What are the Best Wall Sconces for a Home Office?

• Double bulb wall sconces provide more illumination for your office than other styles.
• Articulated sconces and plug-in styles offer completely customized lighting solutions for any office layout.
• Sconces with shades help soften and angle light to avoid eye strain when working. 
• Some of the best office wall sconces include articulated fixtures, lighting with shades, and double-bulb lights that keep you focused on tasks.

Best Home Office Wall Sconces

However, narrowing down the right office wall sconce for your needs and aesthetic can be a challenge. Take a look at this breakdown of Color Cord Company’s favorite office task lighting to discover the best wall sconces for your space.

1. Double Bulb Sconces

Double-bulb silhouettes are some of the most versatile office wall sconces and typically offer more illumination in a compact package. You can find sconces with two bulbs on either end, like our Bold Duo Glass Globe Sconce, perfect for hanging vertically or horizontally depending on where you need your lighting most. You can also find styles with two articulated bulbs that allow you to reorient the lighting as needed for various projects.

2. Articulated Sconces

Articulated sconces, such as our Plug-In Glass Cone Solo Sconce, are the perfect solution if you need an office wall sconce that you can reposition whenever you want. The bendable fixtures in Color Cord Company’s Hinge Collection feature either one or two hinges that allow you to play with different lighting angles, ensuring your workspace is always illuminated.

3. Plug In Sconces

Plug in light fixtures, like our Button Plug-In Sconce, provide flexibility when you have limited access to junction boxes. With a plug in office wall sconce, you get a predetermined length of color cord (usually 10”) that allows you to connect to the nearest outlet. You can also get extension cords or power strips to match your cord color, ensuring even more connection options for offices with unusual configurations.

4. Shaded Sconces

Shaded wall sconces are a good choice for office task lighting, as they work to direct and diffuse the light from your fixture exactly where you need it, especially in hinged or movable sconces. Whether you purchase an AiO fixture that already comes with a shade or a shade-ready fixture that allows you to customize your shade style, Color Cord Company offers you the versatile solutions you need for this style of lighting.

Glass Shade Wall Sconce

Glass shades for office lighting are typically used to diffuse strong lighting so that it provides more even, comfortable illumination that prevents eye strain. The Mod Glass Globe Solo Sconce and other styles from our Mod collection offer tons of customization options to modify your shade finish, including completely clear, milk white, and smoky.

Fabric Shade Wall Sconce

Fabric shadeoffice wall sconces feature stronger light diffusion, as well as directional lighting. Little light escapes through the fabric of the shade, so most of the light is directed out from the opening of the shade’s cone. You can install a fabric shade, such as our Smooth Empire Shade, facing up or down for precise office task lighting.

Metal Shade Wall Sconce

Metal shades are also a great option for office lighting, as they add a contemporary touch to your space and provide directional lighting. Depending on your hardware finish, you can create an industrial feel with black or raw metal, or a boho aesthetic with brass or gold.

What to Look for in the Best Office Wall Sconces

If you’re wondering what makes the best office wall sconces, remember what you’re looking to achieve:

• Precision Lighting: If you need to ensure your light shines exactly where it’s needed for different tasks, pick a sconce with adjustable arms like our Boutique Hinge Double Solo Plug-In Sconce.
• Customizable Intensity: If you need to adjust your light level for meetings, presentations, or general work, opt for dimmer switches and dimmable light bulbs. 
• Flexible Installation: If your space has a unique layout or tricky wiring, choose a style you can install wherever you want like those from our Plug-In Collection.
• Prevent Eye Strain: If you want to direct and diffuse light for comprehensive task illumination, select a sconce with a shade or glove like our Smoothie Mini Solo Plug-in Sconce or our Bold Solo Plug-In Sconce. 

Office Wall Sconce FAQ

Is hardwired better than plug-in for office wall sconces?

Color Cord Company recommends plug-in lighting for offices because it offers more flexibility than hardwired sconces. You don’t need to worry about junction boxes or complicated wiring with a pluggable design. Use swag hooks on extra-long cords to create clean lines and minimize trip hazards.

Where do you place wall sconces for offices?

The general rule is to place your wall sconces at eye level, about 60-72” off the floor. However, in offices, you should adjust the sconce positioning according to your desk orientation. 

Should office wall sconces point up or down?

You can install your sconces in any direction you choose. Uplighting will create soft, ambient light that makes the space feel larger and illuminates you best for online meetings. Downlighting delivers task-oriented illumination with lighting directed at your desk.

How many wall sconces do you need in an office?

Wall sconces should typically be spaced six to eight feet apart, as well as on either side of your desk. If you have a large office, you may need two or three sconces per wall.

Have more questions about wall sconces for your office? Color Cord Company is here to help! Reach out now for personalized guidance.