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Art Deco Pendant Light with Pink Glass Shade, Brass, Germany, 1930s
Art Deco Pendant Light with Pink Glass Shade, Brass, Germany, 1930s

Art Deco Pendant Light with Pink Glass Shade, Brass, Germany, 1930s

Located in Schwerin, MV

Art Deco pendant light with rod suspension and marbled, spherical glass shade. The pink glass shade

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Pendant Light with White Glass Shade, 1960s
French Art Deco Pendant Light with White Glass Shade, 1960s

French Art Deco Pendant Light with White Glass Shade, 1960s

Located in Beirut, LB

French Art Deco modernist pendant light. White glass shade in semi curved lines around the edge

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w/ Skyscraper Milk Glass Shade
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w/ Skyscraper Milk Glass Shade

Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w/ Skyscraper Milk Glass Shade

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1930s Art Deco pendant light featuring a stepped and line-textured "Skyscraper" milk glass shade

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pure Art Deco Layered Alabaster Pendant Light, w Stunning 21.6" Diameter Shade
Pure Art Deco Layered Alabaster Pendant Light, w Stunning 21.6" Diameter Shade

Pure Art Deco Layered Alabaster Pendant Light, w Stunning 21.6" Diameter Shade

Located in Lisse, NL

special. The stunning, layered Art Deco shade is beautifully flat at the bottom. The perfectly circular

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Unique Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Glass Shade Pendant Light
Unique Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Glass Shade Pendant Light

Unique Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Glass Shade Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Another top quality, antique pendant light with the wow factor. This unique, good size and stylish

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pendant Light / Chandelier / Bowl Shade Glass with Floral Motif, Art Deco 1930's
Pendant Light / Chandelier / Bowl Shade Glass with Floral Motif, Art Deco 1930's

Pendant Light / Chandelier / Bowl Shade Glass with Floral Motif, Art Deco 1930's

By Degué, Jean Noverdy

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Pendant Light / Chandelier / Bowl Shade – Pressed Molded Glass with Floral Motif, Silvered Bronze

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Amethyst, Metal, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Trio Skyscraper Pendant Light
Art Deco Trio Skyscraper Pendant Light

Art Deco Trio Skyscraper Pendant Light

Located in Tarporley, GB

#3734 Art Deco pendant light. English 1930’s. Stylish skyscraper design detail which houses a

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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w/ Crystal & Milk Glass Acorn Shade
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w/ Crystal & Milk Glass Acorn Shade

Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w/ Crystal & Milk Glass Acorn Shade

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1930s Art Deco pendant light featuring an acorn-shaped milk glass and crystal shade, and ornate

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large & Timeless Design Art Deco Pendant Light w Coolest Alabaster Shade Ever
Large & Timeless Design Art Deco Pendant Light w Coolest Alabaster Shade Ever

Large & Timeless Design Art Deco Pendant Light w Coolest Alabaster Shade Ever

By G Bessi

Located in Lisse, NL

Superb condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster mineral stone pendant. *This

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco pendant light made in milk glass circular shade. Excellent

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco pendant light made in milk glass circular shade rare blue color

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light features a ridged milk glass cylinder shade with

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Art Deco Layered Glass Pendant Light
Art Deco Layered Glass Pendant Light

Art Deco Layered Glass Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco pendant light with a layered shade of ribbed, frosted and cut glass with aluminum fitter

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #4
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #4

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #4

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light features a ridged milk glass cylinder shade with

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #2
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #2

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #2

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light features a ridged milk glass cylinder shade with

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #3
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #3

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #3

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light features a ridged milk glass cylinder shade with

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #1
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #1

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #1

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light features a ridged milk glass cylinder shade with

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Art Deco Bronzed Iron 5 Light Slip Shade Hanging Chandelier
Art Deco Bronzed Iron 5 Light Slip Shade Hanging Chandelier

Art Deco Bronzed Iron 5 Light Slip Shade Hanging Chandelier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic hanging Bronzed Art Deco slip shade chandelier with 5 glass shades near perfect. Was

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian  1930s Art Deco Glass Pendant Light
Scandinavian  1930s Art Deco Glass Pendant Light

Scandinavian 1930s Art Deco Glass Pendant Light

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A striking Swedish Art Deco ceiling lamp, produced in the 1930s, exemplifying the elegance and bold

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Art Deco Layered Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Art Deco Layered Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Art Deco Layered Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco pendant light features a layered, Frost pattern opaline glass shade on a decorative, steel

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Déco Glass Pendant Light Airbrush Design
Art Déco Glass Pendant Light Airbrush Design

Art Déco Glass Pendant Light Airbrush Design

Located in Mannheim, DE

Very beautiful 1920s to 1930s hanging lamp. White satin glass shade with typical art déco shape and

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1930s
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1930s

Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1930s

Located in Schwerin, MV

Large Art Deco rod pendant lamp with a decorated, UFO-shaped glass shade from the 1930s. The glass

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Crackle Glass Hanging Pendant Light
French Art Deco Crackle Glass Hanging Pendant Light

French Art Deco Crackle Glass Hanging Pendant Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Art Deco crackle glass hanging pendant light Simple and beautiful, this crackle glass

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Milk Glass Layer Cake Pendant Light
Art Deco Milk Glass Layer Cake Pendant Light

Art Deco Milk Glass Layer Cake Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco pendant light with a layer cake, green stripe, milk glass shade and gunmetal hardware is

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Triplet Shade Glass and Brass Art Deco Pendant Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Triplet Shade Glass and Brass Art Deco Pendant Lamp, 1940s, Germany

Triplet Shade Glass and Brass Art Deco Pendant Lamp, 1940s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Triplet Shade Glass and Brass Art Deco Pendant Lamp, 1940s, Germany This lamp works with 3x E27

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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Industrial Holophane 12" Diameter Ceiling Pendant Shade
Art Deco Industrial Holophane 12" Diameter Ceiling Pendant Shade

Art Deco Industrial Holophane 12" Diameter Ceiling Pendant Shade

By Holophane

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Art Deco era 12" Diameter industrial dish ceiling pendant shade with the well-known

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Layer Cake Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Art Deco Layer Cake Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Art Deco Layer Cake Opaline Glass Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco pendant light features a layer cake, ribbed pattern opaline glass shade on a decorative

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ajustable French Art Deco Ceiling Light in Porcelain with an Opaline Shade
Ajustable French Art Deco Ceiling Light in Porcelain with an Opaline Shade

Ajustable French Art Deco Ceiling Light in Porcelain with an Opaline Shade

Located in Crespières, FR

Ajustable French Art Deco Ceiling Light in Ceramic with an opaline shade, a pair is available

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Opaline Glass, Porcelain

Big Size Art Deco Blue Milk Glass Pendant Light
Big Size Art Deco Blue Milk Glass Pendant Light

Big Size Art Deco Blue Milk Glass Pendant Light

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Big Size pendant light made in milk glass circular shade rare

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Art Deco SATURN Opaline Glass Shade and Chrome Chandelier or Pendant
Art Deco SATURN Opaline Glass Shade and Chrome Chandelier or Pendant

Art Deco SATURN Opaline Glass Shade and Chrome Chandelier or Pendant

Located in Coimbra, PT

Fabulous Bauhaus French Art Deco opaline glass shade and etched glass dish/chromed brass 3-light

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art deco Hexagonal Frosted Glass Pendant Light 1920s Belgium
Art deco Hexagonal Frosted Glass Pendant Light 1920s Belgium

Art deco Hexagonal Frosted Glass Pendant Light 1920s Belgium

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning exceptional 1920s Belgium Art deco pendant light with Brass top and a glass shade. Highly

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Inspired Star II Pendant Lamp Polished Copper Linen Shade
Art Deco Inspired Star II Pendant Lamp Polished Copper Linen Shade

Art Deco Inspired Star II Pendant Lamp Polished Copper Linen Shade

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Inspired Star II Pendant Lamp Brown and Linen Shade
Art Deco Inspired Star II Pendant Lamp Brown and Linen Shade

Art Deco Inspired Star II Pendant Lamp Brown and Linen Shade

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Star Pendant Lamp Polished Copper Linen Shade
Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Star Pendant Lamp Polished Copper Linen Shade

Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Star Pendant Lamp Polished Copper Linen Shade

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A game of balance and light. Star makes a statement in any space, whether it's one of tradition and

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

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

light bulb. This wonderful Art Deco pendant light in the style of Muller Frères Luneville is in very

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Nickel-Plated Brass Art Deco Pendant Light, 1930s
French Nickel-Plated Brass Art Deco Pendant Light, 1930s

French Nickel-Plated Brass Art Deco Pendant Light, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco pendant light. Striking French design from the 1930s. Nickel-plated

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Pure Art Deco w. Stylish Geometrical Flower Glass Shade Pendant, Signed Hugue
Pure Art Deco w. Stylish Geometrical Flower Glass Shade Pendant, Signed Hugue

Pure Art Deco w. Stylish Geometrical Flower Glass Shade Pendant, Signed Hugue

By Hugue

Located in Lisse, NL

Another top quality, antique French pendant light with a perfect Art Deco design. This stunning

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Art Deco Frosted Glass Pendant Light, c. 1930
French Art Deco Frosted Glass Pendant Light, c. 1930

French Art Deco Frosted Glass Pendant Light, c. 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco art glass. The pendant fixture has a conical, tapered form comprised of four frosted glass

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Yellow Sun and Linen Shade
Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Yellow Sun and Linen Shade

Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Yellow Sun and Linen Shade

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s
French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s

French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Art Deco pendant light in warm amber-toned alabaster with bronze mounts, circa 1920s. A

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

1920s German Art Deco Blue Marble Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
1920s German Art Deco Blue Marble Glass Ceiling Pendant Light

1920s German Art Deco Blue Marble Glass Ceiling Pendant Light

Located in Hastings, GB

An absolutely beautiful Art Deco blue marble glass pendant light with bright chrome chain and

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Mint Green and Linen Shade
Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Mint Green and Linen Shade

Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Mint Green and Linen Shade

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but

Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Polished Copper and Linen Shade
Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Polished Copper and Linen Shade

Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Polished Copper and Linen Shade

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but

Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Polished Brass and Linen Shade
Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Polished Brass and Linen Shade

Art Deco Inspired Star III Pendant Lamp Polished Brass and Linen Shade

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s
Art Deco White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s

Art Deco White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s

Located in Barntrup, DE

This stunning Art Deco pendant light, crafted in Germany in the 1930s, features an elegant

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Inspired Star I Pendant Lamp Polished Copper with Linen Shade
Art Deco Inspired Star I Pendant Lamp Polished Copper with Linen Shade

Art Deco Inspired Star I Pendant Lamp Polished Copper with Linen Shade

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but

Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Inspired Star I Pendant Lamp Polished Brass with Linen Shade
Art Deco Inspired Star I Pendant Lamp Polished Brass with Linen Shade

Art Deco Inspired Star I Pendant Lamp Polished Brass with Linen Shade

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique Art Deco Evening Red Color Alabaster Shade Pendant, Flush Mount
Stunning Antique Art Deco Evening Red Color Alabaster Shade Pendant, Flush Mount

Stunning Antique Art Deco Evening Red Color Alabaster Shade Pendant, Flush Mount

Located in Lisse, NL

beautiful, natural veins in the multi-color alabaster. They make this antique pendant light look truly

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Top Quality Pendant Light Floral decorations, Signed Degué
Art Deco Top Quality Pendant Light Floral decorations, Signed Degué

Art Deco Top Quality Pendant Light Floral decorations, Signed Degué

By Degué

Located in Roma, IT

French pendant lamp from the 1920s-1940s with opaline glass shade with floral motifs. Glass in

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Dish Light
Art Deco Dish Light

Art Deco Dish Light

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This dish light by The Miller Company features a substantial glass dish shade, which clips on to a

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Deco Pendant Light Shade For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco pendant light shade for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, every art deco pendant light shade was constructed with great care. Find 45 options for an antique or vintage art deco pendant light shade now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco pendant light shade — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right art deco pendant light shade, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Current, René Lalique and Degué each produced at least one beautiful art deco pendant light shade that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Deco Pendant Light Shade?

Prices for an art deco pendant light shade start at $345 and top out at $14,495 with the average selling for $1,108.

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.