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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hammered Copper Light Fixture
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hammered Copper Light Fixture

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hammered Copper Light Fixture

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco ceiling mounted uplight. Crafted with flair, its hammered copper shade suspended from a

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Daum Nancy Art Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Art Deco Daum Nancy Art Glass Pendant Light Fixture

Art Deco Daum Nancy Art Glass Pendant Light Fixture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Art Deco period art glass pendant light fixture with wrought iron hardware. Signed Daum Nancy

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Hand-Painted Glass, 1920s
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Hand-Painted Glass, 1920s

Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Hand-Painted Glass, 1920s

Located in Praha, CZ

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this unique Art Deco flush mount ceiling light

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Alabaster and Frosted Glass Four-Light Chandelier, ca. 1920s
French Art Deco Alabaster and Frosted Glass Four-Light Chandelier, ca. 1920s

French Art Deco Alabaster and Frosted Glass Four-Light Chandelier, ca. 1920s

By Atelier Petitot

Located in Barntrup, DE

create both ambient and architectural light. This elegant French Art Deco chandelier dates to the early

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Very Rare Art Nouveau/Art Deco Chandelier, Austria, 1920s
Very Rare Art Nouveau/Art Deco Chandelier, Austria, 1920s

Very Rare Art Nouveau/Art Deco Chandelier, Austria, 1920s

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Praha, CZ

A beautiful chandelier from Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, circa 1920s. This rare light fixture

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Cream Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca. 1920s
French Art Deco Cream Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca. 1920s

French Art Deco Cream Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca. 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

bowl and elegant brass detailing. This elegant French Art Deco pendant light dates to the 1920s and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Small Art Deco Opaline Glass Cube Pendant Light, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Small Art Deco Opaline Glass Cube Pendant Light, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Small Art Deco Opaline Glass Cube Pendant Light, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

These striking Art Deco pendant lights originated in Prague during the 1920s, a period of post-war

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Stunning and Pure Art Deco Hand Carved Wood Chandelier Pendant Light, 1920s
Stunning and Pure Art Deco Hand Carved Wood Chandelier Pendant Light, 1920s

Stunning and Pure Art Deco Hand Carved Wood Chandelier Pendant Light, 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

carved wooden Art Deco light fixture. With early twentieth century lighting as one of our specialities

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Top Art Deco Design Nutwood and Three Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture
Top Art Deco Design Nutwood and Three Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture

Top Art Deco Design Nutwood and Three Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

natural materials from Mother Nature only, this 1920s Art Deco pendant could be perfect for lighting up

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass

1920s French Art Deco Glass Pendant With Chrome Fitting
1920s French Art Deco Glass Pendant With Chrome Fitting

1920s French Art Deco Glass Pendant With Chrome Fitting

Located in High Point, NC

This 1920s French Art Deco glass pendant exemplifies the movement’s emphasis on bold geometry and

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Sabino Art Deco Opalescent Glass Bowl Anemones
Sabino Art Deco Opalescent Glass Bowl Anemones

Sabino Art Deco Opalescent Glass Bowl Anemones

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in NANTES, FR

Sabino Art Deco bowl, circa 1930, in opalescent molded glass with anemone decorations. Molded

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Pure France Art Deco 1920s Bronze & Glass Pendant Chandelier by Antonin Petitot
Pure France Art Deco 1920s Bronze & Glass Pendant Chandelier by Antonin Petitot

Pure France Art Deco 1920s Bronze & Glass Pendant Chandelier by Antonin Petitot

By Atelier Petitot

Located in Lisse, NL

Truly beautiful and practical in size, 4-light Art Deco light fixture. With early 20th century

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Original Art Deco Table Lamp, Marble, Alabaster, France, 1920s
Original Art Deco Table Lamp, Marble, Alabaster, France, 1920s

Original Art Deco Table Lamp, Marble, Alabaster, France, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This alabaster table lamp is the quintessence of French elegance from the 1920s Art Deco period

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Alabaster

Amsterdamse School Glass Art Deco Pedant Light
Amsterdamse School Glass Art Deco Pedant Light

Amsterdamse School Glass Art Deco Pedant Light

Located in Antwerp, BE

‘Amsterdamse School’ glass Art Deco pedant light, manufactured in the 1920s in the Netherlands

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Chandelier with Stunning White Alabaster Shades 1920s
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Chandelier with Stunning White Alabaster Shades 1920s

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Chandelier with Stunning White Alabaster Shades 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

Revival work of lighting art could be yours to own and enjoy soon. The 1920s Art Deco style period has

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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

SONOVER French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier with Frosted Glass, 1920s
SONOVER French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier with Frosted Glass, 1920s

SONOVER French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier with Frosted Glass, 1920s

By Sonover

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by SONOVER, Aumale, France, 1920s. Elegant French Art Deco

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

1920s Art Deco Frankart / Nuart Style Sculptural Nude Table Lamp
1920s Art Deco Frankart / Nuart Style Sculptural Nude Table Lamp

1920s Art Deco Frankart / Nuart Style Sculptural Nude Table Lamp

By Frankart, Nuart

Located in Forney, TX

A fabulous sculptural American Art Deco period Frankart / Nuart style metal, glass, and marble

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal

French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, 1920s
French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, 1920s

French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, 1920s

By G.V. de Croismarre

Located in Barntrup, DE

, 1920s. This impressive French Art Nouveau pendant light was made in the 1920s by G.V. de Croismare of

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Lighting Fixture, Taito 1930s
Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Lighting Fixture, Taito 1930s

Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Lighting Fixture, Taito 1930s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

just light fixtures in the early years, however the main focus became lamps after Finland adopted the

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

One of a Kind, Art Deco Exceptionally Designed, Six Light Alabaster Chandelier
One of a Kind, Art Deco Exceptionally Designed, Six Light Alabaster Chandelier

One of a Kind, Art Deco Exceptionally Designed, Six Light Alabaster Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

chandelier (both in design and condition) to grace your dining area then this truly stylish Art Deco light

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Restored Art Deco Table Lamp, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Table Lamp, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Table Lamp, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant table lamp is a premier representative of Czechoslovak Art Deco design, dating back to

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Cherrier & Besnus French Art Deco Ceiling-Light, 1920
Cherrier & Besnus French Art Deco Ceiling-Light, 1920

Cherrier & Besnus French Art Deco Ceiling-Light, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco ceiling-light by Cherrier & Besnus, 36 rue Amelot, Paris, France, 1920s. Large

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Good Size 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, Colorful & Great Timeless Shape
Good Size 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, Colorful & Great Timeless Shape

Good Size 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, Colorful & Great Timeless Shape

Located in Lisse, NL

the right atmosphere in the space she is in. With early 20th century light fixtures as one of our

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Just Andersen, Art Deco Pewter Table Lamp, Denmark, 1920s.
Just Andersen, Art Deco Pewter Table Lamp, Denmark, 1920s.

Just Andersen, Art Deco Pewter Table Lamp, Denmark, 1920s.

By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen

Located in Malmö, SE

sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Pewter

Unique Pair Handcrafted Pure Art Deco Fan Design Alabaster Wall Sconces, 1920s
Unique Pair Handcrafted Pure Art Deco Fan Design Alabaster Wall Sconces, 1920s

Unique Pair Handcrafted Pure Art Deco Fan Design Alabaster Wall Sconces, 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

stylish Art Deco look and feel and with the light switched on they radiate a warm light creating just the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Timeless Art Deco & Perfect White, Amber & Black Color Alabaster Pendant Light
Timeless Art Deco & Perfect White, Amber & Black Color Alabaster Pendant Light

Timeless Art Deco & Perfect White, Amber & Black Color Alabaster Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

. This pendant light is no ordinary fixture; it is a work of art that has withstood the test of time. The

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Wire

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1920s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Art Deco floor lamp comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Delightful Art Deco ROBA PARIS Pendant Light Opalescent Glass Flower Sculptures
Delightful Art Deco ROBA PARIS Pendant Light Opalescent Glass Flower Sculptures

Delightful Art Deco ROBA PARIS Pendant Light Opalescent Glass Flower Sculptures

By Roba - Paris

Located in Lisse, NL

this Art Deco light fixture to the next level. And with early 20th century light fixtures as one of our

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Muller Frères Art Deco Flush Mount Light, Glass & Chrome, France, 1920
Muller Frères Art Deco Flush Mount Light, Glass & Chrome, France, 1920

Muller Frères Art Deco Flush Mount Light, Glass & Chrome, France, 1920

By Muller Frères, Francis Hubens

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

. Striking French Art Deco flush-mount ceiling light by Muller Frères (Luneville), created circa 1920 for the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Flush Mount

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Metal, Chrome

1920s Art Déco Spherical Glass Lamp by Henri Dieupart for Simonet Frères, France
1920s Art Déco Spherical Glass Lamp by Henri Dieupart for Simonet Frères, France

1920s Art Déco Spherical Glass Lamp by Henri Dieupart for Simonet Frères, France

By Simonet Et Dieupart, Simonet Freres

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco spherical glass table lamp by the sculptor Henri Dieupart for Simonet Frères, France

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Striking American Art Deco Bronze and Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1920
Striking American Art Deco Bronze and Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1920

Striking American Art Deco Bronze and Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

A striking American Art Deco style chandelier from the 1920s, executed in bronze and fitted with

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with Glass Bowl With Butterfly Motif, by Degué, 1930
Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with Glass Bowl With Butterfly Motif, by Degué, 1930

Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with Glass Bowl With Butterfly Motif, by Degué, 1930

By Verrerie D'Art Degué, Degué

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

is more than just a light fixture; it is a work of art that reflects the elegance of the 1930s

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920
Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920

Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

Keywords: Alabaster pendant light Art Deco chandelier antique lighting Rose carved light fixture 1920s

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Striking and Sculptural Art Deco Chandelier with Zigzag Motif & Alabaster Shades
Striking and Sculptural Art Deco Chandelier with Zigzag Motif & Alabaster Shades

Striking and Sculptural Art Deco Chandelier with Zigzag Motif & Alabaster Shades

Located in Lisse, NL

/ chevron motif, a quintessential Art Deco element of the 1920s. This dynamic pattern symbolises energy

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

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

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

By Hugue

Located in Lisse, NL

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

French Art Deco fan shape frosted art glass + iron chandelier signed Noverdy
French Art Deco fan shape frosted art glass + iron chandelier signed Noverdy

French Art Deco fan shape frosted art glass + iron chandelier signed Noverdy

By Jean Noverdy

Located in New York City, NY

blossoming flower or a floral bouquet. Art Deco, popular during the 1920s and 1930s, was known for its

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Petitot French Modernist Art Deco Chandelier, 1920
Petitot French Modernist Art Deco Chandelier, 1920

Petitot French Modernist Art Deco Chandelier, 1920

By Henry Petitot

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

—an iconic example of early Modernist design in the Art Deco period. This elegant Art Deco light

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Loys Lucha French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
Loys Lucha French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920

Loys Lucha French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920

By Loys Lucha

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Loys Lucha, 1920s. Elegant and rare French Art Deco pendant

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Signed Degué Pair of Large French Art Deco 6 panel art glass nickel chandeliers
Signed Degué Pair of Large French Art Deco 6 panel art glass nickel chandeliers

Signed Degué Pair of Large French Art Deco 6 panel art glass nickel chandeliers

By David Gueron Degue

Located in New York City, NY

produced household glass in the early 1920's. David Gueron soon discovered that he wanted more with his

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Charles Schneider, Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Charles Schneider, Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920

Charles Schneider, Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920

By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Paris during the 1920s. This authentic 1920s Art Deco lighting fixture features a superbly mottled art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Rare Pair of Art Deco Era, Golf Ball Design Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Philips
Rare Pair of Art Deco Era, Golf Ball Design Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Philips

Rare Pair of Art Deco Era, Golf Ball Design Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Philips

By Phillips

Located in Lisse, NL

light fixture is a good thing, but finding two is always that extra bit special. And when those light

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Deveau French Art Deco Acid-Etched Rosebush Pendant Chandelier 1920
Deveau French Art Deco Acid-Etched Rosebush Pendant Chandelier 1920

Deveau French Art Deco Acid-Etched Rosebush Pendant Chandelier 1920

By Deveau

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

compatibility: LED compatible This vintage French Art Deco light fixture is not only a functional lighting

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Holophane Pair of French Art Deco Flush Mounts, 1920
Holophane Pair of French Art Deco Flush Mounts, 1920

Holophane Pair of French Art Deco Flush Mounts, 1920

By Holophane

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Pair of French Modernist Art Deco Flush Mounts by Holophane (Verlys, Les Andelys), France, 1920s

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Flush Mount

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Metal, Chrome

Swedish Grace Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Amber Glass, Böhlmarks, 1920s
Swedish Grace Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Amber Glass, Böhlmarks, 1920s

Swedish Grace Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Amber Glass, Böhlmarks, 1920s

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Karis, Nyland

transitional period between Art Deco and early modernism, showcasing a brass fixture adorned with floral

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass "Bird Wing" Ceiling Fixture with Retractable Blades
Antique Brass "Bird Wing" Ceiling Fixture with Retractable Blades

Antique Brass "Bird Wing" Ceiling Fixture with Retractable Blades

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1920s; The Mid West Chandelier Co. - Kansas City, MO Antique "Mid-West Fan Lite" ceiling

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Early 1920s Art Deco Light Fixture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early 1920s art deco light fixture you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of alabaster, stone and metal, every early 1920s art deco light fixture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer early 1920s art deco light fixture, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right early 1920s art deco light fixture, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made early 1920s art deco light fixture over the years, but those crafted by Centre Lighting Fixture MFG are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Early 1920s Art Deco Light Fixture?

An early 1920s art deco light fixture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,271, while the lowest priced sells for $1,638 and the highest can go for as much as $8,200.

A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.