Mid Century Modern Modern Indoor Wall Sconces
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Indoor Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces
Characterized by clean lines, inspired by a cherished past, and created through the clever use of materials, mid-century wall sconces are a nod to the spirit of innovation that took hold in post-war America and played out through designs both simple and luxurious, intuitive and edgy, and practical and versatile. Decidedly un-fussy, these wall light designs lend themselves to updating and streamlining the decor while evoking the warmth and grace of mid-century life.
Wall lighting is an ideal option for spaces to complement existing light from a chandelier, pendant, or flush mount light fixture. These wall lights make their presence known in modern kitchens and dining rooms by adding decorative character and rounding out the lighting scheme of the space, and they can be especially decorative and mood-enhancing when placed on a dimmer switch. In entryways and foyer areas, mid-century sconces can provide inviting light such as a pair of wall lamps on either side of the bed for task-specific lighting or general light. Outdoor wall lights can also mark a front door for guests and shed additional light on a backyard patio.
Indoor Wall SconcesFrequently Asked Questions
What is a wall sconce?
In the simplest of terms, a wall sconce is a light fixture that hangs on a wall. A sconce can have any number of bulbs and some sconces can double as a flush mount, mounting to either the wall or the ceiling. Wall sconces come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, making an option available for all types of homes.
How high should a wall sconce hang?
Although houses, rooms, and personal preferences differ, wall sconces as a general rule of thumb should be placed on the wall between 60-72 inches. For higher ceilings, consider a height minimum of 66 inches. This will prevent the light bulbs in the sconces from accidentally aligning with anyone's eye line. Wherever they are mounted, make sure they don't align with the window frame height — the sconces should be lower than the window. If multiple sconces are in the room, make sure there is at least 6 feet of space between them and, as a final rule, sconces should be at least 6 inches from doors or window frames.