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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
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces were created by the French Master "Marius Ernest SABINO". The shades are in clear frosted molded glass in a geometric, streamlined design held ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces created by the French artist " Sabino " in clear and frosted molded glass shades in geometric, streamlined design held by nickel bronze bracket...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Art Deco Matching Pair Of Chrome Catalin Bakelite Wall Lights, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these superbly stylish and completely original Art Deco period pair of wall lights made from Chrome and Bakelite / Catalin with Frosted Flame (Flambe) glas...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Avvolto Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light or flush mount shown in clear Murano glass with textured granular effect using Graniglia technique, hand blown to create a stylish wrapped or envelo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Ruhlmann Style Sconces in Antique Burnished Brass
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Ruhlmann Style sconce in Antique Burnished Brass Pair of Sconces styled after Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann's design of the 1930s titled "Antilope (Antelope) Wall light". This fixt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Sconces 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. Frames with matching clear frosted glass shades with intricate ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Art Deco Matching Pair of Wall Lights, 1930's, French
Located in Devon, England
We really can't sing the praises of these fabulously stylish wall lights enough. Originating from France these Art Deco matching pair of lights feature very heavy thick satin pressed...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Two 1980s Art Deco Style Chromed Metal and Murano Glass Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A set of two oval translucent murano glass and chromed metal wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties, they are in working order, glasses are in perfect condit...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Art Deco Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1940s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps Plexiglass shades. chrome bases Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces was created by the French artist "Hanots". This particular design is known as the "Peacock". Large scale 16 inches high in clear frosted molded...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist Degue is in excellent condition. Molded clear frosted glass shade decorated with geometric and floral motifs. The shade is...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco signed by Schneider (2 pairs available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Each shade is marked SCHNEIDER FRANCE 406. Frames are nickel over...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Big Sconce, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1930, Design: Sabino, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce Marius Ernest Sabino Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Wall light in Material: Silvered bronze and glass Chic and Elegant To take care of your property and the lives of our customers...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Wall Lamp in Stained Glass Botanical Tiffany Wall Light Vintage Germany 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
The Botanical Tiffany Wall Light. Germany, 1960s. Beautifully crafted hand-cut art glass is carefully pieced together to make the lamp unique and ...
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1970s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces signed by Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces was created by the French artist "Hanots". Large scale is 13 inches wide in clear frosted molded glass shades in geometric flower motif held by...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1 pair of high quality french Art Déco wall lamps. Bronze, Alabaster.
Located in Köln, NW
One pair of high quality Art Déco wall lamps. France. 1990s. The Design is by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann. Comparable model: Lit: RUHLMANN Master of Art Déco by Florence Camard, page 29...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces created by the French artist " Sabino " in great condition. In clear and frosted molded glass shades in geometric, streamlined design held by d...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Genet and Michon (two pairs available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall sconces by the French artist “Genet et Michon” in great condition. Clear frosted glass shades with flower motif details. Shades are held with nickel frames. These scon...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Art Deco Revival Styled Machine Age Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
In what can only be described as futurism, this stunning pair of Art Deco Revival Machine Age styled wall Sconce features a light up cobalt glass center column and hand-machined stee...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist “HANOTS“. Shades are in clear frosted molded glass decorated with flower motifs. Held by matching decorative brac...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Six French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Six bronzed brass wall lights with hand-blown opaline glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All six wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful p...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

FOUR ORiGINAL ART DECO MURANO ITALIAN GLASS MID CENTURY BRONZE WALL SCONCES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite suite of four original circa 1950-1960’s Art Deco style Murano glass wall sconces ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Tubular Opaline Glass & Brass Sconces, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These beautiful wall lights were designed and manufactured in Germany during the Bauhaus period in the 1930s. They feature tube shaped cream colored opaline glass lampshades and bras...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demilune Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demilune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Located in our store ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Three French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three lovely bronzed brass wall sconces with opaline glass ball globes, for indoor and covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. Beautiful bronzed brass flower basket shape as ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Six French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Six bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All six wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful patina, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Swedish Grace Brass and Opaque Glass Wall Lamp, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish Grace was an exquisite early twentieth-century design movement, that remains largely unknown today. Prior to the more famous, minimalist Swedish designs that were to develop ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Deco Corto Sconce or Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light or flushmount with frosted Murano glass mounted on polished nickel frame with a full backplate / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Pair of French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful patina, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Art Deco Tubular Wall Lamp, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal New cabling 1x E14 or E15 socket With aged patina Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.      
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Deco Corto Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light or flushmount with frosted Murano glass mounted on polished nickel frame with a full backplate / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

French Articulated Street Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This French arm is beautiful cast iron with an original patina. The end of the arm has an angle adjustment to point the lamp and shade. The look is very clean and a bit Art Deco. The...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Petite 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 one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Mad...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Cubist style wall or ceiling fixture
Located in VUGHT, NL
Rare, very special shaped lamp. Four frosted glass lights with warm white Led G9 modules. These can be rotated in other positions. Brand: Tarsis iluminacion.
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1990s Spanish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Set of two: Raak Amsterdam wall or ceiling lights.
By RAAK
Located in VUGHT, NL
Very rare lights, specialy two pieces ! Beautiful milk glass soft diffusers. Lamps lighted like to float, because the mount baseplates are painted in mat black. Look great in kitchen...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of White and Golden Murano Glass Sconces, Leaf Shape Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This is a very nice pair of pearly milk white blown Murano glass sconces in a shape of a leaf or a feather on a polished golden brass structure. Its curvy shape is very pleasant and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

2 small oval art deco ceiling or wall lamps viernna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 small oval art deco ceiling or wall lamps viernna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass shades
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Pair Of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Large Pair Of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Sconces. These beautifully Murano glass sconces have a great soft Art Deco style and have been newly wired for the U.S. market. Chic!
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21th C Nollez Pendant Lamp and Candle Holder Patinated Brass Alabaster
Located in Paris, FR
The Nollez ceiling light epitomizes elegance and sophistication, effortlessly complementing modern, refined interiors with its vertical presence. Emitting a warm and intimate glow th...
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2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Applique Francese o Italiana in gesso possibile Art Decò
Located in Lugo, IT
Applique in gesso Francese o Italiana, possibile periodo Art Decò. Manca il sistema elettrico Condizioni come da foto Grazie
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gesso

Pair of Art Deco Giltwood Sconces in the Form of Stylized Wall Torches
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large Art Deco giltwood sconces in the form of stylized wall torches, newly wired, France, early 20th century, 1920s PRICED WITHOUT SHADES 30" H x 6" W x 11" D the pair ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A pair of fine French Art Deco wall lights made with a semi-oval bronze bowl adorned with crystal glass slabs. Signed.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Midcentury Pair Art Deco Design Alabaster Wall Sconces with Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking, easy to mount and beautifully handcrafted pair of alabaster wall lights with horse sculptures. If you are looking for a stylish and decorative way to bring light into...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Bronze

Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design Pair of Hand Made Gold Metal 3-Leaf Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Entirely hand made in Italy, these bespoke wall lights with Hollywood Regency glamour, are composed of 3 Art Deco Design leaves made of hand-gilt iron, supported by a central round b...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Demilune Wall Sconce in Manner of Jean Perzel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chromed steel demilune Art Deco wall sconce featuring a Streamline Moderne design with 3 round steps coming down to a coned point. The sconce is very reminiscent of the designs done ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Chrome

Bronze Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful Art Deco fixture engraved on the back RR and dated 1923 original condition, would need rewiring
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair 1930's French Art Deco Floral Form Wall Sconces by Ezan
By Ezan
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning Pair 1930's French Art Deco Frosted Floral Form Art Glass Wall Sconces. Manufactured by Ezan France. Hotel estate sale.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Rare Art Deco Brass Wall Light, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Art Deco brass wall light. Beautiful antique brass patina. The base can be mounted at different angles (visible in the pictures) The lamp is fitted with S19 brackets and include...
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1910s European Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Scarpa Carlo design for Venini Italy years '30 wall lamp in glass and brass
Located in Biella, IT
Scarpa Carlo design for Venini Italy in years '30 wall lamp in glass and brass in perfect condition
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Seguso Sconces Brass Glass 1930 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguo Sconce.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

2 Italian Sconces in Murano and Chromed Bronze, Style: Art Deco, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 sconces Style: Art Deco Year: 1920 Wall light in Material: Murano and chromed bronze Chic and Elegant To take care of your property and the...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Large Pair of Art Deco Style Alabaster & Wrought Iron Wall Sconces w. Roses
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive pair of sizable wall sconces with stunning alabaster shades. This rare pair of Art Deco style sconces is beautiful both in design and execution. The combination of the bl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Iron

Pair of monumental Italian 1930s Art Deco bronze wall lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental pair of Art Deco bronze three-light wall lamps. Twenty Six single wall lamps available. Thirteen pairs. Attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1 of the 5 Art Deco Blown Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by Doria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
These blown glass wall sconces are designed and manufactured by the iconic firm of Doria Leuchten, Germany in 1960. They are designed with a brass back plate and art deco style glass...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of the 4 Pairs Art Deco Style Milk Glass Shell Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4  Pairs Art Deco style milk glass wall lights. Manufactured in Germany around 1970. The lights have the shape of a shell, in typical art deco lines. They would be a winning...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of white Plaster Dove Sconces wall lamps, France 30s Adnet or Serge Roche
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of white plaster dove sconces, France circa 1930 - 1935. . Ay be attributed to Serge Roche and in the manner of Jacques Adnet and Giacometti. . In vintage condition ; it w...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

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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