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 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 Three Signed Frosted Glass and Bronze Sconces by Ezan and Petitot
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful and rare set of 3 frosted glass with golden highlights and bronze sconces by Ezan and Petitot. The sconces are mastercraftet in France during the 1940s/1950s in high end qu...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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
Art Deco Architectural Light Fixtures
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of well scaled, substantial and superbly constructed flush-mounted wall sconces having architectural triangulated forms and crafted of patinated steel and frosted glass.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
2 Pairs French Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical Plaster Horn Sconces, André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Two elegant pairs of French Art Deco plaster wall lights in the form of modern neoclassical horns attributed to André Arbus.
Literature: See "Andre Arbus", Yvonne Brunhammer, Edit...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Muller Freres
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by Muller Freres in molded clear frosted glass decorated with geometric motifs. Each shade is mounted in bronze frames. Sconces can be r...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
2 Pairs of French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern Plaster Wall Sconces
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Two elegant pairs of French Mid-Modern / Late Art Deco plaster wall lights with a sober, modern neoclassical spirit with a channeled design. One socket each.
Priced and sold by th...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
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
Pair of Wall-Sconces by Maison Jansen
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of highly decorative French wall-sconces designed for Maison Jansen in the 1940s, in brushed steel with frosted glass shades. Shades may be different from the ones pictured.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Nickel Wall Sconces, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Sober Pair of French Mid-Century / Late Art Deco wall lights in nickeled brass.
Timeless and Pure.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Chrome and Brass Deco Style Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of deco style wall sconces made with polished chrome and brass.
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Hammered Iron Sconces, Raymond Subes 1930
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical hand-hammered wrought iron, double arm wall lights by Raymond Subes.
Will be rewired to specification before sale.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of bronze wall lights,
Scandinavian, mid-20th century.
Patinated bronze lacquered finish.
Existing European wiring, rewiring avail...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Draperie" Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of French Art Deco "Draperie" wall sconces by Jules Leleu, two-armed, in gilt bronze, crystal and fabric shades.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
1930s French Pair of Art Deco Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of large light Art Deco sconces with cascading Gobain glass elements with sculptural chromed uplights.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A rare pair of sconces in gilded brass with clear and frosted glass inserts and frosted shades. (Two pairs available.) Ref: Period illustration as displayed inside the paquetbot &quo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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 Modernist Wall Sconces by Sabino
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Important pair of modernistic wall sconces by Marius-Ernest Sabino (1878-1961), in silver plated bronze with solid and sanded glass tubes-shades. Ref. in "Art et Industrie"...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Original Barovier Three Leaf Sconces With Fine Articulation
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous three leaf vintage pair of Barovier sconces.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950 French Sconces Brass & Crystal Art Deco
Located in Miami, FL
Original pair of 1950 sconces, wall lights, lamps made out of brass and crystal.
US Rewiring and each takes a max. 40 watts light bulb.
3 pairs available. Priced by pair.
Have a look...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Wall Sconces by Moe Bridges
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of Art Deco period wall sconces made and signed by Moe Bridges Co, circa 1925. Rewired.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Maurice Dufrêne Elegant Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Maurice Dufrêne (1876-1955)
pair of one-armed gilded bronze wall sconces with glass shades molded with a stylized floral pattern, 1920s.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Copper and Opalescent Glass Icicle Sconces by Ezan
By Ezan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Art Deco copper and opalescent glass icicle sconces by Ezan. Heavy, solid copy body. Textured glass bottom reflector. Open at top. For two sconces.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
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...
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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Mid-Century Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century (1940's) bronze wall sconces with 2 scroll and cornucopia design arms with a round glass bobeche and supported by a shaped backplate. (PRICED AS Pair)
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Flush Mount Fixtures
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in NYC, NY
Set of two-light fixtures of molded glass globes to resemble faceted diamonds. Rewired.
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1960s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
American Wall-Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Important American three-tierd wall-sconces.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of French Art Deco Half-Round Molded Glass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco molded glass wall sconces with a half-round shape, floral design, and chrome brackets (PRICED AS Pair)
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Bronze Figure by Georges Gori
By G. Gori
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Georges Gori,
"The Model," a green patinated bronze sculpture depicting a bare-breasted female standing with hands behind her head, mounted on a marble base.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Modernist Art Deco Wall Sconces by Genet et Michon
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of Genet & Michon French Art Deco wall sconces in chrome and clear glass, circa 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Wall Sconces by Sue et Mare
By Andre Mare, Louis Sue
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of Art Deco alabaster and gilded bronze wall sconces by Sue et Mare from 1930s. A similar model illustrated in "Le Luminaire: Lighting Design 1925-1937" by G. Janneau, pg. 67.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Sconces Attributed to Maison Bagues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late French Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical double arm mirrored wall lights with plexi-glass and glass arms. One is shown.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of patinated bronze with alabaster shades sconces, from circa 1935, with stylized floral motif.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Monumental French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Travail Francais.
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, 1930s.
Chromed brass and frosted glass.
Measures: Height 27”, width 18”, depth 9”.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Deco-Style Two-Branch Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of modern deco-style wall sconces, two-armed, with alabaster shades.
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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).
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Modern Deco-Style Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of deco-style wall sconces, single-armed, bronze with alabaster uplight shades.
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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.
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
French Art Deco Wall-Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Cast bronze wall-sconces.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
wall lamp in bronze and frosted glass in neo-classical style, art deco period
Located in Mouscron, WHT
wall lamp in bronze and frosted glass in neo-classical style, art deco period
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four French Deco Acanthus Leaf Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical set of early 20th century wall sconces exemplifies the elegance of French Art Deco lighting with sculptural form and a soft, delicate appearance. A style defined by bo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Set of three French Art Deco beige plaster wall lights by Serge Roche styled in oyster shell design. Rewired with standard sockets.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
French Plaster Beech Leaf Sconce in the style of Atelier Sedap, 1990s, set of 2.
Located in Lille, FR
2 French Plaster Beech Leaf Sconces, 1990s.
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1990s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster, Stucco
Elegant and Timeless Set of 2 Vintage Glass Brass Art Deco Wall Lights, Sconces
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant pair of sconces from the Art Deco period.
Each wall light has a large shade made of thick yellowish glass which is attached to the brass holder with two screws. Timeles...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Very nice high quality wall lamps
Plexiglass shades. chrome bases
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
These lamps works with...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1940s Barovier & Toso Murano and Brass Sconces
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
A pair of beautiful 1940s Murano & Brass Sconces manufactured in Venice, Italy. Mouth blown crystal with extreme transparency and brightness. Rewired to Australian standards. In exce...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Matching Art Deco Shell Wall Lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful pair of opaque Art Deco Shell Wall Lights with chrome backplates in very good condition, no pitting or scratches to the frames. The opaque shells sit firmly in the backpl...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two gorgeous brass wall lamps made of strong brass base and transparent Murano glasses with golden shimmer/glitter inside the glass. Art Deco style. The Murano glass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Petitot Art Deco Wall Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Large art deco wall lamp by Petitot.
Wrought iron and molded glass frame with geometric decoration.
In perfect condition and electrified.
Height: 37 cm
Width: 34.5 cm
Depth: 13.5 cm...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare French 1920s Wall Light by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A rare fine French Art Deco sconce made with faceted mottled and frosted glass diffusers mounted on a metal frame. Signed.
This is an early work of Jean Perzel using hi...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Art Deco Sconces In The Taste Of Muller Frères
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco wall lights circa 1930 with hammered iron frame.
Molded glass plates decorated with stylized flowers and banana leaves.
Electrified, E14 socket and screw bulb.
Wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
rare Pair of Frère Muller Luneville acid-etched art deco sconces French 30's
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of art deco wall sconces by the French manufacturer Frères Muller Luneville, dating from the 1930s. Black lacquered metal structure and white frosted glass diffusers adorned wit...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Bernard Albin Gras 203 model adjustable wall lamp
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Bernard Albin Gras 203 model adjustable wall lamp Adjustable D.G.R. No. 203 fixe-mural
France circa 1930
The Gras lamp became popular when Le Corbusier starte...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 16 Large Art Deco Style Alabaster Wall Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking, half moon shape / design, easy to mount and beautifully handcrafted and extra large set of sixteen alabaster mineral stone wall lights.
In all our years of buying and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
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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