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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

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
Art Deco Pendant with original red antique glasses vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant with original red antique glasses vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique glasses
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Brass Industrial Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass Industrial Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co. with 3 fluorescent tubes, 1930s, Germany Industrial ceiling lamp with 3 fluorescent Tubes Note: There're 3 different type of ...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Set of round Just Andersen Table Lamps, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of 1920s pumpkin-shaped table lamps by Just Andersen accomplished with new shades in artisan textile from Mallorca. A rare set for a beautiful home. * Set of metal desk lamp...
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Antique Art Deco Hand Cut Mushroom Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Antique hand cut crystal lamp with baluster vase base and mushroom shade. Measures : 18.5” H x 10” W.
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Crystal

Original Petite New York Art Deco Chandelier, Painted Metal
Located in Vienna, AT
Typical New York, Art Deco chandelier, painted metal.
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Metal

A round Just Andersen Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A pumpkin-shaped table lamp designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. A fine lamp for a beautiful home. * Pumpkin-shaped metal table lamp on foot with a fabric shade with cognac-...
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1920s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

Muller Frères Art Deco Glass Shade on an Edward Miller & Co. Silvered Metal Tabl
Located in Dallas, TX
Muller Frères Art Deco Glass Shade on an Edward Miller & Co. Silvered Metal Table Lamp Base, circa 1925 Marks to shade: MULLER FRES LUNÉVILLE Marks to base: EM & Co. 1161 Heught: 15....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

René Lalique Art Deco Wall Lights Fougères Model
Located in NANTES, FR
Suite of 3 wall lights by René Lalique model fougères created on January 9, 1924. Published from 1924 to 1936. In pressed molded white glass with brown patina. Signed R. Lalique. ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

Antique Art Deco Elephant Table lamp By Voss Of Frederick’s Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique ArtDeco elephant table lamp by Voss of Fredericia Denmark from the 1930s. 3 elephants standing on their hind legs in a circle and supporting a globe. Fluted ArtDeco column....
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Aluminum

Mint & Timeless White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier. Thanks to its mint condition and its timeless design this alabaster pendant light too should have no trouble at all findi...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Venetian 1920s Blown Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Murano glass and intricate wrought iron work pendant ceiling lamp. In the classic light brown glass.
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Deco Murano Gold Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Illuminate your space with the glamour of the 1930's through this stunning pair of Art Deco Murano gilt wall sconces. Crafted with exquisite detail, their opulent design features int...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

Wonderful Urban Archeology Art Deco Chrysler Large 6 Sconces Polished Nickel
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 6 Urban Archeology "Chrysler" Sconces In Polished Nickel With Frosted Glass Panels In The Art Deco Design, Each Fitted With 2 Edison Bulbs And Come Ready To Instal...
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20th Century Art Deco Lighting

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Nickel

Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table Lamp by Napoleon le Grand, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School table lamp. Design by Napoleon Le Grand for Modelhuis Legrand Amsterdam. Striking Dutch ...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Stained Glass, Walnut

Pair of 1920’s Art Deco Mirrored Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Age Appropriate Patina, Includes Naturally Oxidized Mirror Plates Materials: Patinated Brass, Original Glass Mirrors
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Art Deco Wall Sconces in Brass and Fluted Glass, Chic Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Wall lamps Applique for Vanity or Wall Sconces - Modern Mid Century Italian Lighting Offered for sale is a set of four stunning contemporary wall lights, designed and hand crafted ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venetian 1940s Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Murano glass and wrought iron pendant ceiling lamp. In the classic light brown glass and green-tinted wrought iron.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Early Version Walter Von Nessen swing out floor lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of the purest examples I have ever owned..Early and rare version of the now iconic Machine Age Nessen swing arm floor lamp. This lamp retains its (always replaced) glass shade as...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Rare Art Deco Magic Color Alabaster Stone Pendant, Ceiling Light, Original Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare alabaster pendant for an entrance, bedroom or any corner that can do with a style upgrade. This goodsize pendant is completely original and the alabaster shade is in very good ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass

Art deco alabaster and brass pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster and brass pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful quality carved alabaster hanging ceiling dish light. Circ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lighting

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Alabaster

2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

One of the Four Large Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 large exceptional Murano glass wall sconces featuring four large crystal clear round glass prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Gold

Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shades
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Elevator Lights as Sconces, Set of 3
Located in San Francisco, CA
These finely crafted sconces are refashioned from elevator lights from the 1930s. The heavy, solid brass frame has two rectangular faces divided into 4 windows with original white g...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco brass and opaline glass table lamp by Napako, 1930s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A table lamp manufactured by Napako, former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Beautiful Art Deco night stand lamp made of brass base with a cylind...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

1930's Shagreen Art Deco Lamp
Located in London, GB
An original 1930's Art Deco aluminium metal lamp with a shagreen effect. Some scratching to the metal.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Aluminum

Scandinavian Silk Brass Pendant Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1930-1940
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare beautiful Scandinavian design ceiling light manufactured in Sweden, 1930-1840s. Large hand-made silk shade with brass details. In good vintage condition, minor patina consistent...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Early 20th Century Art Deco Milk Glass Pole Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th century art deco milk glass pole pendant. Brass pole pendant with a dark antique brass finish. Milk glass art deco skyscraper shade...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Ceiling Lamp Flush Mount
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art deco ceiling lamp. Brass and frosted glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Diameter foot 12 cm / 4.7” Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made s...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Patinated Copper Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Light by Willem Kromhout
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School wall light. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s Patinated copper frame with renewed shantung silk shade. In very good original condi...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Copper

Italian Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Chandelier circa 1940 Ten Lights
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Alabaster and Brass chandelier dating from around 1940 with ten lights, antique art Deco Italian chandelier with circular frame, a beautiful brass casting, eight lights on c...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass

Dutch Sculptural Amsterdam School floor lamp, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A scuptural Dutch Art Deco 1920s floorlamp, Amsterdam School . Made from solid oak, with an extraordinary shaft and base. The piece is in very good original condition. This floorlam...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Oak

Art Deco Muller Fréres Lunéville glass bowl, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco lamp by Muller Frères Lunéville The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of early 20th century craftsmanship and style. The signature "Muller Frères Lunéville" ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco signed Boris Lacroix Opalescent Chandelier, Model Mermaid, France 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Chandelier, Model Mermaid, France 1935 by Jean Boris Lacroix. 4 Bronze sculptures mermaid. 4 opalscent glass shades. 4 opalscent g...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

French Art Deco Frosted Glass and Chromed Brass Pendant Light by Primaflore
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco pendant light with a frosted clear glass lamp shade/bowl from the 1930s. This beautiful clear frosted glass bowl features stylized flower motifs, marked on the edge "...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Metal and Glass Floor Lamp, France - 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
H 171 cm W 55 cm D 55 cm Material: Polished and nickel-plated brass, cut and polished clear glass, E 27 socket, textile-sheathed connection cable, cord dimmer. Condition: good cond...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Metal

French Cut Clear Pink Crystal Waterfall Seven-Light Flush Mount Chandelier 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wonderful and rare pure crystal six-tier waterfall flush mount or chandelier, France circa 19130-1939. Chrome mounted, frames covered with large pink faceted crystals surrounded by...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Crystal, Chrome, Metal

Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th century Art Deco articulated brass gooseneck desk lamp with decorated Brassed Copper Shell Shaped Shade on a circular vrass weighted base 1920s.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Sconces, 1940s, Germany Lampshades are in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulb. Max 100W Wired and suitable to use with...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Timeless & Near Mint White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier. Thanks to its good size, its superb condition and its timeless design this three light alabaster chandelier too is bound t...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Art Deco Style Lamp Nude with Scarf by Fayral for Max Le Verrier Séréntité
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp sculpture nude with scarf SERENITE signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. Patinated metal on marble base, frosted glass. Design ca. 1930. Posthumous cont...
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2010s French Art Deco Lighting

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Chandelier Italy ITSO Gio Ponti circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful chandelier, manufactured in Italy circa 1920 in nickel plated brass and glass. The figures and materials are charecteristic of Italy's Art Deco Period specifically of the V...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Art Deco Opalescent Glass Pendant Light, France circa 1940
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pendant light manufactured in France circa 1940s. No signature is present but the style of both the glass and metal work point to Ezan and it is comparable to the works of Petitot,...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Glass

Art Deco Machine Age Majestic Nickel Plated Desk Table Lamp by Woka Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic desk table lamp by Woka Vienna, circa 1980s solid metal nickel plated finish shows a lot of original patina, nicely worn double sockets good original condition. A couple of ...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Lighting

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Chrome

Several Chrome Clear Glass Sconces, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clear glass light with a chrome base, the glass is textured and tapered from the top, all the way down to the base. A wonderful shape. Real statement pieces. Dimensions: Height: 9.8...
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1960s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Chrome

Art Deco Brass, Bronze and Frosted Glass Five-Light Figural Chandelier, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco brass, bronze, and frosted glass five-light figural chandelier from ca. 1920, Germany. This impressive Art Deco chandelier, made of brass and bronze, features five arms, eac...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Large art deco 1940 20th century white ceramic table lamp style of Jean Besnard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
in the Style of Jean Besnard Large art deco ceramic table lamp White ceramic galze color Circa 1940 original perfect condition Electrical sysrtem is ok Ceramic height 32 cm He...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting

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Ceramic

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 Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Glass Chandelier, France circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful 3 light chandelier manufactured in hand carved glass. This is a very unique chandelier as we have not come accross something similar before. Measures 85 cm tall and 51 cm ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Art Deco Plaster Shell Sconce by Elgé, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French Art Deco style wall sconce featuring an elegant oversized plaster shell shaped shade. The shade has channeled detailing, a scalloped edge and a decorative bottom finial. Inc...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Plaster

Early 1900s White With Black Accents Alabaster Up-Light Chandelier From Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful alabaster up-light / chandelier made in the 1930s in Sweden. In the centered underneath an engraved flower in Greek style. Using Greek symbols was very popular at that time...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Alabaster

1930 Ercole Barovier "Rostrato" Murano Glass Art Deco Lamp 930
Located in Brescia, IT
Table Lamp Ercole Barovier Italy, 1930 Murano glass "Rostrato" Perfette condizioni Overhauled electrical system and perfectly functional. Original Art Deco.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Murano Glass

Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two gorgeous wall lamps made of strong transparent thick Murano glasses and strong brass base. Art Deco style. Beautiful with the brass ball mounted at the bottom of...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting

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Brass

Large Art Deco Stepped Skyscraper Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful opaline pressed glass pendant lamp with original copper gallery. c.1930 Often referred to as a 'skyscraper' lamp, it has 12 sides with stepped design. The original cop...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Copper

Charles Catteau’s Boch Frères Ceramics Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful colorful Boch ceramic vase designed by Charles Catteau has been custom made to an elegant table lamp with bronze base and hardware and fitted with hardback silk lampshade.
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Bronze

Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting

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Porcelain, Glass

Art Déco Perfume Lamp of Dressed Up Lady and Masked Man with Cloak by Argilor
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco perfume lamp of dressed up lady and masked man with cloak by Argilor from Paris, France By: Argilor Material: ceramic, paint, wood, enamel, cord Techniqu...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Enamel

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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