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
BIG XXL brass and glass Wall Lamp in ART deco, Art Nouvea style- around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s
- patina
- US wiring compatible
jr
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Seguso 1930, Appliques Acidified Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Pair of Appliques Seguso 1930 acidified glass, wood and brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Sconces Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large French wrought iron and tôle three-light candle sconces with scroll form and rusty bronze patina. Good quality ironwork with nice aged patina. Not wired. Two arms hav...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tôle
A Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by “Georges Leleu”
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces were designed by the master "Georges Leleu" in good condition. In typical French Art Deco 1930's patterns motifs throughout. Cast Bronze frame ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Arbus Style Double-Arm Wall Sconces, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in North Miami, FL
Heavy painted resin in off-white, two arms with original paper shades. Wonderful original condition but some signs of use.
Large and substantial scale. Shade diameter=7 inches.
Category
1970s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces signed by Muller Ferers
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale for limited time...! from $6850 to $4990.
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist " Muller Ferers " in great vintage condition. Molded in clear frosted gl...
Category
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 Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist Degue is in great condition. Molded in clear frosted glass shades decorated with geometric and floral motifs. Each shade i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art-Deco inspired Brass, Black Powder-coated, Sage Wood Helio Wall Sconce
Located in Lisbon, PT
Part ambient light, part artwork, Helio wall lamp will highlight any space in all the right ways thanks to its frosted glass globe and sleek brass details. Made to order and color cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Cubist Wall Lights Scones Chrome and Satin Glass
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of Art Deco cubist wall lights scones chrome and satin glass.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces by Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Each sconce features four glass shades in clear frosted with intr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ivory Painted and Brass Sconces or Wall Lights Carlo Scarpa Style, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Curious and rare pair of ivory painted and brass wall lights with a precious hand blown Murano glass.
Carlo Scarpa style, 1940.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Lilly Chandelier – Elegant Brass – Lily Flower Design with Customizable Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Lilly Chandelier beautifully captures the essence of the lily flower in a seamless blend of nature-inspired design and minimalistic elegance. Its textured brass body and crystal ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist “HANOTS“ in great condition. Shades are in clear frosted molded glass decorated with flower motifs. Held by match...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Inspired Sconces 'Ears' by IdeArte, Spain 1980s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will very elegant Art Deco inspired sconces. They are done in frosted glass, with a chic chrome stand, which make them an eye-catching lighting piece that would f...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Corsica II Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Corsica II Wall Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 6,5 x W 6 x H 120 cm
Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz.
Available in different finishes. All our lamps can b...
Category
2010s Brazilian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Pair of French Deco Sunflower Wall Sconces, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This delightful pair of early 20th Century wall sconces exemplifies French Art Deco lighting with sculptural form and a soft, delicate appeara...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Lilly Pendant Light – Pendant Single – Elegant Brass Lily Flower Design
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Lilly Pendant Light combines the beauty of nature with minimalistic elegance, perfectly capturing the essence of a lily flower. Made from textured brass and crystal, this pendant...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
'Vanity' Wall-Light by on.Entropy, in Seamless White Marble and Bronze
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
'Vanity' is a marble & bronze wall light, that epitomises uniqueness and longevity.
In 'Vanity', strong lines are softened by luminous matter into a sensual collectible design item...
Category
2010s Greek Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sid Cup Two-Light Wall Sconce Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Extension: 6.50"
Backplate/Canopy/Base: 4.50"
Number of Lamps: 2
Wattage: 60.00
Socket Type: E26 Medium Base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Butterfly Wall Sconce – Elegant Brass and Glass Design in 3 Colors
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Enhance your home with the Butterfly Wall Sconce, a luxurious fusion of nature-inspired design and modern elegance. Modeled after the graceful wings of a butterfly, this wall sconce ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1920s Art Deco Large French Wall Sconce in the Style of Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Large brass wall sconce with green paint detals. This beautiful and unique piece has 6 arms that surround the main center white metal light bowl with a brass stepped ring. Each arm has a candle stick...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Lorrian Nancy (3 Pairs Avai.)
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale for a limited time...! from $6850 to $4990.
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by the French artist " Lorrian Nancy " in great condition. Molded in clear frosted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brass nautical styled light is unsigned, except for some markings on the lens, but presumed to have originated from Germany and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The housing and cage are composed of heavy solid brass with a molded glass lens and brass bolts and wing nuts that secure the cage to the housing. We presume this is a bulkhead light...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique 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 wall sconces by the French artist Degue is in excellent condition. Molded clear frosted glass shades decorated with geometric and floral motifs. Each shade ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Black Powder Coated Cotton Shade Spider Wall Sconce
Located in Lisbon, PT
A sense of movement and grace defines Spider Wall Sconce. Its structure is a mesh of metal wire carefully powder coated for a even and smooth finis...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Design Bauhaus Chrome Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, chrome
With Aged patina
1x75W, E27 or E26 bulb
New cabling
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
US adapter included.
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Single French Art Deco Octopus Wall Sconce
Located in Long Island City, NY
A single French Art Deco wall sconce with multi-dimensional intertwining flower facade motif and decorative triangular sides in bronze. Flat frosted glass panel encased within the mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco sconces by the French artist "Degue" is in great condition. Clear frosted glass decorated with geometric motifs. Each shade is marked DEGUE mounted in nicke...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style Beaded Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of modern wall sconces in the Art Deco style, comprised of multiple glass beads rows hanging from a nickel-plated brass frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Barovier Art Decó Applique
By Barovier
Located in Cerignola, IT
Beautiful decó wall sconces by Barovier in Murano glass with 'bullicante' effect workmanship and polished brass frame.
New electrics
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel
Pair of White and Golden Murano Glass Sconces, Leaf Shape Wall Lights
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This is a very nice pair of pearly golden blown Murano glass sconces in a shape of a leaf or a feather on a polished golden brass structure. Its curvy shape is very pleasant and real...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Brass Palm Wall Sconce with Crystal Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of Art Deco brass palm wall sconces with decorative arms and ornamental crystals. The wall-mounted fixtures feature scalloped edges.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian art deco Wall lamp in crafted glass, wood and brass, 1930-1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art deco Wall lamp in crafted glass, wood and brass, 1930-1940s
Wall lamp with round base diffuser in finely crafted glass. The diffuser features spheres and floral designs i...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by J Robert
By J. Robert
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist "J Robert" in molded clear and frosted glass shades decorated with geometric and floral motif. Each shade is mounted in si...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Italian Gold Leaf Metal and Faceted Crystal Deco Sconces
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of wall lamps was produced in Italy in the 1930s. It consists of a golden leaf metal structure with different faceted crystal elements such as obelisks and stars. Each lamp...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Copper, Gold Leaf, Iron
French Art Deco Wall-Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Cast bronze wall-sconces.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Rare Art Deco Wall Lamp Franta Anyz, 1930s
By Franta Anyz
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type
- nice style of lighting
- art deco, art nouveau, bauhaus, functionalism
- very beautiful original condition.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Fine French Art Deco Brass and Frosted Glass by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A set of four 1930s wall lights with a brass bronze bowl and frosted glass diffusers, outlined with a brass frame.
Created in in the 1930s, these wall lights adorned...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antiqued Solid Brass Adelphi Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno
Located in City Of Industry, CA
Adelphi Antiqued Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Sconce by Elisterno - bringing a new level of luxury to outdoor spaces. Elisterno Outdoors special...
Category
2010s Chinese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Italian 5 Light Brass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco brass sconces with five shades Stilnovo Style and made in Italy circa 1950.
In perfect working condition and each Sconce takes 5 candelabra E-14 light bulbs.
Looks ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
attributed to Scarpa Carlo design for Venini Italy years'30 wall lamp glassbrass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Biella, IT
attributed to Scarpa Carlo design for Venini Italy in years '30 wall lamp in glass and brass in perfect condition
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large French Art Deco Crystal Torch Sconces Attributed to Lalique
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Art Deco torch sconces / wall lights with fluted stems in brass and opaline crystal glass diffusers. The glass design and methods ar...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Molded Clear Frosted Murano Glass Wall Lights, Art Deco Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair pair of Art Deco wall sconces are in the style of "Muller Freres". Made in molded clear frosted Murano glass , they are decorated in their center section of scales motif. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Elegant Pair of Venini Reticello Sconces or Wall Lights Carlo Scarpa Style, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pair of wall lights with a precious hand blown reticello Venini Murano glass, Carlo Scarpa style 1940.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Art Deco Wall Sconce Pyppe II Polished Brass and Taupe by UTU Lamps
Located in Lisbon, PT
Pairing smooth and rough surfaces that contrast with one another, Art Deco inspired Pyppe lamp collection gives way to a new approach in shape and balance. Emphasizing the tension be...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights/Scones Three Flamed Nickel and Bluish Black
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of Art Deco wall lights/scones three flamed nickel and bluish black.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Crystal and Brass Scones or Wall Lights, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
This amazing oval shaped sconces supporting a set of precious cut crystal prisms and octagons on bronze gilded frame.
Three E 14 light bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Maison Bagues French Art Deco Floral Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco gilt metal and rock crystal wall sconces with four arms and a spray of flowers emanating from an urn base with a carved and shaped design. (by MAISON BAGUES) ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Authentic Table Lamp Sconce Nickeled Brass Glass circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco authentic table lamp or wall light or sconce from nickel plated brass and glass circa 1925 Austria.
A beautiful lighting with nickel plated brass frame and ivory color glass shade embellished with silver stripes.
On/off switch, One E 27 socket, Rewired with golden textile cable
Amazing Austrian Art Deco lighting in silver color tones with clean and minimalistic design features could be wonderfully paired with Contemporary, Mid Century Modern interior. Use the silver color tone to combine the lighting with blue...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Wall Sconces by Lorrain
By Daum
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by "Lorrain" (signed, Lorrain is the name used by the Daum company for their pressed glass production).
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Art Deco style wall sconce, 1930s small version
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This original wall sconce from the 1930s embodies the Art Deco style with its combination of materials and elegant geometric shapes. The frame is made of metal, characterized by clea...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Inspired Star Wall Sconce Polished Copper and Linen Shade
Located in Lisbon, PT
A game of balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but organic as a whole.
Star Wall Sconce makes a statement ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Fine French Art Deco Vertical Wall Light in Bronze and Glass by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With clear and sandblasted cut glass diffusers inserted in a gilded patina bronze frame.
Lighted with a tube (which now can be dimmable) and easy to change.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large, long, vertical French Modernist Wall Sconce, circa 1930
Located in New York City, NY
A single, original French Art Deco columnar wall sconce. The top a highly polished demilune shade supported by a trio of clear tubes of varied lengths are held together by decorative...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Modern Deco-Style Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of one-armed deco-style wall sconces in cast bronze with alabaster uplight shades, modern.
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Bronze Hand Cut Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With frosted and clear hand cut glass underlined with a bronze frame which supports bronze and frosted glass bowls.
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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.