A table lamp eats up nightstand space and a single ceiling light is rarely cosy. A pair of bedside wall sconces solves both — warm, focused light for reading, and a clear surface for your book, glasses and a glass of water.
Go in pairs
Matching sconces either side of the bed create the balanced, hotel-like symmetry that makes a bedroom feel considered. Our sets of two are made for this, with the same wiring and finish options as our single sconces.
Get the height right
Mount each sconce so the bottom sits roughly 50–70 cm (20–28 in) above the mattress — high enough to clear the headboard, low enough to light a book without glare. Our full guide to sconce height has the details.
Choose a calming wood
For a restful bedroom, pale woods like ash and birch keep things light and airy, while walnut adds warmth and a sense of cocooning. The light glows softly through the veneer either way.
Pick your switch
For a bedside light, the hardwired + switch or plug-in + switch options let you turn the sconce off without getting out of bed. Renters can skip wiring entirely with a cordless model and its remote.
Ready to clear the nightstand? Start with our bedside sets or browse the full collection.