1930s Czech Art Deco Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Praha, CZ
New wiring Perfect Condition Carefully refurbished with minor signs of age and use
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Other, Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Praha, CZ
New wiring Perfect Condition Carefully refurbished with minor signs of age and use
Metal, Other, Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Chandelier with Three Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This elegant fixture combines a chrome-plated metal construction with three original opaline glass globe ...
Metal, Other, Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Chandelier with Four Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant period fixture combines chrome-plated metal construction with stained wood accents and four beautifully proportioned opaline glass globe shades. The sophisticated compos...
Metal, Other, Chrome
Czech High Art Deco Polished Brass Chandelier
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
A monumental Central European High Art Deco chandelier (circa 1928–1935) featuring a polished brass armature of rigorous geometric proportions. The design presents four horizontal f...
Brass
Czech Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The pendant combines chrome-plated metal with beautifully shaped champagne opaline glass shades arranged in a...
Metal, Chrome
1940s Czech Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s, featuring five elegantly shaped marble-veined opaline glass shades surrounding a matching central glas...
Brass
Czech Art Deco Chrome and Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. Crafted from chrome-plated metal, beech wood, and original champagne opaline glass shades, the pendant featur...
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Czech Brass Chandelier with Cream Glass, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Authentic Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1920s. This refined fixture features a solid brass structure complemented by six elegantly shaped cream glass shad...
Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Chrome and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco pendant chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This sophisticated chandelier features an elegant chromed metal structure with distinctive circular...
Metal, Chrome
Czech Art Deco Chrome and Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This elegant functionalist lighting fixture features three opaline glass globes mounted within sculptural...
Metal, Other, Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakian Glass, 18 Satin Lampshades, 1930
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco chandelier made of Czechoslovakian glass, transparent glass structure and 18 satin lampshades. Czechoslovakia, CIRCA 1930.
Glass
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Opal Glass, New Electrification, Czech, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant pendant chandelier from 1940s Czechoslovakia represents a stylish transition between the decorativeness of Art Deco and the emerging sobriety of modernism.
Opaline Glass
Czech Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Dual Arm Positions, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Magnificent Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.
Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Nickel Chandelier with Champagne Glass Shades
Located in Praha, CZ
An elegant Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, showcasing refined craftsmanship and timeless architectural design. The fixture features a beautifully bal...
Metal, Nickel
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Aluminium, Marbled Glass, Rewired, Czech, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This magnificent pendant chandelier, originating from the 1940s from Czechoslovak production, represents an exemplary piece in the spirit of Art Deco / Bauhaus design. At first glanc...
Aluminum
1930s Czech Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Milk Glass Globes
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This elegant four-light fixture embodies the sophistication of pre-war Central European design. Crafted f...
Brass
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Nickel, Steel, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This six-arm pendant chandelier, originating from the 1920s, represents a magnificent and highly representative example of Czechoslovak design production embodying the characteristic...
Steel, Nickel
Restored Art Deco Dissociative Chandelier, Brass, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dissociative:49 cm / 19.29″ This chandelier is an impressive example of Czechoslovak Art Deco from the early 20th century. During this period, lighting fixtures were designed as pro...
Brass
1930s Art Deco Chandelier: Chrome, Copper & Opaline Glass from Czech
Located in Praha, CZ
Presenting an impressive 9-flamming Art Deco chandelier, showcasing a stunning interplay of chrome and copper plating. This statement piece has been meticulously restored: the chrome...
Copper, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Oak, Brass, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This 4-arm chandelier is a masterpiece of 1920s Czechoslovak Art Deco. The lighting fixture presents a fascinating combination of geometric austerity and luxurious material design, t...
Brass
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chrome, Beech, Walnut, Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This magnificent five-arm chandelier originating from the 1920s represents an exceptional example of interwar design in the Art Deco style. The overall appearance of the fixture is d...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chromed Steel, Walnut, Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This original and visually captivating pendant chandelier, originating from the early 20th century, represents an exceptional and highly valued example of Czechoslovak design product...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chrome, Walnut, Marble Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This chandelier is a rare and exceptionally elegant example of early Czechoslovak Art Deco from the 1920s. This style is manifested here in a unique combination of modern technical m...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chrome-Plated Steel, Opal Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant chandelier dates back to the 1920s and is an excellent example of Czechoslovak design from the Art Deco era. Clean geometric shapes, the use of high-quality materials, a...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chrome-Plated Steel, Marble Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This three-arm chandelier is a prime example of 1920s Czechoslovak Art Deco design. The fixture stands out for its balanced symmetry and the use of noble materials, which have been b...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chrome-Plated Steel, Opal Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This unique chandelier, created in Czechoslovakia during the 1920s, carries the unmistakable signature of the transitional period between refined Art Deco style and the progressive B...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chrome-Plated Steel, Marble Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This chandelier is a representative example of Czechoslovak Art Deco from the 1920s, blending luxurious materials with modern geometric forms. The foundation is a dynamically shaped ...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chrome-Plated Steel, Marble Glass, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This chandelier is a prime example of Czechoslovak design from the 1930s, blending the geometric purity of Functionalism with the decorative elegance of the Art Deco style. The core ...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chrome-Plated Steel, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This chandelier is an authentic design piece from the 1920s in Czechoslovakia, a period when the Art Deco style began to assert its influence in the decorative arts. The fixture is c...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chrome-Plated Steel, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This chandelier is a prime example of Czechoslovak design from the 1930s, masterfully blending the decorative elements of Art Deco with the strict logic of modernism. The structure i...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chromed Steel, Beech, Opal Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant and timeless four-arm chandelier originating from the 1920s represents an exceptional example of the Art Deco design direction in Czechoslovak production. The overall ap...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, Chrome-Plated Steel, Beech, Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This chandelier is a masterful example of the transitional period between decorative Art Deco and emerging Functionalism (Bauhaus) in early 20th-century Czechoslovakia. The fixture c...
Steel, Chrome
Czech Art Deco Starburst Chandelier, Circa 1930, Distributed by C.J. Weinstein
Located in Miami, FL
This model is a documented Art Deco design: a closely related example, described as Czech work of 1930 distributed by C.J.
Metal, Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Blue Opaline Glass and Chrome Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
Original Art Deco chandelier manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.
Metal, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Chandelier, by Napako, Type 4121, Chrome, Glass, Czech, 1930s
By Napako
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Type: 4124 This elegant and timeless chandelier originating from the 1930s represents an exceptional example of the design direction of the Art Deco period. The overall appearance o...
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Art Deco Chandelier, 1910s, - made of fabric, metal and glass, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition,
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome Art Deco chandelier with unusual shape Central rod can be shortened on demand. 4x60W, E27 bulbs US wiring compatible.
Chrome
$1,390Sale Price|42% Off
Art Deco Brass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco or Cubistic chandelier from the 1920s. Brass construction with seven E14 sockets and large opaline glass. Restored with new electric.
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - new cabling - with patina - good, original condition
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present Chandelier from 1940, Czech Republic Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of the rooms in not only Classic style, but also Art Deco and modern. ...
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present chandelier from 1940, Czech Republic Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of the rooms in not only classic style, but also Art Deco and modern.
Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of glass, chrome - re-polished - fully funktional - good, original condition
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier from 1950,
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present Chandelier from 1950, Czech Republic Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of the rooms in not only classic style, but also Art Deco and modern.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930 - Made of metal, wood and glass - Fully functional - New cabling - Good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome, wood Re-polished Fully Functional Original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco chandelier made in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. Champagne color glass shades. Restored: cleaned, polished, rewired - two separate circuits: 1+3x40W, E25-E27 bulbs US ...
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, Bohemia 1930
Located in Greding, DE
Six-armed Art Deco ceiling chandelier with cylindrical glass shades. The arched arms are grouped around the central spherical body, which is attached to a long metal rod.
Metal
1930, Art Deco Chandelier, Czecholsovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely restored Art Deco chandelier. Walnut with new shellac finish. Chrome with minor patina polished. Rewired: two separate circuits - 3+1x40W, E25-E27 bulbs. US wiring...
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco three-flamming chandelier made of chrome, wood and sandblasted glass tubular shades. Rewired: 3 x 40W, E25-E27 bulbs. US wiring compatible.
Chrome
1930s Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired: two separate circuits - 1+5x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Glass
1930s Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired: two separate circuits - 1+3x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Rewired: 4x60W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible. Good original condition.
Glass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished - fully functional - new cabling - good original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - New cabling - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - with patina on the chrome parts - good, original condition.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome, veneer, glass - Lampshades are handdrawn - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome With aged patina Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Chrome
$434Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, wood, chrome With aged patina 3xE27 or E26 socket Re-polished Original condition.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1930s Art Deco Chrome Chandelier with Frosted Glass Disc Shades – Czech Vintage
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This striking Art Deco chandelier was produced in the 1930s in Czechoslovakia. It features a chrome-plated metal frame with six frosted glass disc shades, arranged in a circular layo...
Chrome
Art Deco Moderne Czech Glass Chandeleir
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic moderne style chandelier dates to the 1930s-1940s and is fabricated in Czech glass with a slight grey tinge to the glass, chrome hardware and sterling silver ov...
Sterling Silver, Chrome
Exclusive Representative Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Brno, CZ
The breathtaking and unique chandelier will amaze you at first sight with its beautiful cast brass shapes. In addition, the height of the luminaire can be adjusted with the help of a...
Brass
Classic Czechoslovakian Art Deco Bronzed Five-Arm Chandelier
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Art Deco circa 1930s, this wonderful bronzed patina fixture has some outstanding metalwork. It gives off great light, both below and above using clean frosted glass. I lov...
Metal
Art Deco Three-Armed Chandelier, 1930's, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Art Deco three armed chrome chandelier with three curved arms and one shade at the end of the rod. The shades are made of glass. It was made approximately in the 1930´s in the forme...
Chrome
Exclusive Art Deco Chandelier with Swivel Arms 'Three-Arm Design'
Located in Brno, CZ
Create the perfect home atmosphere with this exclusive antique luminaire. Art deco hanging chandelier, which has a mechanism that allows the horizontal rotation of the arms by 180 de...
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 18.51 in D 6.3 in
Chrome and Wood Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This beautiful Art Deco chandelier was made in Bohemia in the 1930s. It is characterized by a chrome-plated structure with two chrome-plated arms that are interconnected by a wooden ...
Chrome
Red/Crimson Poured Glass Molded Czech. Dangle Earrings
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an exceptional pair of Czechoslovakian dangle earrings with red and crimson, poured glass molded beads accented with brass findings and tiny red rhinestones. The pair is in e...
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
A very special Art Deco glass pendant, look like delicious candy hanging from the ceiling. It was produced in the 1930s, but it is in amazing condition after we restored all chrome-p...
Chrome
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
A very special Art Deco glass pendant, look like delicious candy hanging from the ceiling. It was produced in the 1930s, but it is in amazing condition after we restored all chrome-p...
Chrome
Large 1930s Art Deco Opal Glass Chrome Ceiling Lamp with Long Pole
Located in Budapest, HU
Large size Art Deco pendant with a flawless, geometric, stepped milk glass globe. The other parts are chrome-plated. It features a new E27 socket and new cables inside.
Cubo-Futurist Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and early Cubo-Futurist chandelier Attributed to Alois Metelak (1897-1980).
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Art Déco Pendant Lamp with three Glass Globes from Zukov, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Zukov
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Déco ceiling lamp with swung tubular metal arms ending in three white glass globes. Each globe covers an E 27 bulb holder. This lamp was produced in the 1940s from Zukov in Cze...
Metal
Exclusive Brass Representative Chandelier
Located in Brno, CZ
Get a beautifully crafted chandelier with geometric shapes typical of the fading Art Nouveau period and the beginning of the Art Deco period. The chandelier has a beautiful shape, wh...
Brass
Two Deco Designed Custard Globes
Located in Prescott, AZ
Two matching available priced each. Six waterfalls of tan stripes and Art Deco inspired flora surround the stepped cylinder custard globe, all meeting around a button at the bottom....
Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 5.91 in Dm 11.82 in
Large round "three-dimensional" relief glass milky white Art Deco wall lamp
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Minimalism will always work. And which geometric figure is ideal? Wheel. And this wall lamp has both, i.e. it has everything. And this texture... from the 1970s, and it looks like a ...
Metal
Unavailable
H 5.91 in Dm 11.82 in
Large round relief milky white glass Art Deco wall lamp with black metal bezel
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Minimalism will always work. And which geometric figure is ideal? Wheel. And this wall lamp has both, i.e. it has everything. And this texture... from the 1970s, and it looks like a ...
Metal
Midcentury Pendant Lamp, 1960's, Eastern Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pendant lamp with a timeless design, suitable for various interiors. It was made in Eastern Europe in the 1960's. The structure combines light-colored elements with a black accent...
Art Glass
Hanging Pendant Lamp with Round Glass Shade
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Hanging pendant lamp with a round glass shade in white with red stripes. The shade is attached to a metal structure with black plastic elements. With its simple design and striking c...
Art Glass
Czech Art Deco Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco-inspired chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. Crafted from brass and featuring a refined combination of frosted glass globes and clear decorative ...
Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in W 20.87 in D 11.03 in
Antique Rectangular Czech Chandelier Brass Silver Orginal Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique rectangular Czech chandelier around 1930 in silver, restored For sale is a beautiful, original chandelier from the Czech Republic, made around 1930. This unique piece impres...
Crystal, Brass
Middle European Chromed Chandelier, circa 1930
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. Original state. Glass without damage. To the Classic bulb. New copper cable installed.
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 20.87 in Dm 26.78 in
Restored Art Deco Salon Chandelier, Brass, Milk Glass, Rewired, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This imposing salon chandelier is a masterful example of Czechoslovak Art Deco design from the 1920s. The lighting fixture impresses with its generous architectural form and noble ma...
Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Chrome Chandelier with Cream Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco chandelier manufactured in 1930s Czechoslovakia. The piece features four cream opaline glass shades set on a sculptural chrome-plated frame with a faceted central bo...
Metal, Chrome
Lalique Style Czech Art Deco Crystal Pendant
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pressed crystal panel cube chandelier with polished steel fasteners. Pendant has 1 socket, max wattage 125W. Rewired for use in the USA.
Crystal, Nickel
Lalique Style Czech Art Deco Crystal Pendant
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pressed crystal panel cube chandelier with polished steel fasteners. Pendant has 1 socket, max wattage 125W. Rewired for use in the USA.
Crystal, Nickel
Sold
H 38.59 in Dm 25.2 in
1930s Czech Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Milk Glass Center and Exposed Bulbs
Located in Praha, CZ
This impressive 1930s Art Deco chandelier from Czechoslovakia showcases a bold interplay of polished brass, black galvanic accents, and a central milk-glass bowl shade, surrounded by...
Metal, Brass
Czech Art Deco Opaline Pendant Lights, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Czech Art Deco opaline pendant lights, circa 1940s - Price is per light (Seven available) - Beautiful stepped design - Black bakelite tops - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes wi...
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.