FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

At Deco Trove, we start with “why.” Our love for Art Deco and its subtypes stems from the style’s unique blend of luxury, modernity, and optimism. Lighting, being fundamental to every space, is the perfect medium to bring this timeless aesthetic to life.

1) Expertise & Curation

We’re a specialized retailer of Art Deco, Streamline Moderne, Machine Age, and Modernist antiques. Our focus on curation and research allows us to offer authentic, high-quality items with a deep understanding of their history, materials, designers, and manufacturers. Sharing this knowledge with our customers is one of our greatest joys.

2) Unique Perspective

With backgrounds in technology, design, and photography, we bring a distinct perspective to antiques and lighting. Whether you’re designing a space or refining its ambiance, we can help you select the perfect piece—just reach out to us!

3) Professional Restoration

We pride ourselves on offering beautifully restored lighting that is safe, clean, and ready to use.

• Electrical Safety: All wiring and plugs are replaced to meet modern codes, and components are tested thoroughly.

• Cleanliness: Each item is disassembled and cleaned with care for its materials.

• Authenticity: We accurately disclose each item’s era and provenance.

• Quality Restoration: Our process includes research, cleaning, part replacement, refinishing, rewiring, reassembly, and electrical testing. Learn more on our restoration process page.

We carry a variety of high quality and desirable lamps, lighting, and other antiques including those designed by many renowned companies and designers from the Art Deco era.

Brands: Chase, Markel, Sight Light, Faries, Frankart, NuArt, Ronson, Apt Novelty Co, Houze Glass Co, Indiana Glass Co, Mutual Sunset, L&L WMC, Globe Specialty Co, Miller Lamp Co, JB Hirsch, Pattyn Products, Railley Co, Riddle Co, Soundrite, Speedway, Coulter, Electrolier, Efcolite, Van Dyke, and many others.

Designers: Arthur von Frankenburg, Walter Von Nessen, Gilbert Rohde, Harry Laylon, William and Ruth Gerth, Lurelle Guild, Bert Dickerson, Howard Reichenbach, Leroy Doane, Walter Dorwin Teague, Kurt Versen, and many others.

Our mix is always changing so be sure to check back often!

Bakelite & Catalin are both types of phenolic thermosetting resins (early plastic) created from a chemical reaction involving Phenol & Formaldehyde to create a stable compound that is then molded into various shapes for a variety of household and industrial uses.

Bakelite is the earlier of the two plastics invented in 1907 by chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland. It often includes fillers like sawdust to stabilize it which limited its ability to be colored. It's most often found in black or dark reddish-brown colors.

Catalin was created in 1927 and uses a different molding process that doesn't require fillers. Therefore it was able to be made in a variety of beautiful colors, either solid or translucent and swirled to create marbled effects.

Bakelite/Catalin Products

ART LITE mini™ is our exclusive line of 3D-printed, fully functional 2/3 scale lamps inspired by iconic Art Deco and Streamline Moderne designs from the 1920s-1940s. These handcrafted pieces combine vintage elegance with modern materials for unique, decorative accent lighting.

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Please contact sales and we would be happy to discuss our trade discount program.

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