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
Shagreen Floor Lamp with Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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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2010s Philippine Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and...
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1950s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nickel- Plated art deco wall lamp with polished oak wood vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Nickel- Plated art deco wall lamp with polished oak wood vienna around 1920s
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Charles Schneider Rare Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1920. This exquisite chandelier features a mottled glass shade, with powders applied between two la...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Bigger one)
Located in Wien, AT
Reproduction of a nickel art deco wall lamp
This is a reproduction. ( New )
We have also the same in polished brass.
It can be brass and lacuered too.
The last photo shows we have t...
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Swedish Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish Art Deco ceiling light from the 1930s. A large „raw glass“ disc with chipped edge (and partially frosted) is held by patinated brass hardware with decorative cast elements. O...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Just Andersen Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A table lamp by Just Andersen in great vintage condition. It is part of Just Andersens early work and true testament to his contribution to the Danish art deco movement in the 1920s....
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Classic Diskometal Table Lamp by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Timeless Discometal Table Lamp designed by Just Andersen in 1936. A fine piece for a beautiful place.
* Bottle-shaped metal desk lamp with vertical lines and a white fabric shade.
*...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Muller Frères Art Deco Chandelier
Located in NANTES, FR
Muller Frères, chandelier with 4 plates and central bowl.
Floral decor.
Silvered bronze frame.
Electrified. E14 socket. 5 lights.
In perfect condition
Height: 85cm
Diameter: 52cm
Weight: 20 Kg
The Muller brothers...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Joe 501 Original Tailored Classic Detailed Handmade Ceiling Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Joe Ceiling Lights are inspired by my father's mid-century Mark Cross cuff link box. The geometric shape works with any contemporary, mid-century or art deco decor. We use Italian and Belgian linens available in a wide range of colours to dramatically or subtly change the mood of this handmade fixture. We also source and change stitching colours to suit. Joe's solid brass fixture...
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2010s Australian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Adjustable art deco pendant around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable art deco pendant around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Adjustable form 86cm up to 170cm
Middle position 100cm
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Two-Arm Chrome and Glass Pendant, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist German Art Deco two-arm pendant from the 1930s. Chromed brass hardware with fabric covered stem and dark sand-colored blown glass diffusers. Very nice original condition wi...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Marbled Opaline Glass, Brass & Bakelite Pendant, Germany 1920s 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1920s to 1930s during the Bauhaus era.
The pendant features a marbled glass shade with a warm beige or cream b...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
BRONX Sconce in Concrete, Rippled Glass and Metal Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of The Boroughs Collection, created in partnership with The Brownstone Boys.
Inspired by the Bronx's rich musical heritage and loosely based on a vinyl record platter, the Bronx...
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2010s American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Art Deco Tubular Opaline Glass & Brass Sconces, Germany 1930s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These beautiful wall lights were designed and manufactured in Germany during the Bauhaus period in the 1930s. They feature tube shaped cream colored opaline glass lampshades and bras...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamps
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant pair of alabaster urn table lamps with neoclassical design. Spain, 1930s-1940s
This pair of turned alabaster urn lamps with classical design have carved details on the bottom...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Single Parrot Wall Sconce by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, rare gilt iron and crystal parrots wall sconce by Maison Baguès (signed), Paris, circa 1930s.
Socket: two x (E14) for standard screw bulbs.
In an excellent vintage co...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Great Antique Venetian Murano Pendant Light w. Blown Smoked Glass in Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful color and good size vintage Italian murano fixture with mouthblown glass in painted gilt color thread metal frame.
If you are looking for a stylish design, near-antique l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
Material Samples - Glass and Metal
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Material samples for Bianco Light + Space products.
Each sample is sold individually. Please state glass color and metal finish option.
Category
2010s American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Up to 10 Art Deco Brass Pendant Lights with Conical Glass Shades, Vienna 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 10 Art Deco Schoolhouse petite pendant lights / hanging lamps from the 1930s, crafted in Vienna, Austria. These lights feature brass hardwa...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
MULLER FRERES Bird Pendant Chandelier Ceiling-light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceiling-light by MULLER FRERES (Luneville), France, ca.1920. Glass and bronze. Thick and large frosted pink glass shade with its gorgeous silver plated fixture. Lit f...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style Light for the Karl Marx Hof Vienna, Flushmount, Can Be Modified
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed for the longest council House ever built, these lamps are located in the gangways between the blocks. The height of 50cm is the total, including the stems, the body only has...
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Alabaster Wall Sconces / Lights with Sculpted Bamboo-Style Edge, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Mid-Century Era Mint Pair of Art Deco Style White Alabaster Wall Sconces / Lights.
Bring timeless elegance and organic sophistication into your interior with this striking pair of I...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass and Bronze Octagon Shape Pendant or Flush Mount
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass and Bronze Octagonal Flush Mount or Pendant:
This elegant Art Deco-style fixture features a bold octagonal design, crafted from sandblasted frosted m...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Art Deco glass ceiling lamp
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Add a touch of elegance to your home with the Beautiful Art Deco glass ceiling lamp from Nordisten. The frosted glass looks like pearl, creating a soft, glowing ambiance that transfo...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Large Italian Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, brass, Italy, 1940s
This breathtaking chandelier is crafted by the acclaimed Venetian glass studio Barovier&Toso, and dates back to the 194...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Good Size Flush Mount / Pendant with Stunning White Alabaster Moon-Like Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and pure white alabaster pendant light.
This rare and good size alabaster light fixture also is of a beautiful design. The clean and perfectly polished surface of this alaba...
Category
1970s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Iron
Great Pair of Art Deco Style Alabaster Up & Down Light Wall Sconces / Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster 2-light (up & down) wall lights.
If you are looking for a great shape, great condition and practical size pair of scon...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Art Deco ceiling lamp with original glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp with original glass shade vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original glass shade
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair 1990s Mid-Century Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair 1990s Mid-Century Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Beautiful set of two very large and heavy wall lamps made of strong brass base and transparent thick origina...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights in the Shape of a Cobra, Art Deco, 1920s-1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large pair of Wall Lights in the shape of a Cobra. Art Deco, 1920s-1930s. Scary but cool. Elegantly decorated in brass.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1920s Asian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Classy French Art Deco Alabaster Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Table Lamp, France, 1920s, closely resembling the works of Edgar Brandt or Kiss. This lamp features a beautiful alabaster shade paired with a wrought-iron base, showc...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Art Deco White Albaster Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique alabaster hanging lamp in Art Deco style, circa 1950s.
A single piece of alabaster, beautifully worked with shades and reflections of other colours when lit, suspended from t...
Category
1950s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Brass Pair of Wall Lamps, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass Pair of Wall Lamps, 1940s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
These lamps works with E14 standard light bulbs.
Wir...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original 1920s Art Deco Palm Chandelier – Hollywood Regency
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A rare and completely original 1920s Art Nouveau chandelier with a striking Hollywood Regency aesthetic. This exquisite three-tiered piece features elegantly curved Art Glass leaves,...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Atelier Sedap Shell Plaster Art Deco Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of French Art Deco Revival chalk mattte white nautical plaster wall lamps by famed Artelier Sedap. They look to be unused dead stock...
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1980s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant, Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern, a pair :
These Art Deco style pendants exude timeless glamour and geometric refinement. Each lantern is meticulous...
Category
1990s Unknown Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Four French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s, Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Four Lovely bronzed brass wall lights with hand-blown opaline glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All six wall sconces are in very good condition, bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Barovier Toso Venetian Murano Glass Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Milano, MI
Lovely Italian Venetian Murano glass chandelier, a fashinating Art Deco Barovier Toso style pendant featuring three curved arms ending full form glass shades with applied glass trim,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Large Venini Carlo Scarpa 1930s Corrugated Murano Glass Wall Lights with Lens
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Large Printed Murano Glass Applique Weave created by Carlo scarpa for Venini in the 1930s.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
DeskLamp by Eileen Gray for Jumo, 1940’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fantastic brass and black metal desk lamp n°71 by Eileen Gray produced by Jumo in France ca. 1940s. The lamp consists of corrugated steel and the original black-painted and chromed b...
Category
1960s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Brass
Art Deco Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco lamp circa 1925.
Wrought iron base decorated with a leaf of the Pope's currency.
Alabaster shell.
In perfect condition and electrified.
Total height: 38.5 cm
Base diameter:...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Chandelier Ezan Molded Clichy Glass Ceiling Pendant, C 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Clichy glass, aluminium and wood chandelier or lustre, French
Clichy glass is recognizable by its white-flecked glass technique. This effect is obtained during the hot glass manufact...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Daum French Art Deco Nouveau Table Lamp, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco / Nouveau Table Lamp, Nancy, France, Circa 1920
This exquisite French Art Deco / Nouveau table lamp, crafted in Nancy, France, circa 1920, features a stunning blown ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Four French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of four bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All six wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small Art Deco Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant w. Bronzed Stem, Finial & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and small size, two-light, white alabaster ceiling lamp of superb quality and condition.
This light fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era will light up both y...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Large Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Wood Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic eight-arm pendant chandelier made of stained wood and brass with organically curved arms and cream colored pleated fabric shades, manufactured in Austria in 1930s.
The br...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bespoke Art Deco Design Holophane Globular Glass Pendant Ceiling Lights
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Bespoke Art Deco Holophane Globular glass pendant ceiling lights white metal with brass finishing touches made for a London Bar
Modern era ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
HK09 Polished Brass Spot Ceiling Light, HK X DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes
HK09
"Handelsmann and Khaw have long admired the quality and refinement of Dunlin's collections. Our first collection came about from where we found a need for fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstaette Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very modern chandelier, which also can be made in other sizes. Available in different sizes.
Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette Atelier, now custom made production ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Geometric Table Lamp in Shagreen, Shell 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze Snake Floor Lamp By Edgar Brandt
Located in Gloucester, GB
Cast Bronze Snake Floor Lamp By Edgar Brandt
- Heavy cast bronze stand
- Opaline glass shade with texture designed to look like snake scales
- Origin...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Striking Pair of Deco Style Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A Striking Pair of Art Deco Style Wall Lights with Crystal Tubular Rods, the Case is made from Polished Steel. We Believe these Wall Lights came out of the Savoy Hotel when they Refu...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and rare art deco ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and chrome-coated steel metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1930s first half. The l...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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.