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: 1950s
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of Murano Glass & Brass wall lights.
Simple gilt brass brackets and bulb holder supporting rope twisted murano glass shades, which diffuse a wonderful light when illu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
FOUR ORiGINAL ART DECO MURANO ITALIAN GLASS MID CENTURY BRONZE WALL SCONCES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite suite of four original circa 1950-1960’s Art Deco style Murano glass wall sconces ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Glass and Chrome Ceiling or Wall Lights by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel - A pair of fine French Art Deco flush mounts or sconces with white enameled glass diffusers mounted on a chromed frame.
Signed
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair Of Very Rare Sconces By Dr Moor, Bag Turgi, 1950, Switzerland
By BAG Turgi
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Exquisite pair of wall lights, designed by Carl Moor for the Swiss company BAG Turgi, active between 1909 and 1998, specialized in bronze works.
The shape of these two lamps is very ...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Fine French Art Deco brass sconce by Jean Perzel 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Fine French Art Deco brass sconce by Jean Perzel 1950s
Beautiful double sconce by Perzel circa 1950.
The origins
Jean Perzel was born in Bruck, Bavaria (Germany), on 2 May 1892.
At...
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco wall sconce glass barber light, 1950s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful Art Deco wall light. Fully rewired.
Handpulled glass tubes in a chrome plated frame.
A great item for bathroom or hallway.
Height 25 cm x 14 cm
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1950s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Ateliers Jean Perzel Pair of Sconces,
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Atelier Jean Perzel glass sconces.
Signed on the side of the sconce
2 lights per sconce, up and down, 60 watts max bulb.
US rewired and in working condition.
Totally restored ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Signed Marcel Guillemard Pair of Bronze Sconces & Half Shades France Art Deco
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Sconces, Wall Lamps by Marcel Guillemard with original Half Shades.
each takes one light bulb, 40 watts max.
Both Sconces are stamped Bronze, numbered...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Vintage Boxed Wall Lights from Venini’s Hotel Collection, Signed
By Venini
Located in Westport, CT
Set of rectangular shaped brass wall lights with its original etched and frosted front glass panel and glass rods encasing its sides.
Illuminated with one candelabra light bulb u...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Bronze Hand Cut Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With frosted and clear hand cut glass underlined with a bronze frame which supports bronze and frosted glass bowls.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Brass & Gold Leaf Wall Light with Nine Lights
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Art Deco wall lights made of brass and adorned with gold leaf were a common design choice during the Art Deco era. These wall lights were characterised by their elegant and geo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Art Deco wall or ceiling lamp vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco wall or ceiling lamp vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original opal glasses
Wood white painted
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1950s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal, Brass
Rare Pair of Polished Brass Wall Sconces by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful and rare pair of polished brass wall sconces by Maison Baguès (Signed), Paris, circa 1950s.
The measurements:
Height 24.40 inches x Width 16.53 inches x D 9.44 inches
Soc...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Very large wall lamp by Felix Agostini art deco in bronze Giacometti - G686
Located in Lyon, FR
Very large wall lamp in the same style as its caryatid model created around 1950 by the designer and sculptor Felix Agostini. Wall lamp of the art deco period in solid bronze. Shade ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Michel Zadounaisky, Sconces '2', France, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of wrought iron sconces hammered with three stems and body of volutes and interlaces. By Michel ZADOUNAISKY (1903 - 1983).
Signed in the front.
Very good condition. Slight ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco style wall lights
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco style sconces composed of a large curved and frosted glass on a lacquered metal structure.
The upper and lower parts that hold the glass are in patinated and gilde...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage French Sconces Saint Clément Faïence 50's, G528
Located in Lyon, FR
French vintage wall sconces edited by the house Saint Clément in the 50s/60s. Earthenware model representing a woman's face in art deco style very decorat...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Faience
Porcelain Art Deco Style Organic Wall Light from the Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful sconce in porcelain, with gilded decorations and a frozen glass sphere. Organic and Art Deco styles, from the Netherlands, 1950s.
Minor losses (see photos), but barely visi...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Pair, Rene Prou French 2 Lights Wrought Iron & Brass Wall Sconces Black Finish
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco pair of wrought iron 2 light sconces, wall lamps in black satin finish.
Made in France circa 1950.
US Rewiring and each Sconces takes 2 candelabra Light Bulbs with max. 40...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Bausch & Lomb Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp, Sconce Mid-Century Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bausch & Lomb Industrial articulating desk lamp, sconce... Mid-Century Modern...Art Deco, great streamline design.
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Maison Lunel French Art Deco Two Patina Brass and Gun Metal Wall Sconces, Pair
By Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Maison Lunel Style French wall sconces in brass and gun metal with Brass wire decor, made in France.
The sconces are rewired for the US and each takes one-light bulb max. 4...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Brass & Frosted Glass Sconces, Wall Lights
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco French pair of polished brass and thick frosted glass shades sconces, wall lights made in France in the 1950.
Maximum wattage: 60 watts.
Original thick frozen glass shades.
Back plate measures: 4 x 2.5 x 1.25 inches height.
Also available with 2 arms: Stock TB # F130
Projection from wall: 6 inches.
Please take a look of our large Collection of French & Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces and...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Maison Baguès Paris Mid-Century Modern Bronze & Blown Glass Shade Sconces, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Classic and elegant Art Deco original Maison Liberos bronze sconces with the original glass shades made in Paris circa 1950s.
Stamped inside the Back Plate: Liberos Paris.
We have 4 Sconces available, priced by pair.
Working condition and each sconces takes 2 small tubular light...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Maison Liberos Paris Art Deco Bronze & Glass Shade Sconces, Wall Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Classic and elegant Art Deco original Maison Liberos Bronze Sconces with the original Glass Shades made in Paris circa 1950s.
Foil Label inside the Back Plate: Creation Liberos Paris.
We have 3 Sconces available, priced by pair.
Working condition and each Sconces takes 2 small tubular light...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Artisan Solid Brass Wall Lamps Sconces Art Deco Style, France, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan solid brass wall lamps Art Deco style, France, 1950. Very elegant handmade brass wall lights made from thick brass sheets; great craftsm...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fine French Art Deco Glass and Chrome Sconce by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco sandblasted glass cylinder wall light mounted on a chrome frame by Perzel.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1950s Cenedese Italian Pair of Orange Blue Green Scavo Murano Glass Sconces
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
A very colorful and fun pair of Art Deco design wall lights by Cenedese, each individually handcrafted and different, in orange, yellow, blue and green very thick Murano glass (one i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Two-Branch Bronze Sconces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of bronze two-branch sconces in neoclassical style. Measures: 9” wide x 4” deep x 8” high. Designer: Unknown.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Wall Sconces "Amour Ardent" by Félix Agostini, circa 1957
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wall sconces "Amour Ardent" model, in bronze with greyish green patina and ivory lampshade. Signed.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1950 Art Deco Glass Ornaments Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of large Art Deco Sconces with polyhedral shaped blown glass ornaments.
Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy and made circa 1950.
In perfect working condition and takes E-1...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
1950-1970 Pair of Sconces with Pineapple Leaves in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces with leaves of pineapple and crystals and two-light arms, iron gilded and patined, condition of use, circa 1950-1970.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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 Sconces of Light, Crystal of Murano with Gold Inside, 1950-1970
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamps three arms, one torch, two falling leaves, three rising flowers, four rising leaves, rings and bells, lower cone ending in bell, good condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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
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 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
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
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
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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