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
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
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
$19,983 / 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
$3,223 / 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
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
Sold
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
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 Baguès, Maison Charles
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Exclusive rare pair of gilt brass Maison Bagues swing arm sconces, Paris, France circa 1960s to
Brass
$1,371 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-a-kind composition. Each tile measure...
Wood
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
‘Opposée’ Table Lamp - Green 'Matte'
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Matte Green base with a Matte Finish and Shade. Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb not included. To pair t...
Ceramic
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$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
$5,185Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$4,242 / set
H 7.75 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed ...
Metal
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
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
$7,485Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 44 in Dm 22 in
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulousl...
Alabaster, Gold Leaf, Metal
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
$13,731 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.