Vanity Sconce with Exposed Globe Bulb, Adjustable Iron Wall Lamp, 5 Colors
Estimated delivery: 3–10 days
Item details Materials, dimensions, what is in the box
A small vanity sconce that makes the bulb the design: a painted iron cone with a wood cap holds an exposed globe bulb on a swivel head, in five soft colors with an iron or rubberwood backplate.
Specifications
| Height | 13 cm (5.1 in) |
| Reach from wall | 17 cm (6.7 in) |
| Holder | painted iron cone with rubberwood cap |
| Backplate | choose color-matched iron or natural rubberwood |
| Head | swivels to aim the light up, down or across |
| Bulb style | exposed round globe (this is a globe wall sconce look) |
| Socket | E27 (standard US E26 bulbs fit) |
| Bulb options | 7W warm light, 7W white light, or no bulb |
| Voltage | AC 110-240V |
| Installation | hardwired to a standard wall box, no visible cord |
| Light coverage | 3-5 square meters |
| Colors | Black, White, Green, Pink, Gray |
| Style | nordic, Scandinavian, minimalist |
| Best walls | beside mirrors, bedside, hallway, dry bathroom walls |
| Care | wipe with a dry soft cloth |
| Brand | Houseland (thehouseland.com) |
Next to a mirror it works the way a classic bulb-front makeup light does: the bare globe throws soft, even light onto the face instead of the wall. Beside a bed it is a small wall sconce that frees the whole nightstand, and because the head swivels it doubles as a wall mounted reading light. The look stays minimalist wall sconce clean: one cone, one globe, no shade to dust. Pick the color-matched backplate for a seamless modern look, or the rubberwood plate for a warmer scandinavian wall sconce feel that matches oak furniture. Either way this bedside wall sconce reads like a nordic wall lamp scaled down to studio-apartment size.
Features
- Exposed globe bulb design
- Swivel head aims anywhere
- Five soft macaron colors
- Two backplate styles
- Painted iron cone holder
- Rubberwood cap detail
- E27 socket, LED ready
- Optional 7W bulb included
- Compact 13 x 17 cm footprint

Where It Fits
- Either side of a bathroom mirror as a bathroom vanity sconce
- Powder rooms that need one good light
- Bedside walls above narrow nightstands
- Hallways and entry corridors
- Reading corners and armchair nooks
- Studio apartments where every centimeter counts
- Guest rooms and rentals
- Stair landings that need a soft accent
What It Is For
- Even, flattering light on the face at the mirror
- A mirror wall sconce flanking a round mirror in pairs
- A powder room sconce over a small vanity
- Bedtime reading with the head aimed at the page
- Freeing the nightstand for books and water
- Wall sconces for bedroom symmetry in pairs
- A soft night-circulation light in a hallway
- Accent glow on art or plants
In the Box
- 1 x wall sconce in your chosen color and backplate (painted iron holder with rubberwood cap)
Please Note
- A 7W globe bulb ships only when a Bulb option is selected; the no-bulb option takes any standard E26/E27 bulb, and a frosted globe keeps the exposed-bulb look glare-free.
- Designed for hardwired installation into a standard wall box.
- Mount on dry walls; it is not rated for wet or shower zones.
- Props shown in photos are not included.
- Screen settings can shift the paint tones slightly.
- Fix into a stud or use wall anchors suited to your wall type.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about the materials, care and everyday use — no fine print.
Is a bulb included?
Only if you pick a Bulb option: a 7W warm-light or 7W white-light globe. The no-bulb option ships without one, and the E27 socket takes any standard US E26 bulb, so you can fit the globe style you prefer.
Does it plug in, or is it hardwired?
It installs hardwired to a standard wall box (AC 110-240V), so nothing hangs down the wall. That matters beside a mirror or a bed, where a trailing cord would spoil the clean look.
Will the exposed bulb cause glare?
Use a frosted globe bulb and it will not: the frosted glass spreads the light into a soft, even glow, which is exactly why bulb-front lights are used around makeup mirrors. Avoid clear-glass filament bulbs at eye level.
Can I use it in a bathroom?
Yes, as a wall sconce for bathroom mirror walls and powder rooms, mounted on a dry wall away from direct water spray. It is not rated for inside shower zones or where it would be splashed.
What is the difference between the two backplate styles?
The color-matched iron backplate disappears into the sconce for a seamless modern look; the natural rubberwood backplate adds a warm wood accent that pairs well with oak and walnut furniture.
Can I aim the light?
Yes. It is a swivel wall sconce: the cone head tilts and turns, so you can point the globe at a page, along a hallway, or toward the mirror. It holds position once set.
What are the dimensions?
The sconce stands 13 cm (5.1 in) tall and reaches 17 cm (6.7 in) from the wall, about the size of a coffee mug on its side. It suits walls where a full-size shade would feel bulky.
What is it made of?
The cone holder and backplate are painted iron with a soft matte finish, the cap detail and the optional backplate are solid rubberwood, and the joint is metal. There is no plastic in the visible body.
How do I clean and care for it?
Switch the power off and let the bulb cool, then wipe the painted iron and wood with a dry soft cloth. A slightly damp cloth is fine for the holder; keep moisture away from the socket.
How long does shipping take, and can I return it?
Shipping times and the return window for your address are shown at checkout. If the sconce arrives damaged or a part is missing, contact us with a photo and we will sort out a replacement.
Is it a good pick for a bedside wall light?
Yes. It suits bedside walls above narrow nightstands well, and mounting it there frees the nightstand for books and water instead of a lamp base. Hung as a pair either side of the bed, it also gives wall sconces for bedroom symmetry, with the swivel head letting each side aim independently.
Does it suit a studio apartment where space is tight?
Yes, that is one of the settings it is built for. It suits studio apartments where every centimeter counts, since the whole fixture keeps a compact 13 x 17 cm footprint and needs no shade or lampshade to clear. One cone, one globe, no shade to dust keeps the look small and easy to place on a tight wall.
Can this sconce skip hardwiring for a renter without an electrician?
No. It installs hardwired to a standard wall box on AC 110-240V, with no visible cord and no plug-in version offered, so wiring it in is not a job to skip. A renter would need an electrician or a landlord's sign-off before mounting it beside a mirror or a bed.
What makes the Houseland Vanity Sconce with Exposed Globe Bulb worth buying?
The exposed globe bulb design turns the bulb itself into the fixture, held in a painted iron cone with a rubberwood cap detail on a swivel head that aims anywhere. It comes in five soft macaron colors and two backplate styles, iron or rubberwood, so the same simple shape can go modern-seamless or warm and wood-toned.
Can I use it as a makeup light next to the mirror?
Yes, that is the design's main job. Even, flattering light on the face at the mirror describes exactly what the bare globe is for, throwing soft, even light onto the face instead of the wall the way a classic makeup light does. Fit a frosted globe bulb, since a frosted globe keeps the exposed-bulb look glare-free at eye level.
Will it fit on a narrow wall beside a doorway or hallway?
Yes. It only reaches 17 cm (6.7 in) from the wall and holds a compact 13 x 17 cm footprint, so it clears a narrow passage without catching a shoulder. It suits hallways and entry corridors, alongside stair landings that need a soft accent.
Is a wall sconce better than a table lamp beside a mirror?
Beside a mirror, yes. A table lamp takes up counter space and can throw light unevenly from one side, while this sconce mounts on the wall with no visible cord and its swivel head aims the beam exactly onto the face. The trade-off is that it is hardwired, so it cannot be unplugged and repositioned the way a table lamp can.
Can I use it to light artwork or plants on a wall?
Yes, it works well as an accent glow on art or plants. Because the head swivels to aim the light up, down or across, you can angle the exposed globe onto a framed piece or a shelf of plants instead of straight out into the room, which a fixed-shade sconce cannot do.
What are the honest pros and cons of the exposed bulb design?
The upside is simplicity: one cone, one globe, no shade to dust, and a swivel head aims anywhere so one fixture covers a mirror, a hallway or a page. The downside is that the bulb is on show, so it needs a frosted globe to stay glare-free at eye level, and the sconce is not rated for wet or shower zones.
Can it replace a table lamp for reading in bed?
Yes. It suits bedtime reading with the head aimed at the page, which a fixed table lamp cannot match since its shade cannot swivel toward the exact spot on the page. A table lamp also has to sit on the nightstand itself, taking up the space this sconce leaves clear by mounting on the wall instead.
What does installation involve, and will it leave holes?
It wires into a standard wall box, so plan for access to the wiring in that box. The bracket fixes into a stud, or into wall anchors suited to your wall type if there is no stud, so expect a few small screw holes; there is no adhesive or plug-in option.
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