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Wall Sconces by Mariano Fortuny

Ceramic Up Down Wall Sconceby In Common With

$650 - $900

Glass Up Down Wall Sconceby In Common With

$450 - $850

Ceramic Disc Orb Surface Mountby In Common With

$1,150 - $2,300

Vera Wall Sconceby In Common With

$1,500 - $1,800

Fixed Down Slim Wall Sconceby In Common With

$350 - $675

Odyssey Wall Sconceby Schwung Home

$495 - $744

Ceramic Up Down Slim Wall Sconceby In Common With

$650 - $950

Barlow Bathroom Vanity Lightby AFX

$129 - $210

Melange Elongated 20 inch Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$949

Brik 120V Outdoor Wall Sconceby Et2

$96 - $120

Ramen Wall Sconceby Koncept Lighting

$278 - $350

Odette Wall Sconceby Matteo Lighting

$159 - $203

Owen Adjustable Wall Sconceby Savoy House

$164

Cecily Bathroom Vanity Lightby Mitzi

$236 - $276

Bola Disc Wall / Ceiling Lightby Pablo

$383 - $1,101

Orb Surface Mountby In Common With

$300 - $850

Stretto Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$699 - $1,749

Burlat Wall Sconceby Dainolite

$50 - $64

Barkley Wall Sconceby Hudson Valley Lighting

$722

Geos Wall / Ceiling Lightby WAC Lighting

$189 - $499

Glass Up Down Slim Wall Sconceby In Common With

$450 - $700

Orbel Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Modern

$270 - $488

Kepler Wall Sconceby WAC Lighting

$109 - $129

CM1 Monopoint Adjustable Spot Lightby Lucifer Lighting

$620 - $1,029

Avery Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$299 - $649

Melange Elongated Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$649 - $1,299

Redford Wall Lightby Regina Andrew

$300

Artes Wall Sconceby CTO Lighting

$2,725 - $5,400

Lupe Wall Sconceby Mitzi

$188

Mara Wall Sconce 120Vby Visual Comfort Modern

$348

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.