Product details
The Caprese Sconce delivers focused downward lighting through a handcrafted steel frame finished in rich black tones. A wall sconce is a hardwired fixture mounted to vertical surfaces to provide ambient or task lighting without consuming floor or table space -- ideal for hallways, bedrooms, dining areas, and entryways where overhead fixtures aren't practical. This Noir Caprese Sconce available at Sideboards and Things with free shipping brings artisan metalwork and functional illumination together in a compact 18-inch profile. Each piece exhibits the subtle variations inherent to hand-fabricated lighting, ensuring no two sconces match exactly while maintaining full structural integrity.
Caprese Sconce Features:
- Overall Dimensions (W x D x H): 10'' x 16'' x 18''
- Material: Steel
- Color/Finish: Black
- Weight (lbs): 6
- Shade Included: Yes, black
- Bulb Base: E12/Candelabra (bulb required, not included)
- Light Direction: Down
- Power Source: Hardwired
- Backplate Included: Yes
- Dimmable: No
Why Choose Handcrafted Metal Wall Lighting from Sideboards and Things?
Steel construction offers lasting durability for high-traffic areas like stairwells and powder rooms where bumps and moisture are common concerns. The candelabra socket accepts widely available E12 bulbs, letting you select brightness and color temperature to suit each room's purpose -- warm white for cozy bedrooms, daylight for task-focused mudrooms. Pair this sconce with pieces from our metal wall art collection to build a cohesive metallic accent theme, or flank console tables and buffets from our all furniture range to highlight entryway displays and dining sideboards with practical illumination.
Styling and Placement Guidance
Mount the Caprese at standard eye level -- typically 60 to 66 inches from the floor to the center of the backplate -- for balanced visual weight in hallways and living spaces. In dining rooms, install sconces 30 to 36 inches above buffet surfaces to wash light across serving areas without glare. The 16-inch extension means this fixture projects noticeably from the wall, so allow clearance in narrow passages and near doorways. Because every Noir sconce is hand-finished, expect slight color variation and tool marks that authenticate its artisan origin; these surface nuances distinguish handmade metalwork from mass-produced stamped fixtures. Browse our wall sconces collection for complementary styles if you need multiple fixtures for symmetrical installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What type of bulb does the Caprese Sconce require?
- It requires an E12 candelabra-base bulb, which is not included with the fixture.
- Can I install this sconce on a dimmer switch?
- No, the Caprese Sconce is not dimmable.
- How far does the sconce extend from the wall?
- The fixture projects 16 inches from the wall surface.
- Is the black finish consistent across all units?
- As a handmade product, each sconce exhibits natural variations in finish, distress, and dimension that make every piece unique.
- Does the sconce include a mounting backplate?
- Yes, the backplate is included for hardwired installation.
- What shipping and assembly services are available?
- Sideboards and Things provides free curbside delivery to the continental USA; professional installation and in-room placement are available upon request for an additional fee.