When it concerns sourcing bedside sconces, the difficulty is electrical wiring. For renters and the wiring-averse alike, plug-in sconces offer the very same energy without opening the wall. Here, 10 thought about alternatives– all contemporary and traditional to stand up to the test of time and trends– that set up in minutes and stay for the long run.
N.B.: We have actually previously covered a choice of plug-in sconces in 2016 (10 Easy Pieces: Plug-In Wall Task Lights). This list provides an updated edit.
Above: The Nickey Kehoe Scallop Plug-In Sconce has a characterful backplate;$525 for the sconce. There is also an accompanying Scallop Sconce Guard for an extra$120. Above: Designed by Jens Fager for Muuto, the Tip Wall Lamp in grey, white, or black is$335 at Design Public. Above: The In Typical With Fixed Down Sconce is available in a range of colorful finishes for $800.< img style=" margin-bottom:16 px; max-width:100 %; height: automobile" width="733" height=" vehicle "loading="lazy"class="size-post-content wp-image-1558792" src="http://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/louis-pouseln-aj-wall-lamp-v3-white-733x489.jpg"alt="louis poulsen aj wall lamp v3 white 49"/ > Above: The iconic Arne Jacobsen-designed AJ Wall Lamp V3 for Louis Poulsen is offered through Arne Jacobsen. Above: Made by Sugihara Fine Furnishings in cherry, white oak, or walnut, the Awning Sconce is $1,200 at Claude. Above: Another renowned lamp, the Charlotte Perriand Applique à Volet Pivotant Wall Light is now made through Nemo Lighting for $625.
Above: The Nymåne Wall Reading Light from Ikea is $39.99. Above: From Ravenhill Studio, the Pivot Sconce in a plug in format, is$890. Above: A timeless Remodelista favorite, the Original BTC Hector Medium Wall Light comes in a plug-in version as well as difficult wired;$535 at Horne.
Above: Created by Mika Tolvanen for Woud, the Kuppi Wall Light 2.0 in Black Painted is$349 at Design Public. Above: From Room & Board, the Chronicle Wall Sconce is available in a range of colored surfaces, for $439.
For more sconce choices, plug in and tough wired:
- 10 Easy Pieces: Wall-Mounted Stone Sconces
- 10 Easy Pieces: Shaded Bedside Sconces Under $200
- 10 Easy Pieces: Mod Bath Sconces
- 10 Easy Pieces: Linear Wall Sconces
- 10 Easy Pieces: Classic Reading Sconces
- 10 Easy Pieces: French Industrial Wall Lights