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Wall Sconces

Ascoli Single Wall / Ceiling Spot Lightby Astro Lighting

$122 - $155

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Edge Reader Mini Wall Sconceby Astro Lighting

$450 - $534

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Kwic Wall / Ceiling Lightby Axolight

$1,256 - $1,462

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Belinda Wall Sconceby Mitzi

$258

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Landscape LED Flood Light 120Vby Nuvo Lighting

$44 - $48

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Colton Wall Sconceby Capital Lighting

$98

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Somerset Wall Sconceby Hinkley Lighting

$99 - $109

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Veo Wall Sconceby Astro Lighting

$242

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Tacoma Reed Wall Sconceby Astro Lighting

$275 - $391

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Tacoma Reed Twin Wall Sconceby Astro Lighting

$505 - $564

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Dixon Double Wall Sconceby Regina Andrew

$350

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Milton Road Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$599

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Alton Wall Sconceby Kichler

$155 - $175

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Haisley Wall Lightby Mitzi

$240

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Dorothy Wall Lightby Mitzi

$270

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Sexy Crystals Wall Sconceby Ilfari

$1,421 - $2,036

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Colton Wall Sconceby Hudson Valley Lighting

$290 - $466

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Malibu Wall Sconceby Hudson Valley Lighting

$356

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Compass Wall Lightby Currey and Company

$608

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Vogue Wall Sconceby Modern Forms

$199 - $269

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Folio Wall Sconceby Hubbardton Forge

$988

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Elementum Bathroom Vanity Lightby WAC Lighting

$189 - $299

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Loving Arms W1 Single Wall Lampby Ilfari

$1,118

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Fun Wall Sconceby Verpan

$1,399

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Transparence Wall / Ceiling Light - Floor Modelby SONNEMAN - A Way of Light

$258

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Menlo Park Bathroom Vanity Lightby Troy Lighting

$332 - $498

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Clinton Wall Sconceby Hudson Valley Lighting

$322 - $442

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Extended Bars Wall Sconceby Hubbardton Forge

$768

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Erlenmeyer Plate Wall Sconceby Hubbardton Forge

$658

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Chase Half Round Wall Lightby Robert Abbey

$439 - $1,110

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Contemporary & Decorative Wall Sconces

Contemporary wall sconces and lights are the perfect functional wall dcor to add the finishing touch to any space. Decorative wall sconces frame your space, complement other light sources, and complete your design scheme. Wall lighting is a versatile solution that may provide direct or indirect illumination designed for ambient illumination, accent lighting, or for lighting specific tasks like reading. Browse our selection of transitional, contemporary, and modern wall sconces from brands like Artemide, Edge Lighting, Foscarini, George Kovacs, Hinkley, the Lightology Collection, and more.

Lightology's Lighting Tips: A Wall Lighting Guide

What is a wall sconce?
- - A wall sconce is a type of light fixture that is mounted on the wall. It is a versatile solution that can provide direct or indirect illumination. Wall sconces can be designed for ambient illumination, accent lighting, or for lighting specific tasks like reading. They are very versatile fixtures that can look and perform well in any room in the house.
What are the benefits of sconce lighting?
- - Sconce lighting offers several benefits. Firstly, they are the perfect functional wall decor to add the finishing touch to any space. Decorative wall sconces frame your space, complement other light sources, and complete your design scheme. They can make a room feel brighter and larger while creating a pleasing atmosphere. Wall-mounted fixtures balance overhead light sources and add that little something extra to round out the decor. They are a great way to make a house feel like a home.
How do you use wall sconces?
- - Wall sconces can be used in various ways depending on the room and the desired effect. They can be installed in the hallway, stairway, bathroom, bedroom/bedside, dining room, living room, entry, flanking a fireplace, or in the basement. When selecting a bathroom sconce for vanity lighting, for instance, you should consider the size of the mirror. If you have a small mirror (less than 28" wide), try putting one sconce on each side of the mirror, with the center of the fixture mounted 60" off the floor and about 28" apart. When choosing a wall sconce on your stairs, make sure all sides are enclosed to prevent glare. Adjustable bedroom wall sconces for reading are also popular options.
What is the best placement of wall sconces?
- - The best placement of wall sconces depends on the room and the purpose of the lighting. In general, wall sconce height should be at about eye level, typically 60" to 70" from the ground. If you are mounting wall sconces on each side of your mirror, you should mount them with the center of the fixtures about 60" high and about 28" apart. If you are mounting a bath bar above the mirror, it should be mounted about 78" high. These are generally-accepted measures. However, always consider the lumen output and the layout of your walls with door frames, corners, furniture, etc. when deciding on the placement.