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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

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
Monumental Nickel-Plated Bronze Art Deco Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large finely cast nickel-plated bronze Art Deco lantern. The top is a basket of fruit with swags and curving supports. The eight (8) glass panels are framed in bronze with swa...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

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Nickel

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Large Lanterns From The Middlesex Hospital, London W1
Located in London, GB
These very large lanterns are a fantastic find. Rescued from The Middlesex Hospital on Goodge Street, London W1 when it was demolished to make way for luxury apartments in the earl...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Modern Two Cordless Table Lamp, Marble Brass, Handmade in Portugal 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

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Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

French Art Deco Etched Glass Brass Bell Lantern Cloche Pendant, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant Art Deco etched glass and bronzed brass bell lantern, cloche pendant with beautiful brass pierced frieze suspended by three chains connec...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco White Milk Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern in Dome Shape, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Large Art Deco while milk chandelier, pendant or lantern in dome shape, a pair A stunning pair of Art Deco style dome form milk glass white chandeliers or lanterns. Each having individual panes, possessing an open door pane leading to a double recently wired setting housing two sixty watts bulbs. These fine custom lanterns...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Lanterns

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Metal

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

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Petite Pair of French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern Lights This is a lovely pair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Petite Pair of French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern Lights This is a lovely pair, each lamp has 4 sides and a rectangular shape, this very attractive pair give a bright light when li...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A Large Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant lantern, Gorgeously handcrafted, having individual panes. The hanging lantern or ceiling fixture features sandblasted f...
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1990s Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown reticello Murano glass sphere designed by Carlo Scarpa, 1940. Excellent original condition. One E27 Light bulb 60 Watt.  
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

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Blown Glass

Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant cup. One E27 light bulb suitab...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre Branches in Bloom Perfume Burning Night Ligh
Located in New York, NY
Argy-Rousseau's near-unique ability to gracefully soften the starkness of Art Deco design without ever sacrificing the strength of the design is on full display in this remarkable, p...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp, Denmark ca. 1911
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Scandinavian Modern A beautiful pendant with clear glass shade and patinated brass mounting. Denmark, circa. 1911. The provenance of this lamp is from the railway station in...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Amsterdamse School Painted Glass Art Deco Pedant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful ‘Amsterdamse School’ glass Art Deco pedant light, manufactured in the 1920s in the Netherlands. Very subtle Dutch design pendant in hexagon shap...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Superb Quality Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Glass Lanterns
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Quality Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Glass Lanterns These lovely lights have 5 flat smoked glass panels The lanterns have a tripple candle sconce which gives a bright l...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style steel and glass lanterns, in the manner of Francis Jourdain. Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Wonderful Art Deco Edgar Brandt Scroll Flower Iron Frosted Glass Lantern Fixture
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

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

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

Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown Opaline glass ball pendants with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1930-1939. One porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Tall Art Deco Bronze Torchiere Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of superb tall Art Deco bronze wall torchieres sconces or wall lanterns richly decorated with fine details from a mansion in South of France, 1930s. The wall torchieres had bee...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Style White Milk and Red Glass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco style white milk and red glass chandelier, pendant or lantern, a pair A gorgeous handcrafted, having individual panes, pair of Art De...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Octagon Shaped Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
An Art Deco style chandelier, pendant or lantern. Featuring a stylish octagonal shape, the chandelier or pendant is finely hand-made of individual sandblasted frosted milk glass pane...
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20th Century Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Brass Lantern Lamp for Chase USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite brass lantern style table lamp for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The Art Deco lamp features a cylindrical cone shaped glass with a brass base and cap with handle. This particular lamp ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Reclaimed Bronze Wall Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique solid bronze wall lantern dating to the early 20th century, suitable for indoor or outdoor use. This lantern is beautifully styled with its weathered bronze creating an un...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W. Both...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Venini Art Deco Murano Grass Elegant Lantern Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier with essential design and great elegance attributed to Gio Ponti. Centered by an amazing hand blown cup with one E 27 light bulb. A rear b...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Theatre Pendants, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball Theatre pendants with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1930-1939. With a single Edison E27 light socket for a large sized...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Modern Art Deco Italian White Murano Glass Brass Lantern / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Unique contemporary Italian Art Deco design round pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted. This light fixture is composed of a handmade brass structure supporting overlapping Murano glass bands, the frosted crystal worked with bubbles in the glass and the textures create an interesting water illusion and undulation that multiplies the light reflections. Fitted with 6 standard Edison sockets. The height of the central pole can be shortened or lengthened to requirements. Height of the sole glass body: 23.5 inches. Can be accompanied with a gold amber lantern...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Fine chandelier by Ercole Barovier centred by a precious Murano glass cup. Design of pure elegance. All the high quality glasses are in perfect condition. One light bulb E 27.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Tall French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Torchiere Wall Sconce Indoor Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Superb, tall bronze wall torchiere sconce or wall lantern for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920-1929. Old Bronze richly decorated with fine details, hand-blown opaline glass ball ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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

Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown reticello Murano glass sphere designed by Carlo Scarpa, 1940. Excellent original condition. One E27 Light bulb 60 Watt. Price ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

A Pair of Art Deco Style Brass & Glass Hall Lanterns
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Art Deco Style Brass & Glass Hall Lanterns A superb impressive pair of brass lanterns, these have 6 clear glass sides set with bevelled cut glass both high and low with ...
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

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

Murano Glass Pink and Black Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four hand-blown Murano glass lanterns on brass structures. Each fixture features a beautiful pink glass globe with delicate stamped texture curving around the form. Black glas...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Maison Jansen Style Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco torchiere wall lights n Maison Janson style, France, 1950s. Elegant design in gilt brass with hand-blown opaline glass ball globes. Both pieces in fine vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1920's French Art Deco Carved Crystal "Forest Animals" Lighting Pendant/ Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco Carved Crystal Ceiling Pendant/ Lantern. Featuring forest animals at play carved into the crystal. Please look closely at picture...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Unique Set of 3 Mint Art Deco Glass & Brass Pendant Lights Fixtures w. Red Roses
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique set of mint glass shade pendants with rose patterns. This wonderful and unique set of three Art Deco pendants truly is in excellent co...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal

Art Deco Schneider Katona Iron Table Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
Exceptional and rare Art Deco iron table lamp. French fer forge of the highest quality. Contemporary of Edgar Brandt, Raymond Subes and Paul Kiss, this iron lamp signed on the base b...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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

1930's Art Deco Era Italian Murano Barovier & Toso Art Glass and Crystal Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1930's Art Deco Era Italian Barovier&Toso Murano Art Glass Hanging Lantern Fixture. This piece is stunning and when lit even more amazing.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

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

1920's French Art Deco Crystal Lantern by Baccarat High Polish Nickel Mounts
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco Crystal Lantern by Baccarat. Floral etched with nickel hardware. Ready to mount.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

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Crystal

Set of 2 1920's Antique Art Deco Pefectly Crystal Beaded Lamp Shades - Large
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a pair of expertly beaded large glass globes. The glass fitter would go over the light source and sparkle, the cryste will sparkle everywhere. There are no flaws on these sha...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Antique Canadian National Railway Piper Signal Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique railroad lantern was made by the Hiram L. Piper Company of Canada and date to approximately 1920 and was made for the Canadian N...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Lanterns

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Metal

Pair of Antique Louis XVI French Lanterns Chandeliers in Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique pair of Louis XVI French lanterns. Four cast gilt bronze frames with cut and etched glass panels shade. Price per unit. Dimensions : "Width" 7.88 in/ 20 cm "Depth"...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

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Bronze

1920's French Art Deco Opaline Art Glass with Painted Parrot Panelled Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's French Art Deco Opaline Art Glass Ceiling Lantern Fixture with Painted Parrot Panels. Ormolu attachments. Ready to hang.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

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Art Glass

Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Art Deco style white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern. Handcrafted with individual panels, this Art Deco ha...
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1990s Moroccan Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Barovier & Toso Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, Model "Venexiana", Italy, 1991
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

Art Deco Copper and Cut-Glass Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Lovely Art Deco copper and cut-glass with a single brass and porcelain light socket for large sized bulb, France, 1930-1939. Measures: Overall height 29" / 73. cm), adjustable hei...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

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Copper

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

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown Opaline glass ball pendants with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1930-1939. One porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade This is a Lampshade in the form of a Large Copper street light, the Lantern it has a natural oxidised patina, it...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Vintage Brass Art Deco Lantern with Glass, France, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage handcrafted chandelier- lantern for two light points made in 1970-1980s. A chandelier from the manufacturer is an amazing combination of warranty from the manufacturer an...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

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Brass

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

Rare French Art-Deco Gilt Bronze and Amber Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French Art-Deco gilt bronze and amber alabaster six-light chandelier, Paris, circa 1920. Measures: Height: 37 1/4 inches (94.6 cm) Width: 24 inches (60.1 cm) R...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

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.

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