Boho Wall Sconces

How to choose boho wall sconces

Decide what the fixture has to do. A shade open at the top and bottom throws two cones onto the plaster and gives the strongest pattern. A closed fiber shade glows softly and lights very little beyond itself. For a bedside fitting that has to serve a book, look for an adjustable arm or a downward opening instead.

Then check the material against the room. Rattan, cane, seagrass and cotton cord all soak up moisture, so a steamy bathroom is the wrong place for any of them. A bedroom, a landing or a reading corner keeps the fiber dry and puts the texture where it gets noticed. Cotton cord and jute also hold dust, so pick a spot you can reach with a brush.

Projection and reach of boho wall sconces

Woven shades run wider than metal ones, and the number that catches people out is projection: how far the fitting stands off the wall.

General height: 60 to 66 inches from the floor to the center of the fixture.
Beside a bed: 30 to 36 inches above the mattress, or level with your shoulder seated.
Hallway projection: stay under 5 inches so a passing shoulder clears it.
Spacing: 8 to 10 feet apart along a corridor wall.

Which boho sconce suits which wall

Material	Best in	Light it gives	Price here
Travertine or stone	A bedroom, a living room	A warm wash with a visible grain	$180 to $389
Woven rattan, hemp or bamboo	A hallway, a stair wall	Prints the weave across the wall	$169 to $299
Walnut, oak or cane backplate	A bedside, a reading corner	Contained light, soft edges	$121 to $289
Glazed ceramic or mosaic	An entryway, a dining wall	Color and texture more than output	$149 to $569
Metal vanity bar	A mirror, a guest bath	An even line across the glass	$149 to $249

Wall sconce terms

Hardwired: The sconce connects to a junction box in the wall. Nine fixtures on this page work this way, and that job belongs to a licensed electrician.
Plug in: The sconce mounts with screws and runs to a wall outlet on a visible cord. It is the version for a rental or a wall with no box.
E26 and G9: The two bulb bases used here. E26 is the standard North American screw base, G9 a small two pin capsule for compact fittings.
Backplate: The flat part against the wall that covers the box. Its width sets how much of the wall the fixture occupies when the light is off.
IP20: Rated for dry rooms. Every sconce on this page carries it, so none of them belongs in a shower enclosure or an exposed outdoor spot.

Is a woven fitting bright enough to read by?

Usually not on its own. Fiber absorbs a good share of the output and spreads what is left across the wall. Pair it with a table lamp on the nightstand, or choose a design with an open bottom that drops light straight onto the page. The pattern on the wall and the light on the page rarely come from the same fitting.

Can these go in a bathroom?

Natural fiber and steam do not agree, so a full bathroom is a poor match. A powder room with a fan and no shower is workable. Check the product page for what each fixture is rated for, and keep it well clear of the tub.

Continue with Modern Wall Sconces, Mid Century Modern Wall Sconces, Art Deco Wall Sconces and Boho Pendant Lights. This page is part of Wall Lamps.