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When we think of all the exciting ways to illuminate a space, sconces wouldn’t typically grace the top of our list. Compared to their pendant counterparts, the wall-bound fixtures are often considered practical additions to a hallway, bathroom, or kitchen—not statement-making focal points. But don’t let their limited reach fool you: Sconces may be tiny, but the right light can leave a huge impression on a room.
Drawing inspiration from ancient talismans, supernatural shapes, and everywhere in between, designers are blazing the way for fixtures with serious impact. Here are 15 sconces that will outshine overhead lighting any day.
This acrylic mint fixture may not feel like a stretch in terms of shape, but its retro form and happy hue promise to deliver a much-needed punch to a whitewashed bathroom or entry.
Inspired by fine details found on statues at the ancient city of Persepolis, semiprecious stones light the way for this beaded and leather-bound brass structure.
All it takes is one bold ray to light up a room. This luxe-looking piece would look at home in an art gallery or a living room with an industrial edge.
Crafted from brushed brass and white glass, the silhouette of this alluring fixture channels the delicate nature of feathers while still maintaining its punctuating edge.
Prepare to be floored: Each segment of the stone fringe that hangs from this sconces’ half-moon structure is cut from Serpentine marble and finished in jade. One day (when the stars align) we hope to call this splurge-worthy sconce our own.
A similar celestial presence punctuates this layered piece. The combination of the mirror-polished plate and acrylic disk will catapult you into a new dimension.
The careful layering of the geometric compositions that make up this modernist sconce is designed to mimic the work of Russian avant-garde artist Kazimir Malevich.
