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Wall Sconces by Jehs + Laub

Ceramic Up Down Wall Sconceby In Common With

$650 - $900

Glass Up Down Wall Sconceby In Common With

$450 - $850

Odyssey Wall Sconceby Schwung Home

$495 - $744

Ceramic Up Down Slim Wall Sconceby In Common With

$650 - $950

Dioscuri Wall / Ceiling Lightby Artemide

$370 - $519

Ceramic Disc Orb Surface Mountby In Common With

$1,150 - $2,300

Owen Adjustable Wall Sconceby Savoy House

$164

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Ceramic Coupe Wall Sconceby Justice Design

$170 - $270

Orb Surface Mountby In Common With

$300 - $850

Burlat Wall Sconceby Dainolite

$50 - $64

Glass Up Down Slim Wall Sconceby In Common With

$450 - $700

Willow Double Wall Sconceby Alora

$140 - $165

Venn Reader Wall Sconceby Astro Lighting

$519

Clara Wall / Ceiling Lightby FLOS

$927 - $1,373

Mini Glo-Ball Wall/Ceiling Lightby FLOS

$174

Ansel Outdoor Wall Sconceby Troy Lighting

$118 - $154

Twin 1.0 Wall Sconceby SkLO

$1,700 - $2,100

Piccolo Encore Wall Lightby SONNEMAN - A Way of Light

$610

Primrose Wall Lightby Maxim Lighting

$168

Cassia Double Wall Sconceby Alora

$109 - $116

Tam Tam Wall Sconceby Marset

$650 - $1,025

Aura Plus Surface Mountby Marset

$620 - $672

Hopper Wall Lightby Corbett Lighting

$531 - $1,019

Basics Slim Wall Sconceby UltraLights

$184 - $340

Sutton 2-Light Wall Sconceby Capital Lighting

$158

Li Wall Lightby a-emotional light

$700 - $1,754

Signature No.1 Wall Sconceby Hudson Valley Lighting

$368

Cora Wall Lightby Mitzi

$168 - $262

Willow Bar Wall Sconceby hollis+morris

$1,960 - $2,190

Olivia White Linen Wall Sconceby Mitzi

$194

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.