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Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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

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
Ercole Barovier Art Deco Pulegoso Sconces 1930 Set of Two
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and authentic large pair of Italian Art Deco wall lights (1930-1940) deigned by Ercole Barovier for the House of BAROVIER in Venice (Murano). These sconces are designed in the p...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Quality pair of art deco gilt sunburst wall sconces
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Quality pair of art deco gilt sunburst wall sconces circa 1920. Beautiful pair of art deco period wall sconces, made in the finest quality. Central sunburst shape with hanging loop...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Set of Four Large Brass and Opal Glass Wall Sconces, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A stunning set of four Art Deco glass and opal brass wall lights, circa 1930s. Made of polished brass and opal glass tubes. Socket: each 2 x Edison (e27) for standard screw bulbs. ...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco French Sconces in Brass, Bakelite & Blown Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco pair of sconces, wall lights in brass and Bakelite with the original blown cone Opaline glass shades. US rewiring and in working condition, each Sconce takes 2 Light bulbs ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Michel Zadounaisky, Sconces '2', France, 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of sconces in hammered wrought iron with two stems by Michel Zadounaisky (1903 - 1983). Body of volutes and interlaces. Signed in the front. Excellent condition. Slight oxy...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of torchiere sconces in wrought iron by Gilbert Poillerat, France, 1940's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of torch/torchiere sconces. In patinated and partially gilded wrought iron, the cone-shaped body decorated with a cord, completed by a smei-spherical cup at the top and a gadroo...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian 1940s Wrought Iron Wall Lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian 1940s Oval shaped Wrought Iron Wall Lamps. Painted in antique gold. Signed G. Salvi Bergamo
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Sconces Original 1920's Aluminum with Glass Panels Unique.
Located in Oakland, CA
These original 1920′s aluminum Art Deco sconces boast unique design features characterized by symmetry and geometry. Salvaged from a historic theater in Detroit, these sconces are la...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Rare Pair of Ron Rezek Enameled Steel Art Deco Revival Sconces.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Art Deco Revival enameled steel sconces by Ron Rezek. You remove 2 pieces of the elliptical steel to access the light bulb. 100 watts max.
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Enamel, Steel

France Sconces Brass Glass 1930 France
Located in Milano, IT
Sconces Art Deco.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1940s Brass and Frosted Glass Artdeco Wall Lights Attributed to Degué
Located in Schoorl, NL
If you like Art Deco lighting, then you will love these glass sconces. Designed with a massive brass frame and a frosted glass petal that slides in, it's a highly distinctive piece a...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Sconces signed by Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Each shade is marked SCHNEIDER FRANCE 1108 as shown on the last...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Milk Glass Sconces, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of Art Deco style brass and milk glass sconces, made by Keuco Lights, Germany, each fixture requires one European E14 candelabra bulb, up to 40 watts. The wall lights have a bea...
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1960s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Bulle Light Large with Handblown Glass in Solid Brass, Sconce or Flushmount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bulle can be used as a flushmount or sconce. The glass is hand blown into the solid brass frame. The hand blowed glass is available in either clear grey or opal white. Finish opt...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Sconce Signed by Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco single sconce signed by Degue. Having two clear frosted floral glass panels. Resting in a geometric stepped silver nickel frame. Has been re wired for American use wi...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Geometric Flush Mount or Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco square shape can be used as a flush mount or sconces decorated with a typical Art Deco geometric design in great condition. The shade is in clear frosted glass moun...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel, Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco "waterfall" sconces from the 1920s signed by Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). The shades are marked “SABINO 4645” and enhanced by typical deco ribbed design ...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Bronze Finish Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design pair of semi circular wall lights, entirely handcrafted, with an antique bronze finish. The nicely scalloped airy brass structure supports crystal clear Murano glass rods worked with the sophisticated technique Torchon, handcrafted twisted glass, that not only makes the fixture more precious but multiplies the light reflections. High quality of construction and details with a brass decorative curved band to enclose the bottom fitted with an elegant frosted Murano glass. Back plate is 6 inches wide. Options available for different finishes and sizes. Versatile, elegant and eclectic for bedroom, living room, hallway lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
Located in Rebais, FR
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Bronze and White Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel (10 available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - Fine French Art Deco bronze wall lights with a white enameled glass bowl shade. Signed. 10 available (price is per sconce)  
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Genet et Michon
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful pair of French Art Deco sconces signed by Gênet et Michon, "GM". Having clear and frosted glass slip shades with geometric motif. Each shad...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of French Art Deco Gênet et Michon Wall Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by French artist Genet et Michon in clear frosted glass shades with floral and geometric motif details. Each sconce take two glass panels. Moun...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair Maison Baguès Wrought Iron Clear Crystal Flower Wall Sconces, 1920s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of Maison Bagès gilded wrought iron two-arm wall lights, France, 1920s. Wonderful art environment handcrafted in wrought iron and gilded, enriched with ten clear faceted crystal...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

Great Pair and Shape Art Deco Style Alabaster Wall Sconces / Light Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless design and easy to mount large alabaster pair of wall sconces from the midcentury era. If you are looking for a stylish and timeless way to bring light into your entry hall...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Aluminum

Italian Large Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights or Sconces in Barovier Style
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two large wall lamps made of strong brass base and transparent thick original Murano glasses. Made in the style of Barovier and Toso of the Italian mid-century, Made...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

PAIR Antique Circa 1930s Lightolier Art Deco Machine Age Sconces
Located in Mississauga, CA
Beautiful pair of original 1930s Art Deco sconces attributed to Lightolier. Original chrome and metallic bronze finish paired with original pudding cup slip in shades. Rewired and CS...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Ateliers Jean Perzel Pair of Sconces,
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Atelier Jean Perzel glass sconces. Signed on the side of the sconce 2 lights per sconce, up and down, 60 watts max bulb. US rewired and in working condition. Totally restored ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Sconces in Murano Glass Attributed to Camer Glass 1960s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Italian sconces in Murano glass attributed to Camer Glass 1960s, Italy. This gorgeous pair of Italian Murano sconces is attributed to Camer Glass. The sconces are composed o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of Murano Glass & Brass wall lights. Simple gilt brass brackets and bulb holder supporting rope twisted murano glass shades, which diffuse a wonderful light when illu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair Art Deco Style Midcentury Era Cocoon Shape White Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster wall lights. If you are looking for a great shape and practical size pair of sconces to grace your living space then...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Iron

French Art Deco Wall Pocket Sconces with Glass Inserts
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of forge wall pocket sconces with glass inserts in the manner of Edgar Brandt, circa 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Murano glass sconces, attributed to Carlo Scarpa. Italy, 1930/40s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Murano glass sconces, attributed to Carlo Scarpa. Italy, 1930/40s The appliques are made of thick handcrafted Murano glass and a brass structure. They have no defects and br...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid century Murano glass wall light attributed to Venini
Located in Brussel, BE
Pair of hand-blown iridescent murano glass wall lights. 1940's attributed to Venini.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Art Deco Style Frosted Glass Glass Wall Lights, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Art Deco style brass and frosted glass wall lights.  Manufactured in Italy around 1970. With their clean modernist lines and beautiful attention to detail, these sconces would be a w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Brass Wall Sconces, Leleu, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Regal brass Leleu wall sconces. Each light fixture consists of curved gold rods, with a white lampshade on top. Mounted on a gold-plated brass frame. The rods refract light beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold, Brass

Large Italian Deco style wall lamp made of nickeled brass
Located in Milano, IT
A magnificent Italian Deco-style wall lamp from the 1980s, this elegant piece showcases the timeless elegance and intricate artistry of the Art Deco style with the modernity of the 1...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Two 1980 Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Rostrato Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of wall lights designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Barovier, which invented this particular glass processing technique named Rostrato characterized by large lig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Art Deco wall light Pate de Verre Glass by Schneider France, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco wall sconce by Schneider- 1920s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. The wall lamp is a sign of the...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco wall light Pate de Verre Glass by Muller Frères France, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco wall sconce by Muller Frères (not signed) - 1920s The ART DECO wall lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. The wall lamp i...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 4 Art Deco Wall Lamps Holophane France, Glass, 1940s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Wall Lamp by Holophane - 1940s This rare, original wall light impresses with its simple and functional Art Deco design. The signed lamp provides a very pleasant light. This...
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20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two gorgeous brass wall lamps made of strong brass base and transparent thick Murano glasses with golden shimmer/glitter inside the glass. Art Deco style. The beauti...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair Swedish Design Parchment Paper Sconces Wall Lights, 1980s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Pair of rare swedish design wall lights of parchment paper and metal wall, Sweden, 1980s. Both sconces in fine vintage condition, no damages. Each sconce takes one E27 screw base l...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

ART DECO Bauhaus ceramic wall lamp with opal glass lamp, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco/Bauhaus wall sconce - 1920s This stunning 1920s wall light is an outstanding example of the sophistication of the Art Deco style. This wall light is not only an impress...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Glass

Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Set of three French Art Deco white plaster wall lights by Serge Roche styled in oyster shell design. Rewired with candelabra sockets.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Lalique, "Heliconia" Wall Light, France 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Heliconia wall light designed by Marie-Claude for the Lalique Maison. In distressed condition. with chips to all corners. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 42 x 44.5 x 15....
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1980s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal

Venini Sconce in "Lattimo" Murano Glass, 1940s designed by Gio Ponti
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Small one light sconce in pastel grey and white Murano glass. This is a very hard to find light manufactured by Venini accoring to the designs of Gio Ponti. This wall light holds on...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Venini Art Deco Sconce by Carlo Scarpa in Zanfirico Murano Glass, circa 1930
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconce in clear and white Murano Glass, manufactured in the Zanfirico Technique in the island of Murano, Italy, circa 1930-40. Zanfirico glass consists of fine filigree cane...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Sconces, Art Deco Style, Italy circa. 1950
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Murano glass sconces. The glass shade is manufactured in the Bollicine technique which was very characteristic of the Venini factory and their Art Deco era designs. Each sconc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Rare Chrome Adjustable Art Deco / Functionalism Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - adjustable lampshade - nice style of lighting - new electricity - bauhaus, art deco, functionalism
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

SET OF 6 AVAILABLE - Antique Circa 1930s Art Deco Double Light Sconces with Flor
Located in Mississauga, CA
Beautiful set of 6 of original 1930s Art Deco sconces double light sconces. Restored original finish featuring a floral motif in the center and a chevron and fan pattern on the arms ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Milanese Wall Lights by Gio Ponti, 1940s, Set of 3
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of three gilt brass sconces by Gio Ponti, 1940s. They need polishing. The two-light sconces are 13 cm deep, the three-light one is 15.5 cm deep. European socket (up to 250V)
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Rare Pair of Rene Lalique Art Deco Wall Sconces with Sparrows
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of rare Rene Lalique Art Deco frosted and clear glass wall sconces with relief sparrow birds. Embossed signature R. Lalique lower right. Bronze rectangular backplate...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Jean De Merry Hanna Sconce - Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean De Merry Hanna Sconce Hand Carved Wood with Gold Finish Dimensions W13 x D5.5 x H20 Also available in Light Gold see listing here: Jean de Merry was established in 2001. A m...
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2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Fine French Art Deco Semi Cylinder Shape Sconce by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - A fine French Art Deco semi cylinder shape optical glass wall light supported by a bronze mount.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Quartz Wall Lamp 90 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall lamp 90 by Aver Signed by Waldir Junior Dimensions: D 10 x W 5 x H 90 cm Materials: Aluminum, antique bronze finish. Natural white quartz and smoky quartz. Lighting: 01 ...
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2010s Brazilian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Quartz, Aluminum

Art Deco wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, Atelier Jean Perzel, Marius-Ernest Sabino, 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $3,012.

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