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
Art Deco Wall Sconce by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Art Deco wall sconce by Edgar Brandt
Wrought iron with a glass shade. Shade signed Daum.
Measures: Height 10", width 18.25", depth 6.75".
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Walter Gilbert and John Walsh Walsh Pair of Art Deco Glass and Bronze Wall Lamps
By Walter Gilbert, John Walsh Walsh
Located in Skanninge, SE
Wonderful set of Art Deco 1930s wall lights.
Made by John Walsh Walsh (1850-1951), design most certainly by Walter Gilbert (1871-1946).
The front gl...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco / Modern Sconce, out of the St James Club, Mirrored, Nickel Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally from the St James Club on Sunset Blvd W Hollywood. Great looking Deco /Modern sconces and restored, wiring. Good size came out of the restaurant when closed down. Hi-polis...
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1960s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel
1960s Sconce Pair With Paraquet in the Style of Maison Baguès or Banci
Located in Paris, FR
1960s Sconces pair in cristal and bronze. Two lighted arms. In the style of Maison Baguès or Banci, two pairs are available.
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Hettier Vincent
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconce signed by Hettier Vincent. With clear frosted glass shades having intricate geometric and floral motif details throughout. The shades are held...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist “HANOTS “. Each clear frosted molded glass shade is marked Des HANOTS. Held by matching re-plated brackets in nicked bronze...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by famous French artist Sabino. Clear and frosted molded glass shades with geometric motif held by nickel frames. Has been re wired for Am...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Attributed to Albert Cheuret
Located in Beirut, LB
Gorgeous pair of French Art Deco sconces attributed to Albert Cheuret.
The sconces have a triangular shape and consists of three triangular panels in Alabaster.
Lovely when the lig...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Doré Wall Sconces Attributed to “Sue et Mare”
By Sue et Mare
Located in Long Island City, NY
These stunning gold pair of French Art Deco style wall sconces are attributed to “Sue et Mare”. Each sconce elongated ovoid fluted with a floral mount to center emanating two arms be...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
White Oval Porcelain Wall or Ceiling Lamp with Original Glass Shade, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
White porcelain wall or ceiling lamp with original glass shade, circa 1920s
Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Petitot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist " Petitot " in clear frosted glass with vertical and horizontally ribbed design details throughout. Shades rest on a match...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wall Lamp Art Deco Vienna, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Wall lamp Art Deco Vienna, 1920s.
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Deco Pair of Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large ice glass deco sculptural glass wall sconces. Vetreria Murano made in the 60 s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Le Verre Francais Cameo Glass Pair of Sconces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco pair of wall-mount sconces, circa 1925, by LeVerre Francais in cameo glass with hand-forged iron frames. Rewired for America.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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...
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2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Art Deco Glass Pastel Green Lacquered & Burnished Bronze Structure
By Strada Milano, Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair of charming vintage Art Deco glass attributed to Strada, in the style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1946, pastel green lacquered with burnished bro...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Cut Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With some frosted and clear handcut crystal glass underlined with a bronze frame which supports a bronze and a frosted glass bowls.
Signed.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of French Art Deco Slip Shade Glass Degue Wall Sconces
By Degué
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair French Art Deco slip shade glass wall sconces in the manner of Degue.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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...
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2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconce Signed by Muller Frères
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist "Muller Freres". Molded clear frosted glass shades decorated with a geometric floral motif. The shades are mounted on a ni...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Swiweling and Extendable Nickel Wall Lamp with Glass Shade, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco swivelling and extendable nickel wall lamp with glass shade, circa 1920s
Original condition
Extendable from 31cm up to 75cm.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
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...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Brass, Metal
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...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Hanging Coat Rack with Pair of Signed Muller Frères Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco coat rack with pair signed of Muller Frères Luneville sconces. With two clear frosted glass shades having geometric motifs. H...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Cast Iron and Glass Sconces, Art Deco Style, England, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast iron and glass sconces. Art Deco style, England, circa 1940.
Category
1940s English Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Metal Frame Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pair of metal frame sconces. The pair initially had hanging elements to reflect the light and can easily be returned to its original glory. Some ...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of French 1980 Sconces Chrome and Green Glass Attributed to Jean Perzel
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of French 1980 sconces chrome and glass attributed to Jean Perzel very good original quality one light source in each lamp which illuminates the thick green glass labels and wil...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Chrome
Three Art Deco bronze Sconces by Jules Leleu France, circa 1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and original Art Deco bronze and green lacquer sconces, all stamped in the back J. L. (Jules Leleu) 151 (model number).
They can be...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Venini Wall Lamp in Murano Glass Gold and Brass with Three Leaves, from 1930s
Located in Milano, IT
Venini wall lamp in 1930 Murano glass characterized by a mixture of grit glass transparent color with a "cord" in the upper edge of gold. Composed of three...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by the French artist “Degue” in clear frosted glass shades with floral motif. Held by Polished nickel design frames. Has been rewired for ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Feather Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces in great condition. In clear frosted molded glass shades in a feather motif design held by matching bronze brackets. Sconces have been re-plate...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Genet et Michon
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall sconces in grand scale 20.75" high by the French artist “Genet et Michon” in great condition. Clear frosted glass shades with flower motif details. Shades are held on ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s
Located in Toledo, OH
A wonderful pair of Art Deco theatre wall sconces, circa 1920s. Impressive in size and form these light fixtures have bent stained glass with a flo...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stained Glass
Pair of "Draperie" French Art Deco Wall Sconces signed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces known as "Draperie" by the French Master "Jules Leleu", two-armed, in brushed bronze with crystal accent. (signature in the last image). Sconce...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
4 Fine French Art Deco Chrome and Holophane Glass Sconces
By Holophane
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French 1930s wall lights with an Holophane glass diffuser mounted on a cast polished metal/chrome.
Price is per light.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Brass and Aluminium Art Deco Sconces, France, 1940s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lamps made in France in the 1940s. They have a beautiful rectangle shape and are made of brass and aluminium.
The light requires four E14 light b...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Beautiful Pair R. Lalique Manner Single Coquille Opalescent Frosted Deco Sconces
By René Lalique
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Lalique style frosted single coquille two-light molded opalescent Art Deco glass wall sconces
Measures: 5" D x 11-5/8" L x 5 5/8" W.
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Set of four Murano Glass Seashell sconces Iridescent color in brass frame 1980s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Set of four Murano Glass Seashell sconces Iridescent color in brass frame 1980s.
A Quartet of Exquisite Murano Glass Seashell Sconces in Iridescent H...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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, Metal, Brass
Tiered Pale Gold Murano Sconces by Barovier & Toso, circa 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Tiered pale gold Murano sconce by Barovier e Toso, circa 1930s, fitted with four E14 sockets.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist "David Gueron Degue" known as Degue. In a molded clear frosted glass with polished details and matching bronze frames deco...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1950-1970 Pair of Sconces in Gilted Bronze with Convex Mirror Petitot Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces with convex mirror, gilded bronze, good condition, Petitot signed, everything is screwed,
circa 1950-1970
Measures: Diameter frame mirror 14 cm
Diameter mirror 10 cm.
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco sconces by the French artist " Degue " in molded clear frosted glass decorated with flower geometric motifs. Each shade is marked DEGUE mounted in bronze fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco sconces by the French artist "Degue" in a molded clear frosted glass decorated with geometric motifs. Each shade is marked DEGUE mounted in nickeled bronze ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Chrome
Gorgeous Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed Muller Frères Luneville
Located in Beirut, LB
Beautiful pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by Muller Frères Luneville. The panels ("coupelles" diameter 20 cm) are in molded clear frosted glass with decorative rain drops...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Rare Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, glass
- Re-polished
- Fully functional
- New cabling.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Italian Frosted Glass Sconces in Acanthus Leafs Attributed to Veronese
By Veronese
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Italian blown frosted glass sconces in acanthus leafs with brass plate attributed to Veronese
Provenance: Mallett Antiques, New York.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
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2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass, Silver
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Sconces by Jules Leleu France, circa 1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pair of original Art Deco bronze sconces, both stamped in the back J. L. 151 (model number)
They will be rewired before shipping. T...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large Oversized Pair of Modernist Art Deco Style 5 Feet Wall Sconces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large oversized five feet fabulous pair of modernist tubular chrome and gold accent wall-mounted sconces Maison Jansen, Italy, Art Deco inspired.
Handcrafted two tones, polished chro...
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1970s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, 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
Materials
Chrome
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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