Visual Comfort Strada Small Sconce by Kelly Wearstler

Decorative wall sconces that double as sculptural objects present a clear specification challenge: you need the piece to perform as a light source while working as a considered design statement. Get the lamp type, placement, or scale wrong and neither the light nor the aesthetic lands as intended.

For lamped decorative sconces like this, the key decisions are straightforward but easy to overlook: lamp type and wattage compatibility, mounting depth versus the wall surface, and whether the light distribution suits the space. IP20 rating — meaning no particular protection against moisture — confirms this is a fixture for dry interior zones only. Two E14 candelabra sockets give you flexibility over lamp choice and warmth.

The Visual Comfort Strada Small Sconce, designed by Kelly Wearstler, is exactly the kind of piece that earns its place in a considered interior. Part of the Strada series, it features a double-starburst construction of multi-length metal rods — or quills — radiating from a central cinched collar. Two bulbs nested within the cluster direct light upward and downward simultaneously, while the dense rod arrangement fragments that light into striated shadow patterns across the surrounding wall. It functions as both light source and wall sculpture. Dimensions are 49.9cm high, 20.4cm wide, with a 13.3cm extension from the wall and a 10.2cm round backplate.

The Strada sconce is constructed in metal throughout, with the design language rooted in organic form interpreted through precision metalwork. It is available in Aged Iron and Gild finishes — two very different readings of the same form, from moody and matte to warm and luminous. The fixture accepts up to 2 × 60W equivalent E14 candelabra lamps; LED candelabra alternatives are strongly recommended for both longevity and heat management within the cluster.

This fixture is rated IP20, suitable for dry interior locations only — living rooms, hallways, bedrooms, and bathroom zones where moisture is not a factor (Zone 2 and Zone 0/1 bathroom applications are not appropriate). Mounting uses a standard circular backplate to a wall junction box. Lamps are not included; two E14 candelabra bulbs are required. No separate driver or transformer is needed — this is a direct-mains lamped fitting.

At Lightsource Studio, we work with design professionals and self-builders to ensure pieces like this are specified correctly from the outset — right lamp, right zone, right placement — so the installation delivers exactly what the render promised. We manage lead times and coordinate delivery so your project timeline stays on track.