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
Large Oversized Pair of Modernist Art Deco Style 5 Feet Wall Sconces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large oversized five feet fabulous pair of modernist tubular chrome and gold accent wall-mounted sconces Maison Jansen, Italy, Art Deco inspired.
Handcrafted two tones, polished chro...
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1970s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair Art Deco Style Brass Glass Wall Sconces
Located in West Chester, PA
A pair of vintage Art Deco style brass electric wall sconces with white glass shades and orange and green glass rods on either side. Manufacture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
ART DECO Table Lamp Pate de Verre sign. Muller bicolor bedside lamp, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO table lamp with ship sculpture - sign. Muller . Pate de Verre - 1930s
This original table lamp impresses with its simple and functional Art Deco design. The lamp is signed...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Copper
Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Lamp in Black Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Art Deco Machine Age skyscraper style table lamp in the manner of Donald Deskey was realized in the United States circa 1935. It features a volumetric squar...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range Phillips this centre-light is on a Rod 50 cm
The lamp has a fitting on a Solid chrome plate and holds a shade of opaline glass.
Size Schade: 23 cm Diameter. / Height 4...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Unique Design chrome Tubular Bauhaus Chandelier / pendant, 1930s - functionalism
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chrome-plated Bauhaus or Art Deco chandelier
- Rewired, polished
- 3 bulbs any wattage
- US wiring compatible
- the rod can be easily shortened
- very simple design
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Overwhelming Art Deco Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Superb hand blown Ninfea Murano glass chandelier on two levels by Ercole Barovier. Cascade of precious hand blown leaves.
Timeless elegance for your interior.
Excellent vintage c...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Parchment and Brass Torch Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces with parchment torch design, brass finial bottoms, and round bowl design tops. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hanging light "Rinceaux" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging light "Rinceaux" by René Lalique (1860-1945). Silverplated bronze chains and canopy with glass shade.
Felix Marcilhac (1989) "René Lalique, 1860-1945, Maitre-Verrier. Anal...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
One Jean Perzel Original French Art Deco Period Glass and Metal Sconce, Signed
Located in New York City, NY
A single original Art Moderne semi-cylindrical sconce spotlighting a heavily molded polished art glass sheath
with linear pattern and original mounts...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful 5-flamming Art Deco chandelier with two separate circuits. New bottom sand blasted glass.
5x60W, E25 or E26 or E27 bulbs.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of art glass, chrome, metal
The chandelier was completely disassembled and cleaned,the wiring was replaced.
Original piece
With aged patina
4x E27 o...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Contemporary Art Deco Emerald and Ivory Carousel 5 arms pendant
Located in Lisbon, PT
This listing includes:
1x Carousel Pendant 5 Arms with Emerald structure and Ivory shades
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a qui...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Flush Mounted Wall Ceiling Lamp, c.1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegant industrial flush mounted glass light made by Holophane. c.1930
A quality lamp, with original and stamped gallery and adjustable mount. Prismatic glass light shade also ...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Sconces by Degue, a Pair
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Verrerie D'Art Degue. French Art Deco wall sconces, 1930s. Clear and frosted glass shades molded with a floral motif and mounted in a modern brushed nickel frame. Measures: Height 13...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco Flush Mount or Pendant Chandelier Signed by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco frameless Flush Mount or Pendant Chandelier known as the "Waterfall" was created in the 1930's by the French Master "Marius Ernest SABINO" (1878-1961) in great condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Glass Wrought Iron Seven-Light Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Italian six-arm Murano glass chandelier with painted wrought iron flowers and leaf decoration, bowl base of Murano glass flowers and six bunch of grapes shape shades of Murano glass ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Carved Wood with Brass Decorations Floor Lamp, 1930s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Unique French Art Deco floor lamp. Beautiful carved wood shaft design with superb brass decorations and circular base. The conditions of the period are very good with its original br...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilded Amber Beaded Glass Fringe Chandelier, Lantern
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded bronze lanterns and amber beaded glass straw fringe, 2 tiers.
Measures:
Depth 8.7 in /22 cm
Width 8.7 in /22 cm
Diagonal 12 in/ 3...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco chandelier created by the French artist Degue. In a square nickel bronze frame embrace a center shade marked Degue, with four matching oblong shades marked w...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
A Pair of French Art Deco Silver Plated Table Lamps
Located in CA, CA
A pair of French silver plated Art Deco table lamps circa 1940.
Provenance: Hotel Ellington, Nice, France
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Sconce with Nickel Finish
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Customer can choose from :
Nickel
Gold
Old bronze
All Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Schneider and A. Moyens Art Deco Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco lamp circa 1925.
Wrought iron base with gingko biloba decoration stamped A. Moyens (Marseille ironworker).
Glass paste tulip signed Schneider.
In perfect condition and elect...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pierre Gilles French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Pierre Gilles, 27 rue Esquirol, Paris 13e, France, 1920s. Glass and wrought iron. Same period as Hettier-Vincent, Muller Freres, Degue, Charles Schneide...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco & Art Nouveau Bronze Color Brass in Degué Style Glass Chandelier
By Degué
Located in Coimbra, PT
French Degué style Art Deco white frosted glass, 6-light chandelier/ brass bronze color with age patina
6-light bulbs (5 bulbs E14 40W and one bulb E27 60W)
Good working condition
Me...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Maison Leune French Art Deco Enameled Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Auguste HEILIGENSTEIN (1891-1976) at Maison LEUNE, 28bis rue du Cardinal Lemoine, Paris, France, 1920. Enameled granite glass shade hung at its ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Sculptural Bronze Cast Dragon Sconce
Located in München, DE
Exceptional bronze cast wall lamps in the shape of a dragon from the 1930s.
Impressive design and high-quality workmanship.
The copper lampshades create a cozy light.
Condition:
Ve...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamp
A complete original and sculptural Early 20th Century Art Deco floor lamp. Hand crafted wood with an elegant 3 step form which can also be u...
Category
1930s British Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Pine
Aage Rafn Art Deco Bronze Ceiling Lamp, Denmark, 1920s.
By Aage Rafn
Located in Valby, 84
This rare Art Deco bronze ceiling lamp was designed by prominent Danish architect Aage Rafn in the 1920s. Originally crafted for the main Danish police station, a building co-designe...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Lamp in Chrome and Green Glass, France, circa 1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful table / desk lamp with a chromed metal base on which rests an opaline glass in the color green / celadon.
Art Deco, France, circa 1930.
Good condition, restored: elec...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Pendant or Lantern, Italy
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare hand blown Murano glass pendant by the renowned glass manufacturer Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1991. The three adjustable royal blue...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Bronze and Clear Glass Four-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Art Deco bronze and clear glass cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1930-1939. This lantern is in very good condition, no damages, rewired.
Fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier by Hettier & Vincent wrought iron, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO lamp Hettier & Vincent wrought iron chandelier 1930s
The Hettier & Vincent ART DECO ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful craftsmanship and exquisite desig...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Lamp Nude with Vase by Fayral P. Le Faguays Daum Vers L'oasis 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp kneeling nude holding a vase by Fayral, Vers L'oasis, with Daum glass shade.
Patinated Art Metal on Portor marble base. France 1930.
...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pure Art Deco Design Pair Midcentury Made White Alabaster Layered Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, geometrically-circular Art Deco style wall sconces.
If you are looking for a stylish and timeless way to bring light into your entry hall, bathroom, kitchen or bedroom o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
4 Sconces in Glass and Iron, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Sconces
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Wall light in material: iron and glass
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want t...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large French Art Deco Skyscraper Sconces by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco sconces by the French famous artist "Marius Ernest SABINO". The shades are clear frosted glass with skyscraper deco motif. Held by a brass Deco design frame. ...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
R. Lalique Chandelier "Feuilles De Charmes"
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
"Feuilles de Charmes" Art Deco chandelier by Rene Lalique, in clear and frosted glass molded with stylized leaves, a design created in 1924, comprised of 12 panels and a central bask...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
White Glass Bubble Flushmount, Italy, circa 1940
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
White glass bubble flushmount, Italy, circa 1940
Very elegant ceiling 18.5" fixture. White thick satin glass ceiling light mounted on an enameled white brass base. The condition i...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Lamp, 1920, Material, Chrome and glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk lamp Art deco.
Materia: chromed and glass
Style: Art Deco
Country: German
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you wan...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Vintage Neon Marquee Letters from the Iconic Pan-Pacific Auditorium
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Own a piece of Los Angeles history. These large neon marquee letters came from the Iconic Pan-Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles. They were installed th...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
German Polished Brass Grape and Cut Crystal Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful early Art Deco chandelier, Germany, circa 1920s.
This beautiful chandelier is made of polished brass with grape motif and four cut-crystal globes.
Socket: 4 x e27 or e26 ...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Big art deco hexagonal ceiling light with facetted glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Large hexagonal Art Deco ceiling light with faceted glass from Vienna around 1920
Polished brass and enameled
High quality execution
Wood plate on top white painted
1 bulb
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Antique Art Deco Steuben Red Acid Etched Glass Lamp, 1920s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Deco steuben red acid etched glass lamp.
Additional information:
Materials: Etching, Glass
Color: Red
Brand: Steuben
Designer: Steuben....
Category
20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Murano “Reticello” Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of handblown Murano glass wall sconces, each featuring eight stamped blades with “Reticello” weaving and stylized feather-like texture. The effect makes these fixtures look like...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Jean Gauthier Art Deco French Wall Sconce
By Gauthier
Located in Lisbon, PT
French Art Deco wall sconce by Jean GAUTHIER (Ezanville, Paris), France, 1920s in solid nickel-plated brass holding a frosted pressed glass panel. Unsigned.
Jean Gauthier had his ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Rare Pendant Attributed to Wiener Werkstaette, Austria, 1920s
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare and unique pendant lamp attributed to Wiener Werkstatte, Austria, 1920s. Metal and opaline glass.
The main part of the lamp is 20cm wide and 49cm high.
Drop is 144cm. We can ad...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by G Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco chandelier signed by G. Leleu. With beautiful pink frosted molded glass shades with geometric motif. Having polished details mounted on a silvered bronze fra...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Pair of Monumental Size Brass and Glass Art Deco Chandeliers Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of monumental size brass and glass Art Deco chandeliers. Each is in very good condition and requires three European E...
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Chandelier by Boris Lacroix, France, 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco chandelier by Boris Lacroix, France, 1935. 24-karat gold-plated. Opalescent glass shades. Four small dents at the middle part. One micro chip at one shade. See pictures! Rew...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Amazing Art Deco & Koi Color Alabaster and Brass Elephant Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and remarkable, alabaster and brass elephant sculptures pendant light.
This rare and remarkable, 8-light chandelier was made in the European Art Deco era (around 1920-1930) an...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Machine Age Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Anerican art deco table lamp with machine age styling in polished chrome, black and orange bakelite.
13 inches high to top of bulb socket. Includes black shade shown.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp with Stepped Mirror Design
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Art Deco torchiere floor lamp with a stepped mirror base and accent in the center. Brass shade and entire lamp in excellent vintage condition. ...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Bauhaus Pendant, Germany, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus pendant, Germany, circa 1920s
Brass chromed
Opal glass.
Category
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Opal, Chrome
Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 24" diameter Art Deco style ceiling pendants shows many of the design characteristics made famous by E´mile-Jacques Ruhlmann. The piece features a large stepped circular alabas...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
Turned Deco Cherry Markham Floor Lamp with Etched Details
Located in Durham, NC
Starting with a basic form similar to another lamp in my collection, this lamp includes detail work that requires time and patience. While a lamp has a basic function of proving ligh...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Cherry
Art Deco style Lamp Clarté Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier H. 33 inch / 84 cm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Clarté, iconic 84 cm / 33 inch tall Art Deco style figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass shade by Max Le Verrier with foundry mark.
Designed in 1928.
Posthumous conte...
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2010s French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Charles Piguet French Art Deco Alabaster Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Charles Piguet, France, 1920s. The precious base comes with its alabaster shade. Measures: Height 15"(38 cm), overall diameter 4.7"(12 cm). Excellent co...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
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.