wall sconces

Mounted light fixtures

Wall sconces are light fixtures mounted to walls rather than hung from ceilings or placed on surfaces.

They typically direct light upward, downward, or both, providing ambient or accent lighting: The hallway was lit by a pair of brass wall sconces.

Sconces range from simple functional designs to ornate decorative pieces, and historically held candles before electric versions became standard.

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glow · hallway · mounted · accent lighting · ambient · mood lighting · warm glow · bronze · iron · crystal · flickering · shade · entryway · dining room · ornate · art deco · torch · uplighting

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mounting location

wall sconceschandeliers

Ornate hanging light fixtures

pendant lights · floor lamps · table lamps · recessed lighting · hanging lanterns

light direction and coverage

wall sconcesdownlights

Recessed ceiling fixtures

recessed lighting · spotlights · floodlights · task lighting

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wall, walls, walled, walling, sconce, sconces

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G