Art Deco Lighting
A complementary union of mixed spherical silhouettes, the Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Allegro Pendant centers a textured White linen drum shade within an open, oblong frame. A subtle mix of Art Deco and Mid-Century references (the frame sharing the organic silhouettes associated with, say, Nelson Bubble Lamps), we love the filigree-filtered negative space that extends outward from – and around – the clean linen shade.
Marked by sharp angles and delicate facets, the Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Neuilly Pendant is a fine display of metal and crystal, transforming details from the past into a new type of luxury. There are strong classical and art deco undertones (i.e. the crystal shades fit with hexagonal bobeches), but Jonathan Browning manages to create an entirely new style with the Neuilly collection. The scalloped edges complete his signature prismatic lighting effect, creating the perfect amount of drama with a lot of sparkling light.
Gorgeously retro. Lusciously layered. The Lights Up! Deco Deluxe Pendant offers Art Deco elegance in an exquisitely balanced design. Ideal for any space in need of artfully contemporary lighting. Try a linen shade for a subtle look or a 100% recycled PET fabric for a more vivid presence, like the Anna print, in red or green, designed exclusively for Lights Up! by UK designer Camilla Meijer.
Invoking the Art Deco-informed design vibrancy that existed in London during the Golden Age 20's, the Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Portobello Road No. 533150 Wall Sconce imbues Old World aesthetics with a touch of modern convenience. The 46 multi-tiered, platinized silver body with gold accents, ascends in staggered segments until it reaches its elegant apex, which is topped with a hand-sewn silk shade offering warm, rich light. A 3-way switch is located at the socket for different levels of illumination.
Gorgeously updated Art Deco elegance. The Lights Up! Deco Pendant, offered in two sizes, features a stylized double shade that's available in subtle linen or exquisite designer fabrics from Thomas Paul or Camilla Meijer. With a Brushed Nickel finish, this pendant is ideal for a contemporary living room in need a quick facelift or a foyer in need of more personality.
Transforming details from the past is Jonathan Browning’s specialty, and the Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Neuilly Linear Chandelier does just that. Scalloped crystal shades and hexagonal bobeches have strong classical and art deco undertones, but are given an update with the sharply angled metal arms that hold each light upright. The fluted crystal refracts a perfect ring of sparkling light, completing Browning’s signature prismatic lighting effect.
With its clean, Art Deco styling the Crowell Outdoor Post Light by Sea Gull Lighting brings a decorative, yet functional aesthetic to your outdoor living space. Its cylindrical silhouette features a series of linear, vertical strips that stretch over a seamless, opaque glass shade. Once lit, these elements work together to create an even, glare-free ambiance that is both pleasant and useful.
Rich metallics and bold geometrics are elegantly embodied in the Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Allegretto No. 78034 Pendant. A stylistic juxtaposition of hard and soft, an extravagantly scaled open frame featuring a repeating ornamental octagonal motif fashionably surrounds a White linen shade. The large circumference of the shade provides plentiful downlight, the illumination tempered when diffused through the textured fabric. The included ceiling canopy and field-cuttable chain suspension match the finish of the fixture.
The Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Allegretto 787540 Drum Pendant is a stunning fixture featuring subtle brown highlights and a creamy textured linen shade. Fixture rod can be shortened to semi-flush height.
The Crowell Outdoor Wall Sconce by Sea Gull Lighting brings a strong Art Deco presence to your outdoor settings. Its cylindrical silhouette features a series of linear, vertical strips that stretch over a seamless, opaque glass shade. Once lit, these elements work together to create an even, glare-free ambiance that is both pleasant and useful.
Rich metallics and bold geometrics are elegantly embodied in the Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Allegretto No. 78034 Pendant. A stylistic juxtaposition of hard and soft, an open oval frame - large in girth, low in profile - features a repeating octagonal motif that stylishly surrounds a White linen shade. The large circumference of the shade provides plentiful downlight. The illumination is tempered when diffused through the textured fabric. The included ceiling canopy and field-cuttable chain suspension match the finish of the fixture.
Like the musical tempo that it is named after, the Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Allegretto collection is bold, brisk and beautifully bright. The Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Allegretto 780140 Drum Pendant features an elegant latticework available in platinized silver leaf finish with subtle brown highlights or a burnished gold leaf finish with subtle brown highlights. Underneath is a 29 wide off-White textured linen shade. As a whole, this pendant sings with elegant simplicity.
Dress up your outdoor settings with the Crowell Outdoor Flushmount by Sea Gull Lighting. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, its design features an open Aluminum frame with linear, vertical detailing that stretches over a seamless, opaque glass shade. Once lit, these elements blend beautifully together, creating an even, glare-free ambiance that is both pleasant and useful.
Reimagine the old with a few new dimensions. The Tech Lighting Blok Low Voltage Pendant revives the classic metal cylinder with a fresh art-deco inspired upgrade, featuring a six-sided hexagonal shade and a sleek circular aperture for downlight projection. The Blok Low Voltage Pendant provides a punch of task lighting luminance on surfaces and table tops by way of its removable lens accessory. Line as individuals or in clusters to create a dramatic aesthetic impact in any room.
A chic, modern interpretation of London fixtures of the early twentieth century. The Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Portobello Road No. 831350 Wall Sconce has sharp angles and a long slender body that will garner attention whether or not it is lit. This fixture is finished in platinized silver, and its shade elicits a soft, inviting incandescent light despite its wonderfully commanding, torch-like appearance. ADA Compliant.
Burnished Gold Leaf with subtle brown highlights complement a White textured linen shade.The Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Allegretto 787640 Drum Pendant features a 6' chain to accommodate for a number of ceiling heights and preferences. Energy efficient.
The Boyd Lighting Opera House Flushmount is a dramatic display of light and detailed design, featuring an etched glass shade and Art Deco-esque metal backplate. The glass disperses a dazzling array of light and shadow, mimicking the starburst pattern of the thick metal canopy. From the Boyd Archives, this is a proprietary design that is unique and special to the collection.
Lighting art for today's modern home. The Lights Up! Deco Mini Pendant is characterized by the variety of designer fabric shade options available from textile creatives Thomas Paul and Camilla Meijer. The pendant's dual shades create structure and dimension, adding eye-candy quality to an already unique piece.
Strong linear graphics offer a commanding presence in the Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Portobello Road No. 545150 Wall Sconce. Open geometric planes of varying scales overlap one another, the jumble of squares and rectangles providing an abstracted Platinized Silver base for a sumptuous shade fashioned from textured silk. The modern convenience of a 3-way switch can be found at the socket of the lamp.
The Sonneman Paramount Flushmount is a glamorous Art Deco-inspired piece, but with an industrial side. Its shade is a metal ring with deep, gear-like ridges. The texture of these ridges is highlighted by a glossy Polished Nickel finish. Includes a White glass bottom diffuser. Available in two sizes.
Architectural, linear, evenly proportioned. Such were the tenets of Art Deco design, recaptured here in the Hudson Valley Nassau Flushmount. This vintage modern design features panels of Clear glass (internally frosted) set within a hexagonal frame of cast metal. Available in a range of sizes and finishes.
The Sonneman Paramount Oval Pendant brings an element of Art Deco-inspired glamour and sophistication into modern spaces. It features a large oval of gleaming, Polished Nickel-finished metal suspending an equally large White glass diffuser. The canopy above copies the shape of the shade as well as its deep textural ridges.
The Cascade Flushmount by PLC Lighting creates a sophisticated ambience with it art-deco design.
Contemporary style that comes with understated luxury. The Capsula Linear Multi Light Pendant from ELK Lighting showcases a beautiful design with Art Deco sensibilities that can look good in a variety of settings. The medicine pill-shaped pendants hang in a linear fashion that makes them perfect for a kitchen island or dining table. The top half of the capsules is metal while the bottom is a textured glass that creates a dazzling display when the light shines through it. They hang on clear cords from a rectangular, minimalist canopy.
The soft, diffused look of frosted glass paired with the strength and boldness of solid brass. The Hudson Valley Middlebury Round Pendant offers a balanced refinement for the soft contemporary or Art Deco kitchen, dining room and entryway. Its distinctive finish options can shape a room, enhanced by the waved look of brass which catches and bends light for a remarkable attention-grabbing effect.
Whether Art Deco or early American, the Hudson Valley Cheshire 2-Light Linear Suspension can instantly enhance the atmosphere with its Black brass shades. Diffusing the light, these unique shades create a romantic atmosphere in the dining room. Or hang over the kitchen island for a classy look.
A straightforward silhouette with robust style. The Capsula Multi Light Pendant from ELK Lighting has an Art Deco style that can add some functional and luxurious appeal to multiple decors. Each of the three pendants has a capsule look to them, like a medicine pill, with metal on top and textured glass on the bottom. As the light shines through the glass, it gets dispersed around the room in a dazzling display. They also hang at different heights, each one jutting down from a triangular canopy via clear cords.
Introducing the rise of modern deco, the Sonneman Paramount Drum Pendant features a familiar polished, textural shade and shape that provides abundant illumination. The bottom etched glass diffuser hides the fixture's inner mechanics for a clean-lined piece that complements a number of spaces.
Levels of crystal-esque lighting designed with Art Deco elegance. The ELK Lighting Braxton Pendant features glass cylinders that refract light just like crystal, producing sparkling illumination for the classy dining room or entryway. Includes three extension rods to best accommodate a variety of ceiling heights.
Fluted and faceted, tiered and trendsetting. The Metropolitan Fusano Wall Sconce combines an eclectic mix of surface treatments and materials to create a modern fixture that hints at Art Deco roots. A cylindrical Eidolon Krystal shade is fluted to obscure the candleholder inside, classically embellished with a faceted crystal bobeche. The wall plate features multiple tiers that culminate in an unusually angled arm, creating a dynamic silhouette.
Reminiscent of Art Deco design, the Hudson Valley Bristol Wall Sconce features solid brass toppers and supports, finished in one of 3 classic colors to best enhance the home. Perfect for lighting everything from the hallway to the bathroom, the Bristol offers traditional charm in a simple design.
The Global Views Turned Nickel Drum Pendant highlights a highly polished, gloriously gleaming Nickel-plated shade. Radiantly reflecting its surroundings, spindled Art Deco decorativeness preciously adorns the top and bottom of the shade. Turned includes a matching ceiling canopy and a 46 Nickel suspension chain, the length of which can be simply shortened by removing the segmented links.
Inspired by famed Art Deco-era design icon Renee Lalique, the Hudson Valley Paris Flushmount features intricate glasswork with a simple silhouette. The clear etched glass shade features curves and corners, with fluted details and geometric lines. A smooth half-round finial affixes the glass to the canopy and provides a smooth counterpoint to the elaborate shade.
Mid-century meets Art Deco in the delicately modern Metropolitan Lighting Chadbourne 2-Tier Chandelier. Clean geometric lines present a cool and angular silhouette, subtly embellished by straight-edged Clear crystal cubes and finished in reflective Polished Nickel. Cylindrical candle covers are an understated contrast to the rectangular arms and squared accents.
Named after the idyllic and pure paradise in Greece, the Hudson Valley Lighting Arcadia Bath Bar lives up to ideals of purity with its clean aesthetic and functional lighting. The etched pressed glass adds a geometric detail quintessential in modern Art Deco design, casting dimensional bright light in all directions.
The Global Views Turned Bronze Drum Pendant places the emphasis on a richly sumptuous Bronze drum shade, with elaborate spindles of Art Deco ornamentation adorning the top and bottom of the shade. Turned includes a matching ceiling canopy and a 46 Bronze suspension chain, the length of which can be simply shorted by removing the segmented links.
Add some cool retro style to modern bathrooms with the ELK Lighting Retrospective Bath Bar. It pairs classic schoolhouse-style White glass shades with an Art Deco-inspired body. The stepped shade holders, accenting bands and curving bars gleam in a Polished Chrome finish. Available with two or three lights.
A shining tribute to Art Deco design. The SONNEMAN Lighting Paramount Vertical Wall Sconce shade is a lengthy, gleaming curve of metal. The otherwise simple form is dressed up with deep ridges and a glossy, glamorous Polished Nickel finish. Available in two sizes, both ADA compliant.
The Robert Abbey Edward Pendant features an eye catching and high contrast piece that is a modern example of the Art Deco style. A series of metallic diamond shapes form a round shape, each filled with a contrasting marble inlay. Unique and dynamic, this piece will light your space as well as enhance your interior with a fresh sense of style.
A soft contemporary piece with the hint of Art Deco design. The Hubbardton Forge Axis Adjustable Drum Pendant features hand-forged wrought iron supports that contrast with pressed glass for a strong, balanced look in the entryway, dining room or living room. Features an adjustable height and is suitable for sloped ceilings of up to 45 degrees.
Unique with traditional charm. The Hudson Valley Cheshire 2-Light Wall Sconce presents a romantic, diffused light via its black brass shades. But look closer and see the gold interior of the shades, reflecting the light and creating an elegance for the early American colonial or Art Deco home. Lovely along a hallway, or use in the dining room to add allure.
Boasting a sleek and elegant design motif, the Astro Lighting Belgravia 700 Bath Bar may just catch you off guard with its ever so subtle reference to art deco. While it certainly looks good, this fixture isn’t one to show off, its polished chrome body making it a humble and versatile addition to a modern home bathroom. A soft diffused light emanates from this fixture, creating a calming environment wherever it may be mounted.
An Art Deco piece, the Besa Lighting Prismo 3045/3046 Indoor/Outdoor Wall Sconce features handmade glass in a design that tips the hat to leaded glass styles. An excellent addition to a variety of contemporary or soft contemporary spaces. Available in two sizes.
In the avant garde design of the Hudson Valley Waterloo Semi-Flushmount, one can see hints of inspiration from classic Art Deco and French boutique style lighting. Its frame is a tapered rectangle surrounding four exposed bulbs. Rounded cut-outs accommodate cut crystal spheres, which grab and playfully scatter the bulbs' warm light.
Hinkley Lighting’s Xander Bath Bar exhibits a slight Art Deco aura while still integrating itself seamlessly into modern living areas. The fixture utilizes sleek lines to define its framework, and this is most obvious in its ribbed clear glass. The incandescent lighting sources are inside of the glass and work to emit warm, ambient lighting to the immediate space. The framework itself is made from steel and built at strong 90-degree angles for an obvious presence in its space.
While fashion continues to advance, the Fredrick Ramond Mondo No. FR49296PCM Suspension chandelier seamlessly blends its 1920s design roots with today's sleek, contemporary style. The square, frosted glass shades are reminiscent of art deco design concepts, while the bright, polished chrome finish keeps this piece updated and modern.
It’s hexagons galore with the slick modern design of the Nolito LED Bath Bar from Kuzco Lighting. A square mount with a hexagonal ring frames the piece in half, adding to it a polished metallic finish. A tubular and hexagonal opaque lamp shade carries on the conversation of hexagons while producing a generous vibrant glow. The piece is straightforward in its overall design, making it excellent when paired with an uncomplicated bathroom, atop of a rounded, rectangular, or square mirror.
Two symmetrical faux silk shades introduce the high deco design of the Hudson Valley Palmdale 2-Light Wall Sconce. Each component is highly detailed, from the shades' reeded accents, to the stepped vertical backplate, to the bell finials and beveled curves. The intricate beauty of this fixture is complemented by warm, even lighting generated by 2 separate light sources.
Why We Love Art Deco Lighting
As a style of architecture highlighted by luxurious materials and exquisite craftsmanship, art deco lighting brings us noteworthy fixtures inspired by the 1920s and 1930s that continue to flourish in homes today. From sconces to chandeliers and portable lamps flanked with tenets of this design lover's style, art deco fixtures are alive and well in modern spaces. Take a look at this assortment of Gatsbyesque greats to bring the movement into your space.
Where Art Deco Light Fixtures Work Best
Decorative patterns, light shades and metallic finishes make this choice of lighting ideal for a number of rooms. Art deco ceiling lights, including pendants, flush mounted fixtures and chandeliers find their home in entryways, foyers, kitchens and gracing the formal dining room. Look to the wide assortment of art deco table lamps and art deco floor lamps to accent your living room or bedroom. Due to their portability and versatility, art deco lamps are simply a must-have. Consider bathroom fixtures inspired by this style to really light up your throne room. Art deco bathroom lighting can also easily be paired with decorative furnishings of a similar taste. Lastly, choose damp and wet-rated art deco outdoor lights to add an attractive element to your porch, patio or deck area.
Art Deco Lighting Ideas for Every Style
For nearly any lighting need and with a large variety of fixtures to choose from, there is guaranteed to be an art deco inspired fixture here for you. Look to classics in the George Kovacs collection, including the designs by Alecia Wesner. Bring the bling into any room with an art deco pendant light from Artcraft. Designs like the crystalized El Dorado Chandelier help give any room a glimmering shine guests of your home will be sure to notice. Integrate art deco style with modern, energy-efficient technology in a fixture from dweLED. You'll find a variety of pendants and ceiling lights from dweLED that really fit the look. And finally, take this theme to the great outdoors with post lights, sconces and hanging fixtures by Sea Gull Lighting.
How to Choose the Best Art Deco Lighting
With a particular interior decorating style in mind, your next step is to identify where you need lighting and the appropriate sizes. For ceiling mounted fixtures like pendants, chandeliers and flushmounts, you'll need to be mindful of the height, width and hanging length of a fixture of your choosing. Wall sconces are easier to add or replace, but you'll still want to take the right measurements to ensure you are making the best choice. Consider the lumen output of any fixture to gauge just how bright it will be for any given space. For art deco vanity lights, brightness is especially important to understand. And if you're choosing outdoor or landscape lighting, be sure the fixtures are damp or wet-rated. If you have any questions about the art deco lights featured here, please call our lighting experts at 877.445.4486.
Other Considerations
Complete the look with equally stylish pieces of furniture. Browse the full assortment to find tables and chairs that fit your selection of art deco inspired lighting. Look to the collection of entryway chandeliers for a larger assortment of ceiling suspensions that will be guaranteed to leave your guests starstruck. From bold designs to luxurious crystal options, there's a chandelier perfect for your home. And with any choice of lighting you make, be sure to outfit the fixture with the appropriate light bulbs. You'll have no problem finding just about any kind of bulb you need.
