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
- 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
Sid Cup Two-Light Wall Sconce Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Extension: 6.50"
Backplate/Canopy/Base: 4.50"
Number of Lamps: 2
Wattage: 60.00
Socket Type: E26 Medium Base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
£536 / item
Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights/Scones Three Flamed Nickel and Bluish Black
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of Art Deco wall lights/scones three flamed nickel and bluish black.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces with 5 Saint Gobain Glass Bricks, circa 1970
By Saint Gobain
Located in Beirut, LB
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces from the 1970s.
Five Saint Gobain brick shades in frosted glass with polished details and a steel frame.
Can be delivered and wired ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces Signed Sabino France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze and crystal sconces signed Sabino France, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Art Deco sconce.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
£380
21st C Contemporary Marine Breynaert Wall Sconce Lamp Brushed Brass Glass Black
Located in Paris, FR
MAGDA I - Wall lamp
Enhance your interior with the Contemporary Brushed Brass and Lacquered Aluminum Wall Sconce by celebrated French designer Marine Breynaert. This luxurious lighti...
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2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
21st C Contemporary Marine Breynaert Wall Sconce Lamp Brushed Brass Glass Green
Located in Paris, FR
TORCA I - Wall lamp
The Torca Wall Sconce by French designer Marine Breynaert is a luxurious blend of contemporary design and classic inspiration. Drawing from the timeless shape of ...
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2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Cristal Benito, Groove, Art Deco Inspired Handcut Crystal Sconce, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Composed of a long piece of meticulously hand carved crystal and two pieces of well articulated bronze, this elegant sconce carries forth the Deco t...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
21st C Contemporary Marine Breynaert Wall Sconce Lamp Brass Marble
Located in Paris, FR
AMATERASU - Wall lamp
Designed by acclaimed French designer Marine Breynaert, this Contemporary Brass and Marble Wall Sconce embodies the perfect blend of modern elegance and artisan...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass
1960's Pair of French Sconces Attributed to Mathieu Matégot
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of superb French Mid-Century Modern three light sconces, in brass and white lacquered perforated sheet metal or rigitule lampshades (in orig...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Colorful Mid-20th Century Sconces, circa 1960
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of colorful mid 20th century sconces.
The sconces have a half cylinder shape in plastic.
Lovely when the lights on.
Having one candelabra socket in each of 60 watts, for a t...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
12 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Wall light in Material: chrome and glass
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Large Pair of French 1930s Iron Sconces
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and elegant pair of heavy iron wall lights, fashioned out of solid wrought iron, with conical metal tops. The curved iron uprights which form the body of the lights end in ei...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
£3,023 / set
2 Sconces in alabaster and chrome , French, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces Art Deco
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 at yo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Chrome
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
Materials
Chrome
5 Sconces in Murano and Chrome, Style: Art Deco, 1940, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
5 Sconces
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Cristal Benito, Ruhlmann-Inspired Black Enameled Sconce, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the work of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, this beautifully proportioned sconce possesses traditional Deco bronze details and a large crystal shade hand-cut into a playful relief of overlapping circles...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Large Vintage Brass Wall Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Art Deco Italian brass wall light.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
2 French Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Wall light in Material: Chrome and glass
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want...
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Elegant Pair of Double Light Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed "Degué", France, 1935
Located in Beirut, LB
A decorative pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed “Degué ” consists of a nickel bronze structure with beautiful floral motif design in the central of the sconces and two arms ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Michel Zadounaïsky 1903-1983 (att. to) four wrought iron and lacquered sconces
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Michel Zadounaïsky 1903-1983 (attributed to) four wrought iron, lacquered and gilded iron sconces, Baccarat crystal cup
A pendant on the model also available.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Appliques or Wall Lamps Glass Fringes "Niagara"
By Mathieu a Paris
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant pair of French modern signed sconces with glass fringes - mod. Niagara Falls - by designer Mathieu. That's SPECIAL price for closing activity.
O...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
£1,600 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Huge Art Deco Style Square Murano Glass and Gold Modern Flushmount
Located in Rome, IT
Square form pure Murano glass ceiling light with elegant gold decoration by Galleria Veneziani.
Four E 27 light bulbs wired for international standards.
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Art Deco Sconces in the Style of Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco wrought iron, bronze and glass sconces in the style of Edgar Brandt.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
two Art Deco Wrought Iron Table Lamps, circa 1940
Located in Mouscron, WHT
two Art Deco Wrought Iron Table Lamps, circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bronze and Copper Sconces, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and copper sconces. Art Deco period, France, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Copper
£6,143 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 1920s French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Madcap, whimsical, spritely, over-the-top -- these are just a few of the adjectives that spring to mind in describing this stylish pair of 1920s French sconces. Their steel frames a...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
£15,358 / item
1970′ Pair Of Sconces In Silvered And Patinated Brass Fernandez / Isabelle Faure
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of foliage wall lights in silvered and patinated brass, 2 bulbs.
Work by Fernandez or I. Faure or Duval Brasseur.
Height: 52 cm
Width: 52 cm
Depth: 12 cm
The slightly curved one...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950/70′ Pair of Sconces in Gilted Bronze With Convex Mirror Petitot Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces with convex mirror, gilted bronze, good condition, Petitot signed, everything is screwed.
Circa 1950/70
Diameter frame mirror 14 cm
Diameter mirror 10 cm
Width : 23...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
"Pinecone" model wall lights by Marius-Ernest SABINO
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Art Deco sconces with a bronze frame with carved and silver-plated pinecones, with 2 glass plates, known as "Pinecone". By "Marius Ernest SABINO...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
£10,750 / set
Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Spider Wall Sconce Lamp Polished Brass
Located in Lisbon, PT
A sense of movement and grace defines spider wall lamp. Its structure is a mesh of metal wire carefully powder coated for a even and smooth finish. Made to Order.
Utu Lamps is par...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Art Deco Wall Light, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Long, wavy wrought iron five-light sconce, painted gray/blue, with orange primer visible beneath.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Wall Lights from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of well scaled, substantial and superbly constructed flush-mounted wall sconces having architectural triangulated forms and crafted of patinated steel and frosted glass.
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
£16,125 / set
Oiled Solid Brass Terra Prima Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
Located in City Of Industry, CA
Terra Prima oiled solid brass Outdoor wall sconce by Elisterno - bringing a new level of luxury to outdoor spaces. Elisterno Outdoors specia...
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
£1,075 Sale Price / item
31% Off
Antiqued Stainless Steel Adelphi Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
Located in City Of Industry, CA
Adelphi stainless steel outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno - bringing a new level of luxury to outdoor spaces. Elisterno Outdoors specializes in outdoor lighting with designs and cons...
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
£1,244 Sale Price / item
22% Off
1970 Series of 3 Wall Lights with Reeds in Golden Iron Maison Jansen
By Hans Kögl
Located in Paris, FR
1970 series of 7 wall lights with reeds in golden iron model Hans Kogl For Maison Jansen 5 Bulbs
Set of 3 golden iron sconces with reeds circa 1970,
con...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Sconces Signed by Verrerie des Hanots
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco sconces signed by Verrerie des Hanots in clear frosted glass shades with geometric motif details throughout. Held by a nickel bronze with some patina design f...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Sconces of Light, Crystal of Murano with Gold Inside, 1950-1970
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamps three arms, one torch, two falling leaves, three rising flowers, four rising leaves, rings and bells, lower cone ending in bell, good condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Set of Four Lyre Shaped Sconces, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of four gilt iron wall lights shaped like lyres. There are two larger ones, with two lights each, and a treble clef. And two smaller, single light ones.
Dimensions provided be...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
£2,489 / set
Michel Zadounaïsky 1903-1983 (attributed to) pair of wrought iron, lacquered
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Michel Zadounaïsky 1903-1983 (attributed to) pair of wrought iron, lacquered and gilded iron sconces, baccarat crystal cup
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Two-Branch Bronze Sconces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of bronze two-branch sconces in neoclassical style. Measures: 9” wide x 4” deep x 8” high. Designer: Unknown.
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Lilly Chandelier light – Elegant Brass Lily Flower Design
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Experience the seamless blend of nature-inspired design and minimalistic elegance with the Lilly Chandelier. This stunning piece captures the essence of lily flowers, translating the...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Exceptional Pair Art Deco Nickel and Crystal Three-Tiered Sconces, Fully Restore
Located in Buchanan, MI
Exceptional pair of period Art Deco nickel and hand blown crystal three-tiered sconces, fully restored. Great scale.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
"Feather" Model Sconces Attributed to Simonet Frères
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of silver-plated bronze sconces, with satin glass plates in the shape of a feather, Attributed to Freres Simonet (1919-1970)
France, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of large Art Deco Baroque sconces in lacquered metal circa 1940.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large Art Deco Baroque sconces in lacquered metal circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Mirrored Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two mirrored back sconces with glass arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Mirror
£1,689 / set
An Important Set of Four French Wall Appliques Lights Attributed to André Leon
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare and important set of Four French Mid 20th century wall appliqués / wall lights from the French Art Deco period attributed to André Leon Arbus and Gilbert Poillerat
French Paris Circa 1940
These fine wall...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare French 1920s Wall Light by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A rare fine French Art Deco sconce made with faceted mottled and frosted glass diffusers mounted on a metal frame. Signed.
This is an early work of Jean Perzel using hi...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Price Upon Request
Rare Pair of French 1920s Wall Lights by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A rare pair of fine French Art Deco sconces made with faceted mottled diffusers mounted on a wrought iron frame.
Signed.
This is an early work of Jean Perzel using his ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Price Upon Request
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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