Nice floral design with five tulips and green leaves on each sconce, wired as shown in good working condition. Slight wear to painted...
Iron
$14,400 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Hollywood Regency Style Set of 8 Indoor Outdoor Black Dining Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Set of 8 Hollywood Regency style indoor outdoor dining chairs fully restored from top to bottom with black cast aluminum frames and contrasting sand and ivory awning stripe upholster...
Aluminum
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards.
Brass
$1,372 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Mid Century French Brass Botanic Sconces - a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid century French brass sconces. Botanic silhouette with four light sockets. Lustrous gold finish with a time worn patina. Sourced in Paris, France. Sold as a pair. Two pa...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Brand new fabric shades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6” H x 4.875” W x 7.75“ D Back Plate ...
Brass
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 )
Brass
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,499 / item
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
Metal
$1,673 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$16,922 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,984Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
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
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.
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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.