Art Deco Lanterns
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
French Copper and Glass Art Deco Pendant Fixture
Located in Houston, TX
French copper and glass Art Deco pendant fixture. Circa 1920-1939. Frosted glass shade. Newly wired and electrified.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will in...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century Art Deco Globe Lantern Lamp by Muller Frères
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant Art Deco Muller Frères globe lamp. The lamp shade gallery and chain are made of metal. It has a molded frosted glass globe shade, decora...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950's
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three Italian hand blown opaline globe pendants, brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959.
With a single porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for large sized bulb (each penda...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
END OF THE 19th CENTURY IRON LANTERN HOLDER
Located in Firenze, FI
Characteristic and elegant hand-forged iron lantern holder. Its structure allows you to raise or lower the lantern as needed. The arm is rotatable, decorated with splendid vegetal ra...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Murano Glass Wrought Iron Handcrafted Pendant or Lantern, Venice, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Murano hand blown colored glass in wrought iron frame pendant, orange, yellow and green colors with great lighting effect, Venice, Italy, 1950s. This pendant is for indoor and outdoo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Italian Art Deco Metal and Glass Lantern, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
An Italian metal and opaline glass Italian Art Deco period lantern with brass decorative accents atop each square side panel. The square body is supported by a set of four square st...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Handcrafted Venetian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely original Venetian handcrafted Murano three-arm chandelier, Italy, 1930-1939. Hand blown clear and vibrant pink glass decorated with flowers, up and down leaves and crown can...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
French Art Deco Frosted Glass Brass Six-Light Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco burnished brass chandelier with a central frosted high relief glass bowl shade surrounded by five curved lamp arms with frosted high relief glass g...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful large Italian Art Nouveau/Art Deco chandelier or hanging lamp with opaline cased green glass shade and green glass straws
Measures:
Diameter 20 inches / 50 cm
Height 36 inc...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Unique French Gilt Bronze Crystal Three-Light Lantern or Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique, Wonderful Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern with a three-light central candelabra cluster, France, 1910-1920. Crown-shaped, richly decorated frame made o...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Art Deco pendants. Textured glass diffuser over a decorative frosted glass disc. Great over a kitchen center island.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large French Art Deco Bronze Hand Blown Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very large Art Deco bronze parcel burnished brass chandelier with hand blown opaline glass globes, France, 1910-1920. Elegant design, adjustable height by the pull chains. This won...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Murano Glass Elegant Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier with three precious Murano glass leaves supported by a chrome frame.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Murano Glass Three-Light Grape Chandelier, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Murano glass three-light chandelier with cast iron and brass mounts, Italy, mid-20th century. Three brass hanging chains with colored and clear glass bunch of grapes form shades connected to a circular canopy decorated with three cast iron flower baskets...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Brass
Art Deco White Milk Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern in Dome Shape
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning Art Deco style dome form milk glass white chandelier or lantern. Having individual panes, possessing an open door pane leading to a recently wired setting housing a once c...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Pair of Art Deco Marbled Glass Iron Wall Sconces Torchiere, France, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall Art Deco torchiere sconces, France 1930s. Very elegant design made of gilded iron parcel metal with conical marbled white glas...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Lantern art deco with orig. old cut glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Lantern art deco with orig. old cut glass shade vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Cut Glass Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Art Deco chandelier with very elegant design, crown-shaped of gilt bronze with a satin handcut glass dome shade and a small shade hanging from the top, all supported by f...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art French Deco Torchiere Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall Art Deco torchiere wall lights, France 1950s. Conical base of black lackered metall parcel chrome with a large opaline shade.
Each sconce takes one E27 screw light bul...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Pendants or Lanterns by Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful pair of Italian Art Deco chandeliers by Ercole Barovier, made of clear Murano glass and brass.
Each with one E 27 light bulbs.
We can rewire for your country standards.
T...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Art Deco Venini Reticello Murano Glass Sconces 1940s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of amazing and rare Sconces with a precious hand blown "reticello " Murano glass cup with a delicate pure crystal cascade , by Venini, 1940.
Three E 14 light bulbs.
Timeless de...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
French Art Deco Alabaster Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Deco solid gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. Three curved arms with frosted glass flower shade...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Pendant or Lantern, Italy
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare hand blown Murano glass pendant by the renowned glass manufacturer Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1991. The three adjustable royal blue...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Big Art Deco Lantern with original antique opal glass shades vienna around 1920
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco Lantern with original antique opal glass shades vienna around 1920
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Opal, Brass
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilt Brass Bronze Porcelain Beaded Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded brass, bronze and polychrome beaded fringe lamp shades.
Measures:
Diameter 23.6 in /60 cm
Height 31.5 in (7.8...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural Italian Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s - a design that has been attributed to Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa. Dark patinated copper hardware with a multi-tiered glass cen...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Wonderful Art Deco Edgar Brandt Scroll Flower Iron Frosted Glass Lantern Fixture
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful art deco scroll, flower & leaf iron & frosted glass lantern fixture with single edison light in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
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20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Antique Style Brass & Glass Crystal Cut Hanging Pendent Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style Brass & Cut Glass Hanging Pendant ceiling light
This piece is fully of charm and character and looks amazing
Conditio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Pendant / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Price is per individual lantern, 1 is available now and ready to ship from NYC. Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design round lantern / chandelier, entirely handcrafted, customizable in...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Bronze and Clear Glass Four-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Art Deco bronze and clear glass cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1930-1939. This lantern is in very good condition, no damages, rewired.
Fo...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Pendant or Lantern, Italy
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare hand blown Murano glass pendant by the renowned glass manufacturer Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1991. The three adjustable royal blue...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver-inlaid brass Art Deco serpent candle holders
Continental, c.1920
Height 32/34cm, width 9cm, depth 30cm
Dating to the time of...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Silver, Brass
Oversize Drum Lantern, 1930s, Sand-Colored Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare oversize drum lantern from the 1930s. Minimalist brass-plated steel structure with sand-colored curved glass. Bottom glass has a white casing, top glass segments are frosted. On...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Fontana Arte Style Faceted Glass Brass Lantern, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Fontana Arte style faceted glass and brass lantern or pendant, Italy, 1940s. It takes one E27 large sized light bulb. In fine vintage condition, no chips or cracks, aged pat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Carved Alabaster Seven-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French early 20th century Art Deco gilt bronze and carved veined alabaster seven-light chandelier. The carved circular veined alabaster plafonnier surmounted with six scrolled arms...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large French Art Deco gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. T...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Lamp or Chandelier Spectacular Coromandel Skyscraper Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Spectacular amd expceptional lamp in the purest Art Deco Skyscraper style, 1930s.
Wood Madagascar ebony Coromandel or similar, with tulips
Brass a...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Opaline Glass
Forged Iron and Glass Lantern, circa 1930
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Swedish forged iron and textured glass lantern from the 1920-1930s. Central, square-shaped body with geometric-textured glass panes and an original brass and ceramic E27 socket ...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Degue Style Glass Sphere Pendants, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco glass sphere pendants or lanterns with chrome mounts in Degue Style, France, 1950s.
One Edison E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W
both pendants ar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Patinated Iron Bronze and Glass Four-Sided Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Art Deco patinated iron and Glass four-sided Lantern decorate with a bronze face on each side, France, 1930s. A beautiful lantern for any space also suitable for covered out...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Iron
French Crystal Waterfall Chandelier Bronze Mounted
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely French crystal waterfall chandelier with five-tier icicle cut crystal, solid bronze crown shaped mounts, France, 1910-1920...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco wrought iron lantern.
Great period French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron lantern. This beautiful French lantern has subtle deco accent...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modern Two Cordless Table Lamp, Marble Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Two Cordless Table Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Two cordless table lamp redefines the concepts of functionality and style in co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Style Globe Milk Glass & Brass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Art Deco style milk glass globe shape chandeliers, pendants or lanterns with brass inlay and handcrafted with a filigree design canopy...
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20th Century Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern in Moorish Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern Moorish Granada Spanish Style.
Smaller version of our elegant Granada Moroccan pendant, diamond shape clear glass Moroccan lantern with bronze me...
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1980s Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Degue Style Glass Sphere Pendants, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of glass sphere pendants or lanterns in Degue Style with chrome mounts, France, 1950s.
One Edison E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W
both pendants are in fine ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Italian Opaline Glass and Burnisheds Brass Pendant, 1950-1959
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Italian hand blown opaline globe pendants, burnished brass in bronze looking mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959.
European wiring with a single brass and porcelain Edison E-27 light ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Original Venetian Handcrafted Murano Chandelier Clear and Pink Blown Glass Italy
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely original Venetian handcrafted Murano three-arm chandelier, Italy, 1930-1939. Hand blown clear and vibrant pink glass decorated with flowers, up and down leaves and crown can...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Long Golden Murano Glass Chandelier in Palm Tree Shape
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular long chandelier was entirely handcrafted in Murano. Each single leaf was individually made in high quality blown glass, this is why we can notice very light differen...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
1900-1920 Brass & Glass Amsterdam School Lantern
Located in Schoorl, NL
Amsterdam School long chain lantern from manufactured between 1900 -1920. Consists of a copper frame with facet cut glass windows. The lamp is still in good condition considering its...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Lantern with Original Cut Glasses, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco lantern with original cut glasses around 1920s
Brass parts are polished and stove enamelled.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pendant / Lantern 1920s Fine Bronze Hexagonal Shape with Stunning Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly beautiful and practical size, single light Art Deco light fixture.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our passions, we never cease to be amazed with the variety, quali...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier by Daum, Nancy France, in Pate de Verre, circa 1940
By Daum
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful 3-light chandelier.
Executed in 4 separate pieces of glass in the "P@te de Verre" technique.
Manufactured and signed by Daum in Nancy, France circa 1940.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of lanterns
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button tha...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Italian Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Brass Pendant Lantern / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1 is available now and ready to ship from our NYC Showroom. This design has been chosen for the restaurant in Dallas Sadelle's of Major Food Group. Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desi...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco large Hand Blown Opaline Glass Ball Pendant, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Italian ball hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, circa 1930-1939.
One brass and porcelain Edison E27 light socket for a large...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Art Deco lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco lanterns 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 lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco lanterns 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 lanterns, popular names associated with this style include Ercole Barovier, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Barovier&Toso, and Woka Lamps. 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 lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $76,285 while the average work can sell for $3,090.