Modern Glass Wall Sconce

The Paragon Modern Glass Wall Sconce pairs a slim metal arm in black or gold with a clear or smoke grey glass shade, in two body styles. It is the fixture to reach for when a room needs light at eye level rather than overhead, which is exactly the problem bathroom vanity lights are meant to solve. Mounted either side of a mirror, a pair lights the face evenly and removes the shadows a ceiling fitting leaves under the eyes.

Beyond the bathroom, the same sconce works as a bedside lamp, a hotel-style corridor light or a wall wash beside artwork. The glass shade diffuses the source enough to be comfortable in peripheral vision, so it can stay on all evening without becoming a distraction. Clear glass gives a brighter, sparkier light; smoke grey softens it considerably and suits bedrooms and lounges better than task areas.

Installation is to a standard wall box with the backplate concealing the fixing. Because these are damp-rated for normal bathroom use, they can replace older bathroom light fixtures directly, and a pair flanking a mirror is the most reliable arrangement for a vanity light. As a rule, set the centre of each glass shade at roughly eye level, about 1.6 metres from the finished floor, and allow 75 to 90 centimetres between the two for the most even result. Paragon includes the backplate, fixings and installation guide.

• Finish: black or gold arm, clear or smoke grey glass
• Styles: two body designs, A and B
• Use: vanity light, bedside lamp, corridor and picture lighting
• Mounting: standard wall box with concealed backplate
• Best for: bathrooms, bedrooms, hallways, hotels
• Brand: Paragon home lighting