Affordable Brass Sconces

I am in the middle of what shall henceforth be known as The Great Sconce Hunt of 2014. I need no less than SIX pairs of sconces for upcoming projects (that I'm so excited to share with you all - exciting stuff happening around here!). I've searched high and low for cool, modern and expensive-looking sconces for less than $150 each, which I think is officially my "expensive" threshold when it comes to most lighting (chandeliers excluded). I want several of them to be brass or to have brass accents.

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Here are the ones I've really been drawn to and I'd LOVE to hear if you have seen any others that fit the inexpensive/awesome/modern/amazing bill!

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First up is this AMAZING beauty. I'm already breaking my rule (these are about $180), but there is a smaller version for $150. The four extra sockets are worth the extra thirty dollars to me though! Man, I love this sconce! The makers are Arizona locals and it looks like they take custom orders. I will be making friends with these people! :)  (PS Some of you have been looking for a maker from the Gossip Girl sconces - I think it would be worth reaching out to Lucent Lightshop for a quote)

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Shop One Forty Three is a blogger favorite for good reason! This two-light sconce is only $65!

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The Urban Outfitter Eyeball sconce is an easy favorite (I used it in Heather's old room above), but they came out with a chrome and shiny brass finish recently. Can't beat $29!

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I love the mix of metals in this RH sconce. It's on final sale, so get 'em while they're hot!

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These sconces are so cool and they might be making an appearance in my kitchen. I love the fresh shape and the brass finish. Very cool. And so worth $159.

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This eyeball sconce from Schoolhouse Electric comes in black too, but how pretty is this cherry red?! I would love a pair of these for my bedside lamps.

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I LOVE the shape of the shade on this adjustable sconce. So pretty! And I can't believe it's only $129 (full price!) from Restoration Hardware. Part of me loves the loose cord and the other part of me thinks it would drive me crazy in real life...

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These $67 sconces are a new find for me. I love the ceramic canopies and the knuckle hinge joints. I already bought a pair of these for a bathroom we're working on. I can't wait to install them this week!

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Okay, so spill the beans! Which sconces am I missing here? Do you have any of the above?

48 comments:


  1. I love these simple swing lights..... http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=226

    I wish they were a little bit cheaper though!

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  2. I've been really dren to the new Ranarp series at Ikea. Subtle brass accents and a great price tag!

    http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/20231325/

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  3. Jenny- Try Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. They carry several sconces you'd be interested in.

    Issac Sconce in brass (not shiny, short arm)- $128.Also available in long arm- $158.

    Martha B.

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  4. Oh so glad you posted this. I've been looking for so long. Thank you!!

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  5. I'm also on the hunt for inexpensive sconces, for my bedside. I will have to check out the sources you showed here. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. http://www.lightingdirect.com/hinkley-lighting-3580-1-light-wall-sconce-from-the-margeaux-collection/p2017776?source=gg-gba-pla_2017776____21029048969&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!50838403889!g!!21029048969&gclid=CNzI28u-2L0CFQsSMwodHhEAMA


    I really like these.. if you need numerous sconces... 89 bucks is a good price.
    HTH

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  7. http://www.shadesoflight.com/modern_pod-wall-sconce.html

    These are also pretty cool but a bit more pricey.

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  8. Love this one in brass. Very good price, too!


    http://www.lightingdirect.com/lite-source-ls-16350-swing-arm-wall-sconce-from-the-rhine-collection/p338248

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  9. love all of those! definitely bookmarked some for my bathroom redo coming up!

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  10. Just found these last night. Love!
    http://www.shadesoflight.com/modern_pod-wall-sconce.html

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  11. Found these on Etsy. $40 for the pair! https://www.etsy.com/listing/169882015/gold-brass-industrial-modern-wall-sconce?ref=market

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  12. I like these: http://www.ballarddesigns.com/ramona-1-light-sconce/lighting/sconces/286878?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=2 May not be modern enough though. Thanks for all the great posts! Your blog is my favorite.

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  13. Urban Outfitters has a very affordable eyeball sconce like your first picture-

    http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26623124&parentid=A_FURN_LIGHTING

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  14. I love all of these! Especially that last set. Ikea has a nice white and gold sconce, the Ranarp, but it is never in stock when I look for it! $20 can't be beat, and I love the rope cord on it!

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  15. Hi! I love your blog! Here are a couple of my favorites:

    These are mint green, which I know is on trend, but not really my thing. You could always paint them brass? I love the shape though.
    http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/scandinavian-modern-living/mint-wall-lamp

    Also not brass, but I'm loving these guys too:
    http://www.crateandbarrel.com/morgan-ivory-sconce/s679980

    And these:
    http://www.dwellstudio.com/DwellStudio-Sabor-Wall-Sconce-P5042-248-DWL6438.html

    http://shophorne.com/content/ds-kit-01-wall-lamp-kit-black

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  16. I'm DIYing a version of the Schoolhouse Electric Princeton Sophomore Sconce for my library build-ins (with brass shades as opposed to the glass it's usually shown with). I just can't swing $159 for four lights, and the parts for mine should come to around $60/ea.

    For a bedroom, I really like the House of Troy Addison, or House of Troy Hyde Park.

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  17. Hi! I have the UO eyeball sconces, but opted for the brushed (as opposed to the shiny) brass for my bedroom sconces. I love them! The price is fantastic, too.

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  18. My vote is for the Cedar & Moss fixture. I have seen these in person and they are beyond beautiful. They would be an excellent addition to you home. And while all of these fixtures are really cool, I think the Cedar & Moss have the longest lasting appeal.

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  19. Is the adjustable factor important? If not, then these are really lovely. http://www.visualcomfortlightinglights.com/product/visual-comfort-studio-architectural-sconces-s20hab-np.html

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  20. Fantastic roundup! I am looking for sconces for my bedroom and the Urban Outfitters eyeball ones might be the ones!

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  21. I love the eyeball ones -- and that Urban Outfitters guy is such a steal, how can you resist?!

    x Lily
    http://whilemyboyfriendsaway.blogspot.com/

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  22. I really love the Wallace lamp from One Forty Three but the white/brass shade option is out of stock.

    So I've been looking at the Ikea PS 2012. I was thinking of spray painting the shade brassy gold.

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00207779/

    The Ranarp Clamp spotlight that someone mentioned above also looks good.

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  23. One King's Lane has a sale on Hinkley lighting today (I think they say for the dining room.) They have a very nice double bulb brass sconce for $129.

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  24. What are those prints above the bed? I LOVE them.

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  25. I have the antique brass eyeball lamp! Love it. And I've had a tab open for that exact onefortythree lamp for over a month!

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  26. Oh, that loose cord would absolutely drive me insane! While not sconces, I do like the tolomeo wall light, but they are twice the $150 limit. Arrgh!

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  27. No I don't have any of the above but I'd love to have them all

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  28. Cute little bulbous orbs...I must say!

    Sounds like you have received a few good leads. Go GET them...

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  29. I have the Urban Outfitter sconces and absolutely love them!

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  30. Jenny - We have the RH armed sconce with the loose cord. The cord has never bothered me. I had my lamp shop make them plug-in and add a brass tube to the bottom. We love them as our bedside sconces (At first I was worried about head hitting but it didn't happen). You can see them on our Apt Therapy Home Tour here: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/jessica-davis-house-tour-197997

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  31. This brass sconce has some interesting lines: http://www.lightology.com/index.php?module=prod_detail&prod_id=182345

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  32. I actually just painted some allen + roth swing arm lamps for our bedroom a powder blue, but did look around for something decently priced that I loved. They were about $45, so I thought it was a great deal and they're classic in shape, but the blue seems to modernize them quite a bit. Thanks for all of these great sources! The more I study design, the more I realize how important your lighting fixtures are, they really can make or break a space!

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  34. just bought these for the bathroom. can't wait to get them!
    http://www.cedarandmoss.com/lighting/alto-sconce

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  36. Bellacor has the Hinkley Zelda Vintage Brass Sconce for $95. It's just enough different to create some interest. Link for Zelda Sconce

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  37. Thanks for the great round-up of sconce options! I've been looking at a few options from barnlightelectric.com, like this one: http://www.barnlightelectric.com/wall-sconce-lighting/modern-wall-sconces/the-lovell-plug-in-wall-sconce.html or possibly this option: http://www.barnlightelectric.com/wall-sconce-lighting/modern-wall-sconces/the-downtown-minimalist-sconce.html
    I really love the range of colors, cord options, and metals. Thanks for another great post, Jenny!

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  38. What do you think of these from Ballard, Jenny? I have a library bookshelf project going (built out of Billys just like you taught me! :) and I'm thinking of using these sconces above the bookshelves. What do you think? They're on sale and combine that with the 20% off coupons Ballard is always sending via email, I thought they were a deal! I've been wondering what you're planning to use in your amazing library... with that awesome ladder!

    http://www.ballarddesigns.com/jordan-adjustable-wall-sconce/sale/category/lighting/286722

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  39. Mandi @ Vintage Revivals has a DIY sconce up right now on her blog you might dig.

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  40. I'm a big fan of the Torpedo from RH, Jenny! I got them for my own bedroom last year and couldn't be happier. I too thought the loose wire/string would drive me crazy but it actually doesn't. Love the built in dimmer and how adjustable the arms are.

    Have a look how it turned out: http://www.kellyhopterdesign.com/#!untitled/zoom/mainPage/image1z6e

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  41. we have the one forty three sconce (in that exact combo) and love it in our den! the light is very bright. we hardly ever turn on the overhead anymore. i think a half mirror or dipped bulb would make it less directly bright. only downside is the lead time is a little longer than the bigger retailers, but worth it. very easy to install, too!

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  42. Hi Jenny! Would you mind sharing the paint color of that dark green room? It's exactly what I'm looking for for my master redo. Thank you! Love your work!

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  44. I have the Urban Outfitters sconces but in brushed brass finish (they're a couple of years old). They're great!!

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  45. I can never get enough sconces! The selection you made is great, will definitely keep this as a source of inspiration for the next time I need some!

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  46. I was in Puerto Rico for a clients job and was so pleasantly surprised by the Mid-Century Overarching Wall Sconce from West Elm. It's ginormous so worth it's slightly higher price. We are using it over their game table!

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  47. Would love to know the source of those butterfly prints in the first picture!

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  48. Thanks for this post! I've been searching for sconces that are affordable...I just bought the Urban Outfitters one!

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I so appreciate hearing from you. Nice comments make my day! Thanks for keeping things light here, friends! :)