Art Deco Lights

Art Deco Lights are truly representative of the grace; the grandeur; the beauty of the Art Deco period. These beautiful artefacts have been much copied and you can purchase quality replicas designed to function in a twenty first century home of office. This is a testament to the enduring popularity of Art Deco style and design. Or you can forsake the copy, and fill your house with the genuine article. It is of course, the genuine art deco light that attracts the collector and lover of fine things. A passionate bunch we are.

These lights were made in the period between World War I and World War II display the craftsmanship of the new machine age; the quality and skill of the manufacturers of the day is evident. The architectural style, of straight clean lines, and functional, sturdy practical elements is reflected in these pieces.

The electric age had begun, and the art deco light fittings were going to mimic and expand the design principles that were being expounded by the designers, architects and artists of the day. The use of glass, bronze, iron, ceramics, bakelite, early plastics and brass is inventive and creative. The design reflects the streamlined shapes and simple lines that are synonymous of the style. The naked female form, so often a theme of art deco lights and lamps, is the pinnacle of curved lines, beauty and attractiveness.

The interest in art deco lights continues to grow.

Connoisseurs are gathering around the world. The appreciation of all things of beauty from the early twentieth century, and in particular the art deco and art nouveau eras is definitely growing. Websites abound Art deco lamps and lights are highly sought after and in many cases quite valuable. Buyers of art deco lamps include private citizens, vintage lamp dealers, antique stores, interior decorators, collectors and lighting enthusiasts from all walks of life who recognize and appreciate the heirloom quality of lamps.

There are many people who collect art deco artefacts and furnishings – art deco lights in particular. This is probably in response to the disposable society we now live in, where so much is made to such a low quality that it will not last beyond a year or two.

“Whether you are drawn to the simple awe of the French bronze nude figural lamps, the amazing presence of Cleopatra by Movier, the elegance of Ronson’s ”Egyptian Moon,” or the whimsical glow of the “Gerdago Pixies” with the Murano Italian Millefiori glass or Alabaster shades, almost everyone finds a venue that imparts the experience of enjoyment of visual artistic beauty as well as the satisfaction of ownership. From the simple composition of the Frankart or Nuart coy nude lamps to the stunning beauty of the Lorenzl Dancer, the Bouraine Harlequin, or the show stopping awe of Balleste, you will find something that simply draws you into the realization that at no point – was the intent of the original designers, artist, manufacturers and Foundries – that these highly collectible items be simply a lamp. They are in the truest sense – collectible works of vintage art deco heirloom art.”

Source: Artdecolampgallery.com

Art Deco lights can be used in any room of the house. They can really set off a sitting room or lounge room that has some other art deco features or furnishings. Art Deco Lights will bring a sense of warmth, sparkle and quality.