Art deco alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality art deco period alabaster ceiling light circa 1930. Dish shaped with carved design on the underside with a carved beaded border. Supported by 3 golden ropes leading up...
Alabaster
Rare Art Deco Magic Color Alabaster Stone Pendant, Ceiling Light, Original Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare alabaster pendant for an entrance, bedroom or any corner that can do with a style upgrade. This goodsize pendant is completely original and the alabaster shade is in very good ...
Alabaster, Brass
$2,385Sale Price|24% Off
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Darmstadt, DE
French bronze chandelier from the Art Deco period with alabaster shell shade, suspended from three bronze arms with knotted rope shape. Three curved spots on bronze arms, richly deco...
Alabaster, Bronze
Wonderful Large Art Deco Period Alabaster Marble Pendent Fixture Rope Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Art Deco Style Simple Elegant Alabaster / Marble Carved Dome Pendent Fixture With Original Silk Cord Rope This Chandelier Has Been Rewired With 3 Edison Sockets And...
Alabaster, Marble
French white alabaster Pendant Light, gray rope w/ original alabaster canopy
Located in New York City, NY
An original alabaster and gray rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Alabaster
French Art Deco Rope Pendant Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco pendant chandelier with a concave frosted glass or alabaster shade supported by four rods of rope design with a smooth canopy in nickel.
Alabaster, Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Alabaster-Style Glass Pendant Lamp with Gilt Rope Detailing
Located in Stockholm, SE
Suspended by intricate gilt rope detailing and decorative tassel motifs, this fixture is a striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship blended with neoclassical and Art Deco influ...
Glass
French Art Deco, Classical Rope & Alabaster Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional art deco ceiling lamp is a rare French classical alabaster pendant dating to the early 20th century, exemplifying fine craftsmanship and timeless design. The generou...
Alabaster, Metal
Exceptional Swedish Modern Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, Honey & Amber Tones 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Details: Origin: Sweden Period: 1940–1949 Date of Manufacture: circa 1940 Style: Art Deco Materials: Alabaster, Rope, Brass Condition: Good vintage condition; wear consistent with ag...
Alabaster, Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
1930s Italian Art Deco Alabaster ceiling lamp.
Alabaster
Antique Multicolor Alabaster Pendant Light w. Rope Suspension & Matching Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Stunni...
Alabaster, Brass
$5,184Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Antique Amber Alabaster Pendant Light, Sweden Circa 1920
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Antique Pendant produces a warm and natural amber glow highlighting the organic shades of it's alabaster stone-like finish. The piece is suspended by 3 silk wrapped golden rop...
Alabaster
Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, geometrically circular Art Deco chandelier. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we were thrilled to find another rare and truly beautiful Art Deco...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
French Art Deco White Black Veining Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovery Arte Deco era alabaster pendant / light fixture, France, 1930-1939. Hand-carved shade from a solid alabaster rock with beautiful black veining and polished to a natural shin...
Alabaster
Great Design & Colors Antique Art Deco Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
With perfect packing (in a custom made box) and worldwide shipping from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 workdays included in our price this pure Art Deco pendant too is great v...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Italian Art Deco Translucent Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
1930s Italian Art Deco translucent Alabaster ceiling lamp with white, grey and pink hues.
Alabaster
Marvelous Wooden Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Five Large Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking and highly decorative Art Deco chandelier, crafted in solid oak and fitted with five generous hand-carved alabaster shades. Dating from the earliest decades of the 20th ce...
Alabaster, Brass
1930s Small Italian Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
1930s Small Italian Art Deco Alabaster ceiling lamp
Alabaster
French Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco chandelier. Striking French design from the 1930s. Original patinated bronze and rope frame with five original alabaster shades and one large alabaster ...
Alabaster, Bronze
MARVELOUS Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with SIX LARGE Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this an...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
1930s Italian Art Deco Honey Alabaster Ceiling Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and atmospheric Italian ceiling lamp from the 1930s, crafted in richly toned alabaster and suspended by original braided cords. The piece embodies the refined material sensibi...
Alabaster
Large magnificent Art Deco fluted alabaster bell shape Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York City, NY
The surface is polished with a nice gleam and highlights distinct Art Deco fluting, and is finished with a pointed finial.
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
Great Design Antique Orange Alabaster Chandelier Pendant, Art Decò
Located in Roma, IT
Orange alabaster chandelier. Period circa 1940. The chandelier is 85 centimetres high, the diameter measures 30 centimetres. The stone is completely original, the three rope cord ha...
Alabaster
French Art Deco Alabaster Looking Art Glass Pendant Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco high-releaf marbled glass pendant or lantern, France, circa 1920-1930.
Brass
Striking Art Deco Moon Shape Alabaster Pendant Light Bronze Hardware Glass Beads
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous antique light fixture for an entry hall, bedroom or any other living space. With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our specialities, we always love finding un...
Alabaster, Bronze
Top Quality Large Size, Timeless Design Alabaster Pendant Light with Rope Chain
Located in Bochum, NRW
A sculptural alabaster pendant chandelier with a generous 56 cm diameter and exceptionally rich natural veining, offering the warm, atmospheric glow characteristic of high‑quality ea...
Alabaster
Antique Stunning & Extra Large 23.6 Ø Alabaster Dish Shade Pendant w Rope ca1920
Located in Lisse, NL
One-of-a-Kind XL Aabaster pendant light with stunning Veins. Some pieces just stop you in your tracks, this extra-large amber color alabaster pendant is one of them. We’ve seen a lo...
Alabaster, Brass
Top Art Deco Design Brass and Two Light Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This also unique and good size, eye pleasing Art Deco chandelier, stands out for several reasons: Firstly, it has a stunning brass 'body' which is in good condition. Secondly, its ...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
20th Century French Art Deco Alabaster Ring Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French Art Deco period alabaster ring, six light chandelier. Of rare form with the original gilt rope structure. Circa 1930.
Alabaster, Metal
Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality domed shaped art deco period pendant light. Turned and hand carved from a single piece of alabaster.
Alabaster
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large French Art Deco gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. Three curved arms richly ornate with frosted gla...
Alabaster, Bronze
Carved Pink Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique carved pink and white Alabaster Art Deco ceiling light with the original, hand-knotted rope.
Alabaster
French Art Deco Alabaster Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Deco solid gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. Three curved arms with frosted glass flower shade...
Alabaster, Bronze
1920s Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with Large Alabaster Shades and Sculptural Arms
Located in Lisse, NL
A bold and elegant 1920s Art Deco chandelier that combines sculptural bronze with luminous alabaster. Crafted in richly patinated bronze, this chandelier features flowing, organical...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$8,495Sale Price|34% Off
French Art Deco Bronze and Rubi Color Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French early 20th century Art Deco bronze and carved rubi-color alabaster five-light chandelier. The pierced bronze frame, suspended by five rope-like bronze supports and surmounte...
Alabaster, Bronze
Rare & Meaningful Art Deco 5-Light Chandelier w Owl Sculpture & Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, stunning and all handcrafted work of lighting art. Some pieces you only find once in your life and that is what we thought when we first saw this unique Art Deco era chandel...
Alabaster, Metal
$790Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Glass Chandelier with Orange Red Swirls Alabaster Style, 1920s Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Impressive art deco chandelier in oranges natural white and dark red swirled glass. Just imagine Berlin in the 1920s. The lamp shade is being held by a hand woven rope, dividing into...
Brass
$7,000 / set
Pair of Petite Alabaster Pendants, Sweden, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Carved from the same block of amber alabaster, this pair of 12 inch diameter lights mounts three bulbs each and can be altered to any drop required free of charge. Rope color may als...
Alabaster
Domed tortoise shell alabaster pendant fixture / coupe / plafonnier
Located in New York City, NY
An original, unelectrified French Art Deco alabaster bowl shape pendant with a beautiful pattern of golden honey, burnt orange, amber, brick red and cognac colored contrasting areas...
Alabaster
Hand carved French white+ grey alabaster w/carved detail, alabaster canopy +cord
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant and authentic French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, masterfully carved in a graceful bowl silhouette with sculpted rim surround.
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco White Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique alabaster hanging lamp in Art Deco style, circa 1940s. A single piece of alabaster, beautifully worked with shades and reflections of other colours when lit, suspended from t...
Alabaster
Extra Large Size Art Deco Painted Plums, Marble-Like Glass Pendant / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique hand crafted Art Deco layered marble-like glass ceiling fixture with the original matching glass canopy. In our combined 25 years of selling light fixtures we have never befo...
Bronze
Exceptional Shape ' Supernova Sun ' Alabaster and Rope Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and geometrically designed Art Deco pendant light. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, we were thrilled to find another rare and truly beautiful Art...
Alabaster
Unavailable|$3,200
Italian 1920s Alabaster Bowl Form Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
1920s alabaster bowl form light fixture with Greek key carved frieze and lobe carving. The alabaster bowl hung from a silken and tasseled rope.
Sold|$1,985
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco alabaster ceiling light, with its original alabaster ceiling dome and passementerie ropes. France, circa 1920.
Alabaster
Sold|$2,396
Art Deco period alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco period alabaster pendant light circa 1920. Fine quality alabaster ceiling light and of a generous size. Turned bowl with warm oranges and browns and grey veining. Fitted ...
Alabaster
Sold|$4,200
Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier/Pendant
Located in Petaluma, CA
This alabaster chandelier has exotic amber and black coloration and gives very warm light. It is suspended by three ropes leading to the canopy. A fine example of good alabaster.
Alabaster, Brass
Sold|$2,259
Art Deco alabaster hanging pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1930. Good quality alabaster dish light of smaller proportions. Carved alabaster dish, with rig and lip. Multiple colours from orang...
Alabaster
Scandinavian large art deco alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian large Art Deco alabaster pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful hand carved Swedish dish light from the art deco period. Alabaster with natural colours of subtle orange's...
Alabaster
Swedish art deco alabaster hanging pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1920.
Alabaster
Sold|$2,259
Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco alabaster hanging light, with its original rope and alabaster ceiling dome. France, 1920s.
Alabaster
1930s Secession Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Light Rope Suspension Glass Brass
Located in Praha, CZ
This striking 1930s European pendant light bridges the final phase of Secession with the emerging geometry of early Art Deco.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,259
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Good quality art deco period pendant light. Natural alabaster worked to the form of a circular dish with ridged edge. Bowl suspen...
Alabaster, Copper
Sold|$1,910
Art Deco Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality alabaster ceiling light, circa 1920. Circular dish with carved detail around the edge. Three bulb holders, suspended by three rope chains to central rose. We recomm...
Alabaster
Sold|$4,750
Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A unique piece, diamond shaped with a pointed, fluted bowl, this fixture has been rewired to a very short drop on the original antique brass chains, medallion anchors and canopy. If ...
Alabaster
Rare Art Deco Marbled Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier, Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exceptional Swedish Art Deco alabaster pendant light dating from the 1930s.
Alabaster
Diamond Shaped Alabaster Pendant with Black & White Veining, 1930s, Art Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exceptional Art Deco alabaster pendant light dating from the 1930s.
Alabaster
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.
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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.