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10 Easy Pieces: Plug-in Bedside Sconces

March 4, 2026

When it comes to sourcing bedside sconces, the challenge is wiring. For renters and the wiring-averse alike, plug-in sconces offer the same utility without opening the wall. Here, 10 considered options—all modern and classic to withstand the test of time and trends—that install in minutes and stay for the long haul.

N.B.: We have previously covered a selection of plug-in sconces in 2016 (10 Easy Pieces: Plug-In Wall Task Lights). This list presents an updated edit.

the nickey kehoe scallop plug in sconce has a characterful backplate; \$5\25 fo 17
Above: The Nickey Kehoe Scallop Plug-In Sconce has a characterful backplate; $525 for the sconce. There is also an accompanying Scallop Sconce Shield for an additional $120.
designed by jens fager for muuto, the tip wall lamp in grey, white, or black is 18
Above: Designed by Jens Fager for Muuto, the Tip Wall Lamp in grey, white, or black is $335 at Design Public.
the in common with fixed down sconce comes in a range of colorful finishes for 19
Above: The In Common With Fixed Down Sconce comes in a range of colorful finishes for $800.
the iconic arne jacobsen designed aj wall lamp v3 for louis poulsen is availabl 20
Above: The iconic Arne Jacobsen-designed AJ Wall Lamp V3 for Louis Poulsen is available through Arne Jacobsen.
made by sugihara fine furniture in cherry, white oak, or walnut, the awning sco 21
Above: Made by Sugihara Fine Furniture in cherry, white oak, or walnut, the Awning Sconce is $1,200 at Claude.
another iconic lamp, the charlotte perriand applique à volet pivotant wall lam 22
Above: Another iconic lamp, the Charlotte Perriand Applique à Volet Pivotant Wall Lamp is now made through Nemo Lighting for $625.
the nymåne wall reading lamp from ikea is \$39.99. 23
Above: The Nymåne Wall Reading Lamp from Ikea is $39.99.
from ravenhill studio, the pivot sconce in a plug in format, is \$890. 24
Above: From Ravenhill Studio, the Pivot Sconce in a plug in format, is $890.
a classic remodelista favorite, the original btc hector medium wall light comes 25
Above: A classic Remodelista favorite, the Original BTC Hector Medium Wall Light comes in a plug-in version as well as hard wired; $535 at Horne.
designed by mika tolvanen for woud, the kuppi wall lamp \2.0 in black painted i 26
Above: Designed by Mika Tolvanen for Woud, the Kuppi Wall Lamp 2.0 in Black Painted is $349 at Design Public.
from room & board, the chronicle wall sconce comes in a range of colored fi 27
Above: From Room & Board, the Chronicle Wall Sconce comes in a range of colored finishes, for $439.

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