Torch Bearer Flame Wall Sconce, Coffee Aluminum Porch Light

Some entries call for drama. A castle style door, a stone courtyard or a themed patio can carry a light that is as much sculpture as lamp, and few shapes say welcome as boldly as a torch held out from the wall.

This vintage industrial sconce is a torch held in a cast hand, with a tapered handle below the grip and a flame shaped amber shade above, mounted on a round backplate. It stands 18.9 inches tall, and the flame shade is 5.9 inches across and 7.9 inches tall. It is die cast aluminum in a coffee finish with gold toned highlights, takes a replaceable E27 LED bulb with CRI 80 light, and is hardwired on 110V to 240V. It is rated IP23 and comes in left and right versions.

What makes the torch sconce stand out

The sculpture is the story. A cast hand grips the torch with visible knuckles and gold toned highlights, so the sconce is a conversation piece by day.

The flame shade glows like fire. Amber and orange tones in the flame shaped diffuser light up from within, giving a warm, flickering look on the wall at night.

Left and right versions make pairs work. They mirror each other, so two sconces flanking a door or a gate look symmetrical, like torches in an old castle hall.

No flame, no smoke, no upkeep. A simple LED bulb does the work, so the look of firelight comes without soot on the wall or fuel to buy.

It belongs in a sheltered spot. The IP23 rating suits a covered porch, a loggia or a wall under deep eaves, out of driving rain.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Covered front porches. A pair of torches frames the door with firelit drama.
• Loggias and arcades. Torches along a sheltered wall recall an old castle corridor.
• Courtyard walls under eaves. A warm, flickering glow for evenings outside.
• Themed patios and bars. A bold accent for a Tuscan, medieval or rustic setting.
• Entry halls and vestibules. The same drama indoors, just inside the door.

It suits Tuscan, Spanish, Gothic, medieval inspired and rustic homes, and any setting that welcomes a bold, playful accent.

Choosing the finish and placement

The sconce stands 18.9 inches tall, with a flame shade 5.9 inches across and 7.9 inches tall on a round backplate 4.7 inches across. That size suits a standard door and reads clearly from a courtyard or a porch.

A few guidelines help:

• Order one left and one right version to flank a door symmetrically.
• Mount under a porch roof, an overhang or deep eaves, since it is rated IP23.
• Set the flame around eye level or a little above, and match heights exactly for a pair.
• Plan the wiring with an electrician, who can set the junction box at the right height before the fixture goes up.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included.

Layering it with other lighting

The torch sconce is the dramatic layer. Keep other outdoor lights quieter so the flames stay the focal point, and add path lights along the walk for safe footing.

On a larger facade, classic outdoor lanterns on walls away from the door provide steady light while the torches frame the entrance.

Warm light suits it best. The amber shade already warms the bulb, so avoid cool white fixtures nearby.

Consider the wall behind the torches too. On rough stone or old brick, the amber glow picks out every texture and makes the sconce look like a real torch in a castle wall; on smooth plaster, it reads as a bold, graphic sculpture. Either way, a mirrored pair on each side of a door gives the entrance a sense of occasion that few other lights can match.

Care is simple. Switch it off and let it cool, wipe the aluminum with a soft, dry cloth, and clean the flame shade with a lightly damp cloth only, since solvents can cloud it.

Is the torch sconce right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want a bold, sculptural torch at the door.
• Have a covered porch, loggia or sheltered wall.
• Like the idea of a mirrored left and right pair.
• Can have a hardwired light installed.

It does not suit an open wall exposed to driving rain, since it is rated IP23, or a home that prefers a quiet, classic lantern.

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.