Visual Comfort Marston Double Wall Sconce

Decorative wall sconces often look effortless in a mood board and complicated in reality — the wrong scale, a finish that photographs one way and reads another in person, or a lamping choice that undermines the warmth the whole design was built around. Getting it right matters.

For candle-style sconces, the key decisions are proportion, finish character, and light quality. Burnished brass is a living finish — it has depth and variation that a standard polished or satin brass simply cannot replicate. The lamp choice also shapes the result: candelabra-style flame-tip bulbs preserve the period-inspired silhouette while delivering the ambient warmth this fixture is designed to project.

The Visual Comfort Marston Double Wall Sconce is a Chapman & Myers design from the Visual Comfort Signature Collection — a range produced in close collaboration with some of the most respected names in decorative lighting design. Two horizontal arms extend symmetrically from a layered square backplate, each ending in a circular ring holder with a tall matte white candle sleeve. The result is a fixture that balances traditional candlelight references with a distinctly geometric, modern sensibility. It is rated IP20, making it suitable for dry indoor environments.

The Marston is constructed from metal with a hand-applied burnished brass finish — soft, non-reflective, and richly textured. The square backplate mounts flush to a standard wall junction box, keeping installation clean. The symmetrical twin-arm layout suits a wide range of settings: a hallway console, either side of a bed, a bathroom vanity wall in a dry zone, or as a pair flanking a fireplace or artwork.

The fixture is designed for candelabra-base (E14) lamped installation. Lamps are not included, so you have the flexibility to choose a flame-tip LED candelabra bulb that suits your preferred colour temperature and dimming setup. The backplate covers a standard electrical junction box. IP20 rated — suitable for indoor dry locations only. Please note this product carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and for custom height options our team can advise directly.

At Lightsource Studio, we work through specification decisions like these before anything is ordered — confirming lamping compatibility, dimming chain, and installation constraints as part of the process. The Marston is a considered choice from a portfolio we select carefully: premium design, honest material quality, and the kind of finish that holds its character over time. If you are specifying multiples or need to coordinate with other Visual Comfort pieces, we can support that across the full project.