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Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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
Color:  Black
Art Deco French Jules Leleu style Sconces Brass & Crystal, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco circa 1950 original pair of Jules Leleu style sconces, brass and crystal. Wired for US and in working condition each sconce takes one bulb max. 40 watts. Original ag...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

1930s Pair of Wall Sconces by Genet & Michon
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair of nickel plated 1930s modernist sconces by Genet and Michon.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

French Art Deco Wall Pocket Sconces with Glass Inserts
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of forge wall pocket sconces with glass inserts in the manner of Edgar Brandt, circa 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

6 Art Deco Sconces by Degué
Located in NANTES, FR
Suite of 6 wall lights circa 1930. Wrought iron and molded glass frame decorated with stylized roses and foliage. Cast mold number 501 from Degué. In perfect condition and electrifie...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with amethyst Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on bronzed finish frame / designed by F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with smoky Murano glass globe mounted on satin copper finish frame, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 1 light / E12 or E14 type...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with smoky Murano glass globe mounted on satin copper finish frame, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 1 light / E12 or E14 type...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21th C Contemporary Marine Breynaert Wall Sconce Lamp Brushed Brass Glass Black
Located in Paris, FR
These Magda fit with elegance in a contemporary interior, refined in their lines. These small diameter wall lights diffuse an intimate light. They dress a bedroom, a living room or ...
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2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Rare Paavo Tynell Art Deco Wall Sconce Model 7004 for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Paavo Tynell Art Deco wall sconce model 7004 for Taito Oy from the 1920s/1930s. Forged iron. Good vintage condition, minor wear and patina consistent with age and use.
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1920s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Cube and Dome Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love the repeat circle and square motif on these sconces. They are all heavy darkened brass. The size is nice and compact.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Sage Green Conical Murano Wall Sconces, Brass Fittings, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Art Deco sage green conical Murano wall sconces, brass fittings. The cup is "incamiciato" blown glass in double color (white inside and green outside). The conical end is in Murano mirrored green...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Torch Sconces in Bronze and Pressed Glass, France, circa 1940s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Very nice pair of sconces manufactured in heavy bronze and with pressed glass lamp shades depicting Torches. These hold bayonet bulbs but can be ch...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Art Deco Vintage Brass Sconce Wall Lighting, 1930s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage brass sconce or wall lighting bell like 1930s Austria. An amazing sconce or wall light from hammered brass with bell like shades in c...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Vintage French Sconces Saint Clément Faïence 50's, G528
Located in Lyon, FR
French vintage wall sconces edited by the house Saint Clément in the 50s/60s. Earthenware model representing a woman's face in art deco style very decorat...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Faience

Sconce, French in Glass and Chrome, Style, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce Art Deco, French Style: Art Deco Country. French We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are a...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

2 Sconces Style: Art Deco, French, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces Art Deco , French Style: Art Deco Country. French We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we ar...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Big Sconce Style: Art Deco, French, 1925
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce Art Deco , French Style: Art Deco Country. French We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

TOP GLASS Wall Lamp 623-GK-X by OFFICINA LUCE
Located in Prato, IT
Top Glass collection, a sophisticated line where the matte black finish designs geometries on the solid faceted structure and the shades are composed of glass elements in golden cage...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Metal

Zadounaïsky Suite of 4 Art Deco Wall Lights
Located in NANTES, FR
Zadounaïsky Suite of 4 Art Deco Wall Lights Elegant Art Deco sconces, circa 1930, in wrought iron. Electrified and in perfect condition. Mounted with lampshade clipped on the bulb. The 4 sconces are stamped Zadounaisky Height : 33 cm Width : 22 cm Depth : 12 cm Total weight : 6 kg You can contact me for more information and shipping costs. Son of Russian emigrants, Michel Zadounaïsky settled in France in 1916. I In 1920, he discovered the work of wrought iron by joining the Fournet chandelier factory. He also devoted himself to repoussage en ronde bosse, that is to say the confrontation with the metal with only a hammer for a tool, and with the help of fire, techniques in which he became a master. In 1924, he opened his first workshop in Lyon and worked there until 1953, becoming one of the emblematic figures of Lyon's decorative arts. Michel Zadounaïsky regularly exhibited pieces influenced by the Art Deco style in the Lyon Salons. From the 1930s onwards, his themes became more personal, and a whole bestiary of animals appeared, sometimes bordering on the fantastic and the strange. Naturalized in 1948, Michel Zadounaïsky continues to realize, in close and intimate collaboration with Buer (bookbinder) and Dumaine (glassmaker), objects intended for a wealthy and enlightened clientele. Desiring to abolish the frontier between the liberal arts and the useful arts, he is a craftsman, an artist, and perhaps the only iron sculptor...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

One of German Vintage Blown Glass Sconce Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... blown brown glass and brass sconce. Germany, 1960s.  
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair, Rene Prou French 2 Lights Wrought Iron & Brass Wall Sconces Black Finish
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco pair of wrought iron 2 light sconces, wall lamps in black satin finish. Made in France circa 1950. US Rewiring and each Sconces takes 2 candelabra Light Bulbs with max. 40...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron, Brass

A Pair of Egyptian Revival Enameled Brass Cobra Candle Wall Sconces, ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT SCONCES A pair of vintage enameled brass candle sconces, of sculptural form designed as serpentine cobras, evoking the Egyptian revival st...
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1920s Indian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Maison Lunel French Art Deco Two Patina Brass and Gun Metal Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Maison Lunel Style French wall sconces in brass and gun metal with Brass wire decor, made in France. The sconces are rewired for the US and each takes one-light bulb max. 4...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Wall Lamps in Black Lacquered Wood circa 1970
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid century Vintage Pair of minimalist of wall lights in black lacquered wood and parchment paper. Can be delivered and wired for American or European use. Lovely when the lights on.
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Art deco Wall lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco Wall lamp vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled inside nickel - plated
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Nickel

Industrial Black Metal Office Wall Lamp by Seminara Torino, 1930s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian industrial black metal office wall lamp with adjustable arm and shade, Seminara TORINO, 1930s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist Lamps...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

French Gold metal Wall Light in the Style of Baguès - 1940 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Elegant wall lamp inspired by the creation of the Baguès house "maison Baguès". It has three lights. The set forms a sword decorated with plant elements such as roses, daisies and fo...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Large Wall Light Sconce Iron by Edgar Brandt Signed
Located in Weiningen, CH
Large wall light sconce iron by Edgar Brandt signed without the glass.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Italian Finely Engraved Art Deco Wrought Iron Appliques, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian finely engraved and beautifully made Art Deco wrought Iron appliques Each applied with a different undulating positioned snake. One has ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Scones in the Style of Jules Leleu
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of two light polished wrought iron wall scones in the Art Deco style of Jules Leleu. Measures: 19.5" Height 14.25 Wide 5" Depth.
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Large Decorative Floral Wall Sconce 1930 Italian in Red Lacquer with Flowers
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large decorative floral Applique of 1930 Italian in red lacquer with flowers and leaves.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Bausch & Lomb Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp, Sconce Mid-Century Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bausch & Lomb Industrial articulating desk lamp, sconce... Mid-Century Modern...Art Deco, great streamline design.
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

Poillerat Style Double Sconces with Acanthus Gilt Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Gilbert Poillerat style black painted brass double arm wall sconces with acanthus and star gilt detail.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

TOP GLASS Wall Lamp 621-GK-X by OFFICINA LUCE
Located in Prato, IT
Top Glass collection, a sophisticated line where the matte black finish designs geometries on the solid faceted structure and the shades are composed of glass elements in golden cage...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Metal

Art Deco Style Chandelier in Brass by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Art Deco brass bowl engraved and blackened, with leds. As well as pendant as ceiling or wall fixture.        
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Theater Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large Art Deco Spanish Revival style wrought iron architectural sconces with cold-painted finish made to look like bronze. Five half-dome torchiere up-lights create a dramatic effect when lit. Each dome is 7" diameter. Good quality iron work with large rivets and heavy cast iron back plate...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron

3 Wrought Iron, Art Deco Wall Sconces, French, 1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 wrought iron. Art Deco wall sconces, French, 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Geometric Art Deco Aluminum Lighted Wall Sconces, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1920s geometric Art Deco aluminum wall sconces with black overlaid enamel showcasing a Classic deco style. Stamped “Cal 69634 Des Patented“ along the back.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Vintage Wrought Iron, Crystal & Glass Wall Sconces, c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage wrought iron, crystal & glass wall sconces c.1930 Sumptuous pair of wall sconces with pressed glass, crystal and purple glass drops Each sconce measures 16" wide x 9" d...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Art Deco Chandelier in Brass
Located in Roeselare, BE
Art Deco brass bowl engraved and blackened, with leds. As well as pendant as ceiling or wall fixture.   
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Black Metal and Modular Wall Light French Design
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black metal and modular wall light, elegant, presence and class. Sleek design, midcentury style, you can direct the flood of light according to your...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Cristal Benito, "Obsidian, " Handcut Obsidian Stone Wall Sconce, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
This elegant sconce's unique presence can be attributed to Benito's unique use of obsidian, a mineral stone 2-3 million years old, which diffuses light at its vertical seams, shootin...
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2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stone

French 1940s Art Deco Iron Sconces
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French 1940s Art Deco wrought iron wall lights, with a curlicued motif, each sconce holding two lights. The ironwork is painted in a matte sea green color, very typical of the era, w...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Monumental Pair of Nickel and Crystal Art Deco Sconces, Absolutely Amazing
Located in Buchanan, MI
Exceptional monumental pair of nickel and crystal Art Deco sconces. These have been fully restored with newly rewired so ready for installation.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Nickel

Moderne Art Deco Inspired Contemporary Interior Wall Sconce - Black Matte Finish
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Forthright in its Art Deco inspired step design with clean lines and contemporary styling, this is an elegant interior sconce that is sure to be revered as a piece of art in any room...
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2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Adrian Purcell Wall Sconces Sconces
Located in New Haven, CT
This Classic pair of Art Deco gunmetal wall sconce's was designed for "Purcell" by Karl Springer. This form comes in a few color and material variations. The gunmetal and clear Glass...
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20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Sconce Black Gold Color Italian Design 1970 Sottsass Stile Plexiglass White
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Particular sconce black gold color Italian design 1970 Remember Sottsass Stile Plexiglass white, inside it has two neon lights, very reminiscent of the Art Deco style of the 1930s....
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Contemporary Interior Wall Lantern, Minimal Design, Pewter Finish
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Forthright in its Art Deco inspired step design with clean lines and contemporary styling, this is an elegant interior sconce that is sure to be revered as a piece of art in any room...
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2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Forged Iron and Pressed Glass Lantern ITSO Edgar Brandt, circa 1930
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco wrought iron pendant light or lantern in the style of Edgar Brandt with a pressed glass globe. The iron has its original black f...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Edgar Brandt Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Edgar Brandt pair of wrought iron and alabaster wall sconces. Signed E. Brandt. Alabaster shades are old but may not be original.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Iron

20th Century French, Set of Four Art Deco Copper Wall Sconces, Metal Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco French set of four very impressive wall sconces made of handcrafted copper. The detailed lights are in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1930...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Copper

Pair of French Art Deco Silver and Snake Skin Torch Design Wall Sconces
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of French Art Deco torch design wall sconces with round bowl design top. Details metal: Base material brass is silver plated, the holder under the bowl has 4 bone bars as embell...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of three arms bronze sconces by Andre Arbus. US rewired and in working condition. Three lights, 60 watts max per bulb.  
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Tubular Metal Wall Sconces
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Simply dramatic, this pair of 1930s French Art Deco large scale tubular metal wall lights were originally gas lamps for a cinema. Can be fitted with candelabra shades...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Bronze-Colored Iron Sconce, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Tall wall light, with cut-out acanthus-leaf motif, and painted with a bronze-colored finish.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Sconces by Verrerie des Hanots
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces by Verrerie des Hanots in clear frosted glass shades with flower motif details throughout. Held by a silvered bronze design frame. Having the...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Set of Four French Brass Sconces Attributed to Leleu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four Mid-Century Modern French sconces, attributed to Jules Leleu but not marked. Each sconce has been rewired and takes a US candelabra base bulb. New, solid brass, shaped ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1950-1970 Pair of Sconces with Pineapple Leaves in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces with leaves of pineapple and crystals and two-light arms, iron gilded and patined, condition of use, circa 1950-1970.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Art Deco wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, Atelier Jean Perzel, Marius-Ernest Sabino, 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $3,012.

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