$959 / item
H 34 in Dm 12 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Milk Glass Pendant Lamps with Hand Stenciled Design 3 Avail.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Milk glass skyscraper form with a stepped back design and black hand stencil work. Have remained in the
Metal, Iron
Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light. The price its per item but
Brass
1930s Skyscraper Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style pendant light featuring a white milk glass globe with a clear Fresnel glass lens and
Steel
Art Deco Opaline, Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful pendant with a white opal embossed Art Deco motif glass shade authentic made in the 1920s
Chrome
$5,150Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 41.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Style Skyscraper White Milk Glass & Brass Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
chandelier or lantern made of frosted white milk glass with a fine brass frame. The chandelier is built with
Metal
$870Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 25 in W 9 in D 9 in
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w/ Skyscraper Milk Glass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930s Art Deco pendant light featuring a stepped and line-textured "Skyscraper" milk glass shade
Brass
$960Sale Price|40% Off
H 25 in W 12 in D 12 in
Art Deco Era Ornate Brass Pendant Light w/ Stepped Milk Glass Skyscraper Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1930s Art Deco pendant light features a tiered Art Deco milk glass shade featuring stepped
Brass
Art Deco White Milk Glass Skyscraper Star Hanging Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a fantastic Art Deco bulbous milk glass light fixture with a traditional curved skyscraper
Copper
$9,500 / set
H 41.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Style Skyscraper White Milk Glass & Brass Chandelier or Pendant, Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
chandeliers or lanterns made of frosted white milk glass with a fine brass frame. The chandeliers are built
Brass
1920s Deco Church Skyscraper Fixtures
Located in Prescott, AZ
6 available, priced each. Church or schoolhouse skyscraper milk glass fixtures with an exuberant
Milk Glass
Sold
H 38 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Skyscraper Milk Glass Pendants with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of Art Deco Machine Age skyscraper style pendants were realized in the United
Bronze, Nickel
Art Deco Tiered Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a tiered milk glass skyscraper shade with green trim on brass
Brass
Milk and Prismatic Amethyst Glass Skyscraper Pendants, Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice matching pair of early Art Deco lamps. Both have a deeply detailed milk glass top
Glass
Art Deco White Milk Glass Etched Skyscraper Pendant / Chandler c.1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning ,unusual Art Deco–era pendant light crafted in milk glass and adorned with blue etched
Copper
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H 35.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Milk Glass Pendant w/ Black Enamel & Chrome Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and materially exquisite Art Deco Skyscraper Style Milk Glass Pendant Chandelier
Enamel, Chrome
Sold
H 35.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Milk Glass Pendants w/ Black Enamel & Chrome
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and materially exquisite Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Milk Glass Pendant
Enamel, Chrome
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Chandelier in White Milk Glass with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco pendant chandelier is made of hand molded white milk glass with skyscraper details
Stylized Art Deco Skyscraper Style Flush Mount Fixture in White Milk Glass
Located in New York, NY
molded white milk glass with fluted details and has a black enamel fitting. It can also be used as a
pair of large Art Deco "Skyscraper" Hanging Lamps
Located in Bainbridge, NY
restored Machine Age, Aluminum Pendants with Milk Glass Globes and Black Saturn style ring design
Aluminum, Copper
1920s Art Deco Skyscraper Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Esperance, NY
1920s Art Deco Skyscraper Milk Glass Pendant Light
Milk Glass
Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light. All the wiring is new and
Brass
Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco milk glass skyscraper pendant light Art Deco pendant light with a shade made of milk
Metal
Deco Outlined Milk Glass Honeycomb Skyscraper Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A multifaceted, cylindrical, white molded glass, skyscraper style pendant, outlined in antique gold
Brass
Big Size Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Big Size Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light. This lamp can
Brass
Large Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Form Pendant Light C1930 Rewired
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant Art Deco pendant lamp light fixture in a skyscraper form out of milk glass with
Metal, Iron
Vintage Art Deco White Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light Lamp Shade
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning Art Deco–era pendant light crafted in milk glass and adorned with black stenciled shell
Milk Glass
Pair of Tiered Milk Glass Art Deco Skyscraper Pendant Lights, circa 1930
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful pair of Art Deco pendant lights featuring tiered skyscraper milk glass with a dark blue
Milk Glass
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w/ Skyscraper Milk Glass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930s Art Deco pendant light featuring a stepped and line-textured "Skyscraper" milk glass shade
Brass
Large Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Form Pendant Light C1930 #2 Rewired
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic American Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Form Pendant Light C1930 Rewired with the
Metal, Iron
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H 22 in Dm 12 in
Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Milk Glass Pendant w/ Black Etched Details
Located in New York, NY
pendant is composed of white milk glass with chrome fittings throughout. With its beautiful attention to
Milk Glass
Large Original 1930 Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
style and step back design these are call Skyscraper Lamps. Every now and then you can find them with
Glass
Huge Modernist Skyscraper Milk Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Devon, England
Stunning ceiling light with cubic frosted glass shade totally authentic and made in the mid-1930s
Chrome
Milk and Stenciled Glass Skyscraper Style Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
panel. Its made of white milk glass and dark brass.
Collection of Small Milk Glass Skyscraper Art Deco Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
Sometimes these are called wedding cake or skyscraper shades. The style is totally Art Deco. What I
Glass
Deco Milk and Clear Skyscraper Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
We only have one example of this beautiful Deco Skyscraper pendent. The top had a nice ornate crown
Glass
Sold
H 8.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
1930 Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Art Deco Glass Shade with Chrome Flush -Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
the time. In this collection set, a stunning antique Art Deco milk glass shade pair of 2, is often
Milk Glass
Art Deco Stepped Skyscraper Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale Art Deco Skyscraper Chandelier, 48" long x 12" diameter. fixture itself is 18" long
Brass
Large Art Deco Industrial 'Skyscraper' Pendent Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
presumed to have been made in the United States in the early 1930s. The milk glass shade is done in a
Chrome
Art Deco Skyscraper Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Skyscraper design in beautiful white milk glass. Circa 1930.
Milk Glass
P309 Milk Glass and Copper Art Deco Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Canton, MA
Milk glass Art Deco Skyscraper Pendant Shade on a Copper and brass rod fixture. Rewired and
Brass, Copper
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
Petitot Art Deco Sconce
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Bronze Art Deco sconce with nickel finish and glass rode.
Bronze
$1,230 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
French Art Deco Chandelier by Atelier Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco chandelier by Atelier Petitot. Having four clear frosted glass skyscraper panels with vertical and horizontal ribbed design details. Shades rests on a geomet...
Glass
Large Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26). .
Glass
$1,350 / set
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Wonderful Nickel Glass Rod Art Deco Skyscraper Theater Cinema Pair Of Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vintage Medium Sized Polished Nickel Plated And Glass Rod Art Deco / Skyscraper Style Theater / Cinema Wall Sconces, they Can Be Placed In Damp Area As the Have B...
Nickel
Holophane Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage French Holophane glass lampshades. 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internati...
Metal
Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite pink marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious pink marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless bea...
Travertine
$8,245
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb set of Russian 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972, manufactured during the Cold War period and originally issued to Soviet forces with outstanding opt...
Aluminum, Brass
$17,755 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 17.92 in
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...
Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of art glass, chrome, metal The chandelier was completely disassembled and cleaned,the wiring was replaced. Original piece With aged patina 4x E27 o...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
$1,652
H 25.2 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Antique Vintage French Brass Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A large opaline ceiling pendant with original gallery, chain and ceiling rose, France circa 1930. - Heavy quality glass shade with intricate detail and pattern throughout, the most...
Brass
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
$937 / item
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Three French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s, Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Three Lovely bronzed brass wall lights with hand-blown opaline glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All thee wall sconces are in very good condition, b...
Brass
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.