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 Art Deco Molded & Frosted Glass Sconces w/ Stylized Cubist Floral Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of Art Deco Molded and Frosted Glass Sconces originate from France, Circa 1930. They feature subtle frames in nickel that house shades in the form of trainagular pr...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Frosted Glass Sconces Signed Degue
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
The pair of elegant French Art Deco sconces infeatures two panels of frosted glass relief in a dramatic skyscraper style motif which are mounted on a V shaped silvered bronze frame w...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Vintage Antique GEC Art Deco Opaline Glass Wall Lamps Lights, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant pair of wall mounted lamps made in England by GEC. c.1920
The simply formed diminutive silver-plated brass mounts wit...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass held in place to the mount by a patinated brass ball. Manufactured in Scandinavia, probably by Orrefors, in a style reminiscent of C. T. ...
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1930s Scandinavian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Gilt Metal and Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maison Bagues style French Art Deco wall sconce. The silver Gilt Metal and Crystal Wall Sconce has a crystal urn with three flowers and leaves throughout. The sconce is newly rewired...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Art Deco wall lights or sconces signed by Hettier & Vincent 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces signed by Hettier & Vincent
Marked Made in France. Frosted glass panels with pattern of stylized flowers produced by Baccarat.
Bronze frames, old silver patina.
About Hettier & Vincent:
The association between the draftsman Charles Louis Hettier, Born in Paris in 1868 and Calixte Vincent, born in Lachapelle-Graillouse, in 1876, died in Paris, in 1945, dates at least from the years before the First World War, around 1912.
Installed since their beginning in 43 rue des Tournelles they gradually grew their business and in 1929 they bought the Millet house on the prestigious Place de...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1928 René Lalique, Pair of Sconces Saint Nabor Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Pair of Sconces "Saint Nabor" made in glass by René Lalique in 1928.
Engraved signature on each sconce
Perfect condition. Extremely rare and extraordinary model.
The wall lig...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Pair of French 1920s Wall Lights by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A rare pair of fine French Art Deco sconces made with faceted mottled diffusers mounted on a wrought iron frame.
Signed.
This is an early work of Jean Perzel using his ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Ruhlmann Style Sconces in Antique Burnished Brass
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Ruhlmann Style sconce in Antique Burnished Brass
Pair of Sconces styled after Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann's design of the 1930s titled "A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Very High Style Vintage American Art Deco Wall Sconces with Original Glass
Located in Prescott, US
Understandably Rare!
Priced per pair
These antique lighting fixtures date from early to mid 30s when Art Deco was at its glory. One of the v...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair c1930 Sconces with Consolidated Glass Slip Shades
Located in Prescott, US
1 Pair available, priced per pair.
Late '20s through mid '30's wall lighting fixtures with a subtle art deco and American Southwest influences. Highly sought after and prized Consolidated Glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Wall Sconces by Albert Cheuret
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of Albert Cheuret French Art Deco "Cactus" sconces with silvered bronze frames and fan-shaped alabaster shades, each signed "Albert Cheuret." 13" H...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Set of Four French Art Deco Wrought Iron Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant set of four Arte Deco black painted wrought iron parcel brass torchiere wall lights with opaline glass ball globes, for indoor and...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
3 Fine French 1940s Glass Wall Lights by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - Three fine French Art Deco enameled cut glass sconces.
Minimalist design.
Two of the lights are vertical, one is horizontal.
Price is per light
2 pairs of larger ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Fougers" Art Deco Wall Sconces by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Lalique wall sconces, clear and frosted glass molded with leaves design, electrified. Additional pair available.
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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Table or Wall Lamp, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, brass.
Adjustable shade
New cabling
1xE27 or E26 bulb
With aged patina
Re-polished
Good Original condition
US adapter included.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Huge Matching Pair Of Chrome & Glass Wall Light, Sconces, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these very large pair of French Modernist Art Deco wall lights in chrome and glass. Very substantial in both weight and quality. Heavy chromed Circular fra...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Three Pairs of Art Deco Wall Sconces by Ezan
By Ezan
Located in Fairfax, VA
Three pair of art deco wall sconces by Ezan, light honey blue color glass shade wit polish nickel hardware.
Sold and priced in pairs only.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Beaded Basket Diminutive Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Art Deco beaded base diminutive sconces. Each sconce is elegantly shaped in basket style frame draped with round beads.
The sconces create a ...
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Art Deco Wall Light by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Weiningen, CH
Art Deco wall light by Arlus.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Plaster
Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces Signed by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconces in pressed glass and bronze manufactured by Ezan in France circa 1940s
Priced per pair. 5 pairs available. With slight variations on patination.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fine Glass and Bronze Cylindrical Sconces by Jean Perzel (only one fixture left)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - Fine French Art Deco wall light with an enameled glass cylinder shade mounted on a bronze base.
Only one light remains for...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large French Art Deco Frosted Glass Shell Wall Sconce, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Art Deco frosted glass shell wall light, France 1930-1939. Stylish frame of cast aluminum with chrome finish. It takes on E27 large light bulb...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Design Art Deco Wall Lamp/Sconces, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of metal, glass
- Re-polished
- Fully functional
- Very good, original condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
2000s Art Deco Style Cast Brass Sconce with Ribbed Backplate with Double Arms
Located in New York, NY
2000s double arm ribbed back and high polished finish Art Deco style heavy cast brass. Small quantity available at time of posting. Priced each. Please inquire. Please note, this ite...
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Early 2000s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Crystal and Bronze 1940s 3-Arm Original Candle Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Crystal and Bronze 1940s 3-Arm Original Candle Sconces
Offered for sale is a fine pair of elegant crystal and bronze original candle three-arm wall sconces from the 1940s. The sconc...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Style Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handsome pair of French Art Deco style metal wall sconces in a brushed nickel finish, with opaque curved glass shades. Design by Jules Leleu.
Ref #: LS1011-01
Dimensions: 9.5"H x 1...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Patina-Ed Bronze and Frosted Glass by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a dark green patinated bronze bowl and frosted glass diffusers, outlined with a polished bronze frame.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Art Deco Style Brass Sconces after Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Houston, TX
Chic pair of Art Deco Ruhlmann style two-light sconces with reeded arms and octagonal back plates. Wired and ready for installation.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
1950-1970 Pair of Sconces to Reeds in Bronze By Maison Charles
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces to reeds, by Maison Charles and the two arms of lights, gilded and skated bronze, good condition, circa 1950-1970.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
15 French Art Deco Bronze and White Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel – Fine French Art Deco bronze wall lights with a enameled glass bowl shade. Signed.
15 fixtures available.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Venini Pair of Gold & White Blow Murano Glass & Brass Sconces Wall Lights Italy
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
1940s Venini Art Deco elegant and tall pair of brass Sconces with large white and gold Murano Glass Feather.
US rewired, in working condition and each Sconce takes one bulb with max...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco or Machine Age Stainless Steel Sconces
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very unusual wall sconces,,Architectural,minimal design.. 2-way light option which can be used as up light,down light, separatly or in unison.Supe...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of French Art Deco Plaster and Glass Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco plaster and frosted glass sconces by Atelier Sedap
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Plaster
Art Deco Murano Glass Pair of Sconces Amber color & Brass frame 1960s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Pair of Exquisite Art Deco Murano Glass Sconces in Amber and Brass, 1960s Italy.
This remarkable pair of Venetian sconces, masterfully crafted in the 1960s, epitomizes the artistry...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Monumental 1940s Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of 1940s wall sconces, in cast bronze, each sconce featuring three uplight shades in crackled glass.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of green lacquered and gilded bronze wall sconces designed by Paul Follot, circa 1930.
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1930s 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.
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