Pointed Cone Shade Wall Light, Metal and Acrylic Outdoor Sconce

Good outdoor light often comes down to direction. Light that spills everywhere flattens a patio and shines into eyes, while light aimed down creates a warm pool where people actually walk and sit, and leaves the night sky dark above it.

The Pointed Cone Shade Wall Light is a metal cone with an acrylic diffuser and a built in LED in warm white 3000K, about 1024 lumens with a 45 degree beam. Each size has its own mount: the 9.8 by 9.5 inch sits close to the wall, the 12.7 by 10.8 inch reaches out on a straight arm, and the 17.8 by 17.8 inch hangs from a gooseneck arm. The shade is 9.8 inches across on all three. Choose Gray Black or Gold. It is rated IP54 and hardwired at 110V to 220V.

What makes the cone sconce stand out

The cone controls the light. The LED sits deep inside the shade, so from the side you see a soft glowing rim rather than a bright source, and the light lands in a pool below.

The three mounts suit different walls. The close mount keeps a low profile beside a door, the straight arm reaches out over a step, and the gooseneck brings a barn style silhouette to a garage, a shed or a long wall.

The finishes look good by day. Gray Black gives a crisp, graphic outline, while Gold has a warm, aged look that lifts white and stone walls.

The LED is built in. There is no bulb to buy or change, and the 45 degree beam keeps the light focused on the ground.

The shape is simple and versatile. A plain cone suits Mediterranean whitewash, desert modern, farmhouse and industrial homes equally well.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Beside the front door. A close mount lights the step and the lock.
• Garage and barn doors. The gooseneck arm reaches out over the doors.
• Patios and terraces. A row of cones lights the seating from above.
• Outdoor kitchens and sinks. A focused pool of light falls on the work surface.
• Courtyard walls. The cones throw calm pools of light along the wall.

It suits Mediterranean, farmhouse, modern and industrial homes, and looks especially good on whitewashed, stucco and stone walls.

Choosing the size and placement

The three sizes are 9.8 by 9.5 inches with the shade close to the wall, 12.7 by 10.8 inches on a straight arm and 17.8 by 17.8 inches on a gooseneck arm. The first figure is how far it reaches from the wall and the second is its height. Each has a 9.8 inch shade and a 4 inch round wall plate.

A few guidelines help:

• Use the close mount where space is tight, such as beside a door or on a narrow passage wall.
• Choose the straight arm or the gooseneck to reach out over a step, a door or a work surface.
• Mount it above head height where people walk underneath, so the cone hides the LED from view.
• Plan the wiring and the junction box position with an electrician.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included, and the light fixes to a standard outdoor junction box.

Layering it with other lighting

A cone sconce is the task layer: it lights the places where people do things. Add a softer, wider glow above a patio with the outdoor string lights collection, and guide the way in with the path lights collection.

Repeat the cone along a wall for rhythm. Three or four at even spacing turn a long courtyard or a row of doors into a calm, ordered scene.

Match the finish to the house. Gray Black suits dark window frames and modern details, while Gold picks up warm stone, terracotta and timber.

Looking after it is simple. Switch it off and let it cool, then wipe the metal and the acrylic diffuser with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners and dry the metal fully.

Is the cone sconce right for your space?

This sconce is a strong fit if you:

• Want focused, downward light with no glare.
• Like a simple, sculptural shape.
• Want a choice of mount, from close to the wall to a gooseneck arm.
• Can have a hardwired light installed.

It may not suit a very exposed wall that takes driving rain, since it is rated IP54, or a space that needs wide, all around light.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about sizes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.