# Title: Scandinavian Wall Sconces


## Description: Scandinavian wall sconces carry a room without crowding the wall. The tradition behind them is one of long winters, so the light is warm and diffused rather than bright and direct. Pale wood, white shades and soft brass run through the whole group, and each fixture names a Scandinavian or Nordic style in its specifications. How to choose scandinavian wall sconces Start with what the fixture has to do on that wall. A flush disc or a half-dome in opal glass gives a broad wash and almost no glare, which suits a hallway or a landing. An arm with a small conical shade points light where you need it, which reads as a reading fitting beside a bed. A shade in paper or linen sits between the two and softens the whole wall. Then look at the wall itself. These fixtures were made for off-white paint, light floors and rooms with very little else hanging up, so a pair either side of a headboard, or one fitting on a bare landing wall, is the right density. Two sconces on a busy gallery wall fight the pictures instead of lighting them. Which Nordic sconce for which wall Sconce type Best in What it does Price here Acrylic discs and panels A hallway, a bedroom, a stair wall A flat lit face with no bright point behind it $93 to $390 Glass globes A bedside wall, a landing A lit sphere held off a plain backplate $108 to $580 Frosted glass A kitchen wall, a corridor A softened source with no visible filament $117 to $300 Wood plates A room with pale floors or oak Visible grain behind a quiet shade $99 to $259 Aluminum bodies A modern room, a plain wall A thin drawn shape that lights itself $93 to $670 Outdoor rated A porch, a facade, a terrace The same clean shape built to take weather $100 to $580 Terms used here Wedge base A small lamp pushed straight into its holder with no screw and no pins to turn. It is the most common fitting on this page, used where the body is too shallow for anything larger. Note the type before buying a spare. G9 capsule A small pin lamp pushed into two holes rather than screwed in. A good part of this range uses it, usually behind a glass globe where a screw bulb would show through. Keep a spare, as it is less common in shops. Wall mounted The fixture screws to a vertical surface through its backplate. Almost everything here installs that way. Mounting height does more for the result than the fixture does, so settle it before anything is drilled. Dimmable on request Many models here are not dimmable as supplied but can be built that way, decided before the order ships. Where a fixture takes a replaceable lamp, a dimmable bulb and a matching wall control do the same job. IP20 The dry indoor rating carried by most fixtures here. It confirms the body is closed against fingers and offers nothing against water. The outdoor group above carries a higher rating, and the two are not interchangeable. Materials and finishes in scandinavian wall sconces Ash, oak and beech are the common timbers, and each shifts slightly in daylight over a few years. White powder-coated steel keeps its color and wipes clean, which makes it easier on a corridor wall people brush past. Unlacquered brass shifts toward a duller gold as it ages and can be brought back with a metal polish, while lacquered brass holds its original tone. Opal glass hides the bulb entirely and is the finish to choose where the fixture sits at eye level. What wall color suits these fixtures? Off-white, chalk and pale grey do the most for them, because the warm shade tone stands out against a cool wall. They also work on deep green or muted blue, where pale wood and white glass read as a lighter mark. Very dark walls absorb the wash and need a second layer of light. Do diffused sconces give enough light? For ambient light in a bedroom, hallway or landing, yes. A diffused shade spreads a lower level across a wider area, so the room feels lit without a bright point anywhere. For reading, choose an arm-mounted model with a directional shade or add a table lamp beside the chair. Related pages: Modern Wall Sconces, Mid Century Modern Wall Sconces, Art Deco Wall Sconces and Scandinavian Pendant Lights. The full category is Wall Lamps. What are the different types of Scandinavian wall sconce? Three. The louvred or tiered shade, concentric rings that hide the lamp from every angle and let light escape between the layers, which is the shape the style is known for. The plain painted dome or disc in white or a muted tone, which gives a clean controlled wash. And the paper or opal glass form, which glows evenly and softly. All three are built to remove glare rather than to direct light, so none of them is a strong task fixture, and all of them suit a pale room where surfaces do the reflecting. How much does a Scandinavian wall sconce cost on this page? Between $93 and $670 across 49 fixtures here. The median lands at $199 and nine in ten come in under $300. Painted metal and paper construction keeps this among the lower priced sconce categories on the site. What color temperature do Nordic sconces use? 3000K and 3500K are the values stated across this range. 3000K is the one that suits the style, a clean warm white that keeps pale walls looking white rather than cream. 3500K reads neutral and works where the fixture sits beside a mirror or a desk. A yellower 2700K lamp tints a white shade visibly, which is the common mistake with this kind of fixture.


## Products count: 49


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


## Products

- [Stick On Wall Light, Magnetic Wood Collar](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/stick-on-wall-light-magnetic-wood-collar)
- [Pleated Wall Sconce, Brass, Ceramic Trumpet Shade, Pull Chain](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/pleated-wall-sconce-brass-trumpet-shade-pull-chain)
- [Fluted Wall Sconce, White Bone China Shade, Nickel or Copper](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/fluted-wall-sconce-white-bone-china-shade)
- [3 Light Vanity Light, Travertine Discs on a Wood Bar](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/3-light-vanity-light-travertine-discs-wood-bar)
- [Above Mirror Vanity Light, Pine Wood Bar, Dual Mount](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/above-mirror-vanity-light-pine-wood-bar-dual-mount)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [Modern Wall Lamp for Bedroom in Iron and Silicone with an Ombre Glow](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/ombre-wall-sconce-light-led-wall-sconce)
- [White Wall Lamp in Iron and Acrylic with a 350 Lumen LED Strip](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/minimalist-led-wall-sconce-led-wall-sconce)
- [Modern Wall Lamp for Bedroom in Metal and Glass 30 by 20 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/desert-inspired-wall-light-modern-wall-light)
- [Rustic Wall Lamp with a Broken Wood Pattern in Wood and Acrylic](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/fissure-inspired-wall-lamp-modern-wall-lamp)
- [Living Room Wall Lamp in Copper with a Circular Acrylic Shade](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/copper-led-wall-sconce-nordic-led-wall-sconce)
- [Wall Sconce for Kitchen in Iron and Glass with Warm or Cool LEDs](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/glass-wall-lamp-dimmable)
- [Wall Lamp for Bedroom in Cream Travertine 15 cm Across at 10W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/travertine-wall-lamp)
- [Wireless Wall Sconce Rechargeable with Remote Dimming](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-metal-wall-lamp-warm)
- [Glass Pendant Light Warm Ambient Glow Design for Bedroom Modern Homes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/glass-pendant-light-bedroom-warm)
- [Nordic Wall Sconce with a Disc and Linear Form in Metal and Silica](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-white-wall-lamp-linear)
- [Remote Control Wall Sconce in Acryl and Iron with Dimmable LEDs](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-white-wall-lamp-square)
- [Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Aluminum up to 200 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-aluminum-wall-lamp-living)
- [Modern Wall Lamp in Acryl and Iron 15 by 48 cm at 17W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/acrylic-wall-lamp-warm)
- [Iron Wall Lamp with a Glass Pole Shade and Warm or Cool LEDs](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-lamp-259394)
- [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)
- [Nordic Wall Lamp in Aluminum with a Toughened Glass Shade at 10W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-white-wall-lamp-living)
- [Bedside Wall Lamp with a Long Swing Arm in Aluminum and Iron](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-white-wall-lamp-bedroom)
- [Nordic Wall Lamp with a Slim 10 cm Profile from 40 to 100 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-aluminum-wall-lamp-living-warm)
- [Glass Globe Wall Sconce on an Iron and Acrylic Arm 58 by 15 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/acrylic-wall-lamp-globe)
- [Nordic Wall Lamp in Aluminum with a Glass Shade 26 by 49 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-aluminum-wall-lamp-circular)
- [Industrial Wall Lamp in Iron 22 by 17 cm with an E27 Base](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/iron-wall-lamp-warm)
- [Linear Wall Sconce in Painted Metal 8 by 50 cm with a 40W LED](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-metal-wall-lamp-linear)
- [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)
- [Wall Sconce with Switch in Copper with a Touch Control](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-copper-wall-sconce-soft)
- [Modern Wall Sconce for Living Room in Aluminum 30000 Hours](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-aluminum-wall-sconce-soft)
- [Minimalist Wall Lamp in Aluminum with Four Size Options](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-aluminum-wall-sconce-bedroom)
- [Frosted Glass Wall Sconce in Brushed Gold with a Diffuser](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-sconce-gold)
- [Nordic Wall Sconce in Clear Glass with Metal Accents](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-sconce-107266)
- [Modern Wall Lamp in Aluminum with an Acrylic Shade 6W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-aluminum-wall-lamp-living-soft)
- [Glass Globe Wall Sconce in Iron with a G9 Base 6W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-sconce-bedroom-orb)
- [Round Wall Sconce in Gold Toned Iron 15 by 8 cm at 40W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-gold-wall-sconce)
- [Wall Sconce with Glass Shade in Toughened Glass 28 by 33 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-glass-wall-lamp-447298)
- [Lantern Wall Sconce in Aluminum 15 by 50 cm at 3000K](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-aluminum-lantern-light-soft)
- [3 Light Wall Sconce in Aluminum 12 by 66 cm with E27 Bases](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-aluminum-wall-lamp-bedroom)
- [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)
- [4 Light Wall Sconce in Aluminum 20 by 16 cm Nordic Style](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-aluminum-wall-lamp-outdoor-weatherproof)
- [Up and Down Wall Sconce with an Acrylic Shade 6.5 by 42 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-acrylic-wall-sconce-937666)
- [Small Wall Sconce in Aluminium 15 by 15 cm with a 10W LED](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-aluminum-outdoor-light-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)

## Metafields 

- title_tag: Scandinavian Wall Sconces | Wall Lights and Wall Lamps
- description_tag: Scandinavian wall sconces in pale wood, white and soft metal. Warm diffused light built for long, dark evenings indoors. Free shipping and 30-day free returns.
- content_reviewed: 2026-10-12