: a detached defensive work
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Riachi created the custom travertine fireplace with a walnut surround, puncturing it with vertical openings and linear alabaster wall sconces to echo the screens in the entrance hall.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
Adding bedside and table lamps, wall sconces, and even floor lamps will provide greater control over the lighting source.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Wall Sconces or Pendant Lights Swap your floor lamps for wall sconces or pendant lights to brighten up your space.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The studio recently expanded its beloved Triad line and added the Triad 1 sconce to the lineup.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Riachi created the custom travertine fireplace with a walnut surround, puncturing it with vertical openings and linear alabaster wall sconces to echo the screens in the entrance hall.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
Adding bedside and table lamps, wall sconces, and even floor lamps will provide greater control over the lighting source.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Wall Sconces or Pendant Lights Swap your floor lamps for wall sconces or pendant lights to brighten up your space.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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