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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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Inspired Star Wall Sconce Powder Coated Black, Linen Shade
Located in Lisbon, PT
A game of balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but organic as a whole.
Star Wall Sconce makes a statement ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
V-V-V 6 Modules, Space Separating Light/Wall Light, Europe, by Vantot
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
*Please Note* This is V-V-V in color champaign, price is calculated for 3 columns and 6 modules.
+ 1 Canopy Start
+ 2 Canopy follow up
+ 6 Mudule
Create large space-separating li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Deco Corto Sconce or Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light or flushmount with frosted Murano glass mounted on polished nickel frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
2-light / E12 or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Avvolto Sconce / Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern wall light or flushmount shown in smoky Murano glass hand blown to create a stylish wrapped or enveloped design pattern, mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Ber...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Circus Wall Sconce Brass
Located in Lisbon, PT
Round perfection inspired by Art Deco's shapes, circus lamp will be a wonderful addition to any space. In several lacquered metal colors and 100% cotton la...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
2010s Belgian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
New Flow Wall Lamp 2125-GK-24 by Officina Luce
Located in Prato, IT
The New Flow collection combines high-quality materials with a modern sensibility for a timeless final effect that makes this piece suitable for any decor. The three-layer structure ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco inspired Globe Wall I Sconce in Brass
Located in Lisbon, PT
Globe Wall II Sconce is a stunning, timeless lamp with a delicate brass metal structure and soft opal glass globes. Other finishes available.
Made to Order.
Part of the Mambo Unlim...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
O-O-O Space-Separating Light/Wall Light, Handmade in Europe, By Vantot
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
*Please note* The price is calculated for 4 columns and 16 light elements as in the first image.
O-O-O space-separating light/wall light is one of Vantot's special collections.
The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Cactus Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Cactus collection, this elegant sconce is the perfect choice to increase the light in stylish contemporary interiors while adding an element of modern style. The streamlined silhouette features a metal wall plate...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Comb Wall Sconce Ivory and Polished Brass
Located in Lisbon, PT
Straight lines contrast with soft metal rings. An eye-catching piece, Comb is all about contrasts – straight and round, shiny and matte. A bold choice for any space, that is sure to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large and Round Gold Finish Metal Wall Light
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Large metal wall light composed of an aerial metal structure with gold finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
V-V-V 9 Modules, Space Separating Light or Wall Light, Europe, by Vantot
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
Please note: This is V-V-V in color campaign, price is calculated for 3 columns and 9 modules.
+ 1 Canopy Start
+ 2 Canopy follow up
+ 9 Mudule
Create large space-separating light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
L037/W Italian Wall Lamp in Crystal and Finishing Gold 24-Karat by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The classy and elegant L037/W wall lamp presents plain lampshade, the structure is in crystal and metal finished in gold 24-karat. 100% handmade and made in Italy, the top notch qual...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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.
Category
2010s Belgian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hand Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Structure: Polished brass with high gloss finish
Details: White onyx stone
Dimensions:
Height 18.51 in. (47 cm)
Width 11.03 in. (28 cm)
Depth 4.73 in. (12 cm)
Weight:
10 k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx, Brass
GLAM Wall Lamp 721-NN-33 by OFFICINA LUCE
Located in Prato, IT
Glam collection, a play of precious hammered and smooth thin sheets in tone-on-tone warm gold or cold nickel play of finishes to characterize its main structure.
Metal structure in satin and polished nickel finishes on plain and hammered plates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Silvered Ephorus Sconces with Rock Crystal by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom single-light Ephorus sconces with a silver plate finish and three rock crystal balls and rectangular backplates with beveled edges. Sold as a pair but able to purcha...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver, Brass
Pianoforte Wall Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Pianoforte Collection inspired by the shape of piano keys, this wall lamp is a stunning piece of functional decor that will enliven a modern interior, adding a textured d...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
GLAM Wall Lamp 721-NN-11 by OFFICINA LUCE
Located in Prato, IT
Glam collection, a play of precious hammered and smooth thin sheets in tone-on-tone warm gold or cold nickel play of finishes to characterize its main structure.
Metal structure in satin and polished nickel finishes on plain and hammered plates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Cristal Benito, Ruhlmann-Inspired Black Enameled Sconce, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the work of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, this beautifully proportioned sconce possesses traditional deco bronze details and a large crystal shade handcut into a playful relief of overlapping circles...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Contemporary Art Deco inspired Jules Wall Sconce in Jade Blue, Brass and Linen
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jules Wall is all about a timeless, effortless sophistication. A perfect combination of polished brass or copper with fun lacquered metal colors and a soft and elegant linen shade en...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Art Deco Inspired Star Wall Sconce Polished Copper and Linen Shade
Located in Lisbon, PT
A game of balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but organic as a whole.
Star Wall Sconce makes a statement ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Inspired Star Wall Sconce Polished Brass and Linen Shade
Located in Lisbon, PT
A game of balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but organic as a whole.
Star Wall Sconce makes a statement ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Atlantide Wall Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Atlantide Collection, this wall lamp exudes a bold and sophisticated allure that will make it not only a functional piece but a striking decoration that will enrich any w...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone
Cristal Benito, "Squares, " Handcut Crystal Black Enameled Sconce, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully handcut crystal sconce with a pattern of well-placed, striated rhombi. This fixture is part of a marvelous line of new lighting with which Cristal Benito pays tribute t...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Style Beaded Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of modern wall sconces in the Art Deco style, comprised of multiple glass beads rows hanging from a nickel-plated brass frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
5 Art Deco Gilt Metal & Glass Octopus Wall Sconces in Maison Bagues Manner
Located in New York, NY
5 French Art Deco-style gilt metal & beaded glass "Octopus" wall sconces with four scroll-shaped scalloped arms ending with a caged teardrop shade and a crystal ball bottom (manner o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Rennes Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These delicate sconces crafted in brass provide a subtle lighting source which will elegantly light up the wall. The mirrored pair with their Fine linear have parchment paper shades ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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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