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 Cobra Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of mid century Anglo Indian polished brass cobra or snake wall sconces.
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
Brass
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
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
$3,019 / set
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
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
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
$20,046 / 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
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
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
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
Bronze
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
$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
$304Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
Iron Candle Sconce, Vintage Wall Decor Snake Antique Style, 1950s
Located in Toronto, CA
This sculptural torch-form candle wall sconce is crafted from hand-forged wrought iron and dates to
Wrought Iron
"Snake-Hinge" Iron Sconces
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Terrific pair of vintage, iron candle sconces, crafted from early 20th century barn hinges having
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
Pair of Anglo-Indian Cobra Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Anglo-Indian cobra or snake wall sconces crafted in brass incised with floral designs and
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
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 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
This stunning Mid-Century Modern brass sconce was realized in France, circa 1950. It features
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
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
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
Sold
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
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
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
aesthetically pleasing cobra-sconces could make the perfect wall lights over your nightstands, on either side of
Brass, Bronze
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
These are very interesting Cobra Candle Sconces. They could be drilled and wired for electric or
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 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
Sold
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
Sold
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
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
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 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
Brass
$1,872 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 6.3 in
Georges Pelletier TOTEM Table Lamp, White Enamelled Ceramic, France, 2020
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
White TOTEM in enameled ceramic, table lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during the day. Approx dimensi...
Ceramic
$2,717
H 4.53 in Dm 4.73 in
1925 Rene Lalique Art Deco Astray Pintray Statuette Source de la Fontaine Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Ashtray Pintray "Statuette Source de la Fontaine" made in molded glass with grey patina by Rene Lalique in 1925. . Stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. height : 11,5 c...
Blown Glass
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Matte White Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These MATTE WHITE collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
Wood
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and curved glass rod.
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 19.5 in W 38 in D 16 in
Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage wood faux bamboo bench. Upholstery is original and will absolutely need to be recovered. May have stains, holes, dirt and indents to foam cushion interior from stacki...
Wood, Faux Bamboo
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco dressing table with mirror and sconces.
Brass
MULLER FRERES French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, France, 1920s. A superb French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, dating from the late 1920s. This chandelier fe...
Brass
Large 18th Century Gilt Wood Eagle
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large early 18th century carved gilt wood eagle, mounted on a square red velvet covered plinth. Originally used as a lectern adornment, this architectural eagle ornament is deeply...
Wood, Giltwood
Hand-Painted Floral Screen with Butterflies, Vintage Four-Panel Divider
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage four-panel hand-painted screen with butterfly and flower motifs. A celebration of artistry and nature, this vintage Chinese four-panel screen brings elegance to any space w...
Wood, Paper
$2,234
H 9.06 in Dm 6.3 in
Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis Art Deco Vase with Stylized Swallows, Belgium
By Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful rare Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis. In very good condition. Decor D.3288, Signature Stamped. Depictive with a repetition offour flying swallows...
Ceramic
$2,850 / set
H 20 in W 13 in D 12 in
Pair of Mads - Caprani Denmark 1970s Timberline Bentwood Model 841 Table Lamps
By Micheli Alessio, Caprani Light AS
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Micheli Alessio - aka "Mads" for Caprani of Denmark, circa 1970s model 841 Teak bentwood table lamps with with inline switches. From one owner estate, this design is prime ex...
Metal
$29,500
H 69 in W 75 in D 0.75 in
Early 19th Century Japanese Screen. Cherry Blossom & Pheasants by Mori Tetsuzan
Located in Kyoto, JP
Mori Tetsuzan (1775-1841) Pheasants and Cherry Blossoms Two-fold Japanese screen. Ink, color, gofun, gold and silver on paper. A two-fold Japanese bird and flower screen by the 19...
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.
Straw
$18,118
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconce in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
"3 flowers" sconce in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this sconce is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a st...
Ceramic
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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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.
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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.