Candle Wall Sconces
The Sonneman Candle Wall Sconce is an homage to the ancient lighting practice, the form is made modern with a sleek shape and contrasting materials. The glass cylinder is juxtaposed against metal sockets and exposed pins that highlights the candle-like glow. This modern wall torch will light your space in a contemporary style that honors traditional ideas.
The Linger Wall Sconce by Tech Lighting provides excellence thanks to the high-quality construction and fashionable appearance. The fixture uses a backplate that’s made out of steel while a cylindrical glass piece sticks out of it, allowing the integrated LED lamping to radiate like a modern candle. When these components work together, the Linger can exude a warm and comforting aura that allows it a suitable place in environments like living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
The warmth of candlelight glints off of the clean, contemporary lines of the Justice Design CandleAria Dakota Uplight Wall Sconce. Except it's not really a candle--it just looks like one. Use one or more CandleAria Dakota sconces to add drama as well as a warm glow to a hallway, entryway or bathroom.
With sumptuous curves, the Justice Design CandleAria Capellini Cylinder Wall Sconce holds its cylindrical faux candle shade aloft with simple, fluid elegance. From such a height, the shade is ideally positioned to spread its warm, candle-like glow throughout an entryway or along a hallway. Available in three luxurious finishes.
The Downey Wall Sconce by Visual Comfort brings a contemporary and elegant touch to spaces within your home. Simple shapes compose this wall sconce as a beautiful curved ceramic backplate frames a clear cylindrical shade that has a single candelabra within, both set upon a rounded candle plate. The minimalistic silhouette of this wall sconce lends spaces a handsome look as the visible light source casts an even layer of illumination onto surroundings.
The Revolve 2-Light Wall Sconce from Alora Lighting presents an elegant arrangement of interrupted metal-rimmed glass cylinders with in-set sockets and lights. A transitional design drawing inspiration from antique candle holders, the Revolve blends minimalist metal frames and mounting to create a traditional feel that still manages to match with a broad range of décor styles. The open ends of the clear glass ensure strong up and downlight combined with a bright ambient glow will diffuse throughout its surroundings.
Strong and sleek restoration style, with subtle flare. The Hudson Valley Spencer 2-Light Wall Sconce features two flared White faux silk shades accented underneath by candle cup details. The entire solid brass body comes in an Aged Brass, Historic Nickel, Old Bronze or Polished Nickel finish.
Feather your nest with a Perching Bird Wall Sconce by Visual Comfort. The scrollwork arm with leaf details and a 3D songbird perched on a branch add nature-inspired whimsy to a home's interior. With a white candle tube and a candelabra socket (bulb not included), it's perfect for adding a layer of accent lighting to an area. One or a pair of these charming light fixtures is something to tweet about in a living space, dining room or bedroom.
Thin, swooping candle arms widen at the bulb bases and present a regal look. A central triangular accent furthers the distinctive appearance, making the Hudson Valley Berkley 2-Light Wall Sconce a geometrically fascinating piece for transitional spaces. Choose from several finish and shade combinations.
Inspired by antique lamps, the Wells Wall Sconce by Capital Lighting has a sleek and minimalistic composition. A smooth concave disk anchors this piece while providing a space for light to playfully interact with. Extending from below this disk, a slim arm gently curves outward to support a simple candle stem with an exposed candelabra on top. Providing a warm and welcoming layer of illumination, this tailored and refined piece adds an effortless and lovely touch to spaces within the home
The Hubbardton Forge Pillar Multilight Sconce boasts three tiered tubes of Opal Glass highlighting a rectangular backplate. Contained in the tubes are the light sources, being gently illuminated by the opaque glass. Mimicking the traditional look of candles, this sconce puts a timeless classic into a more modern context.
Light a candle of style with this elegant fixture. The Bhutan LED Wall Sconce by Kuzco Lighting is simple, stylish and able to merge several disparate styles together with ease, making it a must have on your wall. The fixture’s shade is made of Glass finished in a gorgeous Opal coating, providing a gorgeous opaque surface for light to shine through. A Metal ring wraps around the shade and is attached to a square backplate to provide a gritty intensity that contrasts with the shade’s warmth.
The Tara Wall Sconce by Mitzi - Hudson Valley Lighting is strikingly simple. It has a round wall plate and long torchiere style Metal stem and socket holder. Waiving a candle for a long T10 light bulb keeps the look clean, crisp and contemporary. A stylish ambient layer of illumination, this wall light is at its best when paired to flank a mirror, fireplace or on either side of an entry bench or living room sofa.
Finish your décor story with a Library Classic Wall Sconce by Visual Comfort. Its turned details and simple bobeche bring transitional charm to a living space, bedroom or dining room. With a white candle sleeve and a candelabra bulb socket, it's perfect when layering light sources throughout an area. This lighting fixture is charming on its own or if paired with another on each side of a mirror or artwork.
Bring a warm, ambient glow to your home with the Clare LED Wall Sconce from dweLED. A traditional design reminiscent of a candle, this modern piece brings life and light to the space with a clear glass shade and an energy-efficient LED. A thin, rounded metal plate rests against the wall and extends a brief arm that holds the cylindrical lamp base. The glass shade rises above the piece, sending a warm and even glow into the space.
Dot your home with the upstanding elegance of the Waverly Wall Sconce from Savoy House. Entryways, hallways, and living rooms are the perfect candidates for its sumptuous illumination. A fabric shade softens the light from an incandescent bulb into a glare-free glow through a timeless drum form. It sits above a candle-style lamp holder that stands neatly above a metal ledge. A securing metal backplate proclaims an unbridled sophistication across your wall through a refined design of concentric square shapes.
Modern sleekness meets traditional charm. Inspired by the romance of candlelit spaces, the Rona LED Wall Sconce by Kuzco Lighting features a slender White Opal glass diffuser and an inviting glow. Its square wall plate with a subtly detailed candle holder finished in a tasteful metal tone complements contemporary or transitional décor. Suitable for use with a dimmer switch (not included), this light fixture enhances the ambience of living rooms, dining areas or bedrooms.
Visual Comfort’s Cross Bouillotte Wall Sconce offers a suave and sophisticated wall light option that adds a huge statement to any type of interior. A rectangular Natural Paper shade gently diffuses a warm ambient glow, easily brightening its surroundings with 2 candelabra bulbs. Beneath the candle columns is a cross-hatched “X” that adds a bit of depth to an overall trendy design piece.
Bring the modern pizzazz and rich traditional elements of the bustling southern Spaniard city of Seville to your home with the Seville LED Wall Sconce from dweLED. It’s a transitional design through and through, fitting neatly across a range of home styles. One glance at its slender stem reminds you of traditional candle-like fixtures; its sleek metal form shakes things up by offering a second exit for its LED light through a fine opening at the base. The main source of illumination comes from its classy fabric shade. LEDs filter through the rounded-edged shade in a sophisticated ambient glow.
Bring a touch of sophistication to your modern home with the Stefan Wall Sconce from Arteriors. Exuding a sense of refined elegance, this piece starts with a rectangular backplate that extends a thin, rounded arm near the base. The arm upholds a candle-like base that supports a smooth, cylindrical glass shade with a tasteful frosted texture. The bulb within the piece expresses a warm and inviting glow as it cleanly diffuses through the material and into the room.
Top off transitional décor with a Tannehill 2-Light Wall Sconce by Minka-Lavery. Its sleek metal arms, candle sleeves and banding relate to contemporary design. The rounded shapes of the opal glass dome shades, circular wall plate and decorative orb detail offer a traditional touch. Striking on its own or matched with another, this fixture is compatible with dimmable candelabra bulbs to provide a layer of accent lighting in a living space, bedroom or home office.
Reminiscent of vintage cylindrical hurricane candle holders, the Soriano Wall Sconce by Hudson Valley Lighting brings personality to a variety of spaces. Crafted from solid Steel, the modern metropolitan design showcases a two-toned wall plate, rounded stem and Crackel Clear Glass shade. In place of a candle, a T10 lamp brings ambient light to a dining room, living room, master bedroom or foyer.
Add a touch of elegant light along your hallway or frame architectural features in your living room with the refined, modern design of the Fire & Ice Wall Sconce from Capital Lighting. In a clean framework comparable to a beautiful bow wrapped around a present, sharp metal segments taper towards the center, cinched together by a horizontal accent. A stoic, candle-style lamp holder sits in front of a rectangular backplate. When lit with a singular incandescent bulb, the gift of warm and ambient light radiates out silhouetting the open-air, angular structure.
Updated historical design suited to today's homes. The Hudson Valley Charlotte 2-Light Wall Sconce offers a substantial rendition of a classic design, featuring a sculpted physique and thoughtful details: a honeycomb-shaped wall plate and faceted candle cups, for example.
The Visual Comfort Darlana Wall Sconce is classically sophisticated, and takes the idea of a lantern and re invents it for a wall light option. The all metal backplate hosts a single exposed bulb, which is evocative a single candle. Completed with matching metal hardware, your space will be illuminated with a classic interpretation of an iconic shape.
Bring a dose of elegant charm to your modern home with the Trinity LED Wall Sconce from Fredrick Ramond. A square metal backplate mounts a wide band that gently protrudes and holds a series of frosted glass columns. The columns rest at various heights, creating an image of candles burning at different rates. An integrated, energy-efficient LED sits behind the band, shining a warm glow through each column and spreading a relaxing ambiance in the space.
Modern design doesn't necessarily do away with all historic elements. An effective mix of clean lines and decorative embellishments looks fresh and chic in the Hudson Valley Urbana Wall Sconce. From the round wall plate to the squared arm and slim stem, minimalist elements act in concert with a glittering crystal bobeche and delicate, flame-tipped candle cup. A traditional flared shade and painted candle sleeve round out this feminine look.
A Ralph Lauren piece blending modern geometry with timeless lighting motifs. In a clean, compact design, the Evans Wall sconce from Visual Comfort makes entryways and hallways sophisticated room transitions. Beveled edges on its square steel backplate highlight the understated elegance of the piece. A sharp bobeche accent lifts the silhouette with traditional notes. Standing on top, a white lamp holder evokes the tall milky character of candle’s wax. Candelabra bulbs and a tapered percale shade work together to spread out an inviting ambient glow.
The Thompson Wall Sconce by AH by Alexa Hampton presents a simple and refined decorative accent for modern homes. A semi-cylinder crafted from clear glass encases a single candle holder, as if on display. Smooth steel forms the fixture’s rectangular backplate and extends to support the glass shade. When matched with a classic incandescent candelabra bulb, the fixture beautifully distributes warm light and is brilliantly illuminated against the sleek steel background.
The Visual Comfort Quatrefoil Rectangle Mirrored Wall Sconce features a mirrored back panel that provides both form and function. The mirror is visually pleasing while also allowing light to be bounced forward while the faux candle is reminiscent of the gothic architecture from which the sconce was inspired. The Quatrefoil Rectangle Mirrored Wall Sconce brings a gorgeous glow to any home.
With a transitional look inspired by antique candle holders, the Revolve Wall Sconce from Alora Lighting delivers illumination and intricate design to its surroundings. Resembling a chandelier lamp section inside a metal-edged test tube, the soft, circular shapes of the Revolve help it blend with a wide assortment of décor styles while still retaining its own identity. A great choice for diffused ambiance mounted as a single statement or echoing itself down a line of matching lights.
Reflect East Coast charm and refinement with the Hudson Valley Charleston 2-Light Wall Sconce. A classic colonial look, this wall sconce features flared fabric shades which lightly diffuse candle-like light for the hallway, dining room or bedroom. Finished in your choice of Aged Brass, Historic Nickel, or Old Bronze.
Transitional feminine elegance. The Metropolitan Lighting Chadbourne Wall Sconce offers a pleasing modern contrast of clean geometric shapes. A cylindrical White Linen shade tops a single candle holder finished in reflective Polished Nickel. An Eidolon Krystal bobeche echoes the shade's rounded edges, and a rounded bauble dangles beneath for a sparkling finishing touch.
Refined or eclectic tastes can appreciate the Visual Comfort Evans Swing Arm Wall Sconce, a piece designed by fashion icon Ralph Lauren. This versatile piece sits on your wall with space needs, thanks to a compact, low-profile square backplate. A sharp pair of arms shoot out from the backplate; they swing from side to side to fit your desired ambiance. Topping a candle-like lamp holder and bobeche arrangement, its percale nordy shade swells up with a warmth-filled aura as a rush of light elegantly filters through.
The Hudson Valley Lombard 2-Light Wall Sconce will add a formal and fluid accent to traditional interiors. The clean lines of the wall plate and holders are simply adorned with understated detailing, including candle cup details immediately below the Off-White faux silk shades. The brass base is available in three rich metallic finishes.
Reminiscent of votive candle holders, the Votives LED Wall Sconce by SONNEMAN showcases a Flat Diffuser Lens, Clear, Etched or Frosted Crystal shade on a small Aluminum wall-mount platform. Designed to create the same light play of a burning candle, each votive has one LED light that emits a warm glow through the Glass shade. For dramatic ambiance, a second LED light casts downward illumination on the wall or surface below.
Rugged restoration. The Miette Wall Sconce by Alder & Ore is a unique finishing touch for modern farmhouse or industrial décor themes. Teardrop-shaped hardware wrapped in rope frames the candle sleeve and bobeche to add vintage character and texture to a living space, dining room or master suite. Whether installed individually in a cozy conversation corner or in a pair of matching sconces on either side of a mirror, this light fixture stylishly stands out.
Staging a stylish debut. The Broadway 2-Light Wall Sconce by Quorum International introduces glamour to a contemporary interior. A crystal-clear geometric frame highlighted by a gleaming candelabra, candle sleeves and hardware accents exhibits Art-Deco influences. Gorgeous on its own or co-starring with another to showcase a mirror or artwork on feature walls, this contemporary light fixture makes a living space, dining room or master suite shine.
The Visual Comfort Deauville Wall Sconce takes the ancient practice of candlelight and puts it in a modern context. Inside of a clear glass shade is a single candle, lighting the space with classic sensibility. The rest of the fixture is kept simple and streamlined, the shiny metal backplate and support bar contrasting against the translucent glass.
A charming fixture with lantern-like appeal, the Troy Lighting Henry Street Outdoor Wall Sconce features American Traditional elements - Clear Seeded glass framed by hand-forged iron in a deep Colonial Iron finish. Steady, candle-like lighting in a most romantic design.
The Hudson Valley Red Hook Tubular Double Wall Sconce strips down electric lighting to its most basic elements. Machine Age lighting is the inspiration, with the nostalgic Edison style bulbs housed in metal candle cups with machine precision lines. The flat bands of metal forming a whisk shape is a nod to the city kitchens and other industrial settings that this early style of lighting was first used.
The Hinkley Lighting Alister Wall Sconce has a chic and sophisticated aesthetic, with thin rods and exposed bulbs. Hosted by a round backplate, two steel rods feature a gentle curve that ends on candle holders with exposed candelabra bulbs. Simple with a chic twist, this less is more lighting option will illuminate your space with a classic silhouette.
Dress up a space with the Hannah 2-Light Wall Sconce by Visual Comfort. Adorned with faceted teardrop crystals and beads, it sparkles like jewelry to create a glamorous look in a room. The leaf motif candle cups and scalloped bobeches add an ornate touch with vintage appeal. Perfect on its own or coupled with another fixture to bookend art or mirrors on feature walls, this accent lighting has a round backplate and requires candelabra bulbs.
A piece fit along the walls of a royal palace or your beautiful home. The Royale Wall Sconce from Savoy House is a stately piece that beautifully blends a sharp modern construction with fascinating hexagonal detailing. 2 candle-style bulbs sit elegantly in front of a rectangular Metal backplate with a banded accent gently covering them in an arching manner. Like beautiful feathers, textured glass shapes ordered along vertical stems visually diffuse the warm light radiating out from inside.
The Salina Wall Sconce by Hudson Valley Lighting features a cream silk shade which rests atop a sophisticated, scepter-like candle holder. The candle holder is designed with remarkable detail, from the balled finial, to the black lacquer handle, to the multiple divets and surfaces leading up to the light source. The light itself (generated by a single candelabra bulb) permeates through the shade, eliciting a soft ambient illumination ideal for living room and bedroom settings.
The look of candlelight in a modern, flame-free design. The dual shade of the Sonneman Votivo 1-Light Wall Sconce evokes a candle in its holder, with a cylinder of White Etched glass inside another of Clear glass. Its warm glow is enhanced by a glossy Polished Chrome finish on the holder and wall plate.
Sleek, chic and unique. The Rado 2-Light Wall Sconce by Eurofase looks striking in a contemporary living space, dining room or master suite. Boasting gleaming metallic candle sleeves and a rectangular wall-mounted plate with contrasting details, it exhibits the perfect modern pairing of illumination and interest. This fixture provides a layer of eye-catching, atmospheric accent lighting when installed individually or in a pair of sconces (each sold separately).
Minimalistic form reminiscent of early traditional lighting design, the Maxim Lighting Fairmont 2-Light Wall Sconce is a simplistic piece that washes out darkness with soft, ambient illumination. Rounded oatmeal fabric shades adorn the top of metal candle covers and an arched metal finish to complement this flawless lighting fixture. A must have for any interior space.
Why We Love Candle Wall Sconces
The timeless look of candle wall sconces offers lasting beauty in the home. This style of lighting complements just about any décor, with choices ranging from traditional sconces to more contemporary options. The candle as a symbol brings a slightly romantic air to the home, keeping rooms illuminated while also enhancing the overall ambiance. Whether featuring hues of golden cream, stark white, brass, chrome or black, these fixtures bring your personal style to the different rooms of the home. Choose from different shapes and styles of candle sconces to brighten your home as well as your mood.
Where Candle Wall Sconces Work Best
The simple beauty of candle wall sconces makes them a great choice for numerous places in the home. A formal living room or sitting room provides a great backdrop for lovely candle sconces. The style offers an eternal look that continues to complement the room's decor. Bathrooms offer another possibility for where to hang candle wall lights. Install them on either side of the bathroom mirror for a pretty display of light and a bit of a romantic touch to an otherwise dull room. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the enhancement to your vanity lighting. A dining room also serves as an appropriate setting for traditional or contemporary fixtures giving off the romance of candlelight.
Candle Wall Sconce Ideas for Every Style
No matter if you prefer the look of a real candle or a more modern symbolic style, you can find just the right candle wall sconces for your home. Hudson Valley Lighting offers a fine selection of candle sconces ranging from the traditional style to more modern versions with industrial undertones. For a more luxurious look and feel, consider the collection of candle sconces by Troy Lighting. These styles include many with a boxed frame and lovely metallic accents. Designs by Visual Comfort may work in just about any room of the house, offering a style that is as simple as it is sweet.
How to Choose the Best Candle Wall Sconces
Before you select candle wall sconces for your home, first make sure you know where you plan to hang them. Certain styles lend themselves best to certain rooms of the home, with some candle sconces looking fabulous in a dining area while others look most pristine in a bathroom. Keep in mind whether you are going for a timeless traditional look of a modern and contemporary one. Some wall lights contain multiple bulbs while others are just a single candle style. Decide how much light output you need in your desired location as the best way to choose your candle sconce type depends on how close or far you will be from the object or area being illuminated. If you will be relatively close, as with a bathroom mirror, smaller sconces will work just fine.
Other Considerations
If you enjoy the look of candle wall lights, you can update the rest of your lighting in harmony. Consider classic and traditional chandeliers, offering many styles boasting candle accents for dining areas and great rooms. Continue the look right down to your accessories, with breathtaking candles and votives, allowing warmth and romance to flourish in your home. Finally, look through the wall light buying guide to find a style of wall light for each area of your home.
