# Title: Black Wall Sconces


## Description: Black wall sconces are a graphic choice. Against a pale wall the fixture reads as a drawn line, which is why architects reach for black when the shape of the fitting is meant to be part of the room rather than hidden in it. Coordination with the room's other dark metal decides the rest. How to choose black wall sconces Treat the fitting as a mark on the wall, because that is how it will read. Against pale plaster the outline is the first thing anyone sees, so the shape of the arm and the shade carries more weight than it would in a finish that recedes. A shape you like unlit is a shape that works, since the metal is dark for most of the day. Decide next how the light leaves it. A shade open at top and bottom throws two cones on the wall and gives the fitting presence with the lamp off center. A closed opal shade inside a black frame glows softly and keeps the metal as an outline. A directional head puts light where you point it and leaves the wall around it dark. Projection, height and finish for black wall sconces These are the dimensions to settle before the box goes into the wall. Height: 60 to 66 inches from the floor to the center in a hallway or a living room. Projection: 4 to 7 inches off the wall in a corridor, and less where a door swings past. Spacing: 6 to 8 feet apart along a hallway so the pools of light overlap. Finish: matte stays flat and hides marks, gloss picks up highlights and shows dust. Projection is the number that causes trouble in a corridor. A fitting standing 7 inches proud of the wall in a 36 inch hallway is something people catch a shoulder on, and a flatter profile solves it without changing the look much. Measure the corridor, not just the wall. Which black sconce for which wall Sconce type Best in What it does Price here Outdoor rated A facade, a porch, a garden wall A sealed body that holds up in rain and wind $111 to $1,230 Solar powered A wall with no circuit near it Night light on a wall nobody has to open up $169 to $389 Alabaster on black A bedroom, a hallway, a landing Pale stone glowing against a dark arm $190 to $1,259 Glass globes An indoor hall, a bedside wall A lit sphere held off a dark backplate $108 to $389 Aluminum bands and rings A modern room, a wide plain wall A drawn shape that lights itself, not the wall $99 to $399 What to check before fitting IP65 A body sealed against dust and against water jets. A large share of this page carries it, which is what makes the outdoor group above usable on an exposed wall. Check it before putting any black sconce outside a door. IP20 Dry indoor use only, and the rating on the rest of this page. Those fixtures suit a hallway, a bedroom or a stairwell. Mounting one outside shortens its life whatever the finish, since the body is not sealed against water. G9 capsule A small pin lamp pushed into two holes rather than screwed in. It is the socket used most often by the models here that still take a bulb, because it fits inside a shallow shade. Keep a spare, as it is less common in shops. Integrated LED, no socket The diodes are built into the body with nothing to relamp. A good part of this range works this way, especially the slim outdoor models. The color temperature printed on the page is fixed for the life of the fixture. Hardwired or solar Several outdoor models here offer both. Wired gives constant output and needs a circuit at the wall. Solar needs no wiring at all, and the runtime depends on how much direct sun the panel collects during the day. Black sconce questions What wall color works behind them? Pale plaster, white paint and light wood all give the outline something to sit against, which is the usual reason for choosing this finish. Deep colors work too, though the fitting then reads as texture rather than as a line. On a very dark wall, look for a lighter interior. Do they suit a staircase? Yes, and the dark metal pairs naturally with an iron rail. Mount them at a consistent height above the nosing of each stair rather than level with one another, so the run follows the slope. Keep the projection tight where the stair is narrow. Matte or lacquered black? Matte is the quieter of the two and hides fingerprints, which matters at hand height beside a door. Lacquered black catches highlights along its edges and reads as a finished metal object. In a room with other polished surfaces, the lacquer looks deliberate. Compare with Gold Wall Sconces, White Wall Sconces, Brushed Nickel Wall Sconces and Travertine Wall Sconces. Everything in this category sits under Wall Lamps. How do you maintain a black wall sconce? Dry dusting, and nothing stronger. A matte black powder coat shows dust more than any other finish and releases it to a dry microfiber cloth without trouble. What marks a matte coat permanently is a solvent or a cream cleaner, which leaves a shiny patch that cannot be blended back. For a greasy mark, warm water with a drop of dish soap, dried immediately. Gloss or lacquered black shows fingerprints rather than dust and needs the same treatment with more attention to drying, since water spots are visible on a dark shine. How much does a black wall sconce cost on this page? 100 fixtures are listed here at $99 through $1,259. Median $200, and nine out of ten below $349. Powder coated steel fills the lower half of that range and mixed black and stone fixtures the upper half. What do the IP numbers on a black sconce mean? IP44 and IP65 appear on this page. IP44 is splash resistant, which covers a bathroom away from the shower and a porch with a roof over it. IP65 is sealed against dust and against water from any direction and is what an exposed outside wall needs. A fixture with no stated rating is intended for dry indoor rooms. The rating is a specification on the product page, not something the finish implies.


## Products count: 100


## Link: https://www.orodwell.com/collections/black-wall-sconces


## Products

- [Large Outdoor Wall Sconce, Cross Bar Frame, Three Sizes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/large-outdoor-wall-sconce-cross-bar-frame-three-sizes)
- [Flat Outdoor Wall Light, Ribbed Face, 4 Sizes in 2 Depths](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/flat-outdoor-wall-light-ribbed-face-four-sizes)
- [Long Outdoor Wall Light, Ribbed Tube, Wired or Solar](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/long-outdoor-wall-light-ribbed-tube-wired-or-solar)
- [Solar Porch Light, Ribbed Tube in an Open Frame](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/solar-porch-light-ribbed-tube-open-frame)
- [Solar Step Lights, Louvered Wedge, Three Sizes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/solar-step-lights-louvered-wedge-three-sizes)
- [Slim Wall Sconce, Alabaster Look Panel, Outdoor](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/slim-wall-sconce-alabaster-look-panel-outdoor)
- [Craftsman Outdoor Wall Light, Opal Cylinder, 2 Sizes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/craftsman-outdoor-wall-light-opal-cylinder-two-sizes)
- [Antique Brass Outdoor Light, Scrolled Arm, 2 Sizes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/antique-brass-outdoor-light-scrolled-arm-two-sizes)
- [Outdoor Barn Light, Caged Globe, Gooseneck Arm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/outdoor-barn-light-caged-globe-gooseneck-arm)
- [Art Deco Outdoor Wall Light, Barred Cap, 3 Heights](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/art-deco-outdoor-wall-light-barred-cap-three-heights)
- [Stone Wall Light, Veined Panel, Six Sizes, Outdoor](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/stone-wall-light-veined-panel-six-sizes)
- [Modern Porch Light, Slim Lit Strip, Three Heights](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/modern-porch-light-slim-lit-strip-three-heights)
- [Spiral Wall Sconce, Curved Light Band on a Slim Rod, LED](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/spiral-wall-sconce-curved-light-band-led)
- [Bar Wall Sconce, Slim Lit Rod, LED](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/bar-wall-sconce-slim-lit-rod-led)
- [Orb Wall Sconce, Carved Alabaster Globe on a Stem](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/orb-wall-sconce-carved-alabaster-globe-stem)
- [Oval Wall Sconce, Slim Tube in Alabaster or Glass](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/oval-wall-sconce-slim-tube-alabaster-or-glass)
- [Double Cone Wall Sconce, Alabaster Shades on a Metal Bar](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/double-cone-wall-sconce-alabaster-shades-metal-bar)
- [Flower Wall Lamp, Carved Alabaster Bloom, Plug In](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/flower-wall-lamp-carved-alabaster-bloom-plug-in)
- [Wall Lamp With Switch, Alabaster Tubes, Plug In](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/wall-lamp-with-switch-alabaster-tubes-plug-in)
- [Double Globe Wall Sconce, Alabaster Globes on a Tall Rod](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/double-globe-wall-sconce-tall-rod-alabaster)
- [Tube Wall Light, Tall Carved Alabaster Column](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/tube-wall-light-carved-alabaster-column)
- [Cylinder Wall Light, Alabaster Tubes on a Curved Arm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/cylinder-wall-light-alabaster-tubes-curved-arm)
- [Adjustable Wall Lamp, Swing Arm and Cone Shade, Plug In](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/adjustable-wall-lamp-swing-arm-cone-shade-plug-in)
- [Ball Wall Light, Opal Glass Globe on a Twisted Cord](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/ball-wall-light-opal-globe-twisted-cord)
- [Modular Wall Light, Folded Hexagon Shade You Can Group](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/modular-wall-light-folded-hexagon-shade)
- [Sphere Wall Light, Glossy Metal Dome With a Halo Glow, LED](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/sphere-wall-light-glossy-metal-dome-led)
- [Recessed Wall Light, Rotating LED Reading Spot, Flush Plate](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/recessed-wall-light-rotating-reading-spot-led)
- [Wave Wall Light, Discs on a Polished Rod, Rippling LED Glow](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/wave-wall-light-mirrored-rod-disc-led)
- [Glass Ball Wall Sconce, Faceted Crystal on a Hanging Cord, LED](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/glass-ball-wall-sconce-faceted-crystal-hanging-cord)
- [Cone Wall Light, Slim Hanging Cone With a Crystal Tip, LED](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/cone-wall-light-crystal-tip-hanging-led)
- [Gooseneck Wall Sconce, White Cone Shade, Brass, Nickel or Black](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/gooseneck-wall-sconce-white-cone-shade-brass-nickel-black)
- [Wall Sconce for Kitchen, White Cone Shade, Single or Double](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/wall-sconce-for-kitchen-cone-shade-single-or-double)
- [White Outdoor Wall Light, Glass Cube in a Black Frame, E26](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/white-outdoor-wall-light-glass-cube-black-frame)
- [Gold Outdoor Wall Light, Ornate Lantern, Water Glass, Two Sizes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/gold-outdoor-wall-light-ornate-lantern-water-glass)
- [Industrial Outdoor Wall Light, Lantern, Clear or Water Glass](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/industrial-outdoor-wall-light-lantern-clear-or-water-glass)
- [Exterior Wall Sconce, Tall Fretwork Lantern, 47.2 in](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/exterior-wall-sconce-tall-fretwork-lantern-47-inch)
- [Bar Wall Sconce for Outdoors, Black Band, Faux Alabaster Panel](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/bar-wall-sconce-outdoor-black-band-faux-alabaster)
- [Mid Century Modern Outdoor Wall Light, Black Frame Lantern](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/mid-century-modern-outdoor-wall-light-black-frame-lantern)
- [Vintage Outdoor Wall Light, Black Roof Lantern, Ribbed Glass](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/vintage-outdoor-wall-light-black-roof-lantern-ribbed-glass)
- [Rustic Outdoor Wall Light, Black Cone Shade, Gooseneck Arm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/rustic-outdoor-wall-light-black-cone-gooseneck)
- [Patio Wall Light, Black Lantern With Frosted Glass, E26](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/patio-wall-light-black-lantern-frosted-glass)
- [Stainless Steel Outdoor Wall Light, Box Lantern, Ribbed Acrylic](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/stainless-steel-outdoor-wall-light-box-lantern-ribbed)
- [Geometric Wall Sconce, Outdoor Round Lattice Disc, Large](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/geometric-wall-sconce-outdoor-round-lattice-disc)
- [Cylinder Wall Sconce, Outdoor Up and Down Light, Single or Sets](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/cylinder-wall-sconce-outdoor-up-down-single-or-sets)
- [Resin Wall Sconce for Outdoors, Black Frame, Veined Panel](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/resin-wall-sconce-outdoor-black-frame-veined-panel)
- [Cage Wall Sconce for Outdoors, Gooseneck Arm, Frosted Glass](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/cage-wall-sconce-outdoor-gooseneck-frosted-glass)
- [Transitional Outdoor Wall Light, Black Fretwork Column, 31.5 in](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/transitional-outdoor-wall-light-black-fretwork-column)
- [Rattan Wall Sconce, Petal Shade, Black Gooseneck Arm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/rattan-wall-sconce-petal-shade-black-gooseneck-arm)
- [Garden Wall Light, Large Black Moon Ring, 23.6 or 31.5 Inches](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/garden-wall-light-black-moon-ring-large)
- [Dusk to Dawn Outdoor Wall Light, Solar, Black Louvered Front](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/dusk-to-dawn-outdoor-wall-light-solar-black-louvered)
- [Porch Wall Light, Black Frame, Amber Panels, Wired or Solar](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/porch-wall-light-black-amber-panels-wired-or-solar)
- [Exterior Wall Sconce, Black Box With Gold Tone Trim, Wired or Solar](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/exterior-wall-sconce-black-box-brass-trim-wired-or-solar)
- [LED Outdoor Wall Light, Solar Linear Black Strip, Five Lengths](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-outdoor-wall-light-solar-linear-black-strip)
- [Orb Wall Sconce, Turned Wood Stem, 52 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/orb-wall-sconce-turned-wood-stem-52-cm)
- [Rustic Wall Lamp, Candle Sconce, One or Two Lights](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/rustic-wall-lamp-candle-sconce-two-designs-one-or-two-lights)
- [Japandi Wall Sconce, Round Frame, Frosted Glass Ball](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/japandi-wall-sconce-round-frame-frosted-glass-ball)
- [Coastal Wall Sconce, Wide Wood Saucer Shade, 30 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/coastal-wall-sconce-wide-wood-saucer-shade-30-cm)
- [Wall Sconce with Fabric Shade, Petal Form, Gooseneck Arm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/wall-sconce-with-fabric-shade-petal-form-gooseneck-arm)
- [Bubble Wall Sconce, Stacked Wood Beads, Glass Globe](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/bubble-wall-sconce-stacked-wood-beads-glass-globe)
- [Cone Wall Sconce, Metal Shade, Wood Bar and Leather Strap](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/cone-wall-sconce-metal-shade-wood-bar-leather-strap)
- [Arch Wall Sconce, Curved Wood Frame, Three Finishes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/arch-wall-sconce-curved-wood-frame-three-finishes)
- [Oversized Wall Sconce in Aluminum up to 80 cm Across at 30W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/round-modern-wall-light-minimalist-led-wall-light)
- [Large Wall Sconce in Acrylic up to 128 cm in Black or White](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/acrylic-led-wall-light-hallway-modern-acrylic-wall-light)
- [Retro Wall Sconce with a Glass Globe on Travertine 15 by 19 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/globe-wall-lamp-sconce-retro-globe-wall-sconce)
- [Black LED Wall Sconce with Gold Accents in Hardware and Acrylic](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/gold-black-wall-light-led-wall-sconce)
- [Wall Lamp with Plug In Cord, a Swing Arm and a Frosted Glass Shade](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-lamp-square)
- [Extra Large Wall Sconce in Metal and Acrylic 35 by 106 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-acrylic-wall-lamp-warm)
- [Walnut Wall Sconce in Travertine and Wood with a Rotating Head](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/travertine-wall-lamp-warm)
- [Cylinder Wall Sconce IP44 in Iron with an E27 Base](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-lamp)
- [Linear Wall Sconce IP65 in Matte Black Metal and Acrylic](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-acrylic-wall-lamp-linear)
- [Acrylic Wall Lamp LED Warm Ambient Glow Design for Living Room](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-acrylic-wall-lamp-living)
- [LED Wall Lamp in Matte Black Die Cast Aluminum 10 by 120 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-lamp-warm)
- [Black Wall Lamp LED Dimmable Modern Design for Living Room Homes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-lamp-dimmable)
- [Narrow Wall Sconce in Iron and Acrylic 9 cm Wide up to 240 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-acrylic-wall-lamp-dimmable)
- [Gold Wall Lamp in Metal 12 by 31.5 cm with a G9 Bulb Included](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/black-wall-lamp)
- [Black Wall Lamp in Die Cast Aluminum with Gold Accents at 14W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-lamp-living)
- [Adjustable Wall Sconce in White or Black Alloy 13 by 15 cm at 7W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-white-wall-lamp-hallway)
- [Black and Gold Wall Sconce with a Milky Round Glass Shade](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-lamp-round)
- [Black Wall Lamp in Matte Aluminum with Dual Heads and a 6W LED](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-lamp-soft)
- [Nordic Wall Sconce in Glass and Iron with a 3500K Warm White LED](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-sconce-bedroom)
- [Alabaster Wall Light with a Black Arm and a Disc Shade 15 to 30 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-alabaster-wall-sconce)
- [Black and Gold Wall Sconce in Aluminum 60 or 80 cm Long](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-soft)
- [Black Wall Lamp in Iron and Acrylic with Three Light Tones](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-acrylic-wall-sconce-black)
- [Waterproof Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Wrought Iron 3 Modes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-acrylic-wall-sconce-weatherproof)
- [White Outdoor Wall Light IP65 Dimmable with a Remote](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-white-wall-sconce-weatherproof)
- [Modern Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Aluminum 21 by 9 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-weatherproof)
- [Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Wrought Iron](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-outdoor)
- [LED Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Matte Black Aluminum](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-black)
- [2 Light Wall Sconce in Black with Up and Down Beams](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-bedroom)
- [Modern Outdoor Wall Light in Matte Black Aluminum 24 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-outdoor-weatherproof)
- [Vintage Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Aluminum and Glass 18W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-648514)
- [Glass Globe Wall Sconce in Iron with a G9 Base 6W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-sconce-bedroom-orb)
- [Globe Wall Sconce on an L Shaped Iron Stem 8 in Shade](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-brass-wall-sconce-globe)
- [Globe Wall Sconce in Metal and Glass with a Stand 11 in](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-sconce-living)
- [Swing Arm Wall Sconce in Matte Black with Two Arms](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-living)
- [Glass Globe Wall Sconce in Gold or Black 15 cm Globe](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-hallway)
- [Frosted Glass Wall Sconce in Iron 12 by 32 cm with G9 Base](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-lamp-609986)
- [White Wall Sconce LED Weatherproof Outdoor Design for Decor Statement](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-white-wall-sconce-outdoor)
- [Black and Gold Wall Sconce in Frosted Glass 20 by 18 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-lamp-black)
- [Up and Down Wall Sconce in Black 9 by 80 cm with Touch Switch](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-outdoor-light)

## Metafields 

- title_tag: Black Wall Sconces | Wall Lights and Wall Lamps
- description_tag: Black wall sconces in matte and gloss finishes. Graphic fixtures that hold their outline against light walls and pale paint.
- pinterest_pinned: true
- content_reviewed: 2026-10-12