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
France Sconces Brass Glass 1930 France
Located in Milano, IT
Sconces Art Deco.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Monumental Tall Cascading Smoked Gold Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art Deco style grand entry wall cascading leaf sconces, in sophisticated gold and smoked colors with Hollywood regency flair. The organic design of this impressive natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Desk 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful French alabaster pendant with bronze mounting, circa 1925.
Socket: 1 x E 27 for standard screw bulbs.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Art deco 20th century brown and white ceramic table lamp style of Primavera
By Primavera
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Primavera
Art deco white and brown ceramic table lamp
Original good condiiton
Sold without lampshade
Ceramic height 12 cm
Large 12 cm
Total height with electrica...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Functionalist Table Lamp from Fog & Mørup, 1930s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Art Deco/Functionalist table light manufactured by Fog and Mørup during the 1930s. It features a fluted nickel-plated metal base and single ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
A Fine French Art Deco Octagonal Bronze and Glass Chandelier by Petitot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco octagonal bronze frame chandelier by Atelier Petitot, with clear glass rods and frosted glass panels.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Modernist Table Lamp by Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
Modernist lamp in chrome metal, the articulated head on the shaft is ending with a frosted glass cylinder. Bakelite switch on the wooden base. By Jean Boris Lacroix.
European standa...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1970s Vintage Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achile Castiglioni
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
Gorgeous 1970s vintage cocoon pendant lamp by Achile Castiglioni made in Italy in excellent condition
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Silk
Pair 1925 French Art Deco Blown Crystal Mirror Back Wall Sconces att Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1925 French Art Deco Blown Crystal Tubular Form Wall Sconces attributed to Jules Leleu. Bronze mounts, mirror back. Very high quality. Crystal is clear. Fantastic and rare pair ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal
ART DECO ceiling lamp chandelier P. Maynadier hanging lamp bronze, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO chandelier P. Maynadier hanging lamp bronze, 1930s
This stunning Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Balls Venetian Glass Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This imposing chandelier will be the standout piece in an entryway or home with high ceilings. A round, brushed metal structure supports a Cascade of metal vertical elements of diffe...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Single Art Deco inspired Spanish alabaster sconce
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single Art Deco inspired Spanish alabaster sconce. Each piece displays naturally occurring variations in color and veining.
Category
1990s Spanish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Marlene Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light or flush mount with clear frosted Murano glass, mounted on polished chrome frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
2 lights / G9 type / max...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large art deco light pink white ceramic table lamp by Kaza circa 1940 40 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Kaza - France
Unique art deco large ceramic table lamp
Signed under the base
Original perfect condition
Height 40 cm
Large 20 cm
Height with electrical system 46 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Deco Bronze Wood Chinoiserie Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
1940s French bronze and wood chinoiserie wall sconces. These feature two-light and hand carved wood scholars with deco shell cartouche, newly electrified with UL parts.
Measures: 17...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Stiffel Art Deco Revival Brass Desk or Table Fan Lamp Uplight, circa 1970s
By Stiffel
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Stiffel Art Deco Revival brass table or desk lamp, circa 1970s. The lamp is in the shape of a fan and creates a wonderful uplight. Works as it should. In very nice conditio...
Category
1970s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Majestic Italian Cascading Waterfall CrystalChandelier in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Crystal Cascading Waterfall Chandelier in the Manner of Venini
This Chandelier has a impressive drop of nearly 2mtrs with Eight Tiers
Just been Profesionally Cleaned an...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier in Gold Lustre Brass Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
The Brass Plafonnier chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we offer the flexibility of both smaller and larger sizes, ensuring the perfect fit fo...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Figural Sconces, Brass and bronze, france circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco Figural Sconces, representing a man holding the weight of the lamp shade in his shoulders.
The man is manufactured in bronze and the lamp shade in brass, the brass c...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of metal
- re-polished
- fully functional
- new cabling
- good original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Flexible nickel plated art deco table lamp around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Flexible nickel plated art deco table lamp around 1920s
Original condition
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco French Jules Leleu style Sconces Brass & Crystal, Pair
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco circa 1950 original pair of Jules Leleu style sconces, brass and crystal.
Wired for US and in working condition each sconce takes one bulb max. 40 watts.
Original ag...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Period French Art Deco Sabino Paris Glass Geometric Ceiling Globe Lamp Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare period French Art Deco frosted globe from lampshade by Sabino for the French Market.
With a grey to purple frosted patina and a geomet...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
"Persephone, Goddess of Spring, " Rare Art Deco Porcelain Table Lamp by Lenox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully sculpted and crafted in porcelain, in shades of white and slate blue, this rare and lovely table lamp depicts Persephone, goddess of spring, in bas relief. The lamp was m...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Pendant Pyppe 70 Brass, Lilac & Travertine by UTU
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
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Skyscraper Chandelier by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco bronze geometric design chandelier created by the French master " Sabino". Features four large glass panels in clear frosted with intricate skyscraper motifs in exc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Curvo Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern wall light or flush mount with a large amber warped Murano glass shade mounted on polished nickel finish metal frame, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Lamp or Chandelier Spectacular Coromandel Skyscraper Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Spectacular amd expceptional lamp in the purest Art Deco Skyscraper style, 1930s.
Wood Madagascar ebony Coromandel or similar, with tulips
Brass a...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wood, Opaline Glass
French Modern, A Vintage Table Lamp in Stone with Elephant Motifs, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming mid century table lamp in stone. Made in France in the 1970s. The lamp features a unique stone base adorned with intricate elephant motifs, blending natural elements with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Stone
"Dahlias" Art Deco Chandelier by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A "Dahlias" chandelier by Lalique, signed, in clear and frosted glass molded with a floral and leafage design, hanging on four silken electrified cords, with original glass canopy. A...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Antique Art Deco Table Lamp from the 1920s
Located in Søborg, DK
An antique Art Deco table lamp with slight Brutalist tones.
In cast aluminum with adjustable height from 50-60cm.
The discovery of alumini...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
A Vintage Glass Table Lamp By Val Saint Lambert Of Belgium
Located in Søborg, DK
A large Art Deco glass table lamp by Val Saint Lambert of Belgium.
In a beautiful light green colored glass with age related wear and without chips.
This lamp has been rewired with...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
French Art Deco Silver and Brass Fluted Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art deco Torchiere Floor lamp. The base is Brass, with a silver plate fluted Column, and fluted Torchiere Holder which corresponds with the torchiere shade in white glass.
A...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Nickel and Amber Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Sublime nickel and amber glass chandelier from the 1930s. Art Deco with a Bauhaus touch come together here with an elegant modernist nickel structure and amber-colored blown glass tu...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Style Table Lamp Danseuse à la coupe by Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style figural table lamp of a lady holding a glass shade.
Danseuse à la coupe.
The lamp is signed and has the Le Verrier foundry mark.
Designed ca. 1930, contemporary pos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large French Art Deco gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. T...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Stylish Art Deco Chandelier, made in the 1930's,
- made of chrome, metal and glass,
- repolished, cleaned, shows signs of wear and age (rusting and patina),
- fully functional.
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1930s Philips opaline glass and brass pendant
By Philips
Located in Milan, IT
1930s Philips opaline glass and brass pendant.
These examples were used very often in Italian 1920s / 30s interiors.
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Light Ball-Shaped Light Yellow Shade + Chrome, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original Art Deco pendent light with ball-shaped shade of matte light yellow glass made in the 1930s.
The shade is mounted with a chromium-plated top and canopy.
The length of the ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Art Deco Floorlamp in Walnut and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Floor lamp, walnut, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1930s
This exquisite Art Deco floor lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1930s, is a true testament to the elegance and innovation of th...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco French Jumping Deer Table Lamp, Night Lamp
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco table lamp or night lamp, jumping deer, white satined glass globe, on marble base.
Switch on the base. E14 light bulb. On request, we can replace it with E12for the US.
Good...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pierre Gilles Beautiful 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. Thick molded glass shad...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Revival Mantle Table Lamp in Brass by TS Belysning, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural table light with base in solid brass - partially polished, partially brushed. This particular model was made to fit on a mantle shelf or indoor window sill. It is wide but...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare model of a Swiveling Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare model of a Swiveling Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Deep up to 38cm
Original condition
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Glass table lamp with fabric shade around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Glass table lamp with fabric shade around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The Fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Sconces Milk Color with Clear Horns in Blown Murano Glass 1960s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive pair of sconces milk color with clear horns in blown Murano glass 1960s Italy
The work of art is constituted of a main huge white bowl in milk color, surrendered by three tr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco table lamp in a stylish design. Approx. 1940s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Art Deco table lamp in a stylish design. Brass. Base in copper.
Approx. 1940s.
In excellent condition with signs of use.
Dimensions: H 28.0 cm. x W 19.0 cm.
Cord: 170 cm.
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Ring Triedro Venetian Glass Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Ring collection, this superb, Art Deco, inspired chandelier will enrich the look of any room. Its round, metal structure is supported by a top piece with three GU10 LED l...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Harem Lamp" by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
An erotically charged early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze lamp modelled with a harem beauty relaxing on a rug in front of an Arab man with an architectural background with suspended lantern...
Category
Early 20th Century Ukrainian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Torsade Plaster Floor Lamp in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive torsade plaster floor lamp in the style of Jean-Michel Frank.
The word "torsade" is French for "twisting" or "spiral.
Dimensions listed (24 in. diameter x 68 in. tall) are...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Plaster, Parchment Paper
A Large Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp and Shade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp and Shade
A very unusual and stunning piece, the lamp and the shade are made in leaded and jewelled glass, the base of the lamp has a...
Category
1960s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Stained Glass
Large Italian 1970s Chrome Art Deco Style Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Italian modern architectural art deco style shiny chrome table lamp with three light sources.
Wired for EU and US use with black cord wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Table Lamp Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920s
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Delphi III Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi III Pendant Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: Ø: 90cm; H: 18cm.
Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz.
Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be w...
Category
2010s Brazilian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Quartz, Crystal, Metal, Other
Andre Delatte Pair of French Art Deco Lamps, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of French Art Deco table lamp from a pair by Andre Delatte (Jarville, near Nancy), France, 1920s. Glass and wrought iron. Mottled blown double glass shade. Colors: Yellow and re...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Table Lamp by Pierre D'Avesn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glass Table Lamp
Pierre d'Avesn
Circa 1930
This rare and captivating Art Deco table lamp by Pierre d'Avesn epitomizes the refined elegance of the era. Fashioned in frosted and molde...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
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.