{"title":"Vintage ceramic wall sconces","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlan for one sconce per bedside, or two on either side of the sofa, set at seated shoulder height, and check the socket and the projection before drilling. The vintage ceramic wall sconce is a glazed clay wall light: it casts a warm halo on the wall and plays more of a decorative role than a main lighting one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a vintage ceramic sconce give\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#salon\"\u003eWhere to install it in the living room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#chambre\"\u003eWhich sconce for an adult bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#styles\"\u003e1930s art deco and art nouveau\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#blanc-couleur\"\u003eWhite or coloured ceramic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#accords\"\u003eMatching the sconce to the rest of the room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pose\"\u003eInstalling and caring for it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#haut-de-gamme\"\u003eWhat changes on a high-end model\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a vintage ceramic wall sconce give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlazed ceramic stops part of the light and sends it back as a soft halo on the wall, without glare. Depending on the shade of the glaze and the shape of the diffuser, the light stays warm and enveloping. It is accent lighting: it highlights a stretch of wall rather than lighting a whole room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage ceramic wall sconce: what it changes in a room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wall stops being a neutral backdrop: the light grazes the surface, brings out the relief of the plate and draws a warm patch above the furniture. As a general guide, a bulb around 2700 K gives that amber tone; moving towards 3000 K cools the whole slightly. The fixture remains an accent, to be completed with a ceiling light or a floor lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLight glaze, coloured glaze: what light comes out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light, glossy glaze sends more light upwards and leaves the wall brighter. A dark, matt or speckled glaze absorbs part of the output and concentrates the halo downwards, with a softer result. Neither finish replaces task lighting: they colour the atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"salon\"\u003eWhere to install a vintage ceramic wall sconce in the living room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the living room, the sconce is used as accent lighting: on either side of the sofa, at seated shoulder height, or in pairs to frame a bookcase or a bare wall. Two points are better than one central point, and a dimmable output avoids harsh lighting in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn each side of the sofa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for one sconce per armrest, at about 1.10 m from the floor, and check the projection: a wide plate behind guests gets in the way. This is where \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/appliques-murales-a-variateur\"\u003edimmable wall sconces\u003c\/a\u003e make full sense, with an inline dimmer or a compatible module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo sconces rather than one: the living room pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair frames a bookcase, a mirror or a large canvas and gives the wall a regular rhythm. Repeat the same model and the same mounting height. If the wall is already busy with patterns, a plain model works better than a heavily decorated plate, like our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-led-pour-salon\"\u003ewall sconces for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich ceramic sconce for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRole of the light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check on the listing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide accent, halo on the wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArm sconce or wide plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProjection, socket, dimmable output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult bedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside reading, low light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall adjustable diffuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting height, maximum bulb wattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccent above the worktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact model, glaze easy to wipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress protection rating, direct or diffused light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway or corridor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWayfinding, light marker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple sconce, low projection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable width, height relative to doors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccent around the mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel intended for damp rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress protection rating stated by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvening atmosphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated outdoor sconce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress protection rating and material intended for outdoor use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"chambre\"\u003eWhich wall sconce for an adult bedroom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an adult bedroom, you want low, adjustable light: an arm sconce or one with a small diffuser, placed at each bedside, which frees up the nightstand and is used for reading. A dimmable output and a low-gloss glaze prevent glare and reflections in the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdult bedroom sconces: reading above the bed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the light source about 60 to 70 cm above the mattress, offset towards the outer side of the bed so as not to light the neck of the person next to you. An adjustable arm lets you aim it at the page. For the light, a warm module remains the most comfortable, and you will find these guidelines in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-led-pour-chambre\"\u003ebedroom wall lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacing bedside lamps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sconce frees up the whole surface of the nightstand and removes the cable trailing on the floor. It does, however, require drilling and planning a power supply: existing back box, cable outlet or switched socket. Check the maximum bulb wattage accepted by the socket before choosing your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"styles\"\u003e1930s art deco and art nouveau sconces: what is the stylistic difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1930s art deco plays with geometry: straight lines, regular arcs, fan or stepped motifs. Art nouveau prefers the continuous curve, the plant line and the sinuous motif. Both styles are read first in the shape of the plate and the design of the glaze, before the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1930s art deco sconces: geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is structured, symmetrical, often with cut corners. The design repeats in a regular frieze, fan or stepped pattern, and the glaze stays plain or two-tone. It is the line that signs the era, not the colour. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-en-ceramique\"\u003eceramic wall sconces\u003c\/a\u003e to spot these profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArt nouveau sconces: the curve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the line avoids the right angle: scroll, stem, flower, sinuous silhouette. The design unfolds without strict symmetry and the glaze is often nuanced or iridescent. This style pairs well with a mirror in a soft frame or a curved piece of furniture in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-en-verre-vintage\"\u003evintage glass set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eRecognising the styles of antique wall sconces\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShapes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical decoration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1930s art deco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeometry, regular arcs, straight lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFan, stepped or regular frieze motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorridor, hallway, structured living room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArt nouveau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous curve, plant line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrolls, flowers, sinuous silhouettes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, living room, around a mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRustic plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound or square plate, irregular edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted flowers, naive motif, speckled glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen, hallway, country house\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed country\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple body, small arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain glaze, off-white or pastel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult bedroom, corridor, dry bathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExceptional piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSculpted shape, strong volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElaborate glaze, raised decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, hallway, feature wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"blanc-couleur\"\u003eHow to choose between white and coloured ceramic?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlazed white sends back more light and blends into a light wall: it suits when the sconce should stay discreet. Coloured or raw clay ceramic becomes a motif in its own right, best kept for a neutral wall to avoid visual competition. The gloss of the glaze matters as much as the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite ceramic wall sconces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a light wall, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-en-ceramique-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite ceramic\u003c\/a\u003e is read through its shape and relief, without creating a patch of colour. It remains the safe choice for a corridor repainted often or for a pair framing a mirror. A glossy glaze sends back a little more light than a matt white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColoured glaze, raw clay: what it changes on a wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong shade, a water green or an old ochre catches the eye and works like a frame. Terracotta or stoneware left raw bring a matt texture, more rustic, which ages without showing fingerprints. In both cases, keep the neighbouring wall calm and allow only one coloured piece per stretch of wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accords\"\u003eHow to match a ceramic sconce with the rest of the room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic is matched by family of shades and by period, not by exact symmetry: patinated wood, aged brass, frosted glass and matt textile dialogue well with an old glaze. In a kitchen or a hallway, it is better to repeat the same model than to multiply different shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the worktop, choose a compact model with low projection, whose glaze wipes clean in one movement. Steam and splashes require an ingress protection rating stated by the manufacturer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-vintage-pour-cuisine\"\u003evintage kitchen sconces\u003c\/a\u003e meet this use, to be completed with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-en-metal-vintage\"\u003evintage metal sconce\u003c\/a\u003e if you are looking for a plainer material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn a hallway or corridor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a simple, shallow sconce that does not catch your shoulder as you pass, and place it about 1.80 m from the floor, clear of the doors. Repeat the same model along the corridor for a regular rhythm. Our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-pour-entree\"\u003ewall sconces for hallways\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-moderne-pour-couloir\"\u003ecorridor sconces\u003c\/a\u003e give width guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pose\"\u003eHow to install and care for an old wall sconce?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst fix the bracket to the wall, keep the cable clear of the walkway, then screw on the body of the sconce before fitting the socket and the bulb. Clean with a dry cloth or a barely damp one, never by immersion, and switch off the power before any work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt what height should a wall sconce be placed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow about 1.10 m for living room accent lighting, 60 to 70 cm above the mattress in a bedroom, 1.80 m in a corridor and around 1.70 m to frame a bathroom mirror. These guidelines vary with the room and the size of the users. For connection, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-e27\"\u003eE27 socket models\u003c\/a\u003e accept standard bulbs; E14 sockets take smaller formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning ceramic without damaging the glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, barely damp cloth is enough for dust; dry immediately to avoid limescale marks. No scraper, no abrasive product, no soaking. Switch off the power at the breaker before removing a diffuser or changing the bulb, and check the maximum wattage stated on the fixture label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"haut-de-gamme\"\u003eHigh-end design wall sconces: what really changes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets a high-end model apart comes down to the clay, the consistency of the glaze and the finish of the metal parts: no bubble, no run, a constant shade from one piece to the next. The difference is read in that consistency, more than in a heavier decorative load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe work of the glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-controlled glaze gives a smooth surface, with no sharp edge or gap on the edge of the plate. In a pair, two pieces from the same series look alike, which matters on a feature wall. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-led-design\"\u003edesigner LED sconces\u003c\/a\u003e also show this level of finish, in a more contemporary register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat an affordable model also shows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo choose a sconce, check the socket base, the IP rating and the projection from the wall, then the care of the glaze. Ceramic remains a robust material, which copes with changes of decor. High-end is justified when the piece is looked at up close and the whole is meant to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor damp rooms, caution is still needed: an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-ip44\"\u003eIP44 wall sconce\u003c\/a\u003e or a model rated by the manufacturer for the bathroom avoids unpleasant surprises, as do the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-vintage-pour-salle-de-bain\"\u003evintage bathroom sconces\u003c\/a\u003e intended for this use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Designix shop, payment is secure, delivery is tracked and returns are possible. Customer service answers questions about dimensions and sockets before ordering. You can compare shapes in our catalogue of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003evintage lighting\u003c\/a\u003e and find the mood sconces on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-en-ceramique\"\u003eceramic wall sconces\u003c\/a\u003e page, or take ceramic out into the garden with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-d-exterieur-vintage\"\u003evintage outdoor sconces\u003c\/a\u003e. Before ordering, note the desired mounting height and the distance between the socket and the wall. This collection currently has no products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you recognise a 1930s art deco sconce?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy its geometry: straight lines, regular arcs, fan, stepped or repeated frieze motifs. The plate is often structured and the design symmetrical. The glaze stays plain or two-tone. Colour comes next; it is the shape that signs the style, not the shade of the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you recognise an art nouveau sconce?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the curve: continuous line, plant motif, scroll, sinuous silhouette. The plate avoids the right angle and the design unfolds without strict symmetry. The glaze is often nuanced or iridescent. The line, more than the shade, distinguishes art nouveau from art deco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich wall sconce should you choose for the living room?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn accent sconce, placed in pairs on either side of the sofa or framing a bookcase. Favour an arm model or a wide plate, with a dimmable output, and check the projection so as not to obstruct the passage behind the sofa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich wall sconce for an adult bedroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low, adjustable model, placed at each bedside in place of bedside lamps: small diffuser or articulated arm, low-gloss glaze, dimmable output for reading. Check the mounting height relative to the mattress and the maximum bulb wattage accepted by the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a ceramic sconce be installed in a bathroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if the manufacturer states an ingress protection rating suited to the damp room; this information appears on the product listing and cannot be guessed. Otherwise, keep ceramic for dry rooms and choose a model explicitly intended for damp conditions for the bathroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Vintage ceramic wall sconces: the buying guide\",\"description\":\"Vintage ceramic wall sconces: warm light, decorated plates, art deco or art nouveau styles. 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