Art Deco Lady Lamp Table Lamps

Art deco or Deco is a term that came about in 1925 following the International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris. Art Deco lady lamps introduced the style, balance and proportions of Greco-Roman Ideologies.

Art deco became popular due to the finely crafted furniture pieces that were influenced by geometric forms, colors and motifs. During the heyday of Art Deco, it represents glamour, faith in social and technological processes, luxury and exuberance. In 1990, art deco became a big hit in the decorators and collectibles market. They are mostly into Art deco lady lamp table lamps. 

Materials

Art deco featured expensive and rare materials such as ivory and ebony. Art deco furniture also featured silver inlays, platinum jade and other precious stones such as ruby.

Art deco lamps are mostly crafted from bronze, steel, chrome plating, gilt-bronze and a variety of glass.  Clear, colored and frosted glasses are popularly used in art deco lamps. This is because it exudes a subdued and warm glow while having the aesthetic appeal.

Vintage art deco lamps could be electric ones, Aladdin lamp replicas, oil wick lamps or candelabras. For those with practical and modern taste, an art deco revival lamp with an LED lamp is a much better choice.

Art Deco was a combination of many different styles, some are even contradictory. The styles were united by a desire to make it look modern. Art deco was influenced by Fauvism, Cubism and exotic styles from ancient Egypt, Persia, Greece, India, Japan and Rome.

There are many art deco styles to choose from. The Roman and Egyptian styled lamps are the notable ones. For bedroom and side table lamps, the tiffany-styled ones with lady works shaped bases is a good option.  An exotic lady statue ornamenting a lamp can serve as a centerpiece in one’s living room.

Styles

Collectible Art Deco Lady Lamps Table Lamps

1. Beautiful Light Lighting Décor Goddess Figurine

A 16 inches tall, 4.5 inches wide and 8 inches long premium sculpted cold cast bronze lamp. The sculpture is hand-painted in bronze finish. The lamp can light a 15 watt up to 25 watts bulb.

• Design Toscano Arising Nude Female Illuminated Statue

This lamp measures 13.5 inches wide and 31.5 inches high. It is made from frozen glass and metal. The light from the orb illuminates the silhouette and romantic decorative art work of the female’s nude body.

• The Carrier Pigeon Art Deco Nude Woman Illuminated Sculpture

An Art deco lamp that was translated by a French sculptor named Gennarelli. The dimensions of the lamp are 9.5 wide inches, 14 inches high and 6 inches in diameter. The lamp depicts freedom and joy. 

• Lucina Goddess of Light Stained Glass Lamp

This lady lamp is 11.5 inches wide and 26.5 inches high. The top part of the lamp is made from individually cut glass shade. The hand cut pieces are placed in verdigris bronze.

Designers/Manufacturers of Modern Art Deco Lady Lamps

Design Toscano

Design Toscano has been giving quality products to passionate consumers for more than 25 years. They are known for premium historical replicas of art deco lamps and furniture.

Design Toscano sculptural lamps feature resin statues with UL-approved lighting lamps. Each lamp they produce are cast in quality resin and hand finished.

Tiffany & Co. / Tiffany lamp love

This company was founded by Charles Tiffany in 1839. His son, Louis Comfort Tiffany became Design Director. The company originally made jewelry but as years passed they started making other fine goods such as art deco lady lamps.

        They use materials such as ceramics, blown glass, metalwork, enamels, stained glass and mosaic tiles.

        Tiffany lamps were made originally with collectors and rich people in mind. The company soon made tiffany lamps that everyone can enjoy.  They mostly use real glass, cast metal, cast resin, porcelain, wrought iron and copper in producing their lamps.

How to identify art deco

Authentic Art Deco pieces such as lady lamps are from the 1920s to 1930s. They are usually stamped or signed by the manufacturer and the date is stamped on the bottom of the piece.

Revival pieces are made with more modern materials. They are also cheaper than authentic ones.

If you’re looking to get some pieces, there are some things to keep in mind. Art deco pieces are mostly sold at antique shops but if you want an authentic art deco lady lamp and you’re unsure of the authenticity of the piece you’re eyeing, let a connoisseur check it.