Claytongrayology : Sconces 101
Written by Wendy Garraty
According to Wikipedia, “a sconce is a type of light fixture affixed to a wall in such a way that it uses only the wall for support, and the light is usually directed upwards. It does not have a base on the ground. The word applies both to traditional forms of torchlighting, but also to modern gas and electric light sources affixed in the same way.
The etymology of sconce is from the Latin absconsus, and the French esconce. It is a word of many meanings, mostly signifying a covering or protection, or, by extension, that which is covered or protected.
Modern electric light fixture sconces are often used in hallways or corridors to provide both lighting and a point of interest in a long passage. Sconce height in a passageway is generally 3/4 of the distance up the wall as measured from the floor to the ceiling, and the distance between sconces on the wall is generally equal to the distance of the sconces from the floor, often alternating sides of the passageway.”
There are so many ways and places to use sconces. Below are just a few examples:
Sconces in Bathroom
Sconces in Kitchen
Sconces on Bookshelf
Sconces in Foyer
Sconces in Office
Add some Clayton Gray Home sconces to your home:
(clockwise)
Reclaimed Wood and Chrome Scone (this is great if your space is not wired for sconces)
Sahara Sconce by Arteriors Home
Hollywood Boathouse Antique Nickel Light
Bubbles Glass Ceiling Light/Sconce
Randolph Two Arm Sconce by Worlds Away
Tell us… where would you put your sconces?
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