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: Late 20th Century
Period: 1920s
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
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
Beautiful Pair of Art Deco Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's sconces, the frame is made of aluminum, with a broze color.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum
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
Pair of Modernist French Art Deco Wall Lights Attributed to Petitot
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of modernist French Art Deco wall lights, featuring long solid clear glass tubular rods that forms a semi-cylinder shape, held by nickel plated bronze frame with geometric desig...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sconces Attributed to Louis Süe and André Mare
Located in New York, US
Our rare set of four gilt bronze sconces with knotted drapery motif with crystal beads are attributed to Louis Süe (1875-1968) and André Mare ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Art Deco Style/Modern Sconces , Rare find by Jean Perzel pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These were made after the design of Atelier ( Jean Perzel ) using Lost wax cast bronze end caps and finished in a Satin polished Nickel finish . The glass inserts with chipped design...
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1990s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
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
Materials
Glass
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
Materials
Glass
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
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Plaster
Pair of Long Golden Murano Glass Sconces in Palm Tree Shape , Long Wall Lights
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of long wall lights was entirely handcrafted in Murano. Each single leaf was individually made in high quality blown glass, this...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
A Pair of Egyptian Revival Enameled Brass Cobra Candle Wall Sconces, ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT SCONCES
A pair of vintage enameled brass candle sconces, of sculptural form designed as serpentine cobras, evoking the Egyptian revival st...
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1920s Indian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two Pairs of Wall Lamps with Laurel Leaves attributed to Maison Charles In Brass
Located in Paris, FR
2 Pair of bronze sconces in brass in the style of Maison Charles, lampshades original condition of use
circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1 pair of high quality french Art Déco wall lamps. Bronze, Alabaster.
Located in Köln, NW
One pair of high quality Art Déco wall lamps. France. 1990s.
The Design is by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann.
Comparable model: Lit: RUHLMANN Master of Art Déco by Florence Camard, page 29...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Long Textured Golden and Smoked Murano Glass Sconces in Palm Tree Shape
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of long wall lights was entirely handcrafted in Murano. Each single leaf was individually made in high quality blown glass, this is why we can notice very light...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces with Grey Stripe, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces featuring four crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods with grey/blue stripes, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold
2 Sconces Style: Art Deco, French, 1920
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 have any questions we a...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Floral Wall Sconces by Schneider
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco sconces created by the French artist Charles Schneider. Frames are in polished nickel with clear frosted glass shades. Both have intricate geometric flower mo...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Wall Lamps in Black Lacquered Wood circa 1970
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid century Vintage Pair of minimalist of wall lights in black lacquered wood and parchment paper.
Can be delivered and wired for American or European use.
Lovely when the lights on.
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Wood, Parchment Paper
Elegant pair of French Art Deco sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French Art Deco sconces, BEWARE THE GLASS IS A LITTLE MORE FROSTED AND WHITE, it is because they were taken on a dark blue fabric, on a white fabric they look ho...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Monumental Pair of Art Deco Sconces in Alabaster and Iron, 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Monumental pair of Art Deco sconces
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1920
Wall light in Material: Alabaster and iron
Chic and Elegant
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the Wall ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Iron
Pair of wrought iron Art Deco sconces
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wrought iron sconces in the Art Deco style from the late 20th century. Each light fixture is composed of a shaft in twisted swirling rods giving movement and lightness to the...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Wrought Iron, Iron
Pair of Vintage Italian Art Deco Wall Sconces in Bronze and Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of vintage Italian wall sconces captures the essence of Art Deco glamour, evoking the opulence of The Great Gatsby era. Each sconce features a cascade of vertically aligned...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze
Fontana Arte pair of Archivo 4 light wall sconce chrome finish white glass Ponti
By Fontana Arte
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A pair of Archivo sconces designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte.
Designed 1930s - manufactured 1980s
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Single Art Déco Wall lamp by Genet & Michon. France 1920s.
Located in Köln, NW
Single decorative and rare wall lamp by Genet & Michon. France 1920s.
Pressed molded glass in the shape of a "balconnet".
Bronze brass mounting.
The glass and the mounting are in the...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco /Modern Sconces Alabaster and Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco designed Sconces cast in Bronze with Antique Silver patina. Contemporary castings designed by Ruhlmann and the shades are Alabaster from Spain. Size of to stone is 14" X 7" ...
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1990s North American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Materials
Alabaster, Chrome
Alabaster And Brass Sconces By Lightolier Art Deco Style Ca' 1980's
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four (4) alabaster and brass sconces by Lightolier. Made in Spain ca' 1980's. Large-14" wide, 10" deep, heavy and very well ...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Alabaster, Brass
Big Sconce Style: Art Deco, French, 1925
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce 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 have any questions we are ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Elegant pair of Art deco sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's Art deco sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Pair of Art Deco Style Glass Tiered Wall Sconces, c1970
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Excellent pair of ageless wall sconces. Half Round glass triple tiered and partially frosted. Metal housing was recently enameled, so they look fabulous. One is setup with two socket...
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1970s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Petite Satin Swirl Glass Flush Mount, 1980s, Eglo Leuchten, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chrome and glass flush mount. Made in the Art Deco style. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Mad...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Brass Nickel Plated Wall Light / Sconse Val Saint Lambert
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small but stylish wall lamp made of nickel-plated brass. The wall support has a floral motif in pure Art Deco style. The lamp is signed on the back: L.B. "La Lusterie Bruxelloise"....
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Large Italian Deco style Wall lamp made of nickeled brass
Located in Milano, IT
A magnificent Italian Deco-style wall lamp from the 1980s, this elegant piece showcases the timeless elegance and intricate artistry of the Art Deco style with the modernity of the 1...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Petite Satin Swirl Glass Flush Mount, 1980s, Eglo Leuchten, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chrome and glass flush mount. Made in the Art Deco style. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Mad...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Beautiful Pair R. Lalique Manner Single Coquille Opalescent Frosted Deco Sconces
By René Lalique
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Lalique style frosted single coquille two-light molded opalescent Art Deco glass wall sconces
Measures: 5" D x 11-5/8" L x 5 5/8" W.
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1920s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and very rare art deco ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1920s first half. The lamp is fu...
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1920s Scandinavian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Petite Satin Swirl Glass Flush Mount, 1980s, Eglo Leuchten, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chrome and glass flush mount. Made in the Art Deco style. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Mad...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
One of German Vintage Opaline Glass a, Metal Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount
Located in Berlin, DE
One of beautiful geometric glass ceiling or wall Flush mount.
Germany
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Metal
Two 1980s Art Deco Style Chromed Metal and Murano Glass Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A set of two oval translucent murano glass and chromed metal wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties, they are in working order, glasses are in perfect condit...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Style Torchiere Wall Lights Six Feet Tall by Philips
By Philips
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exquisite pair of wall lights or sconces manufactured by Philips, six feet tall. Each lamp features a gold painted metal diffuser mounted on light silver grey metal painted struct...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Triangle Glass Brass Two Wall Lights Sconces 1990s Sweden
By Degué
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco style pair of wall lights or sconces in triangle shape from frosted glass, brass, metal and plastic Degue style, 1990s, Sweden.
A wonderful pair of sconces which shows frost...
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1990s Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco inspired Spanish alabaster sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Art Deco inspired Spanish alabaster sconces. Each piece displays naturally occurring variations in color and veining.
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1990s Spanish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster
Bauhaus porcelain ceiling lamp germany around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Bauhaus porcelain ceiling lamp germany around 1920s
Original condition
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Pair ART DECO Muller Frères sconces with peacock motif wall applique lamps 30s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wall sconce by Muller Frères - 1920s
These rare wall lights with the well-known peacock motif are characterised by their simple and functional Art Deco design. The motif is...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
6 Fine French Art Deco Brushed Nickel and Glass Angle Sconces by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Six fine French Art Deco white enameled glass corner wall lights by Jean Perzel with a brushed nickeled edge frame.
Price is per fixture
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Petite Satin Swirl Glass Flush Mount, 1980s, Eglo Leuchten, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chrome and glass flush mount. Made in the Art Deco style. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Mad...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1920's French Art Deco Iron Sconce Signed "Saint Cere" Castle by H. Delprat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
French Art Deco Wall Lamp/ Sconce of Saint Cere Castle. Made by artist H. Delprat. Frosted glass panel against a very detailed Iron Scene of Saint Cere Castle by H. Delprat
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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.