Art Deco Lighting
ART DECO STYLE
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
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Style: Art Deco
Pair of Art Deco Murano Gold Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Illuminate your space with the glamour of the 1930's through this stunning pair of Art Deco Murano gilt wall sconces. Crafted with exquisite detail, their opulent design features int...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Urban Archeology Art Deco Chrysler Large 6 Sconces Polished Nickel
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 6 Urban Archeology "Chrysler" Sconces In Polished Nickel With Frosted Glass Panels In The Art Deco Design, Each Fitted With 2 Edison Bulbs And Come Ready To Instal...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco brass and opaline glass table lamp by Napako, 1930s
By Napako
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A table lamp manufactured by Napako, former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Beautiful Art Deco night stand lamp made of brass base with a cylind...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1920’s Art Deco Mirrored Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Age Appropriate Patina, Includes Naturally Oxidized Mirror Plates
Materials: Patinated Brass, Original Glass Mirrors
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Timeless & Near Mint White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier.
Thanks to its good size, its superb condition and its timeless design this three light alabaster chandelier too is bound t...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
1980s George Kovacs Lacquered Burl Wood Bankers Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Rare lacquered burl wood bankers lamp with brass arms and accents by George Kovacs, c.1980s. Incredibly handsome lamp--heavy, sturdy, and exquisitely crafted. Shade tilts and switch ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Largest Pair of Art Deco Style Bronze and Glass Holophane Style Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Extra large size and great shape pair of identical pendants / light fixtures.
If you are looking for a pair of beautiful and truly stylish pendants for a Midcentury, for an Art Deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Elevator Lights as Sconces, Set of 3
Located in San Francisco, CA
These finely crafted sconces are refashioned from elevator lights from the 1930s. The heavy, solid brass frame has two rectangular faces divided into 4 windows with original white g...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shades
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Art Deco Wall Sconces in Brass and Fluted Glass, Chic Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Wall lamps Applique for Vanity or Wall Sconces - Modern Mid Century Italian Lighting
Offered for sale is a set of four stunning contemporary wall lights, designed and hand crafted ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of the Four Large Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 large exceptional Murano glass wall sconces featuring four large crystal clear round glass prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Gold
Italian Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Chandelier circa 1940 Ten Lights
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Alabaster and Brass chandelier dating from around 1940 with ten lights, antique art Deco Italian chandelier with circular frame, a beautiful brass casting, eight lights on c...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Muller Fréres Lunéville glass bowl, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco lamp by Muller Frères Lunéville
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of early 20th century craftsmanship and style.
The signature "Muller Frères Lunéville" ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930's Shagreen Art Deco Lamp
Located in London, GB
An original 1930's Art Deco aluminium metal lamp with a shagreen effect.
Some scratching to the metal.
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Good Size & Perfectly Balanced Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and ideal size, 15.9 inches in diameter antique alabaster light fixture.
Thanks to its timeless design this alabaster chandelier from the European Art Deco era is one of t...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire
Austrian Art Deco Pendant, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco pendant from Austria, circa 1930. Forged and hammered steel or iron hardware with a stunning textured satin glass diffuser. The tiered glass has an intricate abstract textur...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Metal and Glass Floor Lamp, France - 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
H 171 cm W 55 cm D 55 cm
Material: Polished and nickel-plated brass, cut and polished clear glass, E 27 socket, textile-sheathed connection cable, cord dimmer.
Condition: good cond...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Frosted Glass and Chromed Brass Pendant Light by Primaflore
By Verdun
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco pendant light with a frosted clear glass lamp shade/bowl from the 1930s.
This beautiful clear frosted glass bowl features stylized flower motifs, marked on the edge "...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Reproduction of a art deco wall lamp with glass sticks
Located in Wien, AT
Reproduction of a art deco wall lamp with glass sticks
Poliseh and stove enameled
This is a reproduction. ( New )
We have also the same in Nickel - plated would be a little bit more ...
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Brass, Bronze and Frosted Glass Five-Light Figural Chandelier, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco brass, bronze, and frosted glass five-light figural chandelier from ca. 1920, Germany.
This impressive Art Deco chandelier, made of brass and bronze, features five arms, eac...
Category
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Milk Glass Pole Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th century art deco milk glass pole pendant. Brass pole pendant with a dark antique brass finish. Milk glass art deco skyscraper shade...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Shape ' Supernova Sun ' Alabaster and Rope Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and geometrically designed Art Deco pendant light.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, we were thrilled to find another rare and truly beautiful Art...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Opalescent Glass Pendant Light, France circa 1940
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pendant light manufactured in France circa 1940s.
No signature is present but the style of both the glass and metal work point to Ezan and it is comparable to the works of Petitot,...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large art deco 1940 20th century white ceramic table lamp style of Jean Besnard
By Jean Besnard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
in the Style of Jean Besnard
Large art deco ceramic table lamp
White ceramic galze color
Circa 1940
original perfect condition
Electrical sysrtem is ok
Ceramic height 32 cm
He...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Machine Age Majestic Nickel Plated Desk Table Lamp by Woka Lamps
By Woka Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic desk table lamp by Woka Vienna, circa 1980s solid metal nickel plated finish shows a lot of original patina, nicely worn double sockets good original condition. A couple of ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier Italy ITSO Gio Ponti circa 1920s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful chandelier, manufactured in Italy circa 1920 in nickel plated brass and glass.
The figures and materials are charecteristic of Italy's Art Deco Period specifically of the V...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Several Chrome Clear Glass Sconces, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clear glass light with a chrome base, the glass is textured and tapered from the top, all the way down to the base. A wonderful shape. Real statement pieces.
Dimensions:
Height: 9.8...
Category
1960s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Big Art Deco glass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco glass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s
Original condition
The shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Glass Chandelier, France circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful 3 light chandelier manufactured in hand carved glass.
This is a very unique chandelier as we have not come accross something similar before.
Measures 85 cm tall and 51 cm ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Large Art Deco Stepped Skyscraper Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful opaline pressed glass pendant lamp with original copper gallery. c.1930
Often referred to as a 'skyscraper' lamp, it has 12 sides with stepped design. The original cop...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Chandelier hanging lamp bronze lamp alabaster bowl, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco chandeliers bronze lamp alabaster bowl, 1920s
This original pendant lamp impresses with its design. The lamp provides a very pleasant light. This ceiling lamp is an absolut...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two gorgeous wall lamps made of strong transparent thick Murano glasses and strong brass base. Art Deco style. Beautiful with the brass ball mounted at the bottom of...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Floor Lamp, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School floor lamp.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with the typical Amsterdamse School style elements.
The typical Amst...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Silk, Oak
Art Déco Perfume Lamp of Dressed Up Lady and Masked Man with Cloak by Argilor
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco perfume lamp of dressed up lady and masked man with cloak by Argilor from Paris, France
By: Argilor
Material: ceramic, paint, wood, enamel, cord
Techniqu...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with...
Category
1940s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Elegant and Timeless Set of 2 Vintage Glass Brass Art Deco Wall Lights, Sconces
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant pair of sconces from the Art Deco period.
Each wall light has a large shade made of thick yellowish glass which is attached to the brass holder with two screws. Timeles...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Plaster Shell Sconce by Elgé, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French Art Deco style wall sconce featuring an elegant oversized plaster shell shaped shade. The shade has channeled detailing, a scalloped edge and a decorative bottom finial. Inc...
Category
1960s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Lampe De Bureau Sphérique Jacques Adnet, Verre Opalin Noir, France, 1930
Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR
Pied de lampe sphérique en opaline noire de style et d'époque Art Deco. A rapprocher du travail de Jacques Adnet, célèbre décorateur français.
L'exemplaire proposé à la vente est e...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Fine French Art Deco Table Lamp by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a bronze base that supports a white opaline shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Pineapple Murano Glass Lamps with Lampshades
Located in Meda, MB
This pair of particular Art Deco style table lamps was produced in Murano, Italy in the 2000s.
The central body is in pineapple shaped Murano glass, handcrafted by glass artists and...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Single Parrot Wall Sconce by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, rare gilt iron and crystal parrots wall sconce by Maison Baguès (signed), Paris, circa 1930s.
Socket: two x (E14) for standard screw bulbs.
In an excellent vintage co...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Maison Jansen Style Double Brass Glass Wall Sconce, Wall Light France, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A tall Art Deco two-arm sconce wall light in style of Maison Jansen, France, 1955-1959. Very elegant design made of bronzed brass with two conical glass shades. It takes 2 Edison E14...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930's Five Light Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
1930’s Five Light Art Deco Chandelier. Brass with an aged patina. Glass piece in stem. Frilly frosted glass shades with etched grape pattern. American, C. 1930
Condition: Aged brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art deco table lamp by Max Schumacher 1934 for Metallwerk Werner Schröder
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco table lamp by Max Schumacher 1934 for Metallwerk Werner Schröder.
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1930’s Brass Flush Mount Fixture with Amber Crackle Glass
Located in Canton, MA
1930’s Brass flush mount fixture with amber crackle glass. Simple brass fixture made of turned brass, hand polished and protected with a restoration wax. Glass is spherical, amber cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Lights, Germany - 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
H 28 cm W 10 cm D 10 cm
Material: Brass, satin-finished, one socket E 27
Condition: good original condition
Special features: few signs of use. These fine wall lights have been re...
Category
1960s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modernist Brass and Acrylic Adjustable Floor Lamp by Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stilux Italian floor lamp, composed of an oversized shade mounted to brass dual-arm support atop a black metal stem and white marble base. Unusual two-tone shade in lilac purple acry...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
René lalique Lamp Cover 6 Dancers
By René Lalique
Located in NANTES, FR
“6 Dancers” lamp cover by René Lalique.
Model created on August 18, 1931.
In perfect condition.
Height: 13.4cm
Diameter: 32.7 cm
Weight: 1.5 Kg
Born in 1860 in Aÿ in Champagne, René...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Meda, MB
This pair of Art Deco Style lamps was produced in Italy in the 2000s.
The central part of the structure is in gold galvanized brass, covered with a pastel pink sinuous Murano glass....
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of round Just Andersen Table Lamps, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of 1920s pumpkin-shaped table lamps by Just Andersen accomplished with new shades in artisan textile from Mallorca. A rare set for a beautiful home.
* Set of metal desk lamp...
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Huge Art Deco Pendant Lamp for Napako, Czech Republic - 1935
By Napako
Located in Berlin, DE
H 145 cm W 75 cm D 75 cm
Material: Chrome-plated sheet brass, frosted glass, 3 x E 27 sockets at the bottom, 5 x E 27 sockets at the top
Condition: good original condition
Special...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930’s Art Deco Chandelier with Cream and Clear Glass Shades
Located in Canton, MA
1930’s Art deco chandelier with cream and clear glass shades. A petite three light chandelier with bronze and chrome finished metal and cream and clear glass shades. The chandelier h...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Lamp Signed Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco lamp circa 1925 wrought iron base decorated with roses.
Tulip in white and pink speckled glass signed Schneider.
In perfect condition and electrified.
Width: base 15 x 15...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Small silvered art deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Small silvered art deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Original condition
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Delicious Barovier Murano Glass Table Lights, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of amazing small ivory colored Murano glass table lamps with turquoise "pasta vitrea "base by Barovier, 1940s.
Nice light blue shade in very good condition.
Each with one E14 ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Marius-Ernest Sabino, Atelier Jean Perzel, and David Gueron Degue. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $700,000 while the average work can sell for $2,774.
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