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
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1920s
Art Deco Red Glass Chromed Metal Sconce Wall Light Lampion 1920s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage sconce or wall lighting lampion lantern like from chromed metal and red glass shade Austria 1920s.
A gorgeous sconce or wall light Japanese lantern - like with a chr...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Early PAIR Antique Pullman Train Car Lamp Sconces Architectural Salvage
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Pair of Pullman Train Antique Sconces salvaged from an early train car. Uncertain to exact date.
Dimensions listed are approximate.
The glass Shade is about 3.5 x 3.5 x 4.2...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Art Deco brass wall lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass wall lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
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
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Nickel, Bronze
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
Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light Very quirky and unusual
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light
Very quirky and unusual a bunch of green grapes, this attractive piece fits closely to the wall when conn...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces signed by Frontisi
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed "FRONTISI" in clear frosted glass shades with intricate flower motif details throughout. Each shade is marked FRONTISI FRANCE and held b...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Pair of Antique Mirrored Brass Wall Sconces With Textile Shades, Art Deco, Italy
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of two-arm brass Italian 1920s mirrored and etched wall sconces with textile shades (1970s).
Nice hand crafted detailing including cut scalloped mirrored edges. Each sconce use...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco "waterfall" sconces from the 1920s signed by Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). The shades are marked “SABINO 4645” and enhanced by typical deco ribbed design ...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Art Deco Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of rare Art Deco wall sconces by the French Modernist lighting designer Jean Perzel, made of frosted tinted glass and nickel-plated supp...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Elegant Geometric Art Deco Slat Glass Wall Sconce, Available 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1920s geometric Art Deco aluminum wall sconces with milk plane glass work.
Available-5.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Having Geometric Motif by Noverdy
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces by Jean Noverdy. Having clear and frosted glass slip shades with geometric and floral motif. Each shade is held by a nickel bronze multi-tier...
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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
French Art Deco Sconce Signed by Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco single sconce signed by Degue. Having two clear frosted floral glass panels. Resting in a geometric stepped silver nickel frame. Has been re wired for American use wi...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s
Located in Toledo, OH
A wonderful pair of Art Deco theatre wall sconces, circa 1920s. Impressive in size and form these light fixtures have bent stained glass with a flo...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Stained Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Skyscraper Floral Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco skyscraper sconces. Having beautiful clear frosted glass panels with floral motif. Held by polished nickel skyscraper design frames. With incredible deco deta...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
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
Large French Art Deco Sconce
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco single sconce. With clear frosted glass shade having intricate geometric and birds in flight motif details throughout. The shade is held by a geometric and f...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist Degue. Clear frosted glass shades decorated with geometric and floral motifs. Held by geometric brass design frames. Each gl...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Antique Alabaster and Bronze Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nice pair of alabaster and gilt bronze sconces. Please notice one has more veining in the natural stone alabaster than the other. Both are mounted on gilt bronze frames.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Alabaster, 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
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Wrought Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Wall Sconces by E.J.G.
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by E.J.G.. Molded clear and frosted glass shades decorated with geometric. Each shade is mounted in geometric and floral nickel design frames. ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Wall Lights attributed to Raymond Subes, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 wall lights from the 30s
Made by hand by Raymond Subes
In metal with black and gold patina
Paper lampshades with gold biais
4 x bulb E14
Electricity is new
Lampshades are new
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Dèco Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant Déco glass ceiling light from France . I made a new assembly to hang it securely from the ceiling. Ideal where it is not appropriate to hang a cha...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
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
French Art Deco Hanging Coat Rack with Pair of Signed Muller Frères Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco coat rack with pair signed of Muller Frères Luneville sconces. With two clear frosted glass shades having geometric motifs. H...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 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...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces by Verrerie des Hanots
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces by Verrerie des Hanots in clear frosted glass shades with flower motif details throughout. Held by a silvered bronze design frame. Having the...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Sconces
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Remarkable pair of hammered bronze and stacked glass Art Deco wall sconces. The hammered gilt bronze surface with art deco decorations with varieg...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by famous French artist Sabino. Clear and frosted molded glass shades with geometric motif held by nickel frames. Has been re wired for Am...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Le Verre Francais Cameo Glass Pair of Sconces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco pair of wall-mount sconces, circa 1925, by LeVerre Francais in cameo glass with hand-forged iron frames. Rewired for America.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Iron
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
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Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by the French artist “Degue” in clear frosted glass shades with floral motif. Held by Polished nickel design frames. Has been rewired for ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Genet et Michon Wall Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by French artist Genet et Michon in clear frosted glass shades with floral motif details. Mounted in polished geometric brass bronze frames. Re...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Rationalist Brass and Glass Ship Sconce, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rare rationalist ship's wall light in brass and ivory opaline glass.
Electrical system recently redone. Structure never touched, brass has taken on patina and all the charm of time.
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
SEVB Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1921
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pair of wall sconces by Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux, 7 rue de Surène, Paris, France, 1920s. Same period as Daum, Schneider, Muller Freres, etc. P...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
EDlegant pair of Frwnch Art Deco sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's French sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Molded Glass with Polished Bronze Pair of Sconces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco pair of molded glass and polished bronze sconces, circa 1925.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Set of 4 Moe Bridges American Art-Deco Slip Shade Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 American Art-Deco silvered metal wall sconces with an amber colored shield shaped glass slip shade having a gemetric design (MOE BRIDGES MFG, Milwaukee, WI) (PRICED AS SET)
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Small art deco porceilain wall lamp germany around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Small art deco porceilain wall lamp germany around 1920s
Original condition
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Porcelain
Pair of 1920s French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Madcap, whimsical, spritely, over-the-top -- these are just a few of the adjectives that spring to mind in describing this stylish pair of 1920s French sconces. Their steel frames a...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Steel
French Art Deco wall scone with frosted molded-pressed glass shade, 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / Wall lamp / metal, glass / Art Deco
Elegant wall scone in typical Art Deco style made in France around 1920. This wall light has a metal frame holding a frosted mold...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 8, Nickel-Plated Two-Light Sconces, in the Manner of Ruhlman
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Art Deco style nickel-plated two-light wall sconce with fluted arms eminating from an octagonal backplate (in the Manner of Ruhlman) (NOTE: 4 have shades, 2 without shades)
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
2 Sconces , French, 1920 Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces Art Deco French
Style: Art Deco
Country. French
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you h...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Sconce in chrome and Alabaster, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Wall light in Material: Chrome and glass
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want to live in...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Alabaster, Chrome
Pair of "Swallows" model wall lights by Marius Ernest SABINO
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of silver-plated iron frame wall lights with satin glass plate, swallow model. By Marius Ernest SABINO"(1878-1961),
France, CIRCA 1920.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Iron
A pair of Art Deco Etched Glass Globe Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Art Deco Etched Glass Globe Wall Lights
A beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lights with etched crystal globe shades
The brass frames will need to be screwed to the wall, th...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal
2 Sconces in silver-plated bronze, French, 1920, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces Art Deco, French
in silver-plated bronze
Style: Art Deco
Country. French
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you h...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
1930's Pair French Wrought Iron Crystal Thee-Light Wall Sconces by Maison Bagues
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Amazing, rare pair of large Maison Bagès gilded wrought iron three-arm wall sconces, France, 1930s. Wonderful handcrafted gilded wrought iron leaf environment, enriched with clear ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal, Wrought Iron
Painting or Mirror light vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Painting or Mirror light vienna around 1920s
Bras polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
ART DECO wall applik wall lamp Bronze, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO wall lamp Wandapplik lamp Applik bronze, 1930s
This rare wall light impresses with its simple and functional Art Deco design. The signed Robert lamp provides a very pleasan...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Art Deco wall light Pate de Verre Glass by Muller Frères France, 1920s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wall sconce by Muller Frères (not signed) - 1920s
The ART DECO wall lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century.
The wall lamp i...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Damon, Pair of Spherical Art Deco Sconces, Nickel-Plated Brass, White Opaline
By Maison Damon
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of Spherical Art Deco Modernist Sconces in Nickel-Plated brass and White Opaline attributed to Maison Damon.
These spherical sconces are in brass wh...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Art Deco Wall Appliques by Albert Constant Jouanneault, circa 1930
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair Of Art Deco wall appliques by Albert Constant Jouanneault.
French, circa 1930.
Signed in the cast 'A. Jouanneault'.
Each circular frosted glass applique is mount...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Art Deco Period Glass Lampshades PAIR (C) Conical & Frosted, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful PAIR of glass conical Lampshades, original to the Art Deco period.
These glass lamp shades are conical in shape. They are frosted from the fitting end through ab...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Bronze and alabaster sconces by Genet & Michon
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of silver-plated bronze sconces with alabaster tube. By Genet & Michon.
France, CIRCA 1920.
Guillaume Janneau (1992), "Le Luminaire". p-57
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Alabaster, Bronze
Set of 2 Swedish Art Deco Decorative Green and Gold Sconces
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Art Deco wall lights, or sconces as they are also known, made by Stjärnmetall Ystad in Sweden. The sconces are from the early 20th...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Art Deco brass clemp lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass clemp lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.