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
Good Size & Timeless Art Deco White Translucent Alabaster & Black Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster mineral stone pendant.
Thanks to its practical size and timeless design this alabaster chandelier will look great i...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Swedish Grace Period Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Dripping with crystals, this chandelier is iconic of the decadence of the roaring twenties. A golden blossom with stylized plants and grasses adorning the petals and a waterfall of c...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Murano Glass Art Deco Style Glass Disc Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco style multicolored glass disc fixture with chrome center rod.
Category
1970s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Spanish Gothic Revival Ring Torch Chandelier, Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ring Chandelier with Eight Torch Lights, Wrought Iron, Spain, 1930s
Outstanding large wrought gilt iron ring chandelier with 8 torch arms and central glass light diffuser.
This span...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Seguso Chandeliers Murano Glass Gold, 1930, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso chandeliers Murano glass gold, 1930, Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Meda, MB
Venini style chandelier in Murano glass produced in Italy.
The chandelier is composed of about 100 Murano glass pieces made by master craftsmen.
Height chandelier only...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Art Deco Layered Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light with a layered shade of ribbed, frosted and cut glass with aluminum fitter is newly wired with 48 inches of braided beige cord to accept a 150 watt bulb.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1930s “Flying Saucer” Style Pendant Light
Located in Surrey, BC
Double pyramid-shaped milk glass shade with a ribbed center band. Original copper fitter on an intriguing pendant light. Re-wired and CSA approved to current electrical standards; ce...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Copper
Exceptional 1920s French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Kingston, NY
This exceptional 1920s French Art Deco chandelier features a beautiful crimson and sunflower colored glass shade, connected to an etch...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Chandelier Mirror-Glass Rectangles
Located in Paris, FR
1930s chandelier made out of mirror-glass rectangles which together combine to create a classical for that period Art Deco piece. Due to the mirror det...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of glass, metal and wood
- Re-polished
- Fully functional
- Original condition
.-new cables
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Pendant, Europe, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco pendant made of brass and glass.
Upper opaline glass is connected with semitransparent bottom glass with brass ring.
Restore...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Frosted French Star Shaped Chandelier Attributed to Des Hanots
Located in New York City, NY
Fine French Art Deco frosted art glass chandelier attributed to Hanots. The six pointed star shape accentuated with geometric patterns creates a distinctive effect to dress up any sp...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Art Deco Glass Pendant Light Fixture, French, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique greenish golden color tinted glass hanging pendant light fixture. The design is of graduated and raised towers pointing towards the center, and having a rim of graduated rai...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Opalescent, Frosted Art Glass, Six-Arm Chandelier Signed Ezan
By Ezan
Located in New York City, NY
A very special opalescent, molded art glass chandelier with all glass stem and canopy signed Ezan, circa 1935. The armature is completely encased so that undulating glass forms with dotted block patterns convey an organic impression. A minimum of exposed mounting clips in silver plate bronze creates an even further, all glass illusion. The opalescent nature of the glass gives the hint of slight color. It is a chameleon to match any neighboring decor and can appear to have slightly shaded tints of blue, or pink, or yellow, or purple depending on sunlight and surrounding. Unfortunately the photos do not replicate the true nature, color and feeling of the luminous art...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
French 1930s Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
French 1930s clear frost glass and nickel on bronze Art Deco chandelier.
Six shades nine lights, 60 watts max each.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco "Verrerie Belge" Chandelier
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A Verrerie Belge deco chandelier in clear and frosted molded glass and gilt brass, circa 1930s.
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Muller Freres
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by Muller Frères with four tulips surrounding the center globe. Beautiful geometrical and floral motif. Every piece of glass is signed Muller Frères...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
Dramatic Restored Pair of Plaster Art Deco Figures, circa 1940, as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom built using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with the new...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Art Deco Chandelier by Degué
By Degué
Located in Kingston, NY
This beautiful Art Deco chandelier was designed and executed by Degué. It features a hand-forged wrought iron base with stylized leaf detailing and floral shaped glass shades in hues...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Venini Tree. of Chandeliers Murano Glass Brass, 1940
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Refined tree chandeliers Venini Murano glass and brass, 1940.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Classic Czechoslovakian Art Deco Bronzed Five-Arm Chandelier
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Art Deco circa 1930s, this wonderful bronzed patina fixture has some outstanding metalwork. It gives off great light,
both below and above using clean frosted glass. I lov...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Chandelier by Genet et Michon
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier by French artist Genet et Michon. With a two sided clear and frosted molded glass shade. Having deep flowers motif details. Held by polished nickel frame a...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
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
Rectangular Ten-Light Chandelier, France, Late 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Patinated iron, rectangular structure with ten up-curving arms (five on each side) supporting cylindrical shades of white glass with gilded bronze, spherical finials. The iron body i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Art Deco Flush Mount Molded Glass Panel Hall Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
This American flush-mounted glass paneled hall lantern is a rare survival from the Art Deco period. From the detailed hexagonal bronze two-tier frame hang the molded frosted glass pa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Important Pair of Crystal Chandeliers by Maison Baguès
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and important pair of 1930s crystal mounted gilt bronze chandeliers by Maison Baguès . Of beautiful proportions these chandeliers are in great original condition, the bronze ret...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Layer Cake Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a layer cake, ribbed pattern opaline glass shade on a decorative, steel and brass pole with canopy. The pendant is newly wired to accept up to a 200 w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Meda, MB
Large luxurious Murano glass chandelier in the style of Venini.
The chandelier is made up of 170 pieces of colored Murano glass.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
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.
...
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Hammered Steel Four Arm Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This Period Art Deco chandelier is steel with a multi textured martele finish to the stem and four shaped arms applied with leaves and floral ornament. The frosted shades and bowl ar...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel
Large Pair of French 1940s Wood and Brass Chandeliers
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and very chic pair of large-sized French Art Deco chandeliers, with six torchere-shaped lights each. The wood originally had a glossy black finish, but the paint has largely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Clear Frost Glass Art Deco Chandelier by G. Leleu
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant 1930s clear frost glass with nickel on bronze chandelier with total of nine lights by George Leleu.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Brass, Nickel Plated Chandelier
Located in Wien, AT
brass nickel-platend chandelier with Opal glass
Original condition
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s.
One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Art Deco wrought iron table lamp by Muller Frerés, Pate de Verre, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco desk lamp by Muller Frerés, 1930s.
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful craftsmanship and exquisite design of a French glass manufacturer. Th...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Large Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Wood Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic eight-arm pendant chandelier made of stained wood and brass with organically curved arms and cream colored pleated fabric shades, manufactured in Austria in 1930s.
The br...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco / Art Nouveau wrought iron Ceiling Lamp, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco/ Art Nouveau ceiling lamp
This rare ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful craftsmanship and exquisite design of the French glass manufacturers of the time...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920 large Art deco large Milk glass pendant lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Price per light
A rare set of large art deco period fixtures on simple brass canopy and holder, not commonly found in todays market... fixtures are tested and ready to install...cur...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Table Lamp in Birdseye Maple with Ivory Colored Shade, Austria, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking Art Deco table lamp was produced in Austria in the late 1930s.
The design is marked by the elegant shape of the base which has executed in lacquered maple and Birdsey...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Table lamp, Svenska Metallverken, decor of lions, Swedish Grace
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare table lamp by Svenska Metallverken, handmade by swedish metal craftsmen. Decor of lions in pewter, antique patinated bronze.
With hallmark: Sv. Metallverken, Handmade
A bea...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Pewter
Large French Metal Globe Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vintage metal table lamp from France. Silver globe metal body with etched Art Deco design detail. Newly re-wired with new tapered linen shade. Unique and striking piece. Tak...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass. circa 1930
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Art Deco chandelier manufactured in Murano glass, Italian circa 1930.
The chandelier consists of a bowl and leaves in clear bubble “Bollicine” glass and a few accept piece...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
MARIA SC chandelier in blue
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two metal bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and modern. It recalls Art Deco...
Category
2010s Polish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel
Model Bolide Table Lamp by Jumo Brevete for Jumo, 1940s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Step back in time to the 1940s with this exquisite table lamp designed and produced by JUMO Brevete in France. Founded by Yves Jujeau and Pierre and André Mounique, the JUMO company ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Copper
MARIA SC chandelier in brass
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two brass bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and modern. It recalls Art Deco...
Category
2010s Polish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier France circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and small 4 light chandelier, manufactured in France circa 1920 in nickel plated brass, pressed glass and crystal beads, showing stylized roses throughout its design.
The s...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
1921 PZH Gouda Vase Table Lamp, Art Deco, Murano Gold Velvet Lampshade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Maya is a one-of-a-kind lamp lovingly handcrafted from an antique Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland (also known as Plazuid or PZH) Gouda vase. PZH was the first, the most important and th...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
MARIA SC chandelier in pink
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two metal bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and modern. It recalls Art Deco...
Category
2010s Polish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel
MARIA SC chandelier in white
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two metal bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and modern. It recalls Art Deco...
Category
2010s Polish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel
MARIA SC chandelier in black
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two metal bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and modern. It recalls Art Deco...
Category
2010s Polish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville Pate de Verre Bronze, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art-Déco-Kronleuchter by Muller Freres Luneville
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century.
The signature ‘Muller ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by P. Gilles France, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by P. Gilles France
This stunning Art Deco chandelier from the 1920s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
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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