Hardwired Tulip Glass Wall Sconce Pair in Brass Finish

This LIGHTEXP wall sconce set is a pair of hardwired vintage wall lights with tulip-shaped milk white glass shades on brass-finished metal bodies, made for bathrooms, vanity walls and bedrooms in homes that want a period detail without a period renovation. The tulip form is drawn from the flower itself, with a flared rim and a waisted neck that sits on a short brass arm.

The glass is thickened milk white, which softens the lamp behind it into a warm glow instead of showing a visible filament or LED source. Each fixture carries its own on/off switch on the body, and both are sold without bulbs, so the base type and output are chosen at installation.

Specifications

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Design Story

The tulip shade is a 1920s and 1930s bathroom form, and the reason it survives is optical rather than nostalgic: the flared rim throws light up and out onto the wall as well as down onto the face, which is exactly what a mirror needs. A bare bulb or a downward cone cannot do both.

Milk white glass, as opposed to clear or frosted-clear, diffuses at the material level rather than at the surface. Light entering the shade is scattered through its thickness, so the shade reads as an even luminous form with no hot spot where the lamp sits. The manufacturer thickens the glass for durability, which also deepens that diffusion.

The body is metal with a brass finish, chosen over plated steel for its resistance to rust and fading in a humid room, and the arm is sized to keep the shade clear of the wall. LIGHTEXP specifies a heat-resistant lamp holder with an insulating card inside the socket; that card is part of the electrical insulation and should be left in place when a bulb is fitted.

Where It Works Best

Vanity wall — either side of the mirror. Two sconces at eye height flanking a bathroom mirror give the even, shadow-free light that shaving and makeup require, and the milk white tulip shade is the right choice here because it lights the face from both sides while bouncing a little onto the wall behind. Brass against a dark vanity or marble top reads as a period fixture without looking like a reproduction. Fixture heights relative to mirror size are covered in the Lighting Design Guides.

Bedroom — flanking the bed. Mounted either side of a headboard at roughly shoulder height, the pair replaces table lamps and puts the switch within reach of the pillow, since each unit carries its own on/off control on the body. The milk white glass at a low wattage gives a soft glow suitable for reading in bed without waking the other side of the room. The vintage form suits a room with a wooden bed frame, linen bedding and a painted or papered wall. Bedroom layouts for different bed widths appear in the Design Inspiration & Ideas section.

Staircase, hallway and dining alcove. A pair spaced along a staircase or a run of hallway wall gives rhythm to a circulation space, and the flared shade throws a soft patch of light onto the wall above and below each fixture, which is what makes a corridor feel lit rather than merely bright. In a dining alcove, two units flanking a sideboard add a warm low-level layer separate from any pendant overhead. If you are building a whole-house scheme, the Full Lighting Collection includes further brass and milk glass fixtures. Have a look at the pair and see whether it suits your rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is installation, and what tools are needed?

These are hardwired fixtures that connect to a wall junction box, so a licensed electrician is the right call unless you are experienced with mains wiring and replacing an existing fitting. The physical work is straightforward: the mounting bracket screws to the box, the wires are joined, and the body is secured over the bracket with the supplied hardware. Both sconces install the same way.

What bulb does it take, and is it dimmable?

Bulbs are sold separately and the manufacturer does not publish the base type or maximum wattage, so check the socket marking on arrival and buy to that specification. Once a dimmable bulb is fitted, dimming also requires a compatible wall dimmer; the manufacturer does not state dimmer compatibility, so confirm with your electrician before specifying a dimmer for these fixtures.

What size space will the pair suit?

Overall dimensions are not specified by the manufacturer, so plan by arrangement rather than measurement. These are small wall fixtures intended to flank a mirror, a bed or a stretch of hallway, and being hardwired means their position is governed by where the junction boxes sit. If your boxes are offset from where you want the sconces, an electrician can usually move them during the same visit.

How do I clean and care for the glass and brass?

Switch the fixture off and let the glass cool, then remove the shade if it unclips and wash it in warm soapy water, drying it fully before refitting. Wipe the brass body with a dry microfiber cloth and avoid solvents and abrasive pads, which will wear through the finish over time. Do not remove the cardboard insulator inside the lamp holder, since it forms part of the electrical insulation.

How long does shipping take?

Orders are processed within 3–5 business days. Standard delivery takes 7–15 business days, shipped in protective foam-in-box packaging with tracking provided. Glass shades are individually cushioned inside the carton, and both fixtures, brackets and hardware bags ship together.

What are the return and warranty terms?

Returns are accepted within 30 days on unused items in original packaging, which for a hardwired fixture means uninstalled and with all hardware intact. The 24-month warranty covers structural components and the light module, including the brass-finished body, the mounting bracket and the lamp holder, against defects under normal residential use.