Art Deco Lighting Ideas

Lighting during the Art Deco movement was dramatic, elegant and futuristic looking. It was a very important feature of interior design and also a key element of exterior architecture.

Traditionally, lamps, chandeliers and wall sconces were made from steel, chrome or polished bronze. This created that sexy, sleek look that is most associated with this period of history. Porcelain and glass were used to fashion lamp shades. This also contributed to the streamlined, sleek Deco aesthetic.

Beautiful glass Lalique lamps and other lighting pieces were very popular and continue to be in hot demand today.

Another traditional feature of Deco lighting is geometric pattern. Symmetrical and repeating angular designs like zig-zags, chevrons and Egyptian symbols were frequently engraved in metal lamp posts and glass shades.

Also, the glass would often be been painted in bold colours like brilliant red or sapphire blue. Bright colours were a very popular trend during the days of Deco.

Art Deco Lighting Characteristics

To complement the sleek architecture and modern interior design elements of the Deco period, lighting pieces also exhibited the classic characteristics of the style:

Geometric, angular designs – i.e. chevrons, zigzags

Streamlined and modern

Long, vertical silhouettes

Extensive use of steel, chrome, bronze and other ’shiny’ metals

Neon lights (primarily for external use)

Often large/over-scaled to create drama

‘Futuristic’ look – reminiscent of machinery

Bold, bright colours

Glass or porcelain lamp shades

Lalique crystal or glass lamps

To see some spectacular examples of Art Deco lamps, wall sconces, chandeliers and other light fixtures, please visit Art Deco Lighting.

To learn more about Art Deco please visit Art Deco Style.

ANTIQUE ART DECO PEACH GLASS FIXTURE LIGHT LAMP SHADE $95.00

German Art Deco Lamp Pair Original Overlay Glass Shades $149.00

1900 CZECH LOETZ ART DECO LAMP ART GLASS MUSHROOM SHADE $124.99

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OLD Art Deco Loetz CARAMEL glass lamp shade globe $119.00

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Vintage Glass Lamp Shade Gas, Oil, Electric Art Deco $9.99

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3 ART DECO TULIP GLASS DRAPE REGENCY GLOBES SHADES LAMP $5.00

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Vintage Pair Deco Modern Yellow Art Glass Lamp Shades $95.00

Art Deco Cranberry Glass Art Glass Lamp Shades c. 1930 $100.00

Antique Art Deco Slag Glass Lamp Shade Statue Boudoir $10.49

Antique Art Deco Slag Glass Shade Table Lamp Boudoir $16.72

ANTIQUE 20′S ART DECO CHINESE HAT GLASS LAMP SHADE $190.00

ART DECO STYLE PINK GLASS LAMP SHADE-FAN WALL SCONCE! $0.89

ANTIQUE ART DECO HEXAGON VASELINE GLASS LAMP SHADE $285.00

ART DECO STYLE GREEN GLASS LAMP SHADE-FAN WALL SCONCE! $0.89

STUNNING Deco 1930’s ART DECO Glass LAMP SHADE $19.99

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Frosted Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp Shade $10.00

1930s PR CUT GLASS ART DECO TABLE LAMP & SHADE $400.00

Antique Bronze Art Deco Desk Lamp, Custard Glass Shade $29.95

SWEET VINTAGE ART DECO CEILING LIGHT LAMP GLASS SHADE $20.00

Vintage Art Deco Milk Glass Light / Lamp Shade $45.00

ART DECO AMBER GLASS TIERED GEOMETRIC LAMP SHADE $11.50

Art Deco glass lamp shade with light fixture 1920’s $195.00

Vintage Frosted Glass Lamp Shade Art Deco $9.00

Vintage Art Deco Milk Glass Light / Lamp Shade $19.95

OLD Art Deco Loetz CARAMEL glass lamp shade globe $39.99

OLD Art Deco Loetz CARAMEL glass lamp shade globe $79.00

Vintage Art Deco Vanity Boudoir Table Lamp Glass Shade $14.95

4 VINTAGE ANTIQUE ART DECO NOUVEAU GLASS LAMP SHADE SET $399.99

Vintage Art Deco Frosted Glass Light Lamp Shade $24.00

1912 Gillinder Cut Glass Art Deco Light Lamp Shade $49.00

OLD PAIR ART DECO RETRO GLASS TABLE CEILING LAMP SHADES $29.95

Art Deco Glass Painted Light Lamp Shade 8 in Vintage $34.95

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