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Art Deco Lighting

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

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
12" Antique GEC Art Deco Church Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant church opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery. c.1930 Moulded opaline glass shade with a satin finish, this shape of lamp were often found in churches and chape...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Floor Lamp with Bronze-Patina Brass and Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Johnson Ventlite Folding Photo Floor Lamps with Large Aluminum Shades
By Johnston Ventlite Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall set of 4 Johnson Ventlite Co. adjustable Photography Reflector Flood Lights, 1940's. Featuring Art Deco Nickel-plated Brass fixtures, attachable 19D Aluminium shades, that attach and detach with ease, adjustable (to 50H) stems and folding tripod legs. Original ceramic Mogul sockets, with reducers. Four stands fold flat to 36H x 2D. With original 21 x 21 x 11 carrying case. Marked with original labels. Classic photo...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Petal Table Lamp in Cream Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Dramatic Restored Pair of Plaster Art Deco Figures, circa 1940, as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom built using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with the new...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Desk Lamp in Cream Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant, Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco style white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern, a pair. A gorgeous handcrafted with individual panels, this pair...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp CIRCUMEO in Rock Crystal and Brass by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The table lamp CIRCUMEO by Ginger Brown is made of polished rock crystal surrounded with brushed brass trims. The base is in brushed brass. This lamp can be delivered with EU, US o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Restored Large White, Amber & Black Alabaster Pendant w. Black Brass Canopy 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, large size alabaster chandelier with amber colored patches. One of the qualities of alabaster pendants is that no two shades will ever be exactly the same. Mother nature cr...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Brass, Metal

Mint & Timeless White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier. Thanks to its mint condition and its timeless design this alabaster pendant light too should have no trouble at all findi...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Parasol Pendant
Located in Arcata, CA
Founder Noel Hilliard was inspired to push both age old materials of glass and bronze into new and interesting forms. The Parasol pendant was designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Enigme Art Deco Style Woman Sculpture on top of an Obelisk Lamp Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Enigme” Original “Max Le Verrier” Sculpture in Art Deco style, France Beautiful lady sitting on an Obelisk. She seems to be hypnotized and fascinated by the lighted Glass Ball. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Marble, Spelter

CLARTE Life Size Art Deco Bronze Lamp Standing Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Clarté life size Art Deco bronze lamp standing nude with globe by Max Le Verrier. Patinated bronze on octagonal wooden base and with crackled glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Diane Chasseresse Table Lamp
Located in Rebais, FR
Table lamp with nickel finish and Diane glass.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas
Located in Roslyn, NY
Art Deco glass and silvered bronze fixture signed Degas. Frosted glass is beautifully embossed flowers and leaves. There are four interior lights.
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20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Pink Conical Murano Wall Sconces, Brass Fittings, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Art Deco pink conical Murano glass wall sconces, brass fittings. The cup is "incamiciato" blown glass in double color (white inside and pink outside). The conical end is in ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Desk Lamp in Cream Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pendant in glass with blasted decor of roses and stripes, Swedish Grace 1920/30s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative pendant in blasted glass with decor of roses and stripes. Rewired, original ropes which can be changed to adjust the height. True classic Swedish Grace, well crafted wit...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Glass

Compass Flush Mount in 24" by David Duncan Studio
Located in New York, NY
A square flush mount designed by David Duncan. This flush mount light fixture features a lightly antiqued brass patina, subtle, tapered sides and white opal acrylic diffusers. A rais...
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2010s American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large & Timeless & Near Mint White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier. Thanks to its large size, its excellent condition and its timeless design this three light alabaster chandelier too is bou...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Bronze, Brass

Baccarat Antique French Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier/pendant from France in the iconic Baccarat bell shape. The crystal top holds strands of cut crystal elements that come together at the crystal finial. This piece is transp...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco wrought iron table lamp by Hettier & Vincent, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco desk lamp by Hettier & Vincent- 1930s. The lamp base is artfully crafted from wrought iron and displays the characteristic simplicity and elegance of the 1930s. The design ...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Swedish Grace Table Lamp in Patinated Brass, Art Deco 1920s-30s Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Charming Swedish Grace Table Lamp in Dark Patinated Brass, Art Deco 1920s-30s made in Sweden. This refined Swedish Grace 1920s/1930s table ...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Marvelous Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Six Large Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this an...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Semi Flush Mount Light Quantity Avail Art Deco Starlight
Located in New York, NY
20th century Art Deco style starlight semi flush mount glass light fixture. These are original to the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Waldorf Astoria authenticity card included with your ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Milk Glass Sconces, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of Art Deco style brass and milk glass sconces, made by Keuco Lights, Germany, each fixture requires one European E14 candelabra bulb, up to 40 watts. The wall lights have a bea...
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1960s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paolo Gucci Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Art Deco style lamp dates to the 1980s and was created by the renowned designer Paolo Gucci. Note: The piece has been professionally rewired as of December 2021. N...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Large French Art Deco Hand-Carved White Alabaster Three-Light Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wonderful Arte Deco three-light fixture chandelier from the 1920s manufactured in France. Large hand-carved and polished white alabaster shade suspended by three brass chains conn...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Italian Brass Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Pendant / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Price is per individual lantern, 1 is available now and ready to ship from NYC. Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design round lantern / chandelier, entirely handcrafted, customizable in...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco French Sconces in Brass, Bakelite & Blown Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco pair of sconces, wall lights in brass and Bakelite with the original blown cone Opaline glass shades. US rewiring and in working condition, each Sconce takes 2 Light bulbs ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Two 1980 Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Rostrato Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of wall lights designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Barovier, which invented this particular glass processing technique named Rostrato characterized by large lig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Barovier & Toso Art Dèco Style Brass and Rostrato Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This beautiful pair of Murano appliques was made with the artisanal rostrato glass technique. This means that each glass segment has been indi...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Table Lamp Seated Nude with Globe Max Le Verrier Enigma
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp nude holding a globe ENIGME signed Max Le Verrier with foundry mark. Design ca. 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast at the Le Verrier foundry in Paris. Patinated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Style Lamp Nude with Scarf by Fayral for Max Le Verrier Séréntité
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp sculpture nude with scarf SERENITE signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. Patinated metal on marble base, frosted glass. Design ca. 1930. Posthumous cont...
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2010s French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Pendant Chandeliers by René Lalique Model Dahlias
Located in Long Island City, NY
Apair of French Art Deco pendant chandeliers by René Lalique model Dahlias were designed in 1921 in great condition. Hemispherical clear bowl decorated in relief with dahlia blossoms...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Sconces signed by Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Each shade is marked SCHNEIDER FRANCE 1108 as shown on the last...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Italian XL Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two gorgeous very large brass wall lamps Made in Italy by Barovier & Toso. Art Deco style. A strong brass base hold the heavy wavy amber colored Murano glasses. Ins...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Enigme Art Deco Style Table Lamp Seated Nude with Globe Max Le Verrier France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Enigme, Art Deco style figural table lamp of a seated nude holding a glass shade signed M. Le Verrier with foundry mark. Patinated Art Metal on a Black marble base. Crackled glass g...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Marbled Amber Color Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco marbled amber color glass and brass pendant light from circa the 1930s, Germany. This beautiful ceiling light fixture features a marbled glass lampshade - the shade blen...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco style lamp with cat EQUILIBRE signed Gaillard for Max Le Verrier.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp with cat EQUILIBRE signed Gaillard for Max Le Verrier. With Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast. Patinated Art Metal on a bl...
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2010s French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

France Sconces Brass Glass 1930 France
Located in Milano, IT
Sconces Art Deco.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Jean Gauthier for J. Robert Paris, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Jean Gauthier This stunning 1930s Art Deco chandelier is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its combination...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Art Deco style lamp with cat CHAT JONGLEUR signed Janle for Max Le Verrier.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp with cat CHAT JONGLEUR signed Janle for Max Le Verrier. With Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast. Patinated Art Metal on a b...
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2010s French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Vintage Pair Delicate Dragonfly Bronze with Honey Colored Shades ADA
Located in Prescott, US
Although "scarce" and "rare" are used so much as to dilute their meaning, once in a while "scarce" is an understatement. This is the first pair of these bronze sconce backs we have e...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of C1960s Italian Crystal Chandeliers by Venini
Located in London, GB
A Pair of C1960s Cascading Crystal Chandeliers in the Style of Venini These chandeliers are absolutely Stunning and of good Size Each Chan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano Glass Leaf Sconces, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano glass leaf sconces, brass structure, one bulb each lamp. These sconces are in Murano hand blown thick clear glass.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Maison Baguès Wrought Iron Clear Crystal Flower Wall Sconces, 1920s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of Maison Bagès gilded wrought iron two-arm wall lights, France, 1920s. Wonderful art environment handcrafted in wrought iron and gilded, enriched with ten clear faceted crystal...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Wonderful Art Deco Edgar Brandt Scroll Flower Iron Frosted Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful art deco scroll, flower & leaf iron & frosted glass lantern fixture with single edison light in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
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20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Iron

Antique Wired TABLE LAMP with Electric Plug-in Bronze & Glass Cup Art Deco
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique Bronze Wired TABLE Oil LAMP with Electric Plug-in Wire and Glass Cup Art Deco 50s. Length: 53cm Width: 26cm Height (luminaire): 12cm. Condition Excellent Condition. Worked ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

Gio Ponti 0024 Chandelier for Fontana Arte 1930s (Old Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare suspension lamp with chromed metal structure and concentric glass discs mod. 0024, designed by Gio Ponti in 1930 and made by the famous Italian company Fontana Arte. This is a r...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Barovier & Toso Art Dèco Style Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These beautiful Murano glass appliques were made with the artisanal blown glass technique and are attributed to Barovier & Toso. They rest on an elegant textured brass stand. They ar...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces Lights in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two gorgeous wall sconces made of thick Murano glasses with real gold shimmer/glitter inside the glass and strong brass base. Art Deco style. The beautiful hand-craf...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Art Deco Straw Fringe Crystal Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
Art Deco straw fringe crystal pendant. Two tiers of crystal straw hang from a nickel finish Art Deco ring. Decorative chain and ribbon like connector. U...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Set of Four Art Déco Wall Lights, Murano Glass Barovier Style, Italy 1930s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and elegant set of six brass sconces and large glass bowl from Murano, Italy. It is a refined and high-impact set, which stands out for the extraordinary workmanship of the blow...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Two of Barovier Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Two shell-shaped wall lamps, in Art Deco style, made in Italy by Barovier & Toso, 1960. Made in Graniglia Murano glass, fixed on a lacquered metal and brass base. The sconces have o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Purple Brown Enamel Brass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French brown purple enamel and brass desk light 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch B22 bulb holder Available with UK / US plug Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per indiv...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Marius-Ernest Sabino, Atelier Jean Perzel, 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $700,000 while the average work can sell for $2,774.

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