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1930s Steel Pendant Lamp Functionalism Germany Art Deco
1930s Steel Pendant Lamp Functionalism Germany Art Deco

1930s Steel Pendant Lamp Functionalism Germany Art Deco

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare 1930s pendant lamp in excellent condition and newly wired. 3x E27 To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requirements.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Art Deco - Functionalist Brass & Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco - Functionalist Brass & Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp, 1930s

Art Deco - Functionalist Brass & Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Art Deco or Bauhaus era styled hanging lamp featuring a frosted glass shade with black stripe and a patinated top in brass. Made in Scandinavia during the 1930s. 3 meters new secure...

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Marble Glass and Bakelite Pendant Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Marble Glass and Bakelite Pendant Lamp, 1930s

Art Deco Marble Glass and Bakelite Pendant Lamp, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A wavy and marbled opaline glass pendant lamp with bakelite socket. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1920s or 1930s. New wire has been applied.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Bakelite

Danish Art Deco Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass, 1930s
Danish Art Deco Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass, 1930s

Danish Art Deco Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish 1930s Bauhaus style, Funtionalist or Art Deco pendant lamp.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art Deco Pendant, 1930s.
Art Deco Pendant, 1930s.

Art Deco Pendant, 1930s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Hanging lamp with a floral pattern. The glass shade has a painted rosette that gives the piece an elegant and classic touch, the brass chain has an old patina The glass part has a ch...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Peter Behrens Art Deco Pendant Lamp for Siemens, Germany 1930s
Peter Behrens Art Deco Pendant Lamp for Siemens, Germany 1930s

Peter Behrens Art Deco Pendant Lamp for Siemens, Germany 1930s

By Peter Behrens

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional Art Deco pendant lamp designed by Peter Behrens for Siemens in Germany during the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Steel Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1930s, Newly Wired, 60cm
Art Deco Steel Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1930s, Newly Wired, 60cm

Art Deco Steel Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1930s, Newly Wired, 60cm

Located in Berlin, DE

1930s German pendant lamp in excellent condition and newly wired. Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Salmon Colored Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Nickel & Glass, 1930s
Salmon Colored Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Nickel & Glass, 1930s

Salmon Colored Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Nickel & Glass, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Elegant hanging pendant light composed of a hand-painted glass shade decorated with floral motifs. It features its original nickel plated shade-holder, rod, canopy and socket in bras...

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Scandinavian Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Brass & Frosted Glass, 1930s
Scandinavian Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Brass & Frosted Glass, 1930s

Scandinavian Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Brass & Frosted Glass, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A 1930s ceiling light composed of a large brass top and a hexagonal faceted and frosted glass shade. It was made an unknown maker in Scandinavia during the 1930s. Suitable as a bedro...

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s
Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s

Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s

By Holophane

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This industrial Art Deco dome shaped pendant light was manufactured in France in the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco pendant lamp, fluorescent glass, Sweden, 1930s
Scandinavian Art Deco pendant lamp, fluorescent glass, Sweden, 1930s

Scandinavian Art Deco pendant lamp, fluorescent glass, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Forserum, SE

A Swedish Art Deco pendant lamp produced by an unidentified manufacturer in the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Scandinavian Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Brass & Lizard skin Glass, 1930s
Scandinavian Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Brass & Lizard skin Glass, 1930s

Scandinavian Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Brass & Lizard skin Glass, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A 1930s ceiling light composed of a partially perforated brass top and a frosted glass shade with lizard skin pattern. It was made an unknown maker in Scandinavia during the 1930s. ...

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian 1930s Art Deco Luminator Ceiling Lamp
Italian 1930s Art Deco Luminator Ceiling Lamp

Italian 1930s Art Deco Luminator Ceiling Lamp

Located in Milan, IT

An elegant Italian ceiling lamp from the 1930s, designed as a luminator to provide soft, indirect light. The fixture is executed in chromed metal, with a sculptural, stepped form tap...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

De nieuwe Honsel Art Deco Amsterdam school painted glass pendant lamp, 1930s
De nieuwe Honsel Art Deco Amsterdam school painted glass pendant lamp, 1930s

De nieuwe Honsel Art Deco Amsterdam school painted glass pendant lamp, 1930s

By De Nieuwe Honsel

Located in Zevenaar, NL

De Nieuwe Honsel Amsterdam School Art deco pendant hanging lamp, The Netherlands, 1930s Hexagonal pendant lamp with glass.

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Art Deco wrought iron Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco wrought iron Ceiling Lamp, 1930s

Art Deco wrought iron Ceiling Lamp, 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Deco chandelier - 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful craftsmanship and exquisite design of this manufactory. This ceiling lamp skillfully ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Giso Art Deco pendant lamp by W.H. Gispen, 1930s
Giso Art Deco pendant lamp by W.H. Gispen, 1930s

Giso Art Deco pendant lamp by W.H. Gispen, 1930s

By Willem H. Gispen

Located in Delft, NL

Giso Art Deco pendant lamp by W.H. Gispen, 1930s An Art Deco pendant lamp with a white glass shade with a total length of approximately 80 cm, by W.H.

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20th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Art Deco Glass, Brass & Fabric Pendant, Sweden 1930s
Art Deco Glass, Brass & Fabric Pendant, Sweden 1930s

Art Deco Glass, Brass & Fabric Pendant, Sweden 1930s

By Einar Backstrom, Glossner AB

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

Elegant Swedish Grace era Pendant, 1930s to 1940s. This 1930s Swedish pendant lamp is a refined example of Art Deco or early modernist design, characterized by a harmonious combinat...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Original Viennese Art Deco Austrian Mastercraft Crystal Chandelier 1930s
Original Viennese Art Deco Austrian Mastercraft Crystal Chandelier 1930s

Original Viennese Art Deco Austrian Mastercraft Crystal Chandelier 1930s

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

An ornamental typical Austrian artisan craftwork with hand-cut crystal hangings. The chandelier will be delivered with a handcrafted passementerie with the requested drop, nine-flame...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Exceptional Bauhaus / Art Deco Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Exceptional Bauhaus / Art Deco Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Exceptional Bauhaus / Art Deco Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Located in München, BY

Gorgeous and minimalistic Bauhaus / Art Deco five-armed chandelier / pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured in 1930s, Germany.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Outstanding Art Deco Streamline Pendant Light, 1930s, Germany
Outstanding Art Deco Streamline Pendant Light, 1930s, Germany

Outstanding Art Deco Streamline Pendant Light, 1930s, Germany

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Art Deco pendant lamp handmade in the 1930s. The lamp is made in form of the streamlined locomotive of the time.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Italian Art Deco Translucent Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Italian Art Deco Translucent Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, 1930s

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.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

1930s Italian Art Deco Honey Alabaster Ceiling Lamp
1930s Italian Art Deco Honey Alabaster Ceiling Lamp

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...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Luminator Pendant by Albert L. Arenberg, 1930s
Art Deco Luminator Pendant by Albert L. Arenberg, 1930s

Art Deco Luminator Pendant by Albert L. Arenberg, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Striking Art Deco uplight pendant, the iconic "Luminator" model manufactured by Gottlieb Brothers & Brauchbar in Brno, Czechoslovakia, under license from Luminator Inc., Chicago. Des...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Chrome

Art Deco Marbled Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s
Art Deco Marbled Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s

Art Deco Marbled Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This minimalist Art Deco semi flush mount was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the Bauhaus era. It features a rounded shade and brass hardware. The shade is m...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Muller Frères Luneville Style Pendant Light, 1930s
Art Deco Muller Frères Luneville Style Pendant Light, 1930s

Art Deco Muller Frères Luneville Style Pendant Light, 1930s

By Muller Fres Luneville

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Deco pendant lamp. Design in the style of Muller Frères Luneville.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp nickel-plated 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp nickel-plated 1930s

Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp nickel-plated 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Deco Chandelier The ART DECO ceiling light is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. This ceiling light cleverly combines metal and gla...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Large Art Deco Copper UFO Hanging Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Large Art Deco Copper UFO Hanging Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Large Art Deco Copper UFO Hanging Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional Art Deco UFO hanging lamp produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. The lamp features a large copper shade with beautiful aged patina combined with an opaline glass d...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1930'S ITALIAN MURANO GLASS & IRON SEGUSO CAGED PENDANT FLOOR LAMP
ANTiQUE CIRCA 1930'S ITALIAN MURANO GLASS & IRON SEGUSO CAGED PENDANT FLOOR LAMP

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1930'S ITALIAN MURANO GLASS & IRON SEGUSO CAGED PENDANT FLOOR LAMP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Circa 1920-1940 Italian Murano Glass Seguso Floor standing lamp on the original Wroug...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage White Glass Ball Pendant Hanging Lamp 1930s Germany
Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage White Glass Ball Pendant Hanging Lamp 1930s Germany

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage White Glass Ball Pendant Hanging Lamp 1930s Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

Bauhaus Art Deco vintage pendant hanging lamp chandelier with a nickel-plated metal base and an opal white ball glass shade 1930s, Germany.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1930s Art Deco France Pink Frosted Glass Pendant
1930s Art Deco France Pink Frosted Glass Pendant

1930s Art Deco France Pink Frosted Glass Pendant

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful 1930s French Art Deco pink frosted glass pendant.

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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cord, Glass

Swedish 1930s art deco modernist pendant lamp, glass and brass
Swedish 1930s art deco modernist pendant lamp, glass and brass

Swedish 1930s art deco modernist pendant lamp, glass and brass

Located in Forserum, SE

An elegant Swedish pendant lamp from the 1930s, beautifully balancing the geometric restraint of early Modernism with the decorative refinement of Art Deco.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare & Elegant Art Deco or Bauhaus Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Germany 1930s
Rare & Elegant Art Deco or Bauhaus Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Germany 1930s

Rare & Elegant Art Deco or Bauhaus Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Germany 1930s

Located in München, BY

Rare and beautiful Bauhaus or Art Deco pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Glass Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Art Deco Glass Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Art Deco Glass Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This striking Art Deco glass pendant lamp from 1930s Germany is a refined example of early modern lighting design.

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Art Deco Wrought Iron Pendant, Bjerkas Armatur, Sweden 1930s to 1940s
Art Deco Wrought Iron Pendant, Bjerkas Armatur, Sweden 1930s to 1940s

Art Deco Wrought Iron Pendant, Bjerkas Armatur, Sweden 1930s to 1940s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This elegant Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1930s to 1940s.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Two-Armed Art Deco Hanging Lamp by ASEA, Sweden 1930s
Two-Armed Art Deco Hanging Lamp by ASEA, Sweden 1930s

Two-Armed Art Deco Hanging Lamp by ASEA, Sweden 1930s

By ASEA

Located in Utrecht, NL

Art Deco, emerging from the 1925 Paris Exposition, celebrated craftsmanship, modern materials, and stylised forms - balancing decorative flair with functional clarity. ASEA, one of S...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Swedish Art Deco Brass Pendant with Frosted Glass and Silk Shade, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Brass Pendant with Frosted Glass and Silk Shade, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Brass Pendant with Frosted Glass and Silk Shade, 1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A refined Swedish Art Deco pendant lamp from the 1930s, distinguished by its elegant combination of patinated brass, hand-textured frosted glass (råglas), and an original pleated sil...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk, Glass

1930s Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp Multiples, 5 Available
1930s Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp Multiples, 5 Available

1930s Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp Multiples, 5 Available

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

American Art Deco era chrome saucer ceiling lamp with bronze end cap and polished aluminum stem. The lamp was a 43" hanging from the ceiling with an even light spreading upwards when...

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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Art Deco   Gispen  Pendant lamp  ''model '' Half moon
Art Deco   Gispen  Pendant lamp  ''model '' Half moon

Art Deco Gispen Pendant lamp ''model '' Half moon

By Gispen

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful Art Deco pendant lamp .Nickel upright ,comes with A Opaline Glass shade ,with large Glass disk . 2 large E27 bulb needed . This lamp is a later issue . Licensed by Gisp...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Unique Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Hayno Focken 1930s
Unique Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Hayno Focken 1930s

Unique Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Hayno Focken 1930s

By Hayno Focken

Located in München, BY

Unique work of the famous Bauhaus metal artist Hayno Focken: four-armed Bauhaus / Art Deco chandelier or pendant lamp in hammered solid brass.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Bauhaus Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s
Art Deco Bauhaus Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s

Art Deco Bauhaus Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This elegant minimalist Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s to 1940s during the Bauhaus period.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Minimalist Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendants, Chrome & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
Minimalist Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendants, Chrome & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s

Minimalist Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendants, Chrome & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant minimalist art deco pair of ceiling pendants by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito from the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco wrought iron Ceiling Lamp by Muller Freres, Luneville, 1930s
Art Deco wrought iron Ceiling Lamp by Muller Freres, Luneville, 1930s

Art Deco wrought iron Ceiling Lamp by Muller Freres, Luneville, 1930s

By Muller Frères

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

ART DECO ceiling lamp by Muller Frères Lunéville The rare Muller Frères Lunéville ART DECO ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful craftsmanship and exquisite design...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Compact Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Hexagonal Pressed Glass, France 1930s
Compact Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Hexagonal Pressed Glass, France 1930s

Compact Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Hexagonal Pressed Glass, France 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

This compact French Art Deco ceiling lamp from the 1930s captivates with its unique hexagonal design in pressed glass and original bronze mount. Measuring 18 cm in width and depth, w...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Opaline Glass and Chrome Pendant Light
1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Opaline Glass and Chrome Pendant Light

1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Opaline Glass and Chrome Pendant Light

Located in Praha, CZ

Elegant Art Deco pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, featuring a distinctive sculptural stepped shade in white opaline glass combined with chrome-plated metal ...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Art Deco Glass Pedant Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Art Deco Glass Pedant Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Art Deco Glass Pedant Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Art Deco glass pendant lamp, Germany, 1930s. This elegant vintage ceiling light features a beautifully shaped glass shade with a scalloped, flower-like silhouette and decorative marb...

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Patinated Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Patinated Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s

Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Patinated Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s

By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, J.L Lobmeyr, Paavo Tynell, Rupert Nikoll

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A large and fantastic six-arm pendant chandelier made of brass and cream colored pleated fabric shades, manufactured in Austria in 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Daum Nancy Art Deco Pendant Lamp
Daum Nancy Art Deco Pendant Lamp

Daum Nancy Art Deco Pendant Lamp

By Daum

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco pendant light, circa 1925. Bronze mount decorated with roses. Glass paste shade signed Daum Nancy. In perfect condition. Wired, E14 socket. The chain length can be adjusted...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

As service: We can adjust the lamp height for you in advance if needed. Pendant Ceiling light with Chain to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade.

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

As service: We can adjust the lamp height for you in advance if needed. Pendant Ceiling light with Chain to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade.

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Art Deco Ziggurat Ceiling Pendant, Chromed metal and Opaline shade Finland 1930s
Art Deco Ziggurat Ceiling Pendant, Chromed metal and Opaline shade Finland 1930s

Art Deco Ziggurat Ceiling Pendant, Chromed metal and Opaline shade Finland 1930s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A minimalist Art Deco Finnish lamp with a ziggurat style opaline glass shade. The lamp is not stamped and hence a bit difficult to confirm, but many leading Finnish companies have pr...

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Belgium Glass Shade Scailmont, 1930s
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Belgium Glass Shade Scailmont, 1930s

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Belgium Glass Shade Scailmont, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

As service: We can adjust the lamp height for you in advance if needed. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with screw fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade.

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Art Deco Cream Opaline Glass & Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s, Set of 2
Art Deco Cream Opaline Glass & Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s, Set of 2

Art Deco Cream Opaline Glass & Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s, Set of 2

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

These ceiling fixtures were designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s. The lights feature elegant domed cream colored opaline glass shades suspended from slender polished b...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Exceptional Five-Flamed Art Deco Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp Germany 1930s
Exceptional Five-Flamed Art Deco Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp Germany 1930s

Exceptional Five-Flamed Art Deco Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp Germany 1930s

Located in München, BY

Exceptional and elegant Art Deco chandelier or ceiling lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1930s. Executed in brass, the chandelier needs 5 x Soffitte S19 bulbs, is...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Belgium Glass Shade Scailmont, 1930s
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Belgium Glass Shade Scailmont, 1930s

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Belgium Glass Shade Scailmont, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

As service: We can adjust the lamp height for you in advance if needed. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with screw fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade.

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant Four-Flamed Art Deco Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp Germany 1930s
Elegant Four-Flamed Art Deco Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp Germany 1930s

Elegant Four-Flamed Art Deco Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp Germany 1930s

Located in München, BY

Exceptional and elegant Art Deco Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1930s. Executed in silver-plated brass and glass, the chandelier is execu...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Pendant Light Ball-Shaped Light Yellow Shade + Chrome, Denmark, 1930s
Art Deco Pendant Light Ball-Shaped Light Yellow Shade + Chrome, Denmark, 1930s

Art Deco Pendant Light Ball-Shaped Light Yellow Shade + Chrome, Denmark, 1930s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Original Art Deco pendent light with ball-shaped shade of matte light yellow glass made in the 1930s. The shade is mounted with a chromium-plated top and canopy. The length of the ...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s
Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s

Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s

Located in Schwerin, MV

Large Bauhaus spherical lamp made of opal glass with a metal suspension and a very long pendulum rod. The lamp dates from the first half of the 20th century (1920-1940) and is in goo...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Aluminum Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp
Aluminum Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp

Aluminum Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage 1930s aluminum Art Deco saucer-shaped hanging ceiling pendant lamp.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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1930s Art Deco Pendant Lamp
1930s Art Deco Pendant Lamp

1930s Art Deco Pendant Lamp

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H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in

1930s Art Deco Pendant Lamp

Located in Berlin, DE

Original 1930s Art Deco pendant lamp.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Art Deco Cream Glass Cube Pendant Light, 1930s
Art Deco Cream Glass Cube Pendant Light, 1930s

Art Deco Cream Glass Cube Pendant Light, 1930s

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Art Deco Cream Glass Cube Pendant Light, 1930s

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

A very particular Art Deco glass light pendant. It was produced in the mid-1930s, Light hangs from a nickel-plated brass stem and canopy.

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Art Deco Marble Glass and Brass Pendant Spanish Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Marble Glass and Brass Pendant Spanish Lamp, 1930s

Art Deco Marble Glass and Brass Pendant Spanish Lamp, 1930s

Located in Valencia, Valencia

Art Deco marble glass and brass pendant Spanish lamp, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chrome and Wood Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930´s, Bohemia
Chrome and Wood Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930´s, Bohemia

Chrome and Wood Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930´s, Bohemia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This beautiful Art Deco chandelier was made in Bohemia in the 1930s. It is characterized by a chrome-plated structure with two chrome-plated arms that are interconnected by a wooden ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Art Déco Yellow Opaline Glass Italian Pendant, 1930s
Art Déco Yellow Opaline Glass Italian Pendant, 1930s

Art Déco Yellow Opaline Glass Italian Pendant, 1930s

Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT

Art Déco linear shape ceiling lamp manufactured in Italy at the beginning of the 20th century. The light shade is an elegant rounded yellow opaline glass with a metal structure adorn...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Sabino French Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s
Sabino French Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s

Sabino French Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s

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H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Sabino French Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Oakland, CA

French Art Deco ceiling lamp 1930s, designed by Marius Ernest Sabino, “Cascade” sometimes referred as waterfall. Model 4649, material: clear and frosted molded glass and bronze (fire...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Three-Armed Chandelier, 1930's, Bohemia
Art Deco Three-Armed Chandelier, 1930's, Bohemia

Art Deco Three-Armed Chandelier, 1930's, Bohemia

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H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in

Art Deco Three-Armed Chandelier, 1930's, Bohemia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Art Deco three armed chrome chandelier with three curved arms and one shade at the end of the rod. The shades are made of glass. It was made approximately in the 1930´s in the forme...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Art Deco Pendant Light, Green Marble Glass, Alabaster Style, 1930s
Art Deco Pendant Light, Green Marble Glass, Alabaster Style, 1930s

Art Deco Pendant Light, Green Marble Glass, Alabaster Style, 1930s

Located in Bremen, DE

Very rare Art Deco pendant light with a jade green colored glass shade in UFO shape with streaky marble pattern, chrome cap with tassel, chrome pole, rewired Wiring: The lamps have ...

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Octagonal Nickeled Art Deco Ceiling Lamp from Petitot, France, 1930s
Octagonal Nickeled Art Deco Ceiling Lamp from Petitot, France, 1930s

Octagonal Nickeled Art Deco Ceiling Lamp from Petitot, France, 1930s

By Atelier Petitot

Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg

Important Art Deco Lustre Most famous model from Atelier Petitot, signed "AP". The ceiling lamp is called octagonal and kings-lamp Nickel-plated bronze frame Sanded and clear...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers

Unavailable

H 63 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers

Located in Nurnberg, DE

A stunning pair of German, 1930s Art Deco chandeliers from a hotel hall. Brass structure with original cream-white lacquering and very nice patina to the metal parts. The lamp is co...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Art-Deco Brass Chandelier, 1930s
French Art-Deco Brass Chandelier, 1930s

French Art-Deco Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Unavailable

H 25.99 in Dm 19.69 in

French Art-Deco Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

The lamp socket is designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not included) but also takes your standard American/Canadian E26 size (tested). Works with 220v as well as 110v. Good overall...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1930s English Art Deco Chandelier
1930s English Art Deco Chandelier

1930s English Art Deco Chandelier

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H 16.15 in Dm 11.03 in

1930s English Art Deco Chandelier

Located in Stockport, GB

Petite 1930s Art Deco brass chandelier with hexagonal frosted glass pieces. This chandelier has three lamps. This piece was originally gilt that has aged leaving an off-black and gol...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Art Deco ceiling lamp with opaline glass shade 1930s
Swedish Art Deco ceiling lamp with opaline glass shade 1930s

Swedish Art Deco ceiling lamp with opaline glass shade 1930s

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H 37.41 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Swedish Art Deco ceiling lamp with opaline glass shade 1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Stunning Swedish Art Deco ceilinglamp from the 1930s - with white opaline glass shade sectioned in three different size levels. The lamp is held up by a solid brass cup and pole all ...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1930s-1940s Art Deco Hall Pendant with Brass Frame and Leather Glass Panels
1930s-1940s Art Deco Hall Pendant with Brass Frame and Leather Glass Panels

1930s-1940s Art Deco Hall Pendant with Brass Frame and Leather Glass Panels

Located in Raalte, NL

Art Deco hall lamp with brass frame and leather glass plates, this is in a good condition and equipped with new black vintage braided wire. Originating from the second quarter of the...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Mercury Glass Wall or Pendant Light, 1930s, United Kingdom
Art Deco Mercury Glass Wall or Pendant Light, 1930s, United Kingdom

Art Deco Mercury Glass Wall or Pendant Light, 1930s, United Kingdom

Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE

These lamps where use in shops or public places in the Art Deco era.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Art Deco Chandelier With Blue Shades, France, 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier With Blue Shades, France, 1930s

Art Deco Chandelier With Blue Shades, France, 1930s

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

A five-pointed chandelier, which is a beautiful example of French Art Deco. Made of chromed metal. It is distinguished by the rare color of lampshades made of glass dyed in mass to a...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bronze Ceiling Lamp Art Deco
Bronze Ceiling Lamp Art Deco

Bronze Ceiling Lamp Art Deco

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H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Bronze Ceiling Lamp Art Deco

Located in Paris, FR

Ceiling lamp in bronze. Art Deco, 1930. Measures: Ø 100 cm., H. 40 cm. Traces of wear. A tube is missing.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Large 1930s Art Deco Opal Glass Chrome Ceiling Lamp with Long Pole
Large 1930s Art Deco Opal Glass Chrome Ceiling Lamp with Long Pole

Large 1930s Art Deco Opal Glass Chrome Ceiling Lamp with Long Pole

Located in Budapest, HU

Large size Art Deco pendant with a flawless, geometric, stepped milk glass globe. The other parts are chrome-plated. It features a new E27 socket and new cables inside.  

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Closing SALE - Green Patinated Ceiling Lamp by Jean Perzel, France 1930's
Closing SALE - Green Patinated Ceiling Lamp by Jean Perzel, France 1930's

Closing SALE - Green Patinated Ceiling Lamp by Jean Perzel, France 1930's

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Berlin, DE

The lamp has been only inside restored (white colour). It needs 6 bayonet bulbs. A very similar lamp is signed PERZEL. This one is unsigned. reduced from 3,500

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Art Deco Ceiling Lamp

Swedish Art Deco Ceiling Lamp

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H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in

Swedish Art Deco Ceiling Lamp

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Art Deco ceiling lamp.

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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

French Holophane Ceiling Light 1930s Modernist Art Deco Lighting Milk Glass
French Holophane Ceiling Light 1930s Modernist Art Deco Lighting Milk Glass

French Holophane Ceiling Light 1930s Modernist Art Deco Lighting Milk Glass

By Holophane

Located in Crespieres, FR

Superb 1930s large French Holophane ceiling light of a modernist Art Deco design. The light is made of a prismatic glass above a large milk glass disc and milk as well as prismatic g...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

4 1930's French Ezan Opalescent Glass shades. 4 Unique lamp shades. Glass scones
4 1930's French Ezan Opalescent Glass shades. 4 Unique lamp shades. Glass scones

4 1930's French Ezan Opalescent Glass shades. 4 Unique lamp shades. Glass scones

By Ezan

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

What an eyecatchers! These beautiful shades are a must have for every art deco lover / collector. These rare Ezan shades/scones are in absolutely perfect condition. These are the lam...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Opaline Glass

Chrome-Glass Art Deco Chandelier from Hungary, from the 1930s
Chrome-Glass Art Deco Chandelier from Hungary, from the 1930s

Chrome-Glass Art Deco Chandelier from Hungary, from the 1930s

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Chrome-Glass Art Deco Chandelier from Hungary, from the 1930s

Located in Budapest, HU

Chrome-glass Art Deco Chandelier from Hungary, from the 1930s This is typical Hungarian Art Deco chandelier. Such elements of the design as iron ball on the central axis of the ch...

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large Italian Art Deco Cluster Chandelier, 1930s
Large Italian Art Deco Cluster Chandelier, 1930s

Large Italian Art Deco Cluster Chandelier, 1930s

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H 41.34 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in

Large Italian Art Deco Cluster Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

The lamp sockets was designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not included) but also takes your standard American/Canadian E26 size (tested). Takes 4 pieces of E27/ E26 light bulbs. Wor...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Maritime Ceiling Fixture, Hungary, 1930s
Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Maritime Ceiling Fixture, Hungary, 1930s

Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Maritime Ceiling Fixture, Hungary, 1930s

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

This ceiling light fixture was salvaged from 1930s Danube cruiser boat. The lamp was directly attached to the metal ceiling via 4 screws and was used as reflection illumination. Few ...

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Antique 1830s Hungarian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light 'Degue circa 1930' French
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light 'Degue circa 1930' French

Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light 'Degue circa 1930' French

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H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light 'Degue circa 1930' French

By David Gueron Degue

Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands

French art deco lamp from the 1930s The lamp is in good condition (patina in accordance with age) and the electric has been renewed. Nice compact model with a cheerful appearance. ...

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Patinated Brass, 1920s
Scandinavian Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Patinated Brass, 1920s

Scandinavian Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Patinated Brass, 1920s

Located in Oslo, NO

Very fine Scandinavian Art Deco chandelier ceiling lamp patinated brass, 1920s. Handmade hammered brass chandelier with handmade chain in brass. Decorated with floral and vegetal mo...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Silver Plate and Glass Art Deco Chandelier with Crystal Ball Drops, circa 1930s
Silver Plate and Glass Art Deco Chandelier with Crystal Ball Drops, circa 1930s

Silver Plate and Glass Art Deco Chandelier with Crystal Ball Drops, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

AHL4157 Circa 1930 A vintage Art Deco period silver plate chandelier with twelve arms radiating from a nested set of central bowls. Each arm terminates with a round plate glass bobec...

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

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Art Deco Pendant Lamp 1930s For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of art deco pendant lamp 1930s available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all art deco pendant lamp 1930s available were constructed with great care. Art deco pendant lamp 1930s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art deco pendant lamp 1930s bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Scailmont, Josef Hurka and Lyfa each produced beautiful art deco pendant lamp 1930s that are worth considering.

How Much are Art Deco Pendant Lamp 1930s?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,970, while they’re typically $287 on the low end and $34,124 highest priced.

A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.