From sculptural designs to industrial lanterns, these outdoor wall sconces offer a variety of aesthetics to illuminate exteriors in style.
The textured black tapered shades of Vaxcel’s Ephraim wall light are perforated to reveal a warm glow of gold when lit. Available in wall or ceiling-mounted styles. www.vaxcel.com
With a refined black finish, the Copenhagen sconce from Kuzco balances clean, simple geometry with highly detailed glass for a sophisticated look. www.kuzcolighting.com
Crafted of brass and beige iridescent glass, Meyda Custom Lighting’s Stillwater Hill Top wall sconce comes in a Craftsman Brown finish for a warm, traditional look. www.meyda.com
From Thomas Lighting, the Covington outdoor wall sconce in Matte Black is constructed of die-cast aluminum and seeded glass. It will tolerate wet locations and takes one 100W bulb. www.elkgroupinternational.com/thomas
The tapered frame of Quoizel’s Guardsman outdoor wall lantern is finished in a classic Palladian Bronze and accented by a traditional carriage handle. Vintage filament bulbs complete the look. www.quoizel.com
With a softly curved silhouette that revels in a unique mix of metals, textures and shapes, the Bend lantern from Hinkley takes contemporary to a new level of cool. www.hinkleylighting.com
Featuring two distinctive shapes and an edgy Chemical Stainless Steel finish in a double cage design, the Emilia Collection outdoor wall sconce from Kalco brings a simple industrial look. www.kalco.com
Justice Design Group’s ADA Vertice LED outdoor sconce is crafted of ceramic and suitable for wet locations. Measuring 15 inches high, it’s available in a variety of finishes and colors. www.jdg.com
The Mediterranean-style Hermosa sconce from Progress Lighting complements exteriors ranging from transitional to modern farmhouse. Wrought iron styling perfectly frames clear, water glass shades. Measures 26 inches high. www.progresslighting.com
From Libby Langdon for Crystorama, the Sylvan outdoor two-light wall mount is made of steel in a Black Forged finish. Measures 12 inches wide by 18 inches high. www.crystorama.com
Seeded glass panes turn illumination into a soft glow in Currey & Co.’s Bening outdoor wall sconce. Features wrought iron treated with a Midnight finish and comes in three sizes. www.curreycodealers.com
Combining modern geometric design with unique diffuser materials, the Lyft wall sconce from Tech Lighting features a durable powder-coat finish in Charcoal, Black or Bronze. www.techlighting.com
Eurofase’s #34116 adjustable outdoor LED surface mount in Graphite Grey brings a sleek and modern look to an outdoor space. Features a high-corrosion -resistant die-cast aluminum body. www.eurofase.com
Affixed to a metal base, Craftmade’s Aria LED wall mount is composed mostly of glass to light an entry with grace and contemporary beauty. Measures 23 inches high. www.craftmade.com
Clear, ribbed glass and a Weathered Zinc finish give the 14.5-inch one-light outdoor wall sconce from Kichler’s Chance Harbor Collection a look that’s full of character and charm. www.kichler.com