How To Choose A Bronze Sconce

Sconces are very versatile lighting options and can be used in most homes to create a modern look as well as to create a warm and inviting ambience. While glass and stainless steel sconces are very popular with those who wish to create a contemporary lighting look in their homes, bronze sconces are the ideal choice for those who are looking for something more distinguished and inviting.

Choosing A Bronze Sconce

While choosing a bronze wall sconce, here are some things that you need to keep in mind:

The finish of the sconce: A bronze sconce will undoubtedly have a bronze color finish so what is it that we are referring to when we speak of the finish ? Well, even with a bronze finish, you have the option of various types of finishes – a clear bronze finish, weathered bronze finish, gilded bronze finish, and oxide bronze finish. Let’s take a look at all these in turn.

• Clear bronze finish: A sconce with a clear finish lends a very smart and sophisticated look to your interiors. The clear finish also makes the it easy to clean and maintain. If ever your lighting starts to look dull or faded, you can simply get a new coat of bronze finish on the sconce and it will instantly start looking like new.
• Weathered bronze finish: The finish in this type of sconce is not absolutely clear but looks a bit weathered. There is a different texture to the finish which is obvious to the eye as well as to the touch. Such a finish makes the bronzen sconce look like an antique piece and adds that extra bit of melodrama to your interiors.
• Gilded bronze finish: Sconces with a gilded bronze finish are typically extremely elaborate and opulent. Such sconces may have crystal jewels, candles, and other embellishments that make the sconce a work of art. Gilded sconces look at home in grand ball rooms, large dining rooms, and majestic hallways. Thus, if you have a large home and you want a lighting fixture that perfectly complements your interiors, then a gilded bronze sconce is the right choice for you.
• Oxide bronze finish: An oxide bronze finish makes the wall light look like a much darker shade of brown rather than a golden brown. Some homeowners do not like the flash of a clear bronze finish and thus avoid choosing bronze sconces. However, if your heart is set on a particular bronze style and only the finish is too flashy, you can always opt for an oxide bronze finish which will help to make the sconce less flashy. Oxide finishes are also a great choice for outdoor sconces made of bronze, as such a finish can withstand most weather conditions such as water and extreme heat.

 
Thus, a bronzen sconce typically refers to the color of the finish on the metallic parts of the sconce. Metallic accents, glass shades, and wrought iron embellishments all help to make your sconce truly unique.