$3,179 / 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
$7,654 / set
H 39.38 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Brass Cobra Snake Wall Lights with Opaline Glass Shades, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A decorative pair of brass cobra snake wall lights, dating from around the 1970s.
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 collection, is inspired by the animal and plant world, sensual and tempting, the snake...
Brass
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 ornaments, and snake design. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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 with etched floral and geometric designs.
Brass
$1,554Sale Price|20% Off
H 66.93 in Dm 5.12 in
1972 Space Age Wall Lamp by Gepo, Chrome, Adjustable Snake Design
By Gepo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Never seen another one like this. Chrome Space Ace wall lamp. Thick flexible tube Adjustable in any direction Snake head like shade. Simple mounted into the Wall bracket. One large...
Chrome
$2,580Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9 in W 6 in D 10.5 in
Pair British Mid Century Bronze Python Snakes Wall Sconces by Wilson Laidlaw
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of Stunning 1960's Designer Bronze Python Mirror Back Wall Sconces by "Wilson Laidlaw". These are amazing. The detail is incredible. These sconces are heavy and ready to hang.
Bronze
$19,787 / 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 material brass is silver plated, the holder under the bowl has 4 bone bars as embell...
Brass
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
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" Width: 6" Depth: 7.25"
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
This pair of early 20th-century American Art Deco sconces, crafted from bronze, are a dramatic example of the style’s signature elegance and flair. They each feature two arms modeled...
Bronze
"Snake-Hinge" Iron Sconces
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Terrific pair of vintage, iron candle sconces, crafted from early 20th century barn hinges having wonderful snake-style motifs. Later additions of stylized bobeche candle holders. Cu...
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 brass, circa 1910 second hand, articulated circa 1880 second hand.
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 Valenti.
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
The perfect wall lights for over nightstands, either side of a mirror or painting, or as standalone pieces in any other living space.
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 with punched holes that cast softly diffused light. Perfect for creating an ambiance....
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 manufactured probably in Italy, 1970s. Executed in cast brass and marble (alabas...
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 and great. Nicely patinated.
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 red and green paint.
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
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 features a lady with a snake winding around her body and her holding a mottled glass lam...
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 engraved floral designs.
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. Typical work of the 1970s of French manufacture pr...
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 snakes are made from Black Wrought Iron in France at the beginning of the 20th Centu...
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 holding a fabric shade.
Wrought Iron
Four Snake Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These are very interesting Cobra Candle Sconces. They could be drilled and wired for electric or left the way they are. As shown in image 3, the tail part of the snake can move and...
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 snakes extending out from a central circular boss.
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 stem of each three-light piece & original red-dappled finish;snakes pivot from sid...
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
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
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.
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 Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
The fine and classical wall lights which are made for multiple lighting positions are new rewired.
Brass
Pair of Murano Green Leaf Glass Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano green leaf glass and brass wall lights, in stock 1 G9 LED bulb Wired to the American standard Similar pair available in gilded glass Available to view in situ in our M...
Brass
$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
$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
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
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
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
$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
$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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$4,814Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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
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
Joy Wall Lamps Small by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Como, IT
Drawing inspiration from the Space Age, the Joy wall lamp emerges as an eye-catching luminous sculpture. Its vibrant colors are meticulously handcrafted in our atelier by layering ep...
Resin
$4,800 / item
H 25 in W 32 in D 9 in
Redondo Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home, Gilded Metal, Crystal Beads
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite ship-form chandelier is a custom creation by Miamar Home, an atelier based in Los Angeles renowned for its collaboration with the city’s finest local artisans. Entirel...
Crystal, Metal
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
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.
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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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