Many wall sconces are designed with a theme in mind. Themes are important for modern homes nowadays as home owners prefer a personalized touch. One of the toughest themes to follow is that of the Mission style wall sconce. The Mission style (with a capital M) is a term that is linked to a type of 19th century Spanish mission architecture which is also commonly linked to the Arts and Crafts movement of the same period. Most of these architecture styles are prevalent in Spanish churches, which usually contain long hallways flanked with mission sconces and arched entrances with wall mount lighting fixtures. Compared to the wide variety of wall sconces around, traditional Mission style sconces are more rustic and squarish. Mission sconces are usually found in finishes of rust brown and are placed near entrance doors.

A quick scan of wall sconce online catalogs reveals a common theme of Mission style sconces known as the Berkeley theme. Mission sconces of this theme have seeded glass panels which allow full view of the candelabra within. The exterior of the sconce can be both squarish or cylinder and colored in dark brown or green. Usually, these sconces will be mounted to the walls by the “roof cover” of the sconce itself. Shoppers can have a personal look at these sconces at Arroyo Craftsman. Otherwise, they can opt for more contemporary yet still Mission-styled sconces like those from Thomas Lighting and Tiffany Lighting. Both of these mission style wall sconce types have a more edgy look, with the lighting facing upwards towards the ceiling. Thomas Lighting’s light wall sconce is available in polished brass with etched glass shades. They also have a more updated expensive look whilst still bearing the Mission style. Mission Tiffany wall sconces, on the other hand, have an added advantage, its trademark stained glass designs. These wall sconces and more are available at affordable prices at Quoizel Lighting.