Wall Sconce
Wall sconces for bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and living rooms, in finishes for every home.
Wall sconce lighting brings both function and style to your home, offering ambient and task illumination for living areas, hallways, and bedrooms. For a cohesive lighting scheme, pair your wall sconces with ceiling lights to layer light throughout your space.
Modern wall sconces come in a range of finishes, from matte black to antique brass, and feature sculptural forms or classic silhouettes. Enhance your home lighting with table lamps for added flexibility and a cozy ambiance in reading nooks or bedrooms.
Decorative wall sconces offer a focal point, highlighting architectural features or artwork. For outdoor wall lights, explore outdoor lighting to illuminate patios and entryways with weather-resistant fixtures and timeless elegance.
Key Capabilities
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Versatile Placement: Wall sconces can be installed at eye level, 60-66 inches from the floor, and spaced 6-8 feet apart for balanced illumination in open spaces or transitional areas.
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Finish & Material Options: Choose from brass, matte black, or clear glass shades to complement your décor and add texture or a modern touch.
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Lighting Technology: Select from hardwired fixtures, plug-in wall lamps, or rechargeable wall lamps for flexible installation and operation.
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Layered Lighting: Sconces add a layer of ambient or downlighting, perfect for layered lighting in living rooms, dining rooms, or hallways.
Ideal For
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Creating layered lighting in living rooms and bedrooms for a cozy, inviting ambiance.
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Highlighting artwork or architectural features as decorative focal points.
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Adding task lighting for reading or grooming in bathrooms or beside mirrors.
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Enhancing outdoor spaces with outdoor wall sconces for patios and entryways.
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Pair with floor lamps for a complete home lighting solution.
Quick Spec Comparison Table
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Product Name |
Finish/Material |
Stand-out Features |
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Salem Single Arm 1L Sconce |
Brass |
Adjustable arm, timeless silhouette |
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Mono Vintage Railway Glass Wall Light |
Clear Glass/Brass |
Vintage style, plug-in or hardwired |
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Ashby Sconce |
Antique Brass |
Pleated shade, classic design |
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Janna Sconce |
Matte Black/Brass |
Modern wall sconce, sculptural form |
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Melange Elongated Sconce |
Alabaster/Brass |
Elongated shape, ambient downlighting |
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FAQs
What's the right height and spacing for wall sconces?
Mount wall sconces at eye level, typically 60 to 66 inches from the floor, and space them 6 to 8 feet apart along a wall. Beside a bed, position sconces 18 to 24 inches above the mattress top. Next to a bathroom mirror, 60 to 66 inches holds for most adults.
Can wall sconces be used indoors and outdoors?
Yes. Wall sconces indoor and outdoor are both available, with exterior wall sconce models rated for damp and wet locations. Outdoor fixtures use sealed housings to handle rain, humidity, and temperature swings. Always check the UL rating for the installation location before buying.
What's the difference between a hardwired, plug-in, and cordless wall sconce?
Hardwired sconces wire into a wall junction box for a permanent install, clean look, and switched control. Plug-in sconces use a nearby outlet for renters or unwired walls. A cordless wall sconce runs on rechargeable battery with remote dimming, suiting walls that cannot be cut into.
Which wall sconce finish suits my home?
Choose a wall sconce finish that extends your existing hardware language. Brass and gold warm neutral or moody rooms and work in classic homes. Brushed nickel and matte black read cooler and suit contemporary interiors, and they pair with contemporary sconce wall installations in modern kitchens or baths. Glass shades in white or frosted tones soften light and bring a more delicate design to any style or color scheme.
What size wall sconce do I need?
Scale a wall sconce to the wall it mounts on more than the overall room. A tall open hallway wall takes a larger fixture, around 12 to 24 inches tall. Bedside and bathroom sconces typically run 5 to 12 inches wide. Higher ceilings accept taller sconces without overwhelming the space.
Can I dim wall sconces?
Most wall sconces support dimming, provided the circuit and bulb are compatible. Choose a dimmable LED bulb and an in-wall dimmer switch for smooth, full-range control. Cordless sconces typically include remote-controlled dimming as a built-in feature, adjustable from across the room.