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
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze & Carved Alabaster 7-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Carved Veined Alabaster Seven-Light Chandelier. The circular pierced floral frame suspended by five-leaf-from stems topped with an urn...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Milk Glass & Pressed Glass Flush Mount Chandelier w/ Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This well composed and materially dynamic Art Deco Milk Glass & Pressed Glass Flush Mount Pendant Chandelier W/ Bronze Fittings Originates fr...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Satin Swirl Glass Flush Mount, 1980s, Eglo Leuchten, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chrome and glass flush mount. Made in the Art Deco style. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires two European E27 Edison bulbs, up to 60 watts eac...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
The Insulator '0' Sconce in polished brass by NOVOCASTRIAN made in Great Britain
Located in Washington, GB
Inspired by our founder Richy's endless train journeys up and down Britain's East Coast mainline, by the rhythmic lattice of the overhead power lines, and by the intriguing saucer-li...
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2010s British Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Floor Lamp in Cream Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rhapsody Table Lamp in Black Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier Vienna with Glass Shades Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Chandelier Vienna with Glass Shades Around 1920s
Brass parts polished and stove enamelled
Beautiful old original glass shades.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Table Lamps by Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco table lamps by the French artist "Charles Schneider" is in excellent condition. Shades are in clear frosted glass with polished details. Lamps were re-plate...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Venini Sconce, Dated, circa 1935
By Venini
Located in Sacile, PN
Three Venini sconces, big dimension, truncated pyramid shape. Made by alternate clear and amethyst glass plates.
*********ONE SCONCE AVAILABLE*********
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Oversize Drum Lantern, 1930s, Sand-Colored Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare oversize drum lantern from the 1930s. Minimalist brass-plated steel structure with sand-colored curved glass. Bottom glass has a white casing, top glass segments are frosted. On...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Art Deco Style Brushed Metal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style Brushed Metal Sconces featuring sleek, geometric design. The soft brushed finish adds a subtle sheen, reflecting light beautifully.
The sconces are adorned wit...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair 1930's French Art Deco Gilt Metal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair French Art Deco Gilt Metal Wall Sconces. Bagues inspired.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970's Hollywood Regency Art Deco Brass Floor Lamps - a Pair
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage pair of 1970's Hollywood Regency floor lamps for sale. They are both in excellent condition, and are both in great working order. They have a brass Art Deco base with a brass...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
chandelier pendant art deco 3 arm branch chrome teak blown glass
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
ART DECO, CHROME, TEAK AND GLASS PENDANT LIGHT WITH THREE ARMS/BRANCHES – 63.50cm., 25” high
Elegant, classic Art Deco form injecting the luxur...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Art Deco Modern White Alabaster Marble Urn Desk or Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Italian Art Deco Modern white or antique white alabaster marble 'Urn' form desk or table lamp, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. This alabaster marble lamp is on ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier in Crystal and Brass, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare big chandelier with countless Murano crystal glass drops in transparent and light purple (lavender - lilac) color.
Made in Italy in the 1960s, in the Art Deco Desig...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Thonet Floor lamp ART DECO, 1950´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury beautiful floor lamp in the ART DECO style, originally designed in Thonet. It was made in the 1950´s in the former Czechoslovakia.
The Structure of the lamp is made ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Small globe table lamp in chrome and walnut. 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Small cute deco style table lamp in chrome. Wood spacer is lacquered and polished walnut. Therese some deterioration to chrome. It's consistent with the age. Walnut lacquer looks go...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with glossy white Murano glass globe mounted on bronzed finish frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy
1 light / E26 or E27 t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier with Hand Work Glasses
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish bronze and hand work glasses.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Spanish Art Deco Design Pair of Black Brown Veneer & Gold Leaf Cylindrical Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary pair of tall glamorous Hollywood regency design lamps, handmade in black and gold, high quality of execution with a sleek and modern mirror-like finish, the stem as an...
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2010s Spanish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Art Deco Style Holophane Globular Glass Pendant Ceiling Lights
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A pair of Art Deco Holophane Globular glass pendant ceiling lights white metal with brass finishing touches made for a London Bar
Modern era lighting that evokes the beautiful glo...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art deco cubist pendant
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco cubist pendant.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hanging Pendant Lamp with Round Glass Shade
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Hanging pendant lamp with a round glass shade in white with red stripes. The shade is attached to a metal structure with black plastic elements. With its simple design and striking c...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Original Petite New York Art Deco Chandelier, Painted Metal
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Typical New York, Art Deco chandelier, painted metal.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920s Karl Hagenauer Weiner Werkstatte Wien Nickel Brass Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare and gourgeus ceiling lamp by Karl Hagenauer
Wien, 1925
Nickel plated brass frame
Glass Shade (diameter 15 cm)
Excellent condiction
Perfect working order.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1930s Restored Large Art Deco Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Carefully refurbished
original paper lampshade with minor signs of use
Newly rewired
walnut veneer
Opaxy glass.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930s, French, Crackle Glaze Art Deco Ceramic Lamp, Green Color, Rond Shape
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This a Crackle glaze table lampe. It has been done in France circa 1930. The color is green. The fom is rond.
USA PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BUYERS
Shade i...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Iron and Glass Chandelier, Four Lights
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A blend of Art Deco and Art Nouveau, this early twentieth century French iron and glass chandelier features a central wreath of iron r...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Exceptional Sculptural Design Long Wall Lamp, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Long White Glass Tubes Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps
Lamp is in very good condition.
These lamps works with E27 standa...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
2 Art deco Pendants vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art deco Pendants vienna around 1920s
Original antique glass shades
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jean Gauthier French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Gauthier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Jean GAUTHIER (Paris), France, 1920s. Frosted glass shade with a floral pattern. Wrought-iron base. Same period as Lalique, Sabino, Etling, ... Height: ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Metallic Silver 4 Balls Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco metallic silver 4 balls ceiling lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
This lamp works with 4 x E27 light bulb.
Wired and suitable to use...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Important Palatial French Modernist Glass and Nickel Two-Tier Chandelier Petitot
Located in New York City, NY
Enormous French octagonally shaped two-tier Petitot chandelier. Highly polished nickeled bronze armature holding horizontal glass rods, flat frosted glass insets and frosted and poli...
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20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Degué Wall Lights
Located in NANTES, FR
Suite of 3 art deco wall lights model 501 by Degué decorated with roses and leaves.
Wrought iron frame
Electrified and in perfect condition.
Width: 25,2 cm
Height: 31,5 cm
Depth: 6...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1940s Art Deco Brass and Shell Shaped Glass Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Three Art Deco wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in 1940 sold one by one. Glasses are in perfect conditions, brass it's in original patina. They work both 110-240 volts...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930s Art Deco Chrome Plated Mushroom Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome mushroom table lamp, made in Czechoslovakia, in the 1930's.
Made of chrome.
Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use (patina, some scratches.
Fully functional.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hammered Copper Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Celebrate the timeless allure of early 20th century industrial design with this stunning American Art Deco ceiling mounted uplight. Crafted with fla...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Copper
Art Deco 4 Arm Frosted Glass & Silvered Bronze Chandelier Signed Muller Frères
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and materially exquisite Art Deco Four Arm Frosted Glass and Silvered Bronze Chandelier Signed Muller Frères originates from France, Circa 1930. Featuring an ornate fram...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light features a ridged milk glass. Excellent vintage conditions.
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1930s Mexican Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass
Midcentury Fontana Arte Style Faceted Glass Brass Lantern, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Fontana Arte style faceted glass and brass lantern or pendant, Italy, 1940s. It takes one E27 large sized light bulb. In fine vintage condition, no chips or cracks, aged pat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian 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
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair 1930s French Art Deco Patinated Bronze Fists/ Hands Holding Torch A. Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Outstanding 1930s French Art Deco Gilt and Patinated Bronze "Hands or Fists" Holding up the light. A lightbearer. This pair is attributution Andre Arbus.
Purchased from a French...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1 of 2 Art Deco Flush Mount Brass Plafoniere Ceiling Lamp, Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO Flush Mount Brass Plafoniere
This original ceiling lamp captivates with its simple and matter-of-fact Art Deco design. The lamp gives a very pleasant light. This ceiling ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Very big art deco table lamp with opaline glass and glass sticks vienna 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Very big art deco table lamp with opaline glass and glass sticks vienna 1920s
Opaline glass on the shade
Polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
The on/off ...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Roseville Futura Art Deco Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Roseville Futura Art Deco Lamp, American, circa 1930s. This is often called the "Black Flame" even though it is executed in beautiful shades of green. Roseville Pottery Model 391-10....
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Just Andersen Art Deco Danish 1920 Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An original 1920s bronze alloy called disko in the highly desired onion shape by famed Danish lighting maker , Just Andersen. Signed . Rewired with an aged brass double socket cluster.
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Table Lights
By miiss, Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful solid brass and glass shade table lights.
Germany
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lampadario Veneziano Vetro Murano Color Ametista Venini Style Quattro Luci 1930
By Venini
Located in Milano, MI
Lampadario Veneziano In Vetro Soffiato Color Ametista Primi 1900, sospensione Art Deco in vetro di Murano a quattro luci color rosa violaceo Venini style.
Questo lampadario venezian...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Art Deco Pendant with opaline glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant with opaline glass shade vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique opaline glass shade
We can adjust the hight to fit your room hight fo...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco French Brass & Clear Glass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French, Art deco, blue glass, chrome desk light / table lamp
2,5 meter black cotton wire, plug and switch
Glass 9 × 9 cm
B22 bulb holder
Available with UK / US plug
Priced per in...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Michel Zadounaisky Art Deco Antelope Wrought Iron Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Michel Zadounaisky Art Deco antelope wrought iron and chrome table lamp is a timeless piece of French mastery. The classic jumping antelope decor is expertly crafted w...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Brass Table Lamps With Stylized Fountain Motif – Circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Art Deco brass table lamps exemplifies the opulence and geometric precision of the 1930s. Each lamp features a rectangular brass body adorned with an intricately...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Porcelain Art Deco Table Lamp Made in France 1930 Blue and White Pierrot ROBJ
By ROBJ
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Porcelain Art Deco table lamp made in France 1930 blue and white Pierrot ROBJ.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Wrought Iron and Alabaster Sconces Suite of 4
Located in NANTES, FR
Suite of 4 Art Deco sconces circa 1925.
Wrought iron frame richly decorated with apples.
Alabaster tulips.
In perfect condition and electrified
Widt...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Cherrier & Besnus French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by CHERRIER & BESNUS, 36, rue Amelot, Paris, France, 1920s. Glass & wrought-iron. Molded glass shade showing a stylized floral pattern hung on its stunning...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Art Deco Chandelier Pietro Chiesa Style for Fontana Arte, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Delicious Art Deco chandelier with scrolled brass terminating in five scallop edged flower form socket cups, supported by finely etched glass. Attributed to Pietro Chiesa style for F...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pierre Gilles French Art Deco Wrought-Iron 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. Thick molded glass shade on its classy wrought-iron base. Measures: Height: 11"(28cm) , Width:...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
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.