Art deco refers to a design concept made popular during the 1920s and the 1930s. It was first brought to the world’s attention during an exposition in Paris in 1925, and since then has still been evolving. Specifically, Art Deco is characterized by angular lines, geometric shapes and intense colors. Similarly, Art deco sconces utilize glass, plastic and strong edgy designs that many find fitting as a symbol of power. Thus, it is usually found in offices of high rise buildings. Nowadays, anyone can have a piece of art deco sconces since their designs evolve with time in order to stay. Many French art deco wall sconces can be found at Decodame.com where the sconces project circa-1930 styles that proves as endearing today as they were at the beginning of the century.
     
The biggest difference art deco wall sconces have with other sconces is their size. These wall sconces are vibrant and wild and they carry with them a feeling of cinematic nostalgia. It is no wonder that they are best used as movie theatre sconces. Some are designed as single-piece molded glass shades, while others resemble pipe organs standing at 5 feet high, usually towering over movie-goers at cinema entrances.

Perhaps one of the more special types of art deco wall sconces is the Modernist wall sconce, made from beveled glass panels in either peach or green surrounding a frame of polished chrome. The uniqueness of the Modernist is also reflected in its staggering price of $1650 each. 

Finally, other art deco sconces also incorporate alternate forms of influence such as Murano glass designs, half opaline and alabaster pendants as well as the irresistible lure of the crystal chandelier. Their designs have lived through the ages, an attribute which shall continue to evolve in the centuries to come.