Serpentine Carved Snake Sconce
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
the sconce’s dramatic presence. Polished Brass detailing adds refined contrast, elevating the piece
2010s Portuguese Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Gold Leaf
Serpentine Carved Snake Sconce
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
the sconce’s dramatic presence. Polished Brass detailing adds refined contrast, elevating the piece
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage Pair of Anglo Indian Brass Snake or Cobra Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Snake charmer's pair of mid century Anglo Indian candlepower cobra wall sconces crafted in brass
Brass
Pair of snakes sconces italy circa 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice pair of snakes sconces italy circa 1960 Brass with bronze patina For one light - easy to wire
Brass
$20,131 / set
H 25.99 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Pair of French Art Deco Silver and Snake Skin Torch Design Wall Sconces
Located in Hamburg, DE
attached by screws and wood cones are covered with water snake and have brass silver plated end caps. The
Brass
$3,261 / set
H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Pair of Snake Wall Lights, Brass and Alabaster, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Snake Wall Lights, Brass and Alabaster, Italy, 1970s
Alabaster, Brass
Vintage Pair of Anglo Indian Brass Cobra Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of mid century Anglo Indian polished brass cobra or snake wall sconces.
Brass
Fauna 01brass Cast Snake Wall Light
Located in Firenze, FI
The Fauna 01 wall light, like the whole series of products in the Brass Brothers & Co. Eclectic
Brass
Snake Sconces Brass, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Snake sconces in brass (candle stock holders) for upright piano or could be used as wall sconces in
Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Brass Cobra Snake Sconce
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern brass sconce was realized in France, circa 1950. It features
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Cobra Snake Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sleek, Mid-Century cast brass cobra snake sconces crafted with unexpected detail and decorated with
Pair of "Snake" Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
A most unusual pair of sconce having three arms of turned and curled snakes. Proportions and design
Brass
Sold
H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Large Exceptional Cast Brass & Alabaster Snake Sconce or Wall Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare Mid-Century Modern cast brass and alabaster snake sconce or wall lamp. Designed and
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Cast Brass Cobra Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exotic pair of vintage cast brass cobra or snake sconces ingrained with floral designs and
Sold
H 30.71 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
20th Century French Art Deco Style Pair of Brass Snake Sconces, circa 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare 20th century "Art deco Revival" Style pair of brass snake sconces from the 1960s
Brass
Large Brass Cobra Snake Wall Sconces Pair
Located in Toronto, CA
Enhance your decor with this rare pair of large brass cobra snake candle wall sconces. Each sconce
Brass
Pair of Brass Cobra or Snake Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Anglo Indian wall sconces crafted in brass in the form of a cobra and decorated with
Brass
Pair of Indian Brass Cobra Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Indian cast brass snake or cobra sconces meticulously decorated with intricate symbolic
Brass
Pair of Vintage Anglo Indian Cobra Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exotic pair of Anglo Indian cast brass wall sconces in a snake or cobra form featuring a bronze
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 5.5 in D 6.25 in
Striking and Stylish Midcentury Pair of Hollywood Regency Cobra / Snake Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Lisse, NL
of sconces then this pair of bronze cobras could be your ideal lighting solution. These artistic and
Brass, Bronze
A Pair of Sculptural Brass Snake Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of sculptural brass three-light electrified wall sconces, each in the form of three coiled
Brass
Pair of Decorative Cobra Snake Brass Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These are fabulous snake candle sconces. This particular pair has very nice detail and patina.
Brass
Pair of 1940s Art Moderne Brass Snake Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 1940s Art Moderne brass Snake Wall Sconces
Parchment Paper
Sold
H 9.85 in W 22.45 in D 9.85 in
Signed Rare Pair Gilt Brass Maison Baguès Swing Arm Sconces Faux Snake Leather
By Maison Charles, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Exclusive rare pair of gilt brass Maison Bagues swing arm sconces, Paris, France circa 1960s to
Brass
$315Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
Vintage Dutch Delft Faience Floral Candlesticks - a Pair
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of Mid-Century Dutch Delft faience candlesticks. Maker's mark on reverse. These fine candlesticks are hand painted with a floral design in the traditional Delft colors ...
Ceramic, Paint
$422 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 3.55 in
Contemporary Bee Hand-Blown Glass Bottle Honey Spring Animal Flying Cute Playful
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Bee Hand-Blown Glass Bottle" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Bee Bottle, a stunning testament to artistry and nature's intricate beauty, masterfully crafted by the ...
Glass
Pair of Alabaster French Art Deco Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco Alabaster sconces. Having Alabaster mounted in polished silvered bronze frames decorated with geometric motifs. Very beautiful deco details, re plati...
Art Deco Lamp
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco lamp with led in the foot.
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and curved glass rod.
Brass
Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
Rose Quartz Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Tables By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxury bubble rose quartz rock crystal cocktail tables with polish brass stands. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC.
Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
By Istvan Szonyi
Located in Houston, TX
Hungarian Artist (1894-1960) "Reclining Nude", circa 1920s Measures: 19.5" H x 23.5" W, overall size is 28" x 32.5" Oil on canvas, inscribed lower right "Somody baratomnak szere...
Canvas
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco dressing table with mirror and sconces.
Brass
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
$17,354
H 30.12 in W 39.97 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage 1928 Avant Garde Art Exhibition Poster Kandinsky Picasso Klee
By Heinrich Campendonk
Located in London, GB
Original vintage art exhibition poster: Colour / Farbe Ausstellung im Kaiser-Wilhelm-Museum held at the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum in Krefeld Germany from 1-31 May 1928 presenting work by...
Paper
French Art Deco Commode
Located in Bridgewater, CT
An elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, veneered in Macassar ebony, with three drawers, silvered bronze trimmings on tapered gadrooned legs, circa 1930.
Macassar
Oval Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
Art Nouveau Chandelier in the Style of Hector Guimard
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Bronze chandelier with nickel patinated finish and glass tubes.
Bronze
Linear Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Linear Brass with structure in aluminium and stainless steel in vintage brass finish. 2 bulbs, lamp holder type E14, max 40 watt, 220-240 volt. Bulbs not included.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.