Top 10 Wall Sconces for Small Spaces

Sconces are the chameleons of small space lighting — they blend in anywhere, whether a bathroom, hallway, or bedroom. Here are 10 particularly compact and useful designs, from high-end Italian pieces to budget utility lighting.

West Elm
Their Flat Stock Single Sconce has a mirrored backing that reflects light, and it’s affordably priced at $59. There are double and triple versions as well. If you’re a renter, check out their non-hardwired Industrial Sconce, $79.

Lumens
Designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, this architect’s lamp is a contemporary classic. A smaller version of the adjustable table and wall lamps, this compact Tolomeo Wall Spot by Artemide has an adjustable shade and sells for $180.

Gracious Home
This renter-friendly Halogen Pin UP Gooseneck Lamp is very affordably priced at $25, and the long-lasting bulb and adjustable shade are nice perks. No hard-wiring required, just tack it up to the wall with a hook or nail.

YLighting
Made from aluminum and designed by Alfredo Haberli in 2007, the Lane Halogen Wall Sconce ($316) has a clean, contemporary design that casts indirect lighting on the wall and can be hung to flood light upwards or downwards.

Lampa
Based in New York state, Lampa makes mod contemporary lighting that’s compatible with compact fluorescent bulbs, and they have a product take-back policy for recycling fixtures. Shown: Cobble Sconce, $350.

LAMPS PLUS
The George Kovacs Nickel Sconce, $61, has a brushed nickel backplate, a simple angular arm, and a modern fabric shade. Also available through this online retailer — customizable lamps with your choice of shade and base color.

FLOS
Made by Italian company FLOS and sold through various modern retailers in the US, the Model 265 by Paolo Rizzatto sells for $1,032. The long, swing-arm design is an icon of modernity. The adjustable arm and reflector are painted steel.

1st Dibs
As far as vintage accordian wall lamps go, Christian Dell’s are the real thing. This one comes from LA antique store JF Chen, price on request. Bell, a metalworker at the Bauhaus, originally designed the lamp in the early 1930s.

All Modern
Shaped like a drooping flower, the Kartell E’ Wall Sconce ($106) has a modern chromed metal arm that contrasts with the slightly granny-ish colored shade. Designed by Ferruccio Laviani in 2006, the lamp comes in seven colors.

Rejuvenation Hardware
This Portland store sells reproductions of Victorian, Deco, and Craftsman lighting, including this new version of classic early 20th century hotel lights. With two joints, the Bend Swing-Arm Lamp extends further than most reaches and sells for $285.

Photo: Lampa Cobble Sconce