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
Pair of Art Deco Style Streamline Chrome Vintage Table Lamps
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF CHROMED TABLE LAMPS IN THE ART DECO TASTE
Unmarked, circa late 20th century based on the 1925 American design
Item # 402TPI08P
A stunning pair of chromed table lamps in the ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
1990s Spanish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Bankers Lamp in Brass and Green Marble
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Art Deco revival Bankers Lamp in green marble and brass.
Brass has a nice patina. Marble is in great condition. The lamp is fully functional.
This type of the lamp can be used in v...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Five Light Slip Shade Chandelier Ceiling Fixture by Crown Lighting Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique chandelier was made by the Crown Lighting Company of the United States and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The fixture is made of cast...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Jean-Michel Frank's Iron 'Croisillon' Lamps for Argentine Company Comte
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Jean-Michel Frank's iron 'Croisillon' design table lamps for argentine Company Comte
By: Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Material: iron, metal, cord
Technique: cast, molded, p...
Category
1930s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Gold Leaf Art Deco Style Iron & Lucite Floor Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Art Deco style gold leaf encrusted heavy wrought iron floor lamp with conforming tole shade. The lamp with an acrylic urn form bowl with defined fluidity that is cradled by thre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
Large Art Deco Brass Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Large Art deco chandelier - brass and oak details, frosted glass plate-shade.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Germany
Design period: 1930s
Dimensions: 60 D x 107 H c...
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco & Timeless Design Mid-Century Made White Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, excellent condition and rare design, three light chandelier.
Thanks to its 'calm' and timeless Art Deco design this alabaster chandelier will look great in all kinds of inter...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Antique Art Deco Chinoiserie Styled Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique torchiere floor lamp is unsigned with respect to the maker, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Art Deco sconces 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Pair Art Deco sconces
These beautiful wall lights impress with their simple and functional Art Deco design. The lamps provide a very pleasant light. These lamps are an absolute desi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Vintage Antique Art Deco 6" Cube Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant art deco cubed opaline pendant lamp. c.1930.
Thick pressed white opaline glass light shade with copper gallery made by Best & Lloyd. These look fantastic in ...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 1930's Art Deco Pendant Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Clear frost glass in geometric design globe with bronze chain and hardware
pendant chandelier.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco style Lamp Clarté Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier H. 33 inch / 84 cm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Clarté, iconic 84 cm / 33 inch tall Art Deco style figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass shade by Max Le Verrier with foundry mark.
Designed in 1928.
Posthumous conte...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
1930s White Cast Glass Dish Pendant Light Art Deco Cone Style
Located in New York, NY
1930s white cast glass dish light with Art Deco concentric rings and textured bands. Suspended by three chains to an antique ceiling canopy with...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Venetian Chandelier In Mordore Murano Glass By Venini Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in bronze Murano glass by Venini circa 1940,
10 arms of light,
New electrification
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
One Cast Bronze Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Egyptian Revival two-tone patina cast bronze wall sconce. One single available.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Jacques Adnet Quadro Table Lamp for Lumen Center Italia ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage Lumen Center Quadro lamp by Jacques Adnet, produced ca. 1970's
Black marble base, brass nickel plated structure. Clear neons incandescant 30W with dimmer.
Table lamp, icon of...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Nickel
Fine French Art Deco Square Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted on a lacquered and bronze square frame that holds the frosted side glass and the bottom enameled glass diffusers.
The square bottom glass diffuser is removable for bulb repl...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Brass Osler / Holophane Wall Lamp Sconce Lights, c.1920
Located in London, GB
A very elegant pair of brass wall lamps with glass Holophane light shades. c.1920
Highly decorative and detailed cast brass metalwork with its original gilt surface finish, comple...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Emerald Floor Lamp Polished Bronze And Shagreen Leather by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald Floor Lamp
A fusion of timeless elegance and contemporary allure, the “Emerald” console table is more than just furniture—it’s an artistic statement that graces your entryway...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Charles Schneider Blown Glass Pendent Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Charles Schneider blown glass in orange and textured clear/white with bronze hardware.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Three lights max 100 each.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco alpaca ceileing lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco alpaca ceileing lamp vienna around 1920s
Only polished
Original antique glass shade
The execution in alpaca is rare
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
2 Art deco Pendants vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art deco Pendants vienna around 1920s
Original antique glass shades
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Czech Republic Glass Pink Flower Basket Accent Light or Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage accent table light is unsigned with respect to the maker, but presumed to have originated from the Czech Republic and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period A...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
David Gueron Degue French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A splendid Art Deco nickled chandelier with glass signed "Déngue" by designer David Guéron Degué and several points of light, transparent frosted floral glass panels suspended in a g...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco desk lamp with glass shade, 1920s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 23 cm.
Width: 23 cm.
Depth: 11 cm (= Ø glass shade).
Glass shade height: 17 cm.
Origin: Germany, 1920s.
The chrome has some signs of wear (see detailed photos).
The lamp can ...
Category
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Paavo Tynell Style Rare Chandelier, Early 1900s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell style rare chandelier from the early 1900s. Chromed metal frame with milk glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor wear and patina consistent with age and use. Beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of White and Golden Murano Glass Sconces, Leaf Shape Wall Lights
By Barovier
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco table lamp by Boris Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Boris Lacroix. The lamp is with its original glass, the base is in nickeled bronze and wood and the signature is on the base. Really rare piece, has bee...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Danish Modern, Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamp in Brass, Mid Century, 1950s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Modern adjustable floor lamp from the 1950s is a beautiful and functional piece of mid century design. The lamp is made in brass, which has been expertly crafted to creat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Squirrel Table Lamp Night-Light, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp / night-light, 1930s. Spelter squirrel eating a pine cone. Marble base. Measures: Height 6.1"(15.5cm), width 11.8"(30cm), depth 4.9"(12.5cm). Delivered wir...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Spelter
American 1930's Torchiere Floor Lamp with Original Glass Shade
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant 19230's American black lacquered torchiere floor lamp with original glass shade.
3way light 100-200-300v watts.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pendant in glass with blasted decor of roses and stripes, Swedish Grace 1920/30s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative pendant in blasted glass with decor of roses and stripes. Rewired, original ropes which can be changed to adjust the height. True classic Swedish Grace, well crafted wit...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
ART DECO Chandelier signed by Schneider, pate de verre, Bronze, 1930s
By Schneider
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO ceiling lamp, signed Schneider
ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century.
The signature "Schneider" on this ceili...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Secessionist Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Amsterdam school hammered brass desk lamp in a Neoclassical Secessionist style.
This lamp was once owned by Marten Talens, who was the owner and director of R...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
L'Autum 1930's Painted Glass Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Painted geometric design on clear frost glass with double light silver base table lamp.
Professionally rewired.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Silver
Bauhaus "Luzette" lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens-Schuckert Werke, 1920s
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in Saarburg, RP
Bauhaus "Luzette" hanging lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens-Schuckert Werke Lampe, 1920s
This hanging lamp by Peter Behrens from the 1920s is an outstanding example of the elegance ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
A pair of Flower Diamond Art Deco Glass Chandelier, Europe, France
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of gorgeous hanging light fixture, in Art Deco style made in Europe, France. A flower-like shape with diamond glass details and a brass fixture.
A very elegant piece which is...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Maison Baguès Crystal and Gilt Iron 15-Lights Ceiling Flush Mount, France 1940s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Introducing this large gilt iron and crystal flush mount Maison Baguès ceiling light adorned with 15 lights, Crystal Flowers and dark Amber colour...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Art Déco Pendant Light With Marbled Glass, Mid Century
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Art Deco pendant lamp with a profiled glass shade and silver suspension. The large, marbled glass shade is in very good condition and has a beautiful curve. The socket is made ...
Category
1940s German Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco table lamp by Daum and J.Cayette
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
French Art Deco original table lamp in gilded bronze with light relief decoration by Jules Cayette who was a famous wrought iron artist from the period, the model is called "aux bour...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pendant with opaline glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant with opaline glass shade vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique opaline glass shade
We can adjust the hight to fit your room hight fo...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Paul Follot sconces
By Paul Follot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of French Art Deco sconces in gold bronze and glass pearls by the designer Paul Follot, circa 1930. Original pieced that has been rewired. Paul Follot is an important figure of ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco lamp Pierrot with ball by Marcel Bouraine for Max le Verrier.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp Pierrot with ball by Marcel André Bouraine.
Signed Bouraine. Foundry seal Le Verrier Paris.
Patinated Art Metal.
Belgian black marble base.
Glass shade.
Clown à la b...
Category
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
1930's Dinanderie Lamp By Lucien Gerfaux
Located in London, GB
A 1930's dinanderie lamp by French designer Lucien Gerfaux.
Rewired and PAT tested.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stunning Hand Carved White & Black Modernist Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design, hand carved antique alabaster flush mount / pendant light.
This stunning alabaster light fixture is another one of our recent great finds. Back in the early 1900s Euro...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
An Art deco Edgar Brandt wrought-iron table lamp
By Edgar Brandt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Art Deco Edgar Brandt wrought-iron table lamp epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco movement, making it a timeless addition to any space. Crafted by the ren...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light w. Rope Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, geometrically circular Art Deco chandelier.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we were thrilled to find another rare and truly beautiful Art Deco...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Milk Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
French Art Deco chandelier in style of Degues. This ceiling light is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. This chandelier cleverly combines ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco desk lamp with deer and glass ball, 1930s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 13.5 cm.
Width: 20 cm.
Depth: 10 cm.
Ø sphere: 10 cm.
The lamp has a bayonet bulb holder with a
adapter to a normal small screw bulb holder (E14).
Origin: France, 1930s.
Mate...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Luxurious Crystal and Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
This Sumptuous twelve arms chandelier with a set of precious diamond shape cut crystal and drops on a finely chiseled gilt bronze support, decorated with Acanthus leaves. Matching br...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1980s George Kovacs Lacquered Burl Wood Bankers Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Rare lacquered burl wood bankers lamp with brass arms and accents by George Kovacs, c.1980s. Incredibly handsome lamp--heavy, sturdy, and exquisitely crafted. Shade tilts and switch ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Iron
Rare Veronese Six Arm Uplight Murano Chandelier In Plum By Venini
Located in Westport, CT
A rare and large Veronese Six Arm Up-light Chandelier blown in a beautiful shade of plum. This sleek and timeless fixture with a center shaft comprised of six separate pieces of shad...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
1930's Clemancon French Nickel Hanging Light
Located in Hudson, NY
The French light fixture attributed to Clemancon circa 1931 is a timeless piece that has been lovingly restored for modern use. This stunning fixture features intricate details and a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco table lamp in a stylish design. Approx. 1940s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Art Deco table lamp in a stylish design. Brass. Base in copper.
Approx. 1940s.
In excellent condition with signs of use.
Dimensions: H 28.0 cm. x W 19.0 cm.
Cord: 170 cm.
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
21st C Maïa Large Candle Holder Brass Black by French Designer Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
The contrast between the raw metals and the fluidity of the wax defines the iconic design of Marine Breynaert's candlesticks. Each piece is a minimal architectural composition, blend...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Marius-Ernest Sabino, Atelier Jean Perzel, and David Gueron Degue. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $700,000 while the average work can sell for $2,774.
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