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
- 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
Creator: Marius-Ernest Sabino
French Art Deco Table Lamp Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco table lamp was created in the 1930s by French Master "Marius Ernest SABINO" (1878-1961). The shade is enhanced by a typical French Art Deco flower motif in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Flush Moun by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco square shaped flush mount created by "Marius Ernest SABINO" (1878-1961). The shade is enhanced by typical French Art Deco geometric motifs throughout. Frosted glass w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Marius-Ernest Sabino French Art Deco Table Lamp and Garniture Set, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Fine French Art Deco Table Lamp by Marius Ernest Sabino (1878–1961), with Breccia Marble Garniture Set
This exceptional French Art Deco table lam...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Breccia Marble
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A stunning pair of French Art Deco "waterfall" sconces from the 1920s signed by Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). The shades are signed Sabino and enhanced by typical deco ribbed de...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Chandelier by Ernest-Marius Sabino
Located in Miami, FL
A French Art Deco wrought iron chandelier with frosted glass shades by Ernest-Marius Sabino.
Signature: Sabino on the glass shades
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Marius SABINO French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Exquisite French Art Deco table lamp by Marius-Ernest SABINO (Paris), France, 1920s. Wide frosted molded glass shade. Nickel plated bronze base. Signed "Sabino 4678 B"on the shade. ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Wall Sconce by Genet Et Michon
Located in Long Island City, NY
A single French Art Deco wall sconce by French Artist “GENET et MICHON” in great vintage condition. Clear frosted molded glass with deep flower motif details held by frameless bracke...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
A French Art Deco Sconce or Flush Mount Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco sconce or flush mount glass shade with a matching frame by the French artist "Sabino". Streamlined geometric motif in clear frosted glass mounted by a nickel bronze...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Floral Chandelier Signed Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s signed by Marius-Ernesto Sabino. Eight outer frosted glass panels in floral motif with center coupe. Held by a bronze nickel frame with eigh...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino 'Two Pairs Available'
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces were created by the French Master "Marius Ernest SABINO". The shades are in clear frosted molded glass shade are marked SABINO 4820 P - FRANCE ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Flush Mount or Pendant Chandelier by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning grand scale French Art Deco flush mount was created by the French artist " Marius Ernest Sabino " circa 1930's. The shade is in clear ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamp Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco table lamp created and signed by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878-1961). The shades are clear frosted glass with polished details referred to as the "waterfall" design. He...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale for a limited time...! from $6950 to 5950.
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by the French artist "Marius Ernest Sabino" in molded clear frosted glass with polis...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier by Marius-Ernest Sabino, France 1930s, glass ball with chain
Located in Ulm, DE
Step into the opulence of the 1930s with this extraordinary Art Deco chandelier by renowned French designer Marius Ernest Sabino. Crafted with impeccable precision, this statement pi...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces with Geometric Motif by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces by Sabino. Having clear frosted molded glass shades enhanced by intricate geometric motif details. Held by a polished nickel design frame hav...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino with Geometric Motif
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Rare French Art Deco table lamp created by "Marius Ernest Sabino" (1878-1961). The glass shade is clear frosted glass with polished details having geometric motif. Held by a silvered...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
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 ...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Sabino French Art Deco Frosted Glass Floral Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco chandelier with 8 frosted floral design panels supported on a round metal frame with a center bottom shade (signed SABINO -ref: pg 219 AN & AD Lamps)
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamps Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Magnificent pair of French Art Deco table lamps created by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878-1961). The shades are clear frosted glass with polished details referred to as the "waterfall" ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco chandelier created by French artist Marius Ernest Sabino. Enhanced by floral design in clear frosted glass with polished details. With geometric silvered pol...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp / Lantern by Marius Ernest Sabino, Signed and Numbered
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco ceiling lamp / lantern by Marius Ernest Sabino. Signed and numbered in the glass. "Sabino Paris Deposé , Model 4670.
Original bronze/bras...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Table Lamp Signed by Sabino with Geometric Motif
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco table lamp signed by "Marius Ernest Sabino" (1878-1961). The shade is clear frosted glass with polished details having geometric motif. Held by a silvered bronze base.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamps Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco table lamps created by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878-1961). The shades are clear frosted glass with polished details referred to as the "waterfall" design. Held...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Waterfall Chandeliers Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair or single French Art Deco chandeliers created by French artist Marius Ernest Sabino. These shade are known as the "Waterfall". Enhanced by ribbed design in clear frosted glass w...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco Wall Sconce Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A single French Art Deco rare two-tier wall sconce was created in the 1930's by " Marius Ernest SABINO " (1878 - 1961). The sconce consists of fourteen frosted and polished molded ar...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Signed by Sabino (pair available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco pendant chandelier created by the master of glass known as " Marius-Ernest Sabino " (1878-1961). It is comprised of a dome shade in clear frosted glass. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco table lamp by Sabino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Incredible french art deco table lamp by Sabino made in 1930 in all glass with a round lampshade and a glass base.
The piece is sculptural and unique, it creates a beautiful light ...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Signed Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
On sale for limited time...!
A stunning French Art Deco chandelier by the French Artist Sabino. Eight glass panels with a center coupe signed SABINO FRANCE in clear frosted molded gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Sconces Signed by Sabino, Circa 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
A stunning pair of French Art Deco "waterfall" sconces from the 1930s signed by famous artist Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). Both shades are marked/signed “SABINO PARIS” and enhan...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist " Marius Ernest SABINO " is in great condition. Clear frosted molded glass shades with flower motifs. Each shade ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sabino Wall-Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Marius-Ernest Sabino wall-sconces in the Palmes model
Measures: Height 21", width 12", depth 8"
Glass only: 16" x 5"
Electrified for the US.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco pendant chandelier created by the master of glass known as " Marius-Ernest Sabino " (1878-1961) in great condition. The shade is enhanced by a typical Fren...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Singed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French master “Marius Ernest Sabino“ in great condition. Square shaped shades in clear frosted glass with geometric motifs thro...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco pendant chandelier created by the master of glass known as " Marius-Ernest Sabino " (1878-1961) in great condition. Comprised of a dome shade in clear fros...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Single French Art Deco Waterfall Wall Sconce Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Single French Art Deco sconce known as the "Waterfall" from the 1930's by Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961) in great condition. The shad...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces by the French artist “Sabino“ in great condition. Clear frosted molded glass shades with Skyscraper geometric motif. Held by polished nicke...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Pendant Chandelier Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco pendant chandelier created by the master of glass known as " Marius-Ernest Sabino " (1878-1961). The shade is enhanced by geometric flower motifs in frost...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier or Flush Mout by Sabino (pair available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco square shaped pendant chandelier created by "Marius Ernest SABINO" (1878-1961). The shade is enhanced by typical French Art Deco geometric motifs throughout. In a fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist "Marius Ernest Sabino" in clear and frosted molded glass shades with grapes vine motif. Held by a replated nickel...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A French Art Deco Lamp by Edgar Brandt with Waterfall Sabino Shade
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning and very rare French Art Deco table lamp in great condition. Collaboration of the two highly acclaimed French Artists in the pinnacle of the Art Deco Era. The glass shades...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Art Deco Lamp by Sabino
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Marius Ernest Sabino.
A rare and important Art Deco table lamp, circa 1928.
Frosted glass molded with a stylized foliage and birds motif, in a gilded bronze armature.
H: 20 1/2 in.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino with Geometric Motif
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Rare French Art Deco table lamp created by "Marius Ernest Sabino" (1878-1961). The glass shade is clear frosted glass with polished details having geometric motif. Held by a silvered...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Pair French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces created by the French artist "Sabino" large scale 18.5 inches high in clear and frosted molded glass shades in geometric, streamlined design he...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco waterfall Table Lamp Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco table lamp known as the "Waterfall" was created in the 1930's by the French Master "Marius Ernest SABINO" (1878-1961) in great condition. The shade is marked "SABIN...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Single French Art Deco Sconce by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A single French Art Deco wall sconce was created by the French artist "Marius-Ernesto Sabino" in great condition. A large scale 16" high 2.75" width 2" depth cylinder shaped in clear...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces were created by the French Master "Marius Ernest SABINO". The shades are in clear frosted molded glass in a geometric, streamlined design held ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist " Marius Ernest SABINO " is in great condition. Clear frosted molded glass shades with flower motifs. Each shade ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Chandelier signed Marius-Ernest Sabino (Pair available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning Grand scale French Art Deco chandelier was designed by the glass master " Marius-Ernesto Sabino " in great condition. Consists of eight glass panels in flower motifs embraci...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
French Art Deco waterfall Table Lamp Signed by Sabino (pair available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare French Art Deco table lamp known as the "Waterfall" was created in the 1930's by the French Master "Marius Ernest SABINO" (1878-1961) in great condition. The shade is marked "...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by the French artist "Marius Ernest Sabino" Having clear and frosted glass shades with polished details and floral motif. Each shade is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
French Art Deco table lamp by Sabino waterfall model
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original French Art Deco table lamp by Sabino with the waterfall model lampshade and the base in its original gold bronze patina. Circa 1930.
The lamp is also presents in the docume...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino (Pair available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
This table lamp was created by the French artist " Marius Ernest Sabino " in great condition. Enhanced by geometrical flower design in clear frosted glass with polished details, with...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco table lamp created by French Master "Marius Ernest SABINO". The shade is enhanced by a typical flower motif in frosted glass with polished details in great conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Ernest Sabino Bronze and Sèvres Crystal Floor Lamp 1930s
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of lighting designer Marius-Ernest Sabino and the crystal quality of la Cristallerie de Sèvres have come together in this unique Art Deco floor lamp. Bronze and iro...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Lamps by Sabino & Capon
By G.capon, Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning and extremely hard to come by pair of French Art Deco table lamps in great condition. A collaboration of the two highly acclaimed French Artists in the pinnacle of the Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Table Lamps Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A stunning pair of French Art Deco table lamps created in the 1930s by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878-1961). The shades are clear frosted glass with polished details referred to as the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
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.