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
Pair of French Art Deco Brass Twin Arm Piano Candlestick Wall Lights by L. Pinet
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of Art Deco ornate piano or wall lights, candleholders by Leon Pinet. Each sconce has two arms, each for one candle, with beautiful Art Deco flower motifs. Numbered and marked...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces by Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Art Deco sconces, made of bronze frame and satin glass plates flower model, by Hanots glassworks (1925-1946).
France, CIRCA 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
One of German Vintage Opaline Glass a, Metal Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount
Located in Berlin, DE
One of beautiful geometric glass ceiling or wall Flush mount.
Germany
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Metal
Single French Art Deco Waterfall Wall Sconce Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Single French Art Deco sconce known as the "Waterfall" from the 1930's by Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961) in great condition. The shad...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sconces Attributed to F. Hubens
Located in NANTES, FR
Suite of 3 art deco wall lights circa 1930 in unsigned molded glass attributed to Hubens hammered iron frame, in perfect condition.
Electrify E 14 screw bulb socket .
Height 31 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Petite Satin Swirl Glass Flush Mount, 1980s, Eglo Leuchten, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chrome and glass flush mount. Made in the Art Deco style. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Mad...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Venini Art Deco Sconce by Carlo Scarpa in Zanfirico Murano Glass, circa 1930
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconce in clear and white Murano Glass, manufactured in the Zanfirico Technique in the island of Murano, Italy, circa 1930-40.
Zanfirico glass consists of fine filigree cane...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large art deco brass wall lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large art deco brass wall lamp in excellent original condition.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Small Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Art Deco Small Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps work...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Fontana Arte pair of Archivo 4 light wall sconce chrome finish white glass Ponti
By Fontana Arte
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A pair of Archivo sconces designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte.
Designed 1930s - manufactured 1980s
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
A Pair of Exquisite Murano Glass Sconces in Ivory Hue and Gold Leaf Decoration
Located in Villaverla, IT
Ivory Blown Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Leaf Decoration 1960s Italy.
A Pair of Exquisite Handcrafted Ivory Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Leaf Decoration, 1960s Italy
This captiva...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Art Deco Sunburst Sconce
Located in Austin, TX
Sconce from the Art Deco period in France. This piece is made of gold-leafed metal in the shape of a sunburst. It has been newly wired to fit US standards. It is in excellent vintage...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Pair of Art Deco French Bronze Sconces with Moulded Glass Shades, France
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco French high quality gilded solid bronze sconces with moulded pink glass shades depicting butterflies attributed to Muller Fres Lunneville, France circa 1930.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco inspired Spanish alabaster sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Art Deco inspired Spanish alabaster sconces. Each piece displays naturally occurring variations in color and veining.
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1990s Spanish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster
Rare Set of Three Large Wall Sconces by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful and rare set of three large gilt iron and crystal wall sconces by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1930s.
The measurements o a three-lights sconces:
Height 24.40 inches x Widt...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Maison Baguès Paris Mid-Century Modern Bronze & Blown Glass Shade Sconces, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Classic and elegant Art Deco original Maison Liberos bronze sconces with the original glass shades made in Paris circa 1950s.
Stamped inside the Back Plate: Liberos Paris.
We have 4 Sconces available, priced by pair.
Working condition and each sconces takes 2 small tubular light...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Brass Twin Arm Sconces, ca 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French Art Deco brass twin arm sconces from ca. 1930.
This elegant pair of brass sconces has a beautiful brass base with typical Art Deco-style decors. Each sconce has two ar...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco sconces from the 1940s, Poland.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of Art Deco sconces, Poland, 1940s.
Dimensions: height 29 cm / width 25 cm / depth 36 cm
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1940s Polish Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Nickeled Bronze Sconce with Glass Rods
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Machine Age skyscraper design in polished nickeled bronze sconce with glass rods. A rectangular form with three layers of stepped skyscraper-design style detailing makes up ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Several Chrome Clear Glass Sconces, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clear glass light with a chrome base, the glass is textured and tapered from the top, all the way down to the base. A wonderful shape. Real statement pieces.
Dimensions:
Height: 9.8...
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1960s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair ART DECO Muller Frères sconces with peacock motif wall applique lamps 30s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wall sconce by Muller Frères - 1920s
These rare wall lights with the well-known peacock motif are characterised by their simple and functional Art Deco design. The motif is...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1930s French Art Deco Patinated & Glazed Ceramic Butterfly Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Pair of French Art Deco Patinated and Glazed Ceramic Butterfly Wall Sconces. Stunning color. Would be great anywhere in the home where accent lighting is desired. The child...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Satin Swirl Glass Flush Mount, 1980s, Massive Leuchten, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous brass and glass flush mount. Made in the Art Deco style. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Made...
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1980s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Elegant pair of Art deco sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's Art deco sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Venini Carlo Scarpa Wall lamp 1936 Art Glass Murano Catalogo Blu
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Venini Carlo Scarpa wall lamp 1936 Art Glass Murano Catalogo Blu.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hight Quality and solid adjustable wall lamp with opaline glass shade 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Hight Quality and solid adjustable wall lamp with opaline glass shade vienna around 1920s
Original opaline glass shade
Brass polished and stove enameled
Hight from 20cm - 31cm
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Several Stunning Colorful Wall light in Style of Edgar Brandt, 1920
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning colourful wall light in style of Edgar Brandt, 1920. It is made from colored glass and brass, featuring a snake motif wrapped around a stained-glass shade.
Please notice th...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Polished Brass Wall Sconces by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful and rare pair of polished brass wall sconces by Maison Baguès (Signed), Paris, circa 1950s.
The measurements:
Height 24.40 inches x Width 16.53 inches x D 9.44 inches
Soc...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Wall Lights by Banci Firenze, Italy, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing pair of large metal sconces by Banci Firenze made in Italy in the 1960s.
Banci Firenze is an Italian company renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and artistry in the fiel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Art Deco Brass Five-Light Wall Sconces, England, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco style gilt brass wall sconces with five scrolling arms and a fluted conical base, England, early 20th century. The sconces had been electrified with five Edison E1...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp by Zonca Lighting for Buddha Bars Italy 21st Century
Located in Debrecen, HU
We now offer you this Zonka wall lamp among the lamps made individually for Buddha Bars, such as Montecarlo. Zonca Lighting' has used the best materials for table lamps, floor lamps ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Large Art Deco wall sconce, glass reeds, 1930s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Large wall sconce made in the 1930s in full Art Deco style. Wood and chrome-plated metal frame with vertical elements made of clear glass rods, arranged in sequence to create a drama...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Vintage Crystal Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Italian vintage Art Deco style crystal glass and brass sconces, each with two sockets for E 14 size light bulb.
Dimensions:
Heig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Venini Applique Brass Murano Glass 1930 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Applique.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Jules Leleu Wall Sconces "Acantes"
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu wall sconces "Acantes"
Gilded cast bronze, signed "Leleu Paris" and "Made in France"
Size H: 12", W: 7", D: 3.5".
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style Torchiere Wall Lights Six Feet Tall by Philips
By Philips
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exquisite pair of wall lights or sconces manufactured by Philips, six feet tall. Each lamp features a gold painted metal diffuser mounted on light silver grey metal painted struct...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Flexible nickel art deco wall lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Flexible nickel art deco wall lamp vienna around 1920s
Original condition
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Gorgeous Art Deco Scone with Relief Frosted Glass In The Manner Of Degue
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco sconce is in the manner of Degue. It features two panels of relief frosted glass with a bouquet of floral detailing mounted in a brushed nickel frame. It...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Set of 3 Art Deco Wall Lights Attributed to Hettier & Vincent
Located in NANTES, FR
Suite of 3 art deco wall lights around 1930.
Wrought iron frame decorated with vine leaves and bunches of grapes.
Molded glass tulip with geometric decoration.
Wall lights attribute...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
1 of the 6 Clear Gold, Glass Messing Crystal Wall Lights, Bakalowits, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six wall light fixtures by Bakalowits, Austria, heavy quality. The fixtures are comfortable with all decor periods and executed to a very high standard. The high quality r...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by the French artist " Degue " in molded clear frosted glass decorated with geometric motifs. Each shade is marked DEGUE mounted in bronze fram...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gold and Brass Wall Sconces, Leleu, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Regal brass Leleu wall sconces. Each light fixture consists of curved gold rods, with a white lampshade on top. Mounted on a gold-plated brass frame. The rods refract light beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Brass
1 of the 14 Art Deco Style Frosted Glass Glass Wall Lights, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Art Deco style brass and frosted glass wall lights. Manufactured in Italy around 1970.
With their clean modernist lines and beautiful attention to detail, these sconces would be a w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Single French Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco wall sconce in clear frosted molded glass shade with floral motif details. Mounted in a matching decorative bronze frame that has been rewired for U.S. standards. S...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Very Nice Wall Lamp Attributed to Otto Prutscher
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice wall lamp attributed to Otto Prutscher.
Polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant pair of Art Deco sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's Art deco sconces, the color and the patina is so much nicer in person
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Glass and Brass Sconces by Pierre Disderot
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pierre Disderot (1920 - 1991) - A pair of fine French 1940s wall lights with hand-cut frosted glass strips mounted in a brass frame.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Wall Lamps in Brass & Opaline Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of rare Art Deco wall lamps in patinated brass and tubular light bulbs made in Denmark in the 1940s. In the style of Paavo Tynell. Original on/off strings included.
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Two-light Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of large hand-crafted gilt iron two-arm electrified wall sconces, France, 1930s. Both sconces are in fine vintage condition, gilt very well preserved, beautiful aged patina, ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Canneté Brass Bands Wall Lamp, Natural Finish
Located in Firenze, FI
The young designer behind the Canneté project is Angelo Mammoliti, who collaborated with Bronzetto to create some of the most popular items of this line.
Canneté is a source of lig...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chrome Wall Lamp with Original Glass and Wood
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chrome wall lamp with original glass and wood.
Good original condition.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Vintage bronze wall lamps, Italy 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing pair of vintage bronze wall lamps made in Italy in the 1950s.
The lamp is in good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 23 cm / 9 inches
Height: 30 cm / 11.8 inches
Depth...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Cut Crystal 'Half Basket' Sconces, France, circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco Sconces manufactured in hand cut crystal and a metal frame.
There is a matching chandelier listed separately in our shop.
They each hold 1 e14 bulb.
measurments:
...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Bakelite Sconces with Textured Design
Located in New York, NY
These Machine Age inspired sconces feature a stepped and banded design all executed out of textured pale amber bakelite. These are in excellent condition and have been newly rewired ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bakelite
1930s French Art Deco Bronze "Equine" Horse Figural Wall Sconce attr. Jansen.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1930's French Art Deco Bronze "Equine" Horse Sculpture Wall Sconce. Heavy and a very high quality casting. Parisian estate. Attributed to Maison Jansen.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Bulle Light Lg with Handblown Glass in Solid Brass Sconce or Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bulle can be used as a flushmount or sconce. The glass is hand blown into the solid brass frame. The hand blowed glass is available in either clear grey or opal white. Finish opt...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.