Hebi Snake Table Lamp By Isao Hosoe For Valenti Luce , 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Delft, NL
Hebi Snake Table Lamp By Isao Hosoe For Valenti Luce , 1970s Dimensions: 32 cm Width , 29cm Depth , 31cm Height Period: 1970’s Color: Blue Material: Plastic , metal
Metal
Bronze French “Snake” Table Lamp
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage golden bronze French table lamp dates from the early 20th century. A realistically rendered sculpted bronze coiled snake is holding the top ring of a hand hammered lamp ...
Bronze
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Multidirectional Postmodern Snake Table Lamp Memphis Era
By Isao Hosoe
Located in San Diego, CA
Flexible and pivoting 1980s lamp multidirectional snake movable neck. White enameled shade rewired for USA use.
Metal
Mid Century Adjustable Brown Snake Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century brown space age desk lamp with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal and plastic. The lamp requires one E2...
Metal
Modern Lucite Chromed Metal Vintage Snake Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
This table lamp was designed and made in the 1980s. So the table lamp shows a curved Lucite arm and a chromed details at the base and at the shade. Furthermore the desk lamp features...
Metal
1970s Space Age Snake Table Lamp, Adjustable Metal & Plastic, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in Hebi style. The lamp is strongly reminiscent of the Hebi by Italian manufacturer Valenti, based on a design by Japanese designer Isao Hosoe from the 1970s. T...
Metal
Midcentury Snake Table Lamp in White Ceramic by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp "Cobra" snake in white ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche.
Metal, Brass
Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche "Cobra" Snake Gold Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi, B Ceramiche
Located in Rome, IT
"Cobra" snake table lamp in gold ceramic by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche.
Metal, Brass
Martinelli Luce, "Serpente" Table Lamp, Early Edition, Italy 1960s
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Argelato, BO
Serpente "Snake" table lamp produced by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s Adjustable lamp thanks to the articulated arm, the structure is in steel while the light diffuser is in white m...
Chrome
Vintage Snake Cobra Table Lamp, Metal & Plastic, Yellow & Black, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Table lamp in yellow and black. A well-known design, which is available from various manufacturers.
Metal
$1,208Sale Price|20% Off
Snake lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Very unusual table lamp with snake relief forms in terracotta.
Terracotta
Space Age Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in chrome. A classic from the 60/70s. The lamp is adjustable in almost every position via the characteristic tube arm. The umbrella is rotatable. In contrast to...
Metal
Space Age Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in chrome. A classic from the 60/70s. The lamp is adjustable in almost every position via the characteristic tube arm. The shade is rotatable. In contrast to th...
Metal
Vintage Snake Skin & Brass Accent Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Snake Skin lamp. Requires up to 40watt candelabra base bulb. Snake skin & brass lamp Made in Italy.
Serpentine, Brass
Daum Table Lamp Snake Bronze Yellow Crystal, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning table lamp, with a bronze snake and yellow crystal glass.
Glass
Space Age Cobra Snake Table Clamp Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in Hebi style. The lamp is reminiscent of the Hebi by Italian manufacturer Valenti, based on a design by Japanese designer Isao Hosoe from the 1970s.
Metal
Antique Italian Brass Table Lamp with Twisted Snake
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate table lamp in brass. It features lions-feet and a twisted serpent in relief. It was made in Italy during the 1940s in a style inspired of E. Brandt. The on/of switch is locate...
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster & Snake Wrought-Iron Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare French Art Deco table lamp, dating from the 1920s, is a refined example of modernist lighting and decorative craftsmanship.
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Black Hebi (Snake) Lamp, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in London, GB
This icon of 20th century design was created in 1970 by Japanese engineer and designer Isao Hosoe for Valenti, Italy. Structure in flexible metal that can be twisted in every direc...
Metal
Brown Hebi (Snake) Lamp, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in London, GB
This icon of 20th century design was created in 1970 by Japanese engineer and designer Isao Hosoe for Valenti, Italy. Structure in flexible metal that can be twisted in every direc...
Metal
Nautilus Brass Table Lamp, Custom Made Snake Skin Pattern Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful brass table lamp, 1970s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior.
Ceramic
Faux Leather/Whip Snake Skin & Lucite Table Lamp Attributed Karl Springer, Pair
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of faux leather / whip snake skin and Lucite table lamps attributed to Karl Springer.
Lucite
Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" urn vase lamp, circa 1900, Gilt and painted in colors, the baluster body decorated with "Deutsche Blumen" on both sides. The vase was designed...
Porcelain
Mid-century design Gepo snake desk lamp , 1970s
By Gepo
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design Gepo snake desk lamp , 1970s
Metal
Art Deco Style , Modern , Snake Lamps , Bronze Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This size of the Snake Lamps designed by ( E. Brandt ) has not been seen in many years . Another one of his most popular Sculpturers ever seen . Cast after the designer in lost wax B...
Bronze
Midcentury Ceramic Snake Skin Pattern Brown Lamp on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s ceramic brown swirl lamp with snake skin pattern on wood base.
Modern Deco cast Bronze Stepped Column Lamp with real Snake skin upholstery
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Andrew Kornat Designs, this lamp has a modern Deco vibe with sleek and elegant proportions. The lamp was designed when Andrew found a 12ft Snake Skin in ...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Lamps with Snake Handles circa 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A truly stunning pair of vasiform lamps in the Louis XVI taste, they feature solid bodies crafted of a brilliant exotic polished onyx both in the ovular upper body and the squared ba...
Onyx, Bronze
Attributed to E. F. Caldwell Lamps With Snakes And Turtles - A Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of lamps attributed to EF Caldwell, New York City. Many of Caldwell designs and productions had turtles attached to the tripartite base. Gilded Eagle finials attached to the sha...
Brass
$2,600
Italian 1970s Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel triangle shaped table lamp with snake skin shade.
Metal
Pair of Victorian Solid Cast Bronze Figural Cherub Oil Lamp Bases Holding Snakes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This matched pair of solid cast bronze figural cherub oil lamp bases are unmarked, but presumed to be made in the United States during the Victorian period. The bases are very detail...
Bronze
Art Deco Snake Lamp, by Aldo Tura, Ashtray Service Cigarettes Hand-Carved Walnut
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century table lamp, Art Deco lamp, by Aldo Tura, ashtray service cigarettes or centre table, in hand-carved blond walnut. Restored and working. Measures cm: H 28 x W 35 x D 21. ...
Walnut
Fog & Mørup, Snake Light with White Frosted Shades, Denmark, circa 1930
By Fog & Mørup
Located in New York, NY
Fog & Mørup (Founded in 1815 in Copenhagen, Denmark by Ansgar Fog and E Mørup; eventually Lyfa-Fog & Mørup), snake table light, chrome with white frosted shades, origin: Denmark, cir...
Chrome
Midcentury Pair of Table Lamps in Gold Ceramic by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi, B Ceramiche
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of table lamps "Cobra" snake in gold ceramic and lampshaid shap of heart by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Mahogany Tripod Snake Feet Floor Lamp Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Mahogany Tripod Snake Feet Floor Lamp Table. Measure 18" in diameter and stand 60" tall.
Mahogany
French 1920s Snake Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous brass table lamp, with a snake column and lovely detail on the serpent's head.
Brass
Flair Edition Brutalist Steel Snake Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Flair edition Brutalist steel snake floor lamp with rounded rectangular silk shade. Handmade in Italy. Pair available, priced individually.
Metal
Snake Skin Lamp
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Stunning python snake skin lamp. Beautiful pattern all around.
Table Lamp Sculptural Snake Wood and Wrought Iron, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp sculptural snake wood and wrought iron, France, 1940s New sockets and rewired Shade not included.
Iron
Contemporary Hand-built Snake Lamp (Up)
By Eny Lee Parker
Located in Queens, NY
The snake lamp has been hand-built in ceramic, making each piece unique. inconsistency in texture, shape, and color may occur due to it's natural material and firing procedures. Gla...
Ceramic, Glass
Contemporary Hand-Built Snake Lamp 'Down'
By Eny Lee Parker
Located in Queens, NY
The snake lamp has been hand-built in ceramic, making each piece unique. inconsistency in texture, shape, and color may occur due to it's natural material and firing procedures. ...
Ceramic, Glass
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Snake Handled Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Late 19th century Meissen white porcelain urn with gilt accents and snake handles in the Louis XVI taste. Now converted into table lamp with lucite base and new wiring and fixtures.
Metal
Eileen Gray Desk Lamp Snake Leather 1935
By Eileen Gray
Located in Brussels, BE
A rare Eileen gray desk lamp with snake leather.
Chrome
19th Century Mythological Women and Snakes Wood Carved Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
19th Century lamps of Walnut beautifully carved mythological ladies with snakes coiled around their bodies mounted on a square base with square lampshades. With the shade the height ...
Wood
Snake Lamp Designed by Isao Hosoe for Velenti, Italy
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Black snake lamp flexible. Part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Design icon designed 1970 by Isao Hosoe for Valenti, Milano Italy. In perf...
Vintage Snake Lamp in the Style of Isao Hosoe
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage articulating lamp in the style of Isao Hosoe in white.
Steel
Syrian Art Deco Snake (Cobra) Lamp, Ca. 1920 or Earlier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Syrians made a full compliment of brass lamps which were decorated by hand and ornamented with glass beaded shades, and sold all over the world. Over the years I've had table lamps a...
Brass
Unavailable
H 55.12 in Dm 5.91 in
Set of 2 Hebi snake lamps from Isao Hosoe for V. Luce Italian design 1982
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Berlin, DE
The lamp is an extreme good condition. Nothing has been changed, it is in it's original state and works (shines) perfectly. It is fun to create sculptures out of them by changing the...
Plastic
Austrian Art Nouveau Snake Table Lamp
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Austrian patinated bronze "Snake" table lamp of a coiled snake decorated with an extremely rare "Phänomen" decorated shade with iridized blue pulled feather decoration against an ...
French Art Nouveau Gilt Serpent / Snake Table Lamp with Copper Roses
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and unique 1920s French Art Nouveau gilt over bronze serpent or snake table lamp embellished with lovely copper roses.
Copper, Bronze
Sold
H 25 in W 14.5 in D 12.5 in
Hollywood Regency Modern Tommaso Barbi Pearlescent White Cobra Snake Table Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and rare pearlescent white cobra snake table lamp by Tommaso Barbi. The pearlescent finish on the lamp gives it a nice glow which immediately draws the eye.
Sold
H 20.25 in Dm 7.25 in
A Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Snake Table Lamps Decorated with Loetz Shades
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Austrian Art Nouveau cast and patinated bronze "Snake" table lamps decorated with matching "Loetz" art glass shades.
Bronze
Impressive Gilt Laquared Tree with Serpent Snake Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Impressive Gilt Laquared Tree Table Lamp is a truly remarkable piece that effortlessly combines elegance with a nature-inspired design.
Metal
French 1970s Snake Table Lamp with Original Shade, After Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in London, GB
This fantastic table lamp in the shape of a very lifelike snake has it's original glass shade and was made in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
Bronze
Sold
H 45.28 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
20th Century Hebi "Snake" Table Lamps By Isao Hosoe For Valenti, Italy, c.1970
By Valenti Luce, Isao Hosoe
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The "Hebi" table lamp designed by the Japanese designer Isao Hosoe and produced in Italy in the 70s by Valenti Luce. These lamps were made with a small aluminium diffuser and a flexi...
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 18.51 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Martinelli Luce Serpente table lamp, designed by Elio Martinelli, 1960s.
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
The Serpente table lamp is as agile as a snake. Martinelli Luce Serpente table lamp, designed by Elio Martinelli, 1960s.
Chrome
Meissen Snake Urn Table Lamp
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Astoria, NY
Meissen Porcelain schlangen or snake lamp. The table lamp is shaped like an urn or vase with a blue body and white and gold accents.
Porcelain
Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp with Snake
Located in Milano, IT
The lamp holds a single light, above the hat. The vintage porcelain table lamp is ideal as a decorative item, table lamp or as a vanity corner lamp, given its quirkiness.
Porcelain
Brass Snake Table/ Desk Lamp by Georgine Aasen
By Casella Lighting
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Brass snake table/desk lamp by Georgine Aasen for Casella Lighting, signed and numbered (“067”) on bottom, American, 1970s.
Pair of Table Lamps Covered in Lacquered Snake Skin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of table lamps covered in lacquered snake skin with steel base, American 1970's
Italian 1970s Modern Chrome and Snake Skin Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of italian circa 1970 chrome and black snake skin table lamps with new oval shape black shades.
Chrome
Art Nouveau Lamp with Snake
Located in Petaluma, CA
We find that many of our best art nouveau pieces come from Austria as is the case here. This nicely cast snake is holding a beautiful hand blown Austrian glass shade probably made by...
Bronze
1970s Spanish Glaze Terracotta Table Lamp w/ Faux Snake Skin Finish
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish glaze terracotta table lamp with faux snake skin finish.
Ceramic
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