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 Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920s
By G. Fabre
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, France, 1920s. Carved alabaster shade. Bronze (canopy and hidden-holes) and brass (chains) fixture. Goat's head hidden-holes. Old alabas...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Rare 1930s Louis Poulsen Pair of Ceiling Lights in Bronze Painted Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Louis Poulsen, pair of pendants, model 'A-Lamp', painted metal, Denmark, 1930s
Dating back to the 1930s, these lighting objects made by Louis Poulsen are a rare occurrence. The mult...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Crystal Brass Flush Mount Light Qty Available NYC Park Ave
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Italian style flush mount light with Slovakian cut crystal globe shade and matching brass rim and bottom finial. Reclaimed from the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Towers on P...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French 1920's Fish Design Art Deco Pendant Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Clear frost glass with nickel on bronze hardware art deco chandelier.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Six lights 60 watts max each.
2 in stock
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless Murano Glass Circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless Murano Glass
Circa 1950
New electrification
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco alabaster pendant, Sweden 1920/30s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large beautiful alabaster pendant, Swedish Art Deco. Decorative as well as a soft light source which works in most rooms, perfect for bedrooms and living rooms to give a cozy feel.
...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco White and Black Veined Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique large Art Deco black veined white alabaster pendant light fixture.
Gorgeous and large alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture from circa 1920. Beautifully veined and masterfu...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Pendant Chandeliers by René Lalique Model Dahlias
By René Lalique
Located in Long Island City, NY
Apair of French Art Deco pendant chandeliers by René Lalique model Dahlias were designed in 1921 in great condition. Hemispherical clear bowl decorated in relief with dahlia blossoms...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Vintage Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from France in the neoclassical style. This piece is made of lacquered steel enhanced with gilt brass accents. It has been newly wired to fit US standards.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
10" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant lights made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Two-part prismatic glass reflectors supported by original aged brass galleries bearing the...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Overwhelming Murano Glass Lantern or Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1940'
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pendant with six arms with details gold inclusions. Heads of lions are the ball falls background.
Centered with three finely handblown cups. Richly decorated with leave...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
French Art Deco 7-Light Frosted Glass, Brass and Copper Chandelier, 1930s
By Ezan
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco 7-light frosted glass, brass, and copper chandelier, circa the 1930s.
This magnificent chandelier, attributed to Ezan, typically Parisian from the 1930s, is made of ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Copper, Brass
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant, Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco style white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern, a pair.
A gorgeous handcrafted with individual panels, this pair...
Category
1990s Unknown Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Chrome Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, c.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredible and large pressed glass Jefferson 'Moonstone' plafonnier pendant lamp. c.1920
A very heavy duty and ornate chromed ring supporting a 14" pressed milk glass moonstone...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Italian clear glass cylinder 'Claridge's' Chandelier
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Spectacular, Multi-Tiered Chandelier composed of a series of delicate glass drops with undulating sections, producing a wonderfully rich and mellow light.
Frame can be ordered in ch...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Phillips Pendant Stem Lamp with a Globular Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands
By Phillips
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Phillips Company, this center-light on a central chromed stem. The lamp has a fitting on a chromed plate and holds a round globular shade of opaline glass.
I...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Three-Light Slip Shade Chandelier, circa 1928
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Petite Art Deco 3-light chandelier with original finish on the fixture. Orange amber with clear on the bottoms. A few tiny cracks in the thick glass but nothing threatening to expand...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Nickel-Plated Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Three-flamming Art Deco chandelier in perfect condition. Original sandblasted glass. Polished, rewired.
3x40W, E25 or E26 or E27 bulbs.
Category
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Large Art Deco Six-Light Frosted Glass Silvered Bronze Globe Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A large silvered bronze Art Deco chandelier with large Round centre and square shape panel frosted glass with a mix of graphics and roses around the band. There are three arms with m...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Venini “Filigrana“ Chandelier Murano Glass Brass Metal, 1930, Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier VENINI Filigrana
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Ceiling Light / Chandelier with Glass France Around 1925, Newly Chromed
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful ceiling lamp allegedly by pertitot from France around 1925. The lamp has been newly chromed (glass and sockets are still original) The glass has very nice thickening and gr...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s.
Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Chandelier by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage chandelier produced by Orrefors, Sweden, Circa a1950th.
Double glass shade with 3 Edison type sockets.
Existing wires, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
20th Century Italian Venetian Eight-Light Chandelier, 1930s
By Ars Murano
Located in Roma, RM
Italian Venetian chandelier, Murano, 1930 circa, 8 light, in good condition.
Rare colour and unusual position of the light arms, the lamps face downwards. It gives more light and ta...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
French Art Deco Frosted Glass Pendent Semi Flush Three-Light Gilt Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful, French Art Deco frosted glass, pendant / semi flush light fixture set with three newly wired candelabra light sockets and wires each taki...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Silver
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Muller Freres
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by Muller Freres with five tulips surrounding the center. Beautiful floral motif. Every piece of glass is signed.
Category
1940s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Tall Art Deco Acorn Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco acorn-shaped ceiling globe pendant in polycarbonate features a wavy pattern texture and a tall, banded design that's perfect for ceiling mounts or as a beautif...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Style White Milk and Red Glass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco style white milk and red glass chandelier, pendant or lantern, a pair
A gorgeous handcrafted, having individual panes, pair of Art De...
Category
1990s Unknown Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier.
Available also a pair.
Variation of glass colors- pink, heavenly, clear etc.
Measures: Height
120 cm glass + 30 cm, chain= total h...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel
Wonderful Art Deco Edgar Brandt Scroll Flower Iron Frosted Glass Lantern Fixture
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful art deco scroll, flower & leaf iron & frosted glass lantern fixture with single edison light in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Geometric Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier. Having clear frosted center glass bowl surrounded by three glass tulips with geometric motif details. Polished details on a silvered bronze frame. Has bee...
Category
1940s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
French Deco Bronze & Frosted Glass Single Light Hexagon Pendant Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Deco bronze & frosted glass single light hexagon pendant chandelier, circa 1920
Gorgeous pendant light. Six sides. Each frosted glass panels lifts up, making changing the b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Barovier & Toso Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, Model "Venexiana", Italy, 1991
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lilypad Pink Chandelier Composed of Textured Glass Blades by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Textured glass chandelier composed of individuals pink petals mounted on a brass structure, in the shape of a lily pad flower that diffuses light.
The chandelier is composed of 24 ...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco four-arms pendant light.
Height 108 cm.
Diameter 58 cm.
Four E27 bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco Lamp, Germany, circa 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco lamp, Germany, circa 1930s
Original condition.
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier, circa 1980, Made in Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Czech chandelier in a shape of the flower in very good condition. Measures: 6 bulbs 40 W, E27.
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Fine chandelier by Ercole Barovier centred by a precious Murano glass cup. Design of pure elegance. All the high quality glasses are in perfect condition.
One light bulb E 27.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
French Bronze Art Deco Hollywood Regency Chandelier Showing Male Nude Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
A remarkable two-tier bronze six-light French Hollywood Regency chandelier, the upper part inspired by Wiener Werkstätte Art Deco designs showing three male nude figures supporting a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Amsterdamse School Painted Glass Art Deco Pedant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful ‘Amsterdamse School’ glass Art Deco pedant light, manufactured in the 1920s in the Netherlands. Very subtle Dutch design pendant in hexagon shap...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Set of Three French Art Glass Shade Pendant Light by Muller Freres #19
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful set of three blown art glass shade that have been modified with new hardware as pendant lights.
Marked Muller Freres
Blown glass colors are not 100% matched
Glass is 3.7...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Italian Chrome and "Incamiciato" Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Art Deco chandelier made in Italy in the 1930s. The structure is in chromed metal and wood, the bowls in Murano glass "Incamiciato" with two layers of glass, white inside and green o...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Wonderful French Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Art Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Art Deco silvered bronze and art glass flush mount fixture set with four lights inside.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italy 1920s Chandelier Art Deco, Gilt Brass and Painted Brass with Five Lights
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco pendant lamp, gilded brass and green painted brass with five arms. Minimalist design. Electrical system redone and functional, ready for use.
Measure in cm. Height 80, ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Venetian Chandelier Art Deco Murano Glass Pendant 1940s Upwards Corollas
Located in Milan, IT
20th century Italian Venetian Art Deco four-light chandelier, a timeless Murano clear blown glass dating back to 1940s with four lights E14 contained within four large glass bowls, f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fine Cage Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Restored Antique Crystal Chandelier – A Glimpse of Art Deco Elegance
Introducing an exquisite antique crystal chandelier that encapsulates the essence of Art Deco sophisti...
Category
1940s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Large Art Deco Milk Glass Spinning Top Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, beautifully shaped, streamlined, spinning top pendant; in milk glass with molded ribbed details on the point and shoulder, and clear glass on top. Ha...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco chandelier.
Diameter:80 cm.
Height:68 cm.
Six bulbs with bajonetfitting B22.
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of two 80s Murano glass and brass wall lamps made by Italian artisans
Located in Saonara, IT
Set of two Murano glass and brass wall lamps built in the 80s by Italian artisans.
Artisanally built with brown green and white Murano glass and brass , this beautiful pieces perfect...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930's Marble Glass Saturn Pendant
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco marble glass pendant chandelier with chrome-plated rod. Around the shade is a glass circle and the pendant strongly resembles Saturn. Bulb: 1 x...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
French 20th Century Art Deco Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This sleek and stylish Art Deco six-light chandelier, circa 1930s, is from France and features a silverplated frame, with hexagonal canopy, supporting six tubular white...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Italian Art Deco Burl Wood and Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Art Deco burl wood chandelier; the central stem, canopy, ball finial and six arms in a beautifully carved burl wood veneer with scallo...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Burl
French Art Deco Geometric Chandelier by Georges Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier by French artist Georges Leleu. Having a clear frosted molded glass center coupe with geometric and ribbed motif. Surrounded by clear frosted molded glass ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful large Italian Art Nouveau/Art Deco chandelier or hanging lamp with opaline cased green glass shade and green glass straws
Measures:
Diameter 20 inches / 50 cm
Height 36 inc...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Big Art Deco Chandelier Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco chandelier vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enamelled
Cut glasses
New wired
We can adjust the height of the chandelier for fitting for your room.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Elegant French chandelier made of silvered cast bronze with a frosted acid etched shade signed "Schneider."
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1970s Opal Glass Ruben Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A 20th century Opal glass pendant light having a cup shaped opal glass attached to a brass frame and stem. Price includes standard wiring.
Category
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Marius-Ernest Sabino, Atelier Jean Perzel, and David Gueron Degue. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $700,000 while the average work can sell for $2,774.
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