$3,221 / 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
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
Unique Space Ace Snake Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Gepo
Located in Den Haag, NL
direction Snake head like shade. Simple mounted into the Wall bracket. One large E27 bulb.
Chrome
English Regency Style Gilt Lion Head and Snake Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Regency-style (20th Century) gilt metal wall sconces with three arms, lion head
Metal
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
$19,855 / 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
Pair of French Art Deco torch design wall sconces with round bowl design top. Details metal: Base
Brass
Serpentine Carved Snake Sconce
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
snake form slithering up the wall with arresting beauty. Designed to evoke the mysterious elegance of a
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of French Snake Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's gilt bronze snake shaped sconces with glass shades. Measurements: Height: 17.5
Bronze
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
Pair of American Art Deco Bronze Snake Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
example of the style’s signature elegance and flair. They each feature two arms modeled as snakes, each
Bronze
"Snake-Hinge" Iron Sconces
Located in Cincinnati, OH
wonderful snake-style motifs. Later additions of stylized bobeche candle holders. Curly front snake tongue
Iron
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
Pair of bronze snakes wall sconces circa 1960 italy
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare pair of bronze snakes sconces italy circa 1960 For candles but easy to wire Attributed to
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
Bronze
Mid-Century Snake Copper Wall Light Designed by Isaac Maxwell Metal
Located in San Antonio, TX
Unique architectural metal wall fixture designed by Isaac Maxwell Metal features a snake pattern
Copper
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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 "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
Unusual pair of snake sconces
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Tall pair of bronze snake sconces Circa 1960's
Bronze
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
Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Brass Cobra Snake Sconce
Located in New York, NY
stylized interpretations of a cobra snake offering sinuously curved cylindrical forms that taper to its
Brass
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 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
Bronze
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
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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
Brass
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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
Wrought Iron
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
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
Wrought Iron
Four Snake Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
left the way they are. As shown in image 3, the tail part of the snake can move and be set at
Frank Gehry "Snake" Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Edition of 60 designed by Gehry for the opening of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles,1989.Signed and numbered - 20/60. Complete with crate.
SNAKE LAMP by FRANK GEHRY
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Edition of 60 made for the opening of MOCA in Los Angeles in 1989.
This lamp is 20/60,signed.
Metal
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 Whimsical Three-light Sconces w/ Snakes
Located in Pasadena, CA
Truly unique pair long vintage wrought iron sconces, hand-forged with serpentine snakes forming the
Wrought Iron
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
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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
patina! Each wall sconce features two twisted serpents or snakes. The snakes are well represented
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Cobra Snake Sconces - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Extremely elegant and original sconces.
Bronze
Set of Four Ceramic and Gilt Snake Designed Sconces, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A set of four ceramic and gilt snake designed sconces, Italy, 1950s.
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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 Baguès, Maison Charles
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
on reverse of one backplate with the Bagues Paris decal company label. The fine and classical wall
Brass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$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
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$231,973Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.
Brass
$5,400 / set
H 15.25 in W 8.625 in D 4.25 in
Art Deco Murano Glass Sconces, Handblown with Gilt Brass Finial
Located in Austin, TX
Fine pair of Art Deco style Murano glass sconces of “stampato” glass finished with a bottom black Murano glass and gilt brass finial. This pair is all made of handblown glass and has...
Murano Glass
$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
$7,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 21 in W 5 in D 7 in
Set of 3 Maison Jansen French Bronze Hand Sconces Black Torch Mid-Century Modern
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive set 3 of sconces by Maison Jansen figuring a bronze hand holding a black lacquered torch. One light, 60 watts max. US rewired. Dimension without shade: 14 inches height,...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Anglo Indian Brass 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
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.
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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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