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Serpentine Wall Sconce

Serpentine Ceramic Wall Sconce - Mirrored pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Serpentine Vertical Stone Wall Sconce - Single
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this solid stone wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stone, Brass

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce - Single
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Serpentine XL Vertical Stone Wall Sconce
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this solid stone wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Serpentine Sconce
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Slithering up the wall, the Serpentine Sconce's coiled tail appears as if it may unwind at any
Category

2010s Portuguese Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Serpentine Sconce
Serpentine Sconce
H 35 in W 11 in D 6 in
Serpentine XL Vertical Stone Wall Sconce - Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this solid stone wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Limestone

Serpentine Vertical Stone Wall Sconce - Mirrored pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this solid stone wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stone

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce - Right facing only - Single
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
other listing for a mirrored pair. In this ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Serpentine Sconce (in stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Slithering up the wall, the Serpentine Sconce's coiled tail appears as if it may unwind at any
Category

2010s Portuguese Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Serpentine Sconce (in stock)
Serpentine Sconce (in stock)
H 35 in W 11 in D 6 in
Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Serpentine Sconces Brass with Three Enameled Aluminum Cones
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
We have available a total of six (or three pair) of these 1960's vine-like wall mounted lamps
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Recent Sales

Pair of Serpentine Brass & Enamel Wall Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique pair of sconces with solid brass armature and enameled aluminum cones.
Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Serpentine Cobra Candle Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of mid-20th century sculptural candle sconces as serpentine cobras, with metallic finish, each
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of American Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of American brass wall sconces. Brass and serpentine tile.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Serpentine, Brass

Pair of American Brass Wall Sconces
Pair of American Brass Wall Sconces
H 12.5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
A pair of bronze baroque sconces
Located in New York, NY
AIS1602 A pair of double light bronze wall sconces with serpentine forms and foliate details
Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

A pair of bronze baroque sconces
A pair of bronze baroque sconces
H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Serpentine Ceramic Wall Sconce - Mirrored pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Tole Painted Wrought Iron Lily Serpentine Chandelier and Wall Sconces
Located in Lomita, CA
fixtures from the residence. Two wrought iron sconces complement a monumental chandelier crafted from
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Serpentine Brass Sconces with Enameled Aluminum Cones
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
We have available a total of ten (or five pair) of these 1960's vine-like wall mounted lamps made
Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Monumental Serpentine Form Sconces
Located in US
Pair of Serpentine Sconces Fabricated From Iron Barn Hinges. Ready For Wiring. Price Is For Pair.
Category

20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Jacques Adnet Serpentine Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
the pretzel twist arms encased in
Evergreen Calf Hide with baseball stitch
Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Serpentine Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the serpentine wall sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every serpentine wall sconce was constructed with great care. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage serpentine wall sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a serpentine wall sconce — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right serpentine wall sconce, those designed in louis xv, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made serpentine wall sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Albano Poli, Farrah Sit and Jean and Oliver Pelle are consistently popular.

How Much is a Serpentine Wall Sconce?

Prices for a serpentine wall sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $25,875, while the average can fetch as much as $3,502.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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.

Questions About Serpentine Wall Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.

    Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.

    Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.

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