A sconce (also known as a wall lamp) is a type of lamp that is attached to a wall. Usually, but not always, the light is directed up and out, rather than down. The wall light is a very old form of accessory, historically used with candles and oil lamps.

They can provide general lighting to the room and are common in hallways and hallways, but may be primarily decorative.[1]​ A sconce can be a traditional torch, candle or gas light, or a modern electric light source placed in the same way.

The sconces can be placed on both the interior and exterior walls of buildings. In pre-modern use, these usually had candles and torches, respectively.

Modern electric sconces are often used in hallways or hallways to provide lighting and a point of interest in a long hallway. The height of the sconce in a hallway is generally 3/4 of the distance of the wall measured from the floor to the ceiling, and the distance between the sconces on the wall is generally equal to the distance of the sconces from the floor, often alternating sides of the hallway.[2]​.

Sconces are typically installed in pairs or other multiple units to provide balance. They can be used to frame doors or line a hallway. Swing arm sconces are often placed next to a bed to provide task lighting for reading.