: a detached defensive work
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Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Brass accents on the Arteriors mirror and Visual Comfort sconces add subtle sparkle.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
This involves light fixtures at multiple levels, like a lamp on the table, sconce on the wall, and chandelier or spotlight on the ceiling.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Large floor lamps, striking marble outdoor sconces, and brass pendants promise a dramatic but tasteful addition to your home.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
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The form is simple, to be sure, but their variations, which come in tabletop, standalone, and sconce form, provide a whole city of light to a space.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Brass accents on the Arteriors mirror and Visual Comfort sconces add subtle sparkle.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
This involves light fixtures at multiple levels, like a lamp on the table, sconce on the wall, and chandelier or spotlight on the ceiling.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Large floor lamps, striking marble outdoor sconces, and brass pendants promise a dramatic but tasteful addition to your home.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sconce
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“Sconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sconce. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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