$6,800 / set
Pair of Vintage Gilt Bronze Snake Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's French gilt bronze snake shaped sconces with glass shades in a mottled pattern.
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Silver and Snake Skin Torch Design Wall Sconces
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of French Art Deco torch design wall sconces with round bowl design top.
Brass
Unusual pair of snake sconces
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Tall pair of bronze snake sconces Circa 1960's
Bronze
Bronze Cobra Snake Sconces with Silk Shade Midcentury, 1970, France
Located in New York, NY
Bronze cobra sconces with silk shade midcentury, 1970, France French bronze cobra sconces with silk shade. Four available, this listing is for one pair Measure: 6 inches dee...
Bronze
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H 28.35 in W 3.94 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Bronze Cobra Snake Wall Light Sconces Midcentury, 1970, France
By Maison Baguès
Located in Trensacq, FR
A fabulous pair of Bronze Cobra Snake Wall Light Sconces, Midcentury, 1970, France A vibrant and stylish pair of Hollywood Regency-style wall light sconces, ready to strike hooded c...
Bronze
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 stylized interpretations of a cobra snake offering sinuously curved cylindrical forms th...
Brass
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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. Beautiful decorative details.
Brass
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H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
French Art Deco Figural Lady and Snake Bronze and Glass Wall Light Sconce 1920s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual bronze wall light was designed and manufactured in France in the early 1920s. It features a lady with a snake winding around her body and her holding a mottled glass lam...
Bronze
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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
Marvelous pair of Hollywood Regency wall lights. If you are looking for a vibrant and stylish pair of sconces then this pair of bronze cobras could be your ideal lighting solution. ...
Brass, Bronze
A Pair of Gilt Wrought Iron "Snake" Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt wrought iron wall sconces each having a climbing snake and a crown shaped top holding a fabric shade.
Wrought Iron
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H 29.14 in W 11.03 in D 8.67 in
19th Century, Pair of Bronze Snake-Shaped Napoleon III Sconces, Original Patina
Located in Paris, FR
19th century, Napoleon III period. Pair of bronze sconces ("appliques"), snake-shaped. Original patina! Each wall sconce features two twisted serpents or snakes. The snakes are we...
Bronze
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H 28.75 in W 3.15 in D 9.06 in
Pair of French Antique Art Deco Snake Wall Lights made of Wrought Iron
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unusual and unique Pair of Art Deco iron Wall lights in the shape of snakes from France. The snakes are made from Black Wrought Iron in France at the beginning of the 20th Centu...
Wrought Iron
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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 Jansen, Maison Charles, Maison Baguès
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Exclusive rare pair of gilt brass Maison Bagues swing arm sconces, Paris, France circa 1960s to 1970s. The beautiful sconces are documented in the sales catalog and additionally one ...
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
$368 / set
H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Vintage Small Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival
Located in Toronto, CA
A rare and captivating pair of vintage brass cobra snake candle holders in a smaller, highly sought-after scale. Crafted in the 1970s, these sculptural pieces feature finely hand-etc...
Brass
Set of Silver Plated Single Light Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of six French circa 1950’s silver-plated single light sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 14.5″ Width: 4.25″ Depth: 7.5″
Silver Plate
$2,775 / set
H 13 in W 11.5 in D 5.75 in
Pair of French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern Nickel Wall Sconces, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Sober Pair of French Art Deco wall lights / sconces in nickeled brass. Classic, timeless and pure pieces.
Brass, Nickel
Set of Moderne Nickel-Plated Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six circa 1960's French nickel plated single light sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Total Height: 18" Height of body alone 13" Width: 3" Depth: 5"
Metal
Set of Large Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of six large circa 1930s French wrought iron single light sconces with gilt finish. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 19" Width: 7" Depth: 5"
Iron
$8,500 / set
H 43 in W 8.25 in D 3.5 in
Monumental Pair of French Modernist Long Tubular Sconces by Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in New York City, NY
Very long and impressive French Art Deco tubular sconces featuring solid glass rods that form a semi cylinder shaped column, mounted in heavily cast polished nickel bronze frames. ...
Bronze, Nickel
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 with etched floral and geometric designs.
Brass
$3,777 / set
H 29.93 in W 6.3 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Art Deco Sconces Metal and Glass Wall Lights, France
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant pair of French wall sconces from the 20th century, designed in a refined Art Deco style and crafted in nickel-plated aluminum with opaline glass globes. Each wall light featu...
Aluminum, Nickel
$9,111 / set
H 32.29 in W 4.34 in D 6.89 in
Set of Two Rare Cast Brass Cobra Sconces or Wall Lamps by Maison Jansen, 1950s
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, Maison Charles et Fils
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cast brass cobra sconces or wall lamps. Designed and manufactured probably by Maison Jansen, France, 1960s. High qua...
Brass
$1,595 / set
H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Antique French Art Deco Brass Serpent Form Candle Holders, Pair, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A striking pair of antique French brass serpent candle holders dating to the 1920s, sculpted with elegantly coiled bodies that rise into finely detailed cobra heads supporting candle...
Brass
Pair of Anglo Indian Cobra Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of vintage Anglo Indian cobra or snake wall sconces crafted in brass with etched floral and geometric designs highlighted in black enamel and having an overall bronze l...
Brass
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Gilded Wall Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian silver and gold gilt two-arm wall sconces in the style of Dorothy Draper, the cascade drape-form joint by two iron arms.
Iron
$2,350 / set
H 17.3 in W 10.6 in D 5.9 in
Pair of 20th Century French Gilt Metal Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional pair of 20th-century French gilt metal sconces, inspired by the legendary Coco Chanel, epitomizes timeless elegance and refined sophistication. Expertly crafted with...
Metal
Snake Candlestick Holder in Gold Gilt
Located in New York, NY
A substantial textured metal cobra snake candlestick holder with a gold gilt skin, circa early-20th century. Also great as a standalone decorative object. Dimensions: 5.5" W x 6.63" ...
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces in Pewter – Sweden, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces in Pewter – Sweden, 1930s A sleek and rare pair of wall sconces in pewter from the 1930s, made in Sweden in true Art Deco style. These sconces feature...
Pewter
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
$55,114
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Granite, Brass
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$2,851Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$8,400 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents. One LED E26 base socket. Art Deco inspired design...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Serpentine Carved Snake Sconce
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
The Serpentine Sconce brings an irresistible touch of primal energy to any interior, its sculptural snake form slithering up the wall with arresting beauty. Designed to evoke the mys...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$5,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
Blown Glass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$854 / item
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 7.68 in
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Smaller one)
Located in Wien, Au
Reproduction of a nickel art deco wall lamp This is a reproduction. ( New ) We have also the same in polished brass. It can be brass and lacuered too. The last photo shows we have t...
Brass, Nickel
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 collection, is inspired by the animal and plant world, sensual and tempting, the snake...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
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
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.
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