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 Frontisi Flower Wall Sconces French Art Deco
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed "FRONTISI" in frosted glass shades with beautiful flower motif details throughout. Each shade is marked "FRONTISI FRANCE" and h...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair French Leleu Art Deco Brass Crystal and Painted Iron Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French two-arm gilt and black patinated wall sconces, with cut crystal accents and brass fittings. Attributed to Jules Leleu.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Pair of Art Deco Crystal and Gilt-Metal Sconces
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of sconces in crystal mounted on a gilt-metal fixture.
With original shades.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Fine French Art Deco Enameled Glass and Chrome Sconce by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel : A fine French Art Deco wall light with a half sphere enameled glass diffuser mounted on a chrome base.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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 French Art Deco Waterfall Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning French Art Deco wall sconces known as the "Waterfall" were created in the 1930's by the French Master "Marius Ernest SABINO" (1878-1961). Each shade is marked SABINO 4640 FR...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four French Art Deco Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Set of four French Art Deco wall sconces Genet et Michon in clear and frosted molded glass shades with deep flowers motif details held by frameless brackets. Has been rewired for Ame...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Mirrored Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two mirrored back sconces with glass arms.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Venini Pair of Sconces Murano Glass Brass, 1940
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini pair of sconces Murano glass brass, 1940.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Bohlmarks Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Double Shade Sconces
By Bohlmarks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco double glass shade on opaque the other clear with acid etched horizontal stripes. Newly rewired one standard socket each for the USA.
Measures...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
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
Pair of Edgar Brandt Wall Sconces
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Edgar Brandt pair of wrought iron and alabaster wall sconces. Signed E. Brandt.
Alabaster shades are old but may not be original.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Iron
Swedish Ceramic Bracket Side Light
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Swedish antique, pottery bracket light.
Rare type with glass shades on both sides.
There is also elegance of pottery, the form which makes you feel nostalgia somewhere
I also matc...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Art Deco Style Monumental Pair of Dark Red Ivory White Murano Glass Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A striking unique pair of large size organic lit sculptures with an Art Deco flair, that can be used as wall decoration, sconces or flush mount ceiling l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Fan Sconces by Genet Et Michon
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco sconces by Genet ET Michon. Fan shaped design in clear frosted glass shades with Deco details throughout. Shades rest on geometric nickel plated frames. Has...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Frosted Glass and Chrome Sconces by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - Pair of fine French Art Deco frosted glass sconces mounted on a refined and minimalist chrome frame.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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
Large Pair of French 1930s Iron Sconces
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and elegant pair of heavy iron wall lights, fashioned out of solid wrought iron, with conical metal tops. The curved iron uprights which form the body of the lights end in ei...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces are signed by the French artist "David Gueron Degue" known as Degue in great condition. Molded clear frosted glass shades decorated with flower...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Lamps Sconces signed by Muller Ferers
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist " Muller Ferers " in great condition. Molded clear frosted glass shades decorated in flowers with geometric motifs. Each s...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron, Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces decorated with bird and flower motifs in a nickeled bronze frame in great condition. Sconces...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by the French artist “Degue” in clear frosted glass shades with geometric motif. Each shade is marked Degue, held by geometric N...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Art Deco Genet et Michon Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Art Deco sconces by Genet et Michon. Frosted glass bowl with ivory lacquer metal and brass details.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Pair of Sconces in blown Murano Glass gree and gold 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant, Italian Venetian, Pair of Sconces, Blown Murano Glass, Brass, Gold, Sand, 1950s.
This is a pair of sconces, that is a unique masterpiece. The sconces are entirely handcrafte...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fine Large French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Wall Light by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With some vertical diamond cut-glass slabs outlined by a bronze mount, a bronze bowl and a glass bowl diffuser.
This wall light adorned the grand luxury cabin on the cruise liner “N...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by the French artist "Marius Ernest Sabino" in molded clear frosted glass with polished details in the form of a Pine Cone motif. Each s...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Set of Three Art Deco Machine Age Corner Sconces in Textured Bakelite and Brass
Located in New York, NY
These great sconces feature a relief textured Bakelite these Machine Age inspired sconces feature a stepped and banded design all executed out of textured pale amber Bakelite. They a...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bakelite
French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Max Le Verrier, circa 1920-1930
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces with a green patinated bronze structure. Pink orange colored glass shades. Signed 'M. Le Verrier'. French work, circa 1920-1930. Wired for European use.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Sconces Signed by Noverdy
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces signed by Jean Noverdy. Having clear and frosted glass shades with geometric motif. Each shade is held by a polished nickel design frame.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of French Art Deco Double Torchere Sconces by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
In bronze with frosted glass tulip shape shade.
Price is for one pair and includes US re-wiring. Two pairs available.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Fine French Art Deco Semi Cylinder Shape Sconce by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - A fine French Art Deco semi cylinder shape optical glass wall light supported by a bronze mount.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sconces of Light, Crystal of Murano with Gold Inside, 1950-1970
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamps three arms, one torch, two falling leaves, three rising flowers, four rising leaves, rings and bells, lower cone ending in bell, good condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Floral Wall Sconces by Schneider
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco sconces created by the French artist Charles Schneider. Frames are in polished nickel with clear frosted glass shades. Both have intricate geometric flower mo...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Pine Cone Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces in molded clear frosted glass with pine cone motif with polished details in great condition. Resting into bronze frames with geometric motifs. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Set of four French Art Deco sconces signed by Degue. Clear frosted glass shades with floral basket motifs. Held by brass deco frames. Has been re wire for American use. Re plating up...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights/Scones Three Flamed Nickel and Bluish Black
Located in Weiningen, CH
Pair of Art Deco wall lights/scones three flamed nickel and bluish black.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Sconces Signed by Muller Frères
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco geometric sconces signed by Muller Freres Luneville. Having clear frosted glass with over fl...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Donna Paris
By Donna Paris
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A beautiful pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by the French artist "Donna Paris" in molded clear frosted glass shades decorated with geometric and floral motif. Each shade ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Rare Set of Eight Art Deco Sconces ( four are sold )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Art Deco Signed Atelier Petitot Ribbed Wall Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco signed atelier Petitot sconces. Shades are in clear frosted glass with over flowing intricate pomegranate motif details. Each shade is marked "Petitot France"...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Edgar Brandt Pair of Wall Sconces
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Edgar Brandt pair of wrought iron wall sconces.
Signed EBrandt.
I will clean them.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Set of Five Monumental Lighting Sconces, France, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Suite of five monumental wall lamps, 1940s period.
They are made of metal, solid glass tubes and twisted blown Murano glass canes.
The lighting consists of two large (120 cm) neon...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Jules Leleu French Mid-Century Leleu Bronze Wall Sconce
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century (1940's) single bronze wall sconce with 2 scroll arms holding a large cup and triple loop design at bottom. (att: JULES LELEU)
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sabino French Art Deco Monumental Flared Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco (1930s) monumental wall sconces with a geometric flared tiered glass panel upper section over a bottom finial beneath a...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Three Large French Art Deco Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Three large French Art Deco bronze wall lights with Satinized glass panels.
Sold individually or as a pair.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Modern Sconces or WalLamps Glass Fringes "Niagara" by Mathieu
By Mathieu a Paris
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant pair of French modern signed sconces with glass fringes - mod. Niagara Falls - by designer Mathieu. That's SPECIAL price for closing activity.
O...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Degue French Art Deco Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco sconces by Degue. Having frosted geometric shades with two triangular frosted panels on the side. Held by nickel-plat...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces signed by Verdun
By Verdun
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist " Verdun " in great condition. Molded clear frosted glass shades decorated with geometric and floral motifs. Each shade is...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist “Degue” in clear frosted glass shades with floral motif. Each shade is marked DEGUE, held by Nickeled bronze frames.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
French, 1950s, Art Deco Chrome and Glass Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 1950s Art Deco chrome and opaque white glass sconce.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Venini Brass and Red Murano Glass Italian Sconses 1930
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Excepitional pair of appliques, 1930, Venini. Brass and glass... special color Red.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces signed by Donna
By Donna Paris
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist " Donna " in great condition. In molded clear blue frosted glass shades decorated with geometric and floral motifs. Each s...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist Degue. With molded clear frosted glass decorated with floral motif. Each shade is marked Degue, mounted in bronze frames w...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
3 French Art Deco Wrought Iron Sconces / Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Three French Art Deco double arm, hand-hammered wrought iron sconces in a modern, rustic spirit with each having a scroll form design at the top.
Can be purchased as a pair but Pric...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Signed Atelier Petitot Ribbed Wall Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco signed Atelier Petitot sconces. Shades are in clear frosted glass with over flowing intricate pomegranate motif details. Each shade is marked "Petitot France"...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by the French artist "Marius Ernest Sabino" Having clear and frosted glass shades with polished details and floral motif. Each shade is ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Scones
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of wrought iron French Art Deco sconces. Having clear frosted glass shades with geometric motif details throughout. Held by a wrought iron nickel-plated design frame.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces with Geometric Motif by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces by Sabino. Having clear frosted molded glass shades enhanced by intricate geometric motif details. Mounted in bronze polished frames having g...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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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