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
Art Deco nickel-plated pendant with original antique glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco nickel-plated pendant with original antique glass vienna around 1920s
Nickel- plated
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Clear and Peach Crystal Flowers Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, C 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Will be newly rewired with a certified US UL socket for the USA and appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Clear and peach crystal...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Muller Frères Art Deco Mottled Glass & Gilt Bronze Pendant Light Hanging Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality French Art Deco period mottled glass and gilt metal pendant light / hanging lamp by Muller Frères. circa 1920
Signed; marks to shade: "MULLER FRES LUNÉVILLE"
Provena...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Nickel-plated art deco chandelier with opal glass shades vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Nickel-plated art deco chandelier with opal glass shades vienna around 1920s
Nickel - plated with original opal glass shades
Original condition
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Opal, Nickel
Reijmyre Pendant, Brass with Clam-Shaped Glass, Sweden 1980/90s Art Deco-Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative rare pendant in brass and clam-shaped glass shades. Made by Reijmyre Belysning, Sweden late 20th century. Total height 84, height excl. chain ca 30 cm.
Five E14 lampho...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
5 Diva Sconces by Ezio Didone for Arteluce, italian Art Deco style
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
5 Diva sconces by Ezio Didone for Arteluce, Art Deco style
Vintage Italian Art Deco wall light with 2 half circular shaped glass plates - 1 white opaque...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
1921 René Lalique Ceiling Light Chandelier Dahlias Opalescent Glass Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Ceiling Fixture Light Chandelier "Dahlias" made in opalescent glass with sepia patina created by René Lalique in 1926.
Molded signature.
New ropes. Wiring just remade.
Original gla...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Daum Nancy and Majorelle Art Deco Suspension
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco suspension around 1925 signed Daum Nancy wrought iron frame made by the Majorelle workshops.
Electrified and in perfect condition.
Mater...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pendant with Glass Sticks, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pendant with glass sticks Vienna, around 1920s.
Brass polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp by George Kovacs Made in USA
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Art Deco style table lamp in chrome with a weighted base, signed Kovacs Lighting. Made in USA. Top quality American made lighting with a substantial yet minimal design. Co...
Category
1970s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Jacques Adnet (attribued to) Leather Table Lamp, France, 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Adnet (attribued to ) leather table lamp, France, 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Pendant Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s
Original tschechische glass manufacturing company
Polished brass and stove enamelled
The ring has a small issues on the edge (see last picture).
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in the manner of Degue
By Degué
Located in Miami, FL
Illuminate your space with this stunning French Art Deco chandelier. Featuring a striking geometric design, this signed masterpiece combines molded frosted glass with a sophisticated...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
French Art Deco Cast Iron & Frosted Glass Table Desk Light, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French 1930s, Art deco, clear glass, cast desk light / table lamp
Cast Iron Base and arm with Frosted glass shade.
Black cotton wire and plug.
Also, available with US/UK plug
E27 /...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
1930s Art Deco Mazda Floor Lamps with Original Stamp, Pair of Torchiere Lamps
By Mazda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rare 1930s Art Deco Mazda floor lamps with original Mazda Lamps Factory stamp. Made in France. They feature an opaque (Opaline) glass shade with chrome detailing and restored mahogany wood. All in impeccable conditions.
Provenance: L’hôtel de Noailles...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass, 1930, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier murano glass, 1930, Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Art Deco Wall Sconce Pyppe II Brass, Opal Glass and Cobalt Blue
Located in Lisbon, PT
Pairing smooth and rough surfaces that contrast with one another, Art Deco inspired Pyppe lamp collection gives way to a new approach in shape and balance. Emphasizing the tension be...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier by Sabino
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A French Art Deco lantern-type chandelier by Sabino, of multiple molded clear and frosted glass panels, created, circa 1935.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Ceramic lamp by Ruhlmann & Besnard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic lamp by Ruhlmann & Besnard
Ball lamp by Ruhlmann in crackled ceramic, signed JEAN BESNARD for Ruhlmann, 1930
Emile Jacques Ruhlmann (1879-1933)
& Jean Besnard (1889-1958)
...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful large Italian Art Nouveau/Art Deco chandelier or hanging lamp with opaline cased green glass shade and green glass straws
Measures:
Diameter 20 inches / 50 cm
Height 36 inc...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Flush Mount
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco fixture, unmarked, probably by Sabino, in frosted glass and satin nickel brass frame, electrified. In very good condition, read...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Standard or Floor Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Standard or Floor Lamp
This is an attractive piece, the round base of the lamp supports a turned upright
The lamp is in good condition, working and is shown with a lampsha...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Sapele Wood
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Glass Sticks, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks, Vienna, around 1920s.
The glass sticks are replaced.
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Unique Amber Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early example of a hand-made and classic Moravian Pendent. You can see the aged patina in the close-up photos. All the glass is intact. These lamps have a great look. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Andre Delatte French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Andre Delatte (Jarville, near Nancy), France, 1920s. Glass, solid bronze and brass. Mottled blown double glass lampshade. Colors: yellow and blu...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Honey Venetian Glass Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite chandelier was made of mouth-blown Venetian glass shaped in a series of horn-like elements in a delicate honey color. These pieces are tiered in two layers, one layer ...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Alice Chandelier Sandblasted Handblown Glass in Solid Brass or Matte Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alice collection is inspired by Brutalist modular architecture. The textured hand blown glass cubes are sandblasted to create a soft glow and stacked together to diffuse light in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nausicaa Art Deco Style Lamp Lady at a Fountain by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nausicaa, Art Deco style lamp lady at a fountain.
Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
Foundry mark Max Le Verrier foundry.
Design 1930.
Posthumous contemporary cast at th...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Unique Austrian Large Brass and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Bronze frame with floral motifs and five alabaster shades each 22cm diameter fitted each with E27 socket. Made in Austria in the 1920.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Murano Green Art Glass Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendant, circa 1990
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic Venetian green color for a Cascade of Murano leaves. A striking color for this chandelier. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at...
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
David Gueron Degue French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A splendid Art Deco nickled chandelier with glass signed "Déngue" by designer David Guéron Degué and several points of light, transparent frosted flo...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Frosted Glass & Brass Chandelier, Sweden 1920s to 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful Art Deco chandelier was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1920s to 1930s in the manner of Leo Holmgren for Glössner & Co.
The light has a sophisticated and e...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920 French Art Deco Carved Wood Dolphin/ Koi / Sea Creature 4 Fish Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1920s French Art Deco Expertly Carved Wood Koi/ Dolphin/ Sea Creature - Fish Chandelier. There are beautiful art glass flower shades included ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Glass Sticks Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Glass sticks are replaced ( new ).
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930s Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Restored - cleaned and rewired: two separate circuits
1+3x , E25-E27 bulbs
US wiring compatible
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
"TUKI" pearly white wall lamp by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah 4 available, Italy
Located in Sacile, PN
Four wall lamps by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah (Simon Gavina), Italy 1984 ca.
These Art Deco Style wall sconces with their white mother of pearl color...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Chandelier by Degue
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco chandelier made out a metal frame and frosted molded panels and center plate by Degue in a Art Deco floral design.
Made in France
Circa: 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Style Pair of Wall Lights made of Brass and Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Style Pair of Wall Lights made of Brass and Glass, Germany 1970s.
Pair of elegant wall lights, shaped as a quarter of sphere, made of brass, enhanced with 4 glass blades to ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swiveling Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Wood polished
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sviweling Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Sviweling Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920s
Wood blackened
Polished and stove enameled
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Secessionist Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Amsterdam school hammered brass desk lamp in a Neoclassical Secessionist style.
This lamp was once owned by Marten Talens, who was the owner and director of R...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Original Art Deco tall chrome table lamp dating to the 1930s. This wonderful lamp features a chrome column, base and gallery with a stunning pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Marble Floor Lamp "Wagneriana" by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
Located in Brussels, BE
Marble Floor Lamp "Wagneriana" by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
The "Wagneriana" floor lamp, a masterpiece of design crafted by the renowned Italian duo Massimo & Lella Vignelli in 198...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Copper
Art Deco Original Cold Painted Spelter Lady Figural Lamp, c1930
Located in Devon, England
An impressive 38 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp features a nude female holding aloft a milk white glass globe shade. Kneeling on an alabaster b...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Spelter
2 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces
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 ...
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Lamp Pyppe Single I, Brass, Dream Green
Located in Lisbon, PT
Pairing smooth and rough surfaces that contrast with one another, Art Deco inspired Pyppe lamp collection gives way to a new approach in shape and balance. Emphasizing the tension be...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Metal
Midcentury Copper Table Mushroom Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant Art Deco style table or desk lamp, made of copper colored metal. At the bottom of the stem a crystal cut knop. The lamp has a two E27 lamp fittings. The lamp is in working...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Art Deco Faceted Patterned Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a faceted, milk glass shade with leaf pattern on a brushed nickel fitter is newly wired with 40 inches of braided cloth cord.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Marble and Brass adjustable table lamp. 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Adjustable Brass and Marble Table lamp from 1970s.
Marble is in the great shape. Brass has some patina. All joints work well.
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Pendant germany around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant germany around 1920s
Brass nickel plated
Original glass shade
Category
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Opal, Nickel
Art deco hanging lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco hanging lamp.
Category
1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Chrome & Glass Pendant Light, circa 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Deco chrome & glass pendant light, circa 1930s
A Classic Deco pendant chandelier that will look great in any room of your home. From the game room to the dining room. A great ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Art Deco Style Ceramic Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking, easy to mount and beautifully handcrafted pair of ceramics wall lights.
If you are looking for a stylish and timeless way to bring light into your entry hall, bathroo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Art Decò White Alabaster Chandelier, 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Antique alabaster hanging lamp in Art Deco style, circa 1950s.
A single piece of alabaster, beautifully worked with hues and reflections of other colours when lit, suspended from th...
Category
1950s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco table lamp with a large decorative pink shade.
Made in Poland in the 1950s.
The posture will be made of walnut wood finished in varnish.
New cable.
Very good con...
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1950s Polish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Iron Floor Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New Linen Shade
Materials: Patinated Iron, New Linen Shade
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Chandelier 'Modernism'
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and glass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.