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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
Art Deco Tubular Wall Lamp, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome New cabling 1x E14 or E15 bulb With aged patina Re-polished Good original condition US adapter included.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Sabino Wall-Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Marius-Ernest Sabino wall-sconces in the Palmes model Measures: Height 21", width 12", depth 8" Glass only: 16" x 5" Electrified for the US.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

One Arm Art Deco Sconces by Bradley and Hubbard in Aged Nickel, Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
AIS3113 A pair of vintage single-light Art Deco period sconces in their original aged nickel finish over bronze. The rectangular backplates wit...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Venini Sconce Murano Glass Brass, 1930, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Sconce.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Art Deco Style Glass Sconces Vintage, German, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of Art Deco style sconces. Beautiful clear glass on gold plated frames. Each fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulb, each bulb up to 40 watts.
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1980s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Art Deco Pair of Bronze Brass Material Appliques
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco pair of bronze brass material appliques chrome and silver Origin France Circa 1930 Very good original silver condition Natural wear electrified 220 w We have 4 pairs l...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Glass and Bronze Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French 1930s wall lights with hand-cut frosted glass strips mounted in a bronze frame.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Cut Glass

Pair of French Art Déco Sconces Nickel and Frosted Glass by Charles Schneider
Located in Salzburg, AT
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Each shade is marked SCHNEIDER FRANCE. Frames are nickel over b...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Nickel

3 Exterior Watertight Glass Slab Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a minimalist white lacquered base. Recent edition. Price is per fixture.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Victoire Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brass single-light sconces with carved rock crystal bobeches and shell motifs. Candle arms emerge from oval shaped backplates with decorative trim. Also available with cyli...
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2010s North American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rock Crystal, Brass

Rare Set or Group of Six Mid-Century Modern Era, Brass and Lucite Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Modernist or even futuristic design set of 6 wall lights by Massive lighting. We have sold fixtures to some of the most famous and talented inter...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Art Deco Beveled Sconces / Flushmounts by Fratelli Martini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights or flush mounts with thick rectangular beveled glass diffuser mounted on gold plated solid brass frame, inspired by Fontana Arte, made by Fratelli Martini...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Plate

Pair of American Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Clear Frost glass chrome on brass frame American 1930s wall sconces.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of sconces created for candlelight. Always intrigued by the good life; in southern Europe, the Swedes liked portraying happy musicians in costume. The theme of the d...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Jacaranda

French Art Deco Pair of Wall Light Sconces
Located in Devon, England
Originating from France these Art Deco matching pair of lights feature thick satin pressed glass slip shades which sit snugly inside brass wall brackets. The lamps have a wall bracke...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

3 Fine French Art Deco Fluted Glass and Bronze Wall Lights by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a sandblasted and fluted bowl diffuser supported by two bronze clasps. Price is per sconce. Signed.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Great Shape Set of 4 Art Deco Style Alabaster Wall Sconces / Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful group of 4 alabaster, classical design wall lamps. These good size and great design wall sconces with warm light creating qualities are all in superb condition. There is s...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Aluminum

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

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Metal

Pair of French Mid-Century Brass Chinese Lattice Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century (1940s) brass wall sconces with Chinese lattice-design wall brackets supporting four-sided fixtures with frosted glass panels. (PRICED AS Pair).  
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Genet et Michon
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by French Artist “GENET et MICHON” in great condition. In a clear and frosted molded glass with deep flower motif details held by frameless bra...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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 ...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Cut Glass Sconces by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel - Pair of fine French Art Deco wall lights with some frosted and clear hand-cut crystal glass underlined with a bronze frame which supports a bronze and a frosted glass bowls...
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1850s French Antique Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Giovanni Gariboldi for Colli Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of large wall sconces designed by Giovanni Gariboldi for Colli - made from gilded bronze & glasswork with golden inclusions by Archemide Seguso...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Pair of Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
Brass frame forming a V with a pyramidal base stylized by three small solid sides, framing milky white glass slats. Signed: J. PERZEL, Perzel (embossed).
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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Avvolto Sconce / Flushmount 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of French Art Deco wall-sconces by Genet et Michon Satin nickel bronze with acid etched glass shades probably by Charles Schnaider. Measure...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Italian 1940's Walnut and Nickel Plated Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian 1940's wall sconces, the vertical arms in walnut with nickel plated banding around the wood arm supports and nickel plated conical shaped light holders with hand-bl...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Wall Lamp Art Deco Vienna, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Wall lamp Art Deco Vienna, 1920s. Polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Contemporary Art Deco Style Frosted Glass and Chrome Sconce, George Kovacs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Contemporary Art Deco style frosted and beveled glass and beautifully polished chrome Sconce. New /old stock, still in original packaging, total of eight available, superior quality ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Art Deco Chrome and Glass Wall Light Sconces, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Stylish matching pair of 1930s Art Deco peach coloured glass and chrome wall lights. The back plates are polished chrome which contrasts beautifully with the glass shell shaped shade...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Gold and Black Lacquer Finish Metal Pair of Wall Lights
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Gold and black lacquer finish metal wall lights composed of an aerial and round metal structure.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of S.A.L.I.R. Vintage Italian Art Deco Style Murano Glass Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of S.A.L.I.R. signed rare vintage Italian Art Deco style murano glass sconce, clear glass body engraved figure of a lady, two candelabra light bulb sock...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of Wall Sconces Attributed to Herve Van Der Straeton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Art Deco inspired pair of wall sconces are attributed to Herve Van Der Straeton and they date to the early 21st century. The pieces are fabricated in cast bronze and gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

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

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Nickel

Artisan Solid Brass Wall Lamps Sconces Art Deco Style, France, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan solid brass wall lamps Art Deco style, France, 1950. Very elegant handmade brass wall lights made from thick brass sheets; great craftsm...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

O-O-O Space-Separating Light/Wall Light, Handmade in Europe, 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

V-V-V 6 Modules, Space Separating Light/Wall Light, Europe, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Rare Set of Three Wall Sconces by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful and rare set of three gilt iron and crystal wall sconces by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1930s. Newly rewired for US standards.   
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Iron

Art Deco Bronze Sconces Attributed to Louis Süe and André Mare
Located in New York, US
Our rare set of four gilt bronze sconces with knotted drapery motif with crystal beads are attributed to Louis Süe (1875-1968) and André Mare ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist "Marius Ernest Sabino" in clear and frosted molded glass shades with grapes vine motif. Held by a replated nickel...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Art Deco Bakelite and Glass Wall Lamp, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, bakelite New cabling 1x E14 or E15 socket Original condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Bakelite

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

Gilbert Poillerat Three Two-Branch Sconces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco three two-branch sconces by Gilbert Poillerat. Available singly or pair or group. Bronze and patinated bronze. Measures: 12.5” wid...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

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

Barovier & Toso White Murano Glass Brass Leaf Two-Light Wall Sconce, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Barovier & Toso White Murano glass double leaf wall light with gilt brass mounts, Italy, 1950-1959. It takes two E27 light bulbs. In very good condition and rewired. Measures...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

Italian Venetian Sconces in Blown Murano Glass Iridescent color, 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Sconces in Blown Murano Glass Iridescent color, 1960s This is a pair of amazing Italian sconces, attributed to Seguso and dated 1960s, composed by an elegant glass cup, decorated at the bottom by a glass flame, both of them in iridescent color, with a beautiful original brass frame handcrafted. They are entirely handcrafted manufactured in blown Murano glass, also the brass frame is handcrafted. In the Venetian Murano Island. Overall there are three sconces available, the price is indicated for a single sconce. One of the sconces is slightly bigger since they are handcrafted they are not identical. The sconces are in excellent conditions, as documented in the attached pictures. The sconces have one bulb each, and are 17 inches high, 7 inches deep by 10 inches wide. These sconces, are very robust, and adapt also to be installed outside in a padio, gardens, or as decorations in the outside spaces. It is part of the service the rewiring of these amazing sconces...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair Art Decò Venetian Sconces, Wall Lamps, Engraved Opaline Murano Glass Sfere
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Decò Venetian wall lamps, Bassano's ceramic, gilt brass, with engraved opaline Murano glass sphere.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Barovier & Toso Glass Blocks with Gold Tulip Sconces, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding pair of Barovier sconces with glass blocks ending and delicious hand blown gold tulips. We have 2 pairs and available also a magn...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Pair of Art Deco Eagle Glass Sconces Signed by Maynadier, France, circa 1940s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconces in pressed glass, manufactured by Maynadier in France circa 1940s depicting an Eagle's bust. Priced per pair.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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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.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by E.J.G
By EJG
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist "E.J.G". Molded clear frosted glass shades decorated with geometric motifs. The shades are mounted on a matching intricate...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

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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