Category Home > Wall Lighting > Wall Sconces

Wall Sconces

Georgian Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$1,199

Compare

Single Swing Arm Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$379

Compare

French Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$279

Compare

French Library Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$279 - $419

Compare

French Double Deco Horn Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$769

Compare

Regent Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$599

Compare

Truffaut Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$1,249

Compare

Katie Acorn Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$459

Compare

Katie Globe Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$459

Compare

Selfoss Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$719 - $1,079

Compare

Urbane Bathroom Vanity Lightby Visual Comfort Signature

$599

Compare

Precision Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$749

Compare

Cleo Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$699

Compare

Robinson Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$699

Compare

Covington Shield Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$649

Compare

…

Antonia Wall Sconceby Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting

$3,560 - $4,305

Compare

Nautilus Mini Wall Sconceby LODES

$574 - $591

SALE

Compare

NJP Wall Lightby Louis Poulsen

$468

SALE

Compare

Grenol Tail Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$649

Compare

Solitario Wall Lightby Contardi

$574 - $676

SALE

Compare

Emory Wall Sconceby Mitzi

$198

Compare

Up Wall Lightby Contardi

$561

SALE

Compare

Perle Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Modern

$1,190 - $3,060

SALE

Compare

Hand Rubbed Antique Brass / Saddle Leather

Griffin Wall Sconceby Visual Comfort Signature

$419

Compare

Megalith Glass Wall Sconceby Studio M

$484 - $524

Compare

Braxton Wall Sconceby Arteriors Home

$390

Compare

Bretman Wall Sconceby Arteriors Home

$1,040

Compare

Amerson Wall Sconceby Arteriors Home

$1,040

Compare

Antoni Wall Sconceby Arteriors Home

$650

Compare

Allman Wall Sconceby Arteriors Home

$340

Compare

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.