Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light. The price its per item but
Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light. The price its per item but
Brass
1930s Skyscraper Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style pendant light featuring a white milk glass globe with a clear Fresnel glass lens and
Steel
Art Deco White Milk Glass Skyscraper Star Hanging Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a fantastic Art Deco bulbous milk glass light fixture with a traditional curved skyscraper
Copper
$870Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 25 in W 9 in D 9 in
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
Brass
$550
H 33.47 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Stepped Skyscraper Pendant Light in White Opaline Glass, Austria 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful, small Stepped Skyscraper Art Deco pendant light. The
Chrome
$960Sale Price|40% Off
H 25 in W 12 in D 12 in
Art Deco Era Ornate Brass Pendant Light w/ Stepped Milk Glass Skyscraper Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1930s Art Deco pendant light features a tiered Art Deco milk glass shade featuring stepped
Brass
$5,150Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 41.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Style Skyscraper White Milk Glass & Brass Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
Light up your room with this stunning handmade Art Deco-style rectangular skyscraper design
Metal
$3,197
H 37.41 in Dm 27.56 in
Large French Art Deco Skyscraper Opaline Glass Shades 5-Light Chrome Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous vintage French Art Deco Opaline skyscraper glass shades 5-light chrome chandelier Measures
Brass, Chrome
$7,600Sale Price / set|57% Off
H 41.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Style Skyscraper White Milk Glass & Brass Chandelier or Pendant, Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Light up your room with this stunning handmade pair of Art Deco-style rectangular skyscraper design
Brass
Rare Art Deco Skyscraper Style Frosted Glass Chandelier Signed Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco chandelier, crafted in France circa 1935, exemplifies the bold elegance
Glass
$29,975
H 28.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Art Deco Chandelier in Skyscraper Frosted Glass & Silvered Bronze Signed Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and important Art Deco chandelier was realized and signed by Sabino in France, circa
Bronze
$3,475
H 16 in Dm 14 in
Art Deco Frosted Rose Skyscraper Style Molded Glass Chandelier W/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco pendant chandelier, dating back to circa 1930, features a unique frosted
Brass
$12,475
H 32 in Dm 22 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Chandelier in Silvered Bronze & Frosted Glass by Hugue
By Hugue
Located in New York, NY
This rare and special Art Deco chandelier features six frosted relief glass panels with a center
Bronze
$8,170
H 32.09 in Dm 24.81 in
French Art Deco Skyscraper Chandelier in Wrought Iron and Glass, Circa 1920's
Located in Beirut, LB
of skyscrapers, a hallmark of the Art Deco movement. The tiered, architectural design of the glass
Wrought Iron
$889 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 10.63 in
Large Art Deco Geometric Jelly Mold Opaline Glass Pendant Lights with Aged Brass
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Art Deco Geometric Jelly Mold Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Price is per light - 3 available
Brass
$8,750
H 26 in Dm 24 in
French Art Deco original art glass starburst chandelier signed Marius-E. Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in New York City, NY
A sleek and stunning French Art Deco chandelier designed by renowned French glass master Marius
Wrought Iron
$28,500 / item
H 37.5 in Dm 30.5 in
Very large French Art Deco two tier frosted art glass Sabino chandelier
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in New York City, NY
light in captivating ways, enhancing the luxurious and modern feel central to Art Deco design. His use
Bronze, Iron
$4,750
H 33 in Dm 21 in
Original French Art Deco Angular Art Glass Chandelier in Nickel Bronze by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco geometric motif chandelier signed Degue featuring four wing shaped frosted and
Bronze, Nickel
$12,475
H 38 in Dm 26 in
Art Deco Machine Age Frosted, Etched Glass & Nickel Chandelier by Pierre D'Avsen
By Pierre D'Avesn
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco pendant chandelier, designed by Pierre D'Avsen in France circa 1930, is a
Nickel
Art Deco Machine Age Three-Tier Chandelier in Frosted Copper and Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco Machine Age skyscraper style chandelier was realized in the United States
Chrome
Art Deco Cubist Four-Globe Frosted Relief Glass Chandelier in Silvered Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This elegant high style Art Deco chandelier was realized in France, circa 1930. It features one
Silver, Bronze
$15,157
H 47.25 in Dm 25.6 in
Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925
By Paul Kiss, Genet & Michon
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful Circular Art Deco chandelier, in Patinated Cast Iron attributed to Paul Kiss, and Pressed
Wrought Iron
$14,352
H 35.44 in Dm 25.99 in
Stunning French Palm Tree Feather Art Deco 2-Tier Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning French Palm Tree "Feather" Art Deco chandelier in gilt bronze frame, streamlined design
Brass, Bronze
$11,200
H 32.5 in Dm 23.5 in
French art glass 6 panel + center nickeled bronze chandelier signed Leleu
By Georges Leleu
Located in New York City, NY
Sleek and modern looking fine French Art Deco chandelier signed Leleu featuring six frosted art
Bronze, Nickel
Petite Art Deco Skyscraper Design Chandelier
Located in Allentown, PA
Art Deco skyscraper design chandelier with a matte chrome frame and ceiling cap with milk glass
Unavailable
H 23 in Dm 13 in
Art Deco Style Skyscraper Flush Mounted Chandelier in Brass and White Glass
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
lamping up to 100 watts. Architect, Sandy Littman of Duesenberg LTD. and The American Glass Light
Brass
Unavailable
H 36 in Dm 13.75 in
Art Deco Style Skyscraper Chandelier in Stainless Steel with White Glass Panels
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
100 watts. Architect, Sandy Littman of Duesenberg LTD. and The American Glass Light Company have
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Style Skyscraper Chandelier, White Glass
Located in Newburgh, NY
100 watts. Architect, Sandy Littman of Duesenberg LTD. and The American Glass Light Company have
Brass
4 Art Deco Skyscraper Fixtures, c.1930 Vintage Lights Priced each
Located in Prescott, US
in Colorado for the past 15 years or so. The glass is in a very Art Deco style of what many call the
Nickel
Set of 10 Matching Deco Skyscraper Fixtures
Located in Prescott, AZ
very Art Deco style of what many call the "skyscraper" style with stepped sides with angled bottoms to
Blown Glass
Art deco skyscraper pendant light 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pink marbled glass art deco pendant light. This skyscraper design lamp is very typical for the
Glass
Art Deco Skyscraper Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beige opaline glass art deco pendant light. This skyscraper design lamp is very typical for the
Opaline Glass
Art Deco Skyscraper Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Opaline Art Deco 'skyscraper' hallway pendant light. This skyscraper design lamp is very typical
Copper
Art Deco Skyscraper Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pink marbled glass Art Deco pendant light. This skyscraper design lamp is very typical for the
Copper
Art Deco Skyscraper Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique Art Deco hallway pendant light. This skyscraper design lamp is very typical for the Art
Opaline Glass
Art Deco Skyscraper Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique forsted glass Art Deco hallway pendant light. This skyscraper design lamp is very
Glass
Art deco skyscraper pendant light 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique art deco hallway pendant light. This skyscraper design lamp is very typical for the art
Copper
Art Deco Tiered Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a tiered milk glass skyscraper shade with green trim on brass
Brass
"Skyscraper" Art Deco White Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
"Skyscraper" Art Deco pendant light with a stepped design. Comes equipped with new nickel fitters
1930s Art Deco Skyscraper Light
Located in New York, NY
1930s Art Deco skyscraper design hanging light with black printed designs throughout the fixture
Art Deco White Frosted Glass and Chrome Skyscraper Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco pendant light with skyscraper style white frosted glass shade and chrome fixture
Chrome
Huge Art Deco Skyscraper Opaque Ceiling Light
Located in Devon, England
Stunning ceiling light in opaque white milk glass shade totally authentic and made in the mid-1930s
Glass
Marbled Glass Mini Art Deco Skyscraper Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
This charming light has all of his parts intact, so there is an original stem and canopy of nickel
Brass
Art Deco Frosted Glass Pendant Light Fixture w/Skyscraper Design
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age style chandelier with skyscraper stepped details in frosted relief glass and with
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Brass and Alabaster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and bold Art Deco pendant was realized in the United States. It features an inverse
Alabaster, Brass
Sold
H 23 in W 12 in D 12 in
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w Skyscraper Cobalt Blue Glass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930s Art Deco pendant light featuring a stepped and line-textured "Skyscraper" blue cobalt glass
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Light Fixture with Skyscraper Style Canopy
Located in New York, NY
Nickeled bronze fixture with sand blasted glass. The canopy has a skyscraper motif.
Art Deco White Milk Glass Etched Skyscraper Pendant / Chandler c.1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning ,unusual Art Deco–era pendant light crafted in milk glass and adorned with blue etched
Copper
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Frosted Glass Pendant signed André Nuet for Schneider
By Schneider Glass
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco chandelier, designed by André Nuet for the esteemed French glassmaker
Glass
ART DECO Chandelier Hanging Lamp Skyscraper nickel-plated 1920s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier The ART DECO ceiling light is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Glass & Nickeled Bronze Chandelier signed Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Chandelier in Frosted Glass & Nickeled Bronze
Bronze, Nickel
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Silvered Bronze & Channeled Glass Semi Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Skyscraper Style streamlined silvered bronze flush semi flush mount
Bronze
Art Deco Machine Age Chromed Chandelier with Skyscraper Style Glass Insert
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco chandelier is chromed with an inset tiered frosted glass shade that the light
Art Deco Machine Age Streamlined Skyscraper Style Rose Etched Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco Machine Age chandelier was realized in the United States circa 1935. It
Brass, Chrome
Elegant Art Deco Style Skyscraper Style Striated Glass and Nickel Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco to contemporary. It has been newly rewired to American standards and is in excellent
Chrome
Art Deco Streamline Skyscraper Style Chandelier in Chrome and Frosted Glass
Located in New York, NY
lights. So this chandelier is fitted with eight lights total giving a very generous amount of light
Chrome
Sold
H 26 in W 28 in D 28 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Nickel and Frosted Glass Chandelier Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic Art Deco chandelier was realized by the storied atelier, Sabino, in
Chrome
Sold
H 38 in W 24 in D 24 in
Skyscraper Style Art Deco Two-Tier Glass, Black Lacquer and Chrome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco skyscraper style two-tiered frosted glass, black lacquer and chrome chandelier. A
Nickel
Sold
H 40 in Dm 22 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Chandelier in Silvered Bronze & Frosted Glass by Hugue
By Hugue
Located in New York, NY
This rare and special Art Deco chandelier features six frosted relief glass panels with a center
Bronze
Sold
H 50 in Dm 27.5 in
French Art Deco Polished Chrome and Frosted Glass Six-Arm Chandelier by Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
. This piece represents a first-rate example of French Art Deco by one of the great glass ateliers of the
Chrome
Art Deco Style Nickeled Bronze and Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This bold and unique Art Deco Style Nickeled Bronze and Alabaster Pendant Chandelier originates
Alabaster, Bronze
Original 1920s Art Deco Gyro Style Ceiling Fan and Light
By Centre Lighting Fixture MFG
Located in Peekskill, NY
reference of in a museum collection. The style and decorative Deco details are something we have never seen
High Style Art Deco Aluminum and Frosted Glass Pendant with Cubist Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This elegant high style Art Deco pendant was realized in the United States, circa 1930, and
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 10.63 in
Large Art Deco Geometric Jelly Mould Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Set of Three
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Art Deco Geometric Jelly Mold Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Price is per light - 3 available
Brass
Wonderful Bold Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Art Dec chandelier with an architectural feel. All aluminum with decorative details anodized to a
Aluminum
French Art Deco Floral Motif Glass Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco Floral Motif Glass Three-Light Chandelier, marked "France" to glass shade
Metal, Bronze
Large White Step Glass Cylinder Deco Pendant with Black Flower Stripes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, white, ribbed, skyscraper pendant light with vertical black flower motif stripes
Brass
French Art Deco Cubist Silvered Bronze and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated High style Art Deco Chandelier was realized in France, circa 1930
Bronze
Sold
H 27 in W 32 in D 32 in
Art Deco Streamlined Frosted Glass & Polished Nickel Chandelier Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic skyscraper style Art Deco chandelier was realized by the legendary
Nickel
Art Deco Five Arm Bronze and Frosted Glass Chandelier by Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco Machine Age chandelier was realized in France by the legendary atelier of
Bronze
Sold
H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 13.75 in
Streamlined Art Deco Machine Age Style Chandelier in the Manner of Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco Machine Age style chandelier in the manner of Petitot features a
Sold
H 42 in W 54 in D 21 in
Italian Art Deco Streamlined Brass & Braided Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Art Deco chandelier was realized by the legendary workshop of Ercole Barovier in
Brass
Art Deco Machine Age Circular Chandelier in Three Tiers of Smoked Glass
Located in New York, NY
This rare and exceptional Art Deco Machine Age chandelier consists of skyscraper style concentric
Sold
H 33.5 in Dm 24.25 in
French Cubist Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Frosted Glass Chandelier, Signed Degué
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
construction, it would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Art Deco to contemporary. It
Bronze, Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier signed by Charles Schneider in Frosted Glass with Nickel
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco frosted glass and nickel chandelier was realized by the illustrious atelier
Nickel
Art Deco Machine Age Frosted Glass Chandelier, Chrome and Glass Rod Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Art Deco Machine Age chandelier was realized in France, circa 1935. It
Chrome
Signed Art Deco Cubist Frosted Glass and Nickeled Bronze Chandelier by Degué
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Art Deco skyscraper style cubist frosted glass and nickeled bronze chandelier was
Bronze, Nickel
Art Deco Frosted Relief Glass Globe Fixture by Muller Freres
By Muller Frères
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Copper Glass Globe and Skyscraper Chrome Canopy Ceiling Light By Muller Freres. Signed
High Style Moderne Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This 6 arm bronze chandelier has a skyscraper feel to it. The lamp has a light elegant Art Deco
Bronze
An Art Deco Revival Flush Mount Glass Ceiling Square
Located in New York City, NY
Art Deco Revival, Mid-Century Modern flush mounted ceiling square. Three dimensional protruding
Glass
Art Deco Skyscraper Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique forsted glass Art Deco hallway pendant light. This skyscraper design lamp is very
Glass
$1,361 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$4,920Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 46 in W 10 in D 10 in
Empire Style Bronze Electric Ceiling Pendant with Stepped Glass Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 rare Empire Deco style ceiling pendants with stepped milk glass geometric school house style glass globe with a geometric Art Deco design.
Bronze
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
$960Sale Price|80% Off
H 37 in Dm 18 in
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A Large Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant lantern, Gorgeously handcrafted, having individual panes. The hanging lantern or ceiling fixture features sandblasted f...
Metal
Art Deco Vitrail chandelier with Nickel Finish Bronze
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco bronze chandelier with nickel finish and Tiffany vitrail.
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): "H x "W ...
Brass
$1,350 / set
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Wonderful Nickel Glass Rod Art Deco Skyscraper Theater Cinema 6 Pair Of Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vintage Medium Sized Polished Nickel Plated And Glass Rod Art Deco / Skyscraper Style Theater / Cinema Wall Sconces, they Can Be Placed In Damp Area As the Have B...
Nickel
$5,660 / set
H 40 in Dm 12 in
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W...
Brass
$1,889Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1920s French Art Deco Square Pendant Chandelier with Frosted Art Glass
By Muller
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant square pendant chandelier is a refined example of early French Art Deco lighting from the 1920s. Suspended from a geometric frame, the light features frosted art glass p...
Metal, Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$5,305 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Deco Chandelier by Sofar, Brass & Glass, 60cm Diameter, France
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and glass rods.
Brass
Art Deco Wall Sconce by Sofar, Hand-Crafted Brass & Glass, Europe
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Customer can choose from : Nickel finish Gold finish Chrome finish Old bronze Size
Brass
Art Deco Marbled Opaline Glass Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s. The light features a suspended 1930s German pendant design with a distinctive mix of materials and detai...
Brass
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.