Decorative wall sconces often look perfect in a mood board and then create hesitation at the point of specification — will the light be too harsh? Is it suitable for a bathroom? Does the scale work on the wall? These are the right questions to ask before committing, and the Avant series is well-placed to answer most of them clearly.
For a decorative sconce, the key decisions are diffusion quality, IP suitability for the intended zone, and visual scale. Diffusion refers to how the fitting softens the light source to reduce glare and create ambient warmth. IP20 is an ingress protection rating indicating the fixture is protected against solid objects larger than 12mm but not against moisture — suitable for general interior use and bathroom zones where it will not be exposed to direct water spray (typically Zone 2 or outside the splash zone, depending on layout).
The Visual Comfort Avant Large Curved Sconce is a decorative wall light designed by Kelly Wearstler, part of the Avant series. It features a slender brushed metallic central spine with two asymmetrical, wave-like frosted glass panels that diffuse light softly into the room. The result is a sculptural form that delivers ambient light with minimal glare — appropriate for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living spaces where atmosphere matters as much as output.
The design is inspired by the undulating curves of the Californian coastline. The offset symmetry of the two glass panels gives the fixture a sense of movement, while the straight vertical axis keeps it grounded and refined. The Avant Large Curved Sconce is available in Bronze and Antique-Burnished Brass, allowing it to sit comfortably within both cooler contemporary schemes and warmer, more layered interiors.
The fixture carries an IP20 rating, making it suitable for dry interior zones and appropriate bathroom placements outside direct water exposure. Installation is wall-mounted to a flat vertical surface. Lamp and driver requirements should be confirmed at specification stage — your Lightsource Studio contact can advise on compatible sources and any dimming considerations for your project.
At Lightsource Studio, we work with Visual Comfort and the wider Kelly Wearstler collection as part of a curated, design-forward portfolio chosen for its specification credibility as much as its aesthetic strength. Whether you're fitting one sconce in a guest bathroom or planning a series through a hallway, we'll help you get the scale, finish, and technical setup right — on time, and without the guesswork.
