Vanity lighting is one of the most commonly under-specified areas of a bathroom — and one of the most noticed. Mount the wrong light too high, too low, or without enough diffusion and you end up with shadows exactly where you don't want them: across the face, not around it.
For mirror-side installations, a wall light needs to throw light both upward and downward in equal measure, softening the space rather than creating harsh contrasts. Frosted or opaque glass shades are the practical answer here — they diffuse the light source, eliminating glare and spreading warmth evenly across the face and room. The position matters too: lighting designers typically recommend mounting vanity sconces at eye level, around 150–165cm from floor to centre of the backplate.
The Visual Comfort Graydon Double Bath Light, designed by Thomas O'Brien, is built precisely for this. Two elongated frosted white glass shades extend vertically from a central cylindrical hub, projecting light both up and down to give balanced, flattering illumination. The industrial-inflected rivet detailing on the brass hardware adds quiet character without competing with the room — a signature of O'Brien's ability to make the functional feel considered.
The design balances clean cylindrical lines with subtle architectural detail — a slightly flared central hub framed by two riveted bands gives the fixture a grounded, crafted quality. It is available in Polished Nickel, Antique Burnished Brass, and Bronze, making it adaptable across a range of bathroom palettes from cool contemporary to warm traditional.
This fixture carries an IP20 rating, meaning it is suitable for Zone 3 and general bathroom areas away from direct water exposure — not above baths or showers. It is not supplied with bulbs; two lamps are required (LED bulbs are available as an add-on). ETL Listed for electrical safety compliance. Always confirm installation zone suitability with your electrician before specifying.
At Lightsource Studio, we help you match the right product to the right position — so a detail like this lands exactly as the designer intended. Whether you're specifying a single bathroom or coordinating a whole-home fit-out, we bring the technical clarity and sourcing confidence to keep your project on track.
