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Moderne Glass Light Fixture
Moderne Glass Light Fixture

Moderne Glass Light Fixture

$5,200

H 12 in Dm 13.75 in

Moderne Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian glass light fixture with interior light. Measurements: Present drop: 19

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture
Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture

Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture

$4,800

H 18.75 in Dm 11 in

Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s Italian molded glass leaf pendant light fixture with 3 interior lights

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Moderne Blown Glass Light Fixture
Moderne Blown Glass Light Fixture

Moderne Blown Glass Light Fixture

$6,800

H 27 in Dm 14.5 in

Moderne Blown Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian glass light fixture with interior light. Measurements: Diameter: 14.5

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Moderne Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light Greek Key Motif, 1940s
Art Deco Moderne Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light Greek Key Motif, 1940s

Art Deco Moderne Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light Greek Key Motif, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

Sleek period Streamline Moderne Light featuring a wide conical thick milk glass bowl with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Italian Moderne Style Glass Light Fixture
Italian Moderne Style Glass Light Fixture

Italian Moderne Style Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's vintage Italian light fixture with original art glass inset and 8 interior lights

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre "Feuillage Moderne" Night Light
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre "Feuillage Moderne" Night Light

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre "Feuillage Moderne" Night Light

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

Argy-Rousseau's near-unique ability to gracefully soften the starkness of Art Deco design without

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Moderne Light Fixtures with Glass Pendants, Sold Individually
Pair of Moderne Light Fixtures with Glass Pendants, Sold Individually

Pair of Moderne Light Fixtures with Glass Pendants, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1960's Italian ceiling fixtures with white and amethyst art glass pendants on brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Large French Art Deco Brass and Smoked Glass Flush Mount Light, c.1930s
Large French Art Deco Brass and Smoked Glass Flush Mount Light, c.1930s

Large French Art Deco Brass and Smoked Glass Flush Mount Light, c.1930s

Located in Surrey, BC

Large-scale Art Deco flush mount light in patinated brass, featuring a central column of fluted

Category

Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Important Palatial French Modernist Glass and Nickel Two-Tier Chandelier Petitot
Important Palatial French Modernist Glass and Nickel Two-Tier Chandelier Petitot

Important Palatial French Modernist Glass and Nickel Two-Tier Chandelier Petitot

By Atelier Petitot

Located in New York City, NY

, midcentury, Industrial, lantern, crystal, lamp, light, Art Moderne, Italian design, massive, grand scale

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

1950's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
1950's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds

1950's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

gold case exhibits refined Art Moderne geometry that catches light with quiet brilliance. This cocktail

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

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French Art Moderne bronze & crystal ten-light chandelier
French Art Moderne bronze & crystal ten-light chandelier

French Art Moderne bronze & crystal ten-light chandelier

Located in Kensington, MD

French Art Moderne bronze six-arm chandelier with glass bobeches, surrounding four tulip-shaped

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Brass

Three-Light Art Moderne Fixture
Three-Light Art Moderne Fixture

Three-Light Art Moderne Fixture

Unavailable

H 21 in Dm 21 in

Three-Light Art Moderne Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

Very tasteful art Moderne fixture. Bamboo and chromed steel bodywork, with original shades, circa

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Art-Moderne Pendant Light Fixture
Art-Moderne Pendant Light Fixture

Art-Moderne Pendant Light Fixture

Unavailable

H 35 in Dm 19 in

Art-Moderne Pendant Light Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ca. 1940 Art-Moderne style industrial pendant fixture made of stamped steel and fitted with an

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

2 Light Art Moderne Fixture
2 Light Art Moderne Fixture

2 Light Art Moderne Fixture

Unavailable

H 26 in W 19 in D 9 in

2 Light Art Moderne Fixture

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass with slightly aged shiny brass finish. Art glass bowls eggshell in color with white interior

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage 1980s Moderne Pendant Light In Art Deco Style
Vintage 1980s Moderne Pendant Light In Art Deco Style

Vintage 1980s Moderne Pendant Light In Art Deco Style

By Sandy Littman

Located in Newburgh, NY

Glass bowl with extensive cast aluminum pyramids and rings. Classic Art deco styling. Architect

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Moderne 5-light Chandelier, Chrome, Copper & Wood
French Art Moderne 5-light Chandelier, Chrome, Copper & Wood

French Art Moderne 5-light Chandelier, Chrome, Copper & Wood

Located in San Francisco, CA

associate with designs from the Art Deco period. On the other hand it has such a simplicity and "Moderne

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

An American Art Deco 5-light Chandelier Moving Toward the Moderne
An American Art Deco 5-light Chandelier Moving Toward the Moderne

An American Art Deco 5-light Chandelier Moving Toward the Moderne

Located in San Francisco, CA

Here's another top-of-the-design-line American Art Deco fixture, marching on its way to the spare

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Stellar Eight-Light French Art Deco, Moderne, Chandelier by Petitot
Stellar Eight-Light French Art Deco, Moderne, Chandelier by Petitot

Stellar Eight-Light French Art Deco, Moderne, Chandelier by Petitot

By Atelier Petitot

Located in San Francisco, CA

The central element of this amazingly configured light is "signature Petitot" (one of France's

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Linear Streamlined Moderne Style Glass Pendant with Wood Details
Linear Streamlined Moderne Style Glass Pendant with Wood Details

Linear Streamlined Moderne Style Glass Pendant with Wood Details

By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light

Located in Newburgh, NY

6ft. long. In the manner of Streamlined Moderne with a touch of art deco. Lower glass panel softly

Category

2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Hungarian Art Deco Pendant Light, 1950s
Rare Hungarian Art Deco Pendant Light, 1950s

Rare Hungarian Art Deco Pendant Light, 1950s

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in

Rare Hungarian Art Deco Pendant Light, 1950s

By Mofem of Hungary

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Very rare Streamline Moderne / Art Deco pendant light from Hungary, 1950s. Close to impeccable

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Streamlined Moderne Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

Period Art Moderne Triangular Globe Light
Period Art Moderne Triangular Globe Light

Period Art Moderne Triangular Globe Light

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD MAR 2011 Snazzy and smooth period 1930's Art Moderne light featuring a large milk glass globe

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Art Moderne Brass Light Fixture
Art Moderne Brass Light Fixture

Art Moderne Brass Light Fixture

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H 32 in Dm 20.5 in

Art Moderne Brass Light Fixture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Art Moderne period brass ceiling light of exceptional design. Newly re-wired, holds chandelier size

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stylish French Art Moderne, Five-Light Brass Chandelier
Stylish French Art Moderne, Five-Light Brass Chandelier

Stylish French Art Moderne, Five-Light Brass Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stylish French art moderne 5-light brass chandelier; the central spherical support emanating 5

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Art Moderne Brass Eight-Light Star-Form Chandelier
Art Moderne Brass Eight-Light Star-Form Chandelier

Art Moderne Brass Eight-Light Star-Form Chandelier

Located in Astoria, NY

Art Moderne brass eight-light star-form chandelier with lobed central shaft with eight extruding

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture
Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture

Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s Italian globe pendant light fixture. Measurements: Diameter 20? Drop 14?.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

A Shimmering Venetian Art Moderne Glass 6-Light Chandelier
A Shimmering Venetian Art Moderne Glass 6-Light Chandelier

A Shimmering Venetian Art Moderne Glass 6-Light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A shimmering Venetian art moderne aventurine-glass 6-light chandelier with large-scaled foliate

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Shapely Italian Art Moderne Gold-Toned Glass 10-Light Chandelier
Shapely Italian Art Moderne Gold-Toned Glass 10-Light Chandelier

Shapely Italian Art Moderne Gold-Toned Glass 10-Light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A shapely Italian art moderne gold-toned glass 10-light chandelier; Murano; the center support of

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

A Stunning Italian Art Moderne Clear Glass 4-Light Chandelier
A Stunning Italian Art Moderne Clear Glass 4-Light Chandelier

A Stunning Italian Art Moderne Clear Glass 4-Light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning and shimmering Italian art moderne clear glass 4-light chandelier; Murano; the long

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

French Art Moderne Chandelier
French Art Moderne Chandelier

French Art Moderne Chandelier

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H 28 in Dm 38 in

French Art Moderne Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A grand French Art Moderne eight light chandelier with a star shaped brass fixture and large

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Art Moderne Chandelier
French Art Moderne Chandelier

French Art Moderne Chandelier

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H 40 in Dm 54 in

French Art Moderne Chandelier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This fabulous, large Art Moderne bronze finished eight-light chandelier, c. 1930s, is from France

Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Moderne Italian Light Fixture with Glass Insets
Moderne Italian Light Fixture with Glass Insets

Moderne Italian Light Fixture with Glass Insets

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1960’s Italian Moderne light fixture, gilt with painted body. Glass insets on body and glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Art Moderne Brass Ceiling Fixture
Stunning Art Moderne Brass Ceiling Fixture

Stunning Art Moderne Brass Ceiling Fixture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Genuine Art Moderne period brass light fixture of extraordinary design.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

An Exuberant Venetian Art Moderne Aventurine-Glass Chandelier
An Exuberant Venetian Art Moderne Aventurine-Glass Chandelier

An Exuberant Venetian Art Moderne Aventurine-Glass Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exuberant Venetian art moderne aventurine-glass 5-light chandelier with floral and foliate stems

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

French original Art Deco frosted glass  chandelier circa 1920
French original Art Deco frosted glass  chandelier circa 1920

French original Art Deco frosted glass chandelier circa 1920

By J. Robert Scott 1

Located in New York City, NY

patterns on glass. Attrib to J. Robert Art Deco, Modernist, Art Moderne, lighting,ceiling light,lantern

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Large French Art Deco table lamp signed Holophane circa1930
Large French Art Deco table lamp signed Holophane circa1930

Large French Art Deco table lamp signed Holophane circa1930

Located in New York City, NY

, decorative, light, Art Moderne, end table, accessories, Italian design, 50's.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Important Palatial French Modernist chandelier by Petitot
Important Palatial French Modernist chandelier by Petitot

Important Palatial French Modernist chandelier by Petitot

By Atelier Petitot

Located in New York City, NY

, lamp, light, Art Moderne, Italian design, massive, grand scale.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of French Wrought Iron Two-Light Art Moderne Sconces
Pair of French Wrought Iron Two-Light Art Moderne Sconces

Pair of French Wrought Iron Two-Light Art Moderne Sconces

Located in Hudson, NY

This pair of French Art Moderne two-light scones are made of wrought iron and are painted in a sage

Category

Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Streamline Art Deco Horizontal Hanging Light
Streamline Art Deco Horizontal Hanging Light

Streamline Art Deco Horizontal Hanging Light

Located in Hanover, MA

Streamline Art Deco horizontal hanging light with 17 inch fluorescent tube light. Stylish machine

Category

Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Art Deco Six Light Chandelier Attributed To Jacques Adnet
French Art Deco Six Light Chandelier Attributed To Jacques Adnet

French Art Deco Six Light Chandelier Attributed To Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Houston, TX

Desirable French Art Deco or Art Moderne brass and copper six-light chandelier, attributed to

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Art Moderne bronze & crystal ten-light chandelier
French Art Moderne bronze & crystal ten-light chandelier

French Art Moderne bronze & crystal ten-light chandelier

Located in Kensington, MD

French Art Moderne bronze six-arm chandelier with glass bobeches, surrounding four tulip-shaped

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Brass

Eight light Art Moderne ring chandelier
Eight light Art Moderne ring chandelier

Eight light Art Moderne ring chandelier

By R. B. Wagner

Located in New York, NY

AHL2779 A large eight light ring chandelier of satined brass and aluminum. Signed by the New

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Art Moderne Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Art Moderne Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier

Art Moderne Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Moderne Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Art Moderne Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier

Art Moderne Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Art Moderne Bare-Bulb Light Fixture
French Art Moderne Bare-Bulb Light Fixture

French Art Moderne Bare-Bulb Light Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

Circa 1940. This playful French Art Moderne style brass light fixture has been cleaned, rewired

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

French Art Deco 6 Light Fixture/ Moderne
French Art Deco 6 Light Fixture/ Moderne

French Art Deco 6 Light Fixture/ Moderne

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H 17 in W 38 in D 18.5 in

French Art Deco 6 Light Fixture/ Moderne

Located in Hialeah, FL

French Art Deco 6 light modern and sleek looking fixture.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco/Moderne Chromed 6-light Chandelier
French Art Deco/Moderne Chromed 6-light Chandelier

French Art Deco/Moderne Chromed 6-light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Light and airy, this Moderne expression has such lovely symmetry; and where there are details, as

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco/Moderne Ceiling Light, Opalescent Etling Glass
French Art Deco/Moderne Ceiling Light, Opalescent Etling Glass

French Art Deco/Moderne Ceiling Light, Opalescent Etling Glass

By Etling Paris

Located in San Francisco, CA

design in the glass completes the Moderne look. It's totally outfitted and rewired for American use

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

French Art Deco/Moderne Ceiling Light, Pyramiding Motifs
French Art Deco/Moderne Ceiling Light, Pyramiding Motifs

French Art Deco/Moderne Ceiling Light, Pyramiding Motifs

Located in San Francisco, CA

This all-original French Modernist/Art Deco ceiling light is a wonderful study in minimalist

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

American Art Deco/Moderne 5-light Chandelier with Crystal Beads
American Art Deco/Moderne 5-light Chandelier with Crystal Beads

American Art Deco/Moderne 5-light Chandelier with Crystal Beads

Located in San Francisco, CA

Crystal's the name of the game here... or, FAUX crystal! Well, at least it's glass! The shades are special, clear on the tops and a lemony color below, quite attractive and perfectly...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Beads

Art Moderne Floor Lamp
Art Moderne Floor Lamp

Art Moderne Floor Lamp

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H 69 in W 19 in D 19 in

Art Moderne Floor Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s Italian Art Moderne brass three-light floor lamp with tripod base and brass ball feet

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pre-Sputnik American Art Deco/Moderne Chrome 5-light Minimalist Beauty
Pre-Sputnik American Art Deco/Moderne Chrome 5-light Minimalist Beauty

Pre-Sputnik American Art Deco/Moderne Chrome 5-light Minimalist Beauty

Located in San Francisco, CA

Here's a super high-quality, solid brass 5-light with its original chrome plating in excellent

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

A Pair of Art Moderne Gilt-Brass Two Light Table Lamps
A Pair of Art Moderne Gilt-Brass Two Light Table Lamps

A Pair of Art Moderne Gilt-Brass Two Light Table Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Pair of Art Moderne Gilt-Brass and Marble Two Light Table Lamps- France

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

French Art Moderne Cafe Fixture
French Art Moderne Cafe Fixture

French Art Moderne Cafe Fixture

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Art Moderne nickel cafe light fixture with frosted glass globe

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco/Moderne Holophane Sconce or Ceiling Light (3 available)
French Art Deco/Moderne Holophane Sconce or Ceiling Light (3 available)

French Art Deco/Moderne Holophane Sconce or Ceiling Light (3 available)

By Holophane

Located in San Francisco, CA

purportedly amplifies the light as well. Such a miracle. These lights can be used as overheads or sconces

Category

20th Century French Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Art Moderne Pair of Bronze and Crystal Bagues 4 Light Chandeliers
Art Moderne Pair of Bronze and Crystal Bagues 4 Light Chandeliers

Art Moderne Pair of Bronze and Crystal Bagues 4 Light Chandeliers

By Maison Baguès

Located in Kensington, MD

cleaned and rewired for American current

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Brass

"Good as it Gets" American Art Deco/Moderne 5-light Chandelier, Saucer Shades
"Good as it Gets" American Art Deco/Moderne 5-light Chandelier, Saucer Shades

"Good as it Gets" American Art Deco/Moderne 5-light Chandelier, Saucer Shades

Located in San Francisco, CA

Here's a 1930's powerhouse, with its deep maroon/chrome combination and Modernist design verging on Space Age. An American tour de force, if you will! It hangs down 29 inches as sh...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Swedish Art Moderne Bookcase in Elm
Swedish Art Moderne Bookcase in Elm

Swedish Art Moderne Bookcase in Elm

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H 27.5 in W 59 in D 11 in

Swedish Art Moderne Bookcase in Elm

Located in Richmond, VA

Art Moderne Bookcase in light and dark Elm

Category

20th Century Swedish Bookcases

Art Deco Jaeger-Le Coulture Swiss Desk Clock
Art Deco Jaeger-Le Coulture Swiss Desk Clock

Art Deco Jaeger-Le Coulture Swiss Desk Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a rare clock featuring Art Moderne styling, Roman Numerals, a light blue and black glass

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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By Degué, David Gueron Degue

Located in North Bergen, NJ

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

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By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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Located in Glendale, CA

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Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
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Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26). Height of body: 35 cm

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Vintage Ceiling Pendant in Carl Fagerlund style made of metal and Glass, 1960s
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By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

This pendant lamp in the style of Swedish Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors was produced in the 1960s. The piece is made of silver/chrome metal and features multiple glass flowers. The lam...

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Henry Mouynet Rare Art Deco Pink Pendant Chandelier, 1920
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By Mouynet Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Superb French Art Deco chandelier by Charles Schneider for Henry Mouynet (Paris), France, circa 1920. Charles Schneider produced some of his finest models for Henry Mouynet. There we...

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French Art Deco Chromed Brass and Frosted Glass Pendant Light by Noverdy, 1930s
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By Jean Noverdy

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Art Deco pendant light with frosted white glass lamp shade/bowl by Jean Noverdy, circa the 1930s. This beautifully shaped white frosted glass bowl features stylized flower an...

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Pair of Large Ralph Lauren Cannes Pendant/Chandeliers - Polished Nickel
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Pair of Large Ralph Lauren Cannes Pendant/Chandeliers - Polished Nickel

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Listing for matching pair but willing to sell individually for $2,500 each. Art Deco style Ralph Lauren Cannes Pendant Lights. Refined focal point in any kitchen, living room, e...

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A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually

A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"

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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wonderful French Art Deco Silver Frosted Glass Three-Light Chandelier Fixture
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By Dega

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful silver and frosted Art Deco glass with leaf and fern design with three interior lights. Completely redone from sockets to wires to silver patina. Measures: 14" W x 16" H.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition

By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...

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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant , Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant , Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant , Europe, 1960s

$1,270 / item

H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in

Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant , Europe, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Large set of pendants, opaline glass, Europe, 1960s. The diffuse light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with the opaline glass and metal frame details, these pendants will c...

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

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Custom Neve Plaster Fixture
Sculptural Custom Neve Plaster Fixture

Sculptural Custom Neve Plaster Fixture

$19,500 / item

H 33 in Dm 36 in

Sculptural Custom Neve Plaster Fixture

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural bespoke Neve plaster fixture in the Jean Michel Frank manner. Please note that this fixture takes (1) Edison bulb at 40 or 60 watts in the center and (8) e-12 candelabra b...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Plaster

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art moderne light for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every art moderne light was constructed with great care. Find 39 options for an antique or vintage art moderne light now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art moderne light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An art moderne light, designed in the Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Atelier Petitot, Etling Paris and GMD Berlin each produced at least one beautiful art moderne light that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Moderne Light?

Prices for an art moderne light start at $575 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $3,560.

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.

Questions About Art Moderne Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Light is a universal symbol in art that gives the piece a three-dimensional and realistic feel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The father of modern Indian art is generally thought to be Raja Ravi Varma. Active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he was the first Indian artist widely known for producing paintings that depicted Indian subjects using the techniques of the European masters. Some of his most famous works include Bhishma on a Bed of Arrows, Bharat Mata, Jatayu Vadham and Lady in the Moonlight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Indian art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Paul Cézanne is called the Father of Modern Art because he served as a bridge between 19th-century Impressionism and early 20th-century Cubism. His work introduced new modes of representation, influencing many avant-garde movements of the early 20th century. Initially inspired by Romanticism and Realism, Cézanne developed a unique pictorial language, altering conventional perspectives and emphasizing the formal qualities of art. Cézanne's distinctive brushstrokes, use of color planes and focus on the underlying structures of objects set his work apart. Despite early ridicule from contemporary critics, artists like Camille Pissarro and gallery owner Ambroise Vollard recognized his talent, with Vollard hosting Cézanne's first solo show in 1895. This exhibition led to wider appreciation, and both Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso later hailed Cézanne as "the father of us all." On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Paul Cézanne art.