4 checks before you buy Art Deco lighting

First, check the shape ✨ Look for stepped, symmetrical, geometric lines, not soft organic curves.

Then inspect the finish 🔍 Chrome, nickel, polished steel, opaline or etched glass, and honest age like patina or hand-made details all matter.

Watch the wiring ⚡ Frayed cord, brittle insulation, loose plug, corroded socket, or cloth-covered wiring mean it likely needs rewiring.

Ask the seller this before you buy 📝 Is it rewired, what parts are original, and are missing shades or fittings included?