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1920's French Louis XV style Bronze / Crystal Shade Ceiling Lantern Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Louis XV style Bronze Mounted Crystal Shade Ceiling Lantern. Attrib Baccarat.
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Feuilles de Charme Glass Ceiling Fixture by René Lalique, France 1920s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Beautiful Deco "Feuilles de Charme" ceiling fixture by René Lalique in clear-frosted and rose
Category

Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

French Art Deco Three-Light Brass Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco period three-light ceiling light fixture, from circa the 1920s. This adorable and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Glass Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze, brass, and glass ceiling light fixture, from circa the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1920s Italian Art Deco Barovier&Toso Ceiling Pendant Fixture/ Chandelier Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Italian Art Deco Art Glass Suspended Floral Form Ceiling Pendant Murano Itely. This fixture
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Carved Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Italian carved alabaster ceiling fixture with putti holding garlands of fruits and
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Vintage 1920s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster

Carved Alabaster Fixture
Carved Alabaster Fixture
H 34 in Dm 21 in
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster ceiling fixture with putti holding garlands of fruits and
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Vintage 1920s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster

Ceiling Fixture Art Deco wrought iron France 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Ceiling Fixture Art Deco wrought iron France 1920's New Sockets and Rewired Shades included
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Ceiling Fixture Art Deco polished nickel and frosted glass German 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Ceiling Fixture Art Deco polished nickel and frosted glass New sockets and rewired Shades not
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Bronze and Leaded Glass 1920s-1930s Ceiling Fixture
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
Out of a retired doctor's estate, is this unusual vintage decorative ceiling fixture from the Art
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920s Antique Two-Light Ceiling Mount
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s two-light ceiling light fixture. Original polychrome finish. Measures: 2.25" H x 5.88" W x
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Vintage 1920s North American Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Antique Two-Light Ceiling Mount
1920s Antique Two-Light Ceiling Mount
H 2.25 in W 5.88 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Ceiling Fixture with Vintage Glass Chimney
Located in Farmington, CT
Old Lights on is pleased to offer this 1920s vintage ceiling fixture with vintage pie crust chimney
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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

6 Schoolhouse Lights Unique Design Priced Per Pair
Located in Prescott, AZ
Priced per pair with 3 pair available. Matching bank lobby or department store ceiling fixtures
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Solid Bronze Spanish Revival Six-Light Chandelier Original Finish and Patina
Located in Prescott, AZ
This vintage 1920s masterpiece ceiling fixture is made of solid cast bronze and is very heavy in
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Vintage 1920s American Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fixture designed in 1920's by Industrialist Peter Behrens for AEG Germany
By Peter Behrens
Located in Jersey City, NJ
1920s Ceiling Fixture with a silkened glass defuser and a milk white glass shade separated and
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Italian Sunburst Ceiling Fixture C. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian painted and gold gilt sunburst ceiling fixture. This fixture has been newly wired and is
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Early 20th Century Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold

Rare 1920's Triple Lamp Wall / Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
very rare three light ceiling or wall fixtures. new "edison" bulbs...priced separately
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Circa 1920's Pale Blue Foliate Ceiling Fixture(2available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2860ab A 1920'spale blue brass pan and wood center column featuring four foliate arm. Priced
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Original 1920s Art Deco Gyro Style Ceiling Fan and Light
By Centre Lighting Fixture MFG
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is the rarest antique ceiling fan we have ever been able to offer. We found only one other
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

French Crystal Beaded Ceiling Fixture, circa 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French crystal beaded ascending basket ceiling fixture with brass frame. Beautiful faceted crystal
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Vintage 1920s French Rococo Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Bronze and Leaded Glass 1920s-1930s Ceiling Fixture
Located in Bronx, NY
This unusual vintage 1920s French ceiling fixture is beautifully designed with four framed
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large 1920s / 1930s Dept. Store Ceiling Fixture Tropical Feel
Located in Prescott, US
At 14 inches across it is an imposing fixture. The Art Deco inspired stylized tropical leaves have
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Paint

French Silver Color Bronze Cherub Two-Light Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful light fixture or chandelier with large winged cherub figure, holding flower garland
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic Swedish Art Deco ceiling fixture in patinated brass.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant late 1920's Swedish Art Deco ceiling fixture in green painted and polished brass. Original
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20th Century Swedish Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Austrian Secessionist Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1920's Austrian brass ceiling fixture with a milk glass shade. Two light sockets.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1920s Caldwell Hand Hammered Brass Arts & Crafts Flushmount Ceiling Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1920s American Arts & Crafts hand hammered single socket brass ceiling fixture. This is an EF
Category

Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Spanish 1920s Sunburst Gilt Iron Light Ceiling Fixture or Wall Sconce
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful hand-hammered sunburst sconce with gold leaf finish. Perfect to use as a ceiling flush
Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

French Neoclassical Style Brass and Frosted Glass Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Very decorative neoclassical style ceiling light with ornate white frosted glass shade in decorated
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Austrian Secessionist Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
A large 1920s Austrian hammered copper flush ceiling fixture with a slight frosted geometric glass
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Flush Mount

Materials

Copper

Elaborate 1920's Ceiling Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stunning and dramatic is this unusual flush mount ceiling fixture with ornate cast metalwork over
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Grand 1920's Ceiling Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stunning, dramatic light fixture with original "polychrome" finish and intricate cast designs over
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Single Only Large Commercial 1920s Ceiling Fixture
Located in Prescott, AZ
Back in the 1920s this antique electric lighting fixture would have graced department stores, banks
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Antique Spanish Revival 1920s Polychrome Ceiling Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nicely styled 1920s ceiling fixture. It's a very nice size for a hallway, small entry, or powder
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial More Lighting

Vintage 1920s Three-Light Ceiling Mount
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's ceiling fixture. Hard to find 3 bulb configuration. Original finish. 8" H x 13" W
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Vintage 1920s North American Flush Mount

1920's Ceiling Mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hard-to-find, 1920's wrought iron ceiling fixture by the esteemed Bell Company of California
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Highly Detailed 1920's Ceiling Mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Finely detailed cast iron ceiling fixture.
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

1920's Filigree Ceiling Mount Light Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Finely cast single bulb ceiling fixture with original surface patina.
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Unusual 1920's Octagonal Ceiling Mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great ceiling mount fixture unique design. Perfect for hallways, small areas, and places with a
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

1920's Polychromed Flush-mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully cast ceiling fixture c. 1920's with original polychrome finish highlighting the
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Five-light 1920's Ceiling-mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful and hard to find ceiling fixture with fleur-de-lys and acanthus leaf details; open
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Original 1920's Glass Ceiling-mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very rare ceiling mount fixture of original pebbled glass w/ polychromed metal frame and accents in
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Rare 1920's Mica-lined Ceiling Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully designed ceiling fixture in hard-to-find scale of hammered iron with cast brass details
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Brass

Fabulous Ceiling Mount Fixture c. 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Incredible fixture of iron, brass, & alloy salvaged from a grand Southern California estate
Category

Early 20th Century Flush Mount

1920s Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Single light ceiling mount, circa 1920s. Measures 6 3/8" wide and 3 3/4" tall.
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Flush Mount

1920s Ceiling Light Fixture
1920s Ceiling Light Fixture
H 3.75 in Dm 6.38 in
1920s Ceiling Mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Spanish Revival ceiling mount. Nice low profile of 9" H. Original glass. Circa 1920s
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Early 20th Century American Tudor Flush Mount

1920s Ceiling Mount Fixture
1920s Ceiling Mount Fixture
H 9 in W 7.38 in D 7.38 in
1920's 3-Light Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nicely detailed iron 3-light ceiling mount.
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

1920's Star Cast Filigree Ceiling Mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Striking cast metal flush mount fixture creates a beautiful pattern against the ceiling; all new
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

A 1920's Eccentric Arts and Crafts Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A 1920's Eccentric Arts and Crafts ceiling fixture.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

1920's Cast Iron 3-Light Ceiling Mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nice, larger size ceiling mount with three lights. Nicely designed with good detailing in the leaf
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Early 1920s Art Deco Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An early 1920s Art Deco ceiling fixture.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Rare 1920's Spanish Revival Ceiling Light Fixtures
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare pair of Spanish Revival ceiling fixtures. Simple, classic design with nicely, hand-etched
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Small 1920's Bronze Ceiling Fixture with Mica
Located in Pasadena, CA
Spanish Revival, small scale ceiling fixture with mica liner. Perfect for small spaces such as
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

One of Two 1920s Ceiling Mount Fixtures
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced and sold individually. One of three flush mount ceiling fixtures with four lights, circa
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Vintage 1920s American Flush Mount

1920s Three-Light Ceiling Fixture, Spanish Revival
Located in Pasadena, CA
Three-light Spanish Revival ceiling fixture with original finish. Measures: 6" H x 12" W x 6" D.
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Vintage 1920s North American Flush Mount

1920s Fleur de Lys Ceiling Mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Fleur de Lys motif ceiling mount with one bulb.
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Flush Mount

1920s Fleur de Lys Ceiling Mount Fixture
1920s Fleur de Lys Ceiling Mount Fixture
H 13 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Three-Light Ceiling Mount Fixture, 1920s, Spanish Revival
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original finish, circa 1920s. Measures: 9 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W.
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Flush Mount

Antique 1920s Two-Light Ceiling Mount Light Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Low profile original 1920's ceiling mount with two lights. 5.25" H x 9.75" W
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Flush Mount

European Art Deco Ceiling Fixture, circa 1920s
Located in Prescott, AZ
With elements of both Art Nouveau and Art Deco creates a unique and visually appealing ceiling
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Vintage 1920s German Aesthetic Movement Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

European Art Deco Ceiling Fixture, circa 1920s
European Art Deco Ceiling Fixture, circa 1920s
H 7.25 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
1920s Milk Glass School House Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s ceiling light fixture with original milk glass globe and ceiling fitter.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Revival Style Semi Flush Ceiling Fixture, 1920s
Located in Prescott, AZ
This hearty fixture retains its original finish and patina, with just a soft cleaning and a light
Category

Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Steel

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1920s Ceiling Fixture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1920s ceiling fixture available at 1stDibs. Each 1920s ceiling fixture for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1920s ceiling fixture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1920s ceiling fixture made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Centre Lighting Fixture MFG, Degué and Edgar Brandt each produced at least one beautiful 1920s ceiling fixture that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1920s Ceiling Fixture?

A 1920s ceiling fixture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $37,000.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1920s Ceiling Fixture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.

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