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Stuberlighting

Nelson Style Bubble Wall Sconce

Nelson Style Bubble Wall Sconce

STB-WS-26-10005

$310.00 USD
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— NELSON STYLE / WALL SCONCE —

A wall sconce that plugs in,
swivels, and lights a room.

A Mid-Century-inspired wall sconce in four iconic shapes — walnut wood arm with rotating swivel, no hardwiring required. The sconce that renters and homeowners can both install in 10 minutes.

PLUG-IN

No electrician
no hardwiring

SWIVEL

Rotating shade
adjust without removal

WALNUT

Real wood arm
not painted finish

A wall sconce should do three things — provide light at eye level, accent the room architecturally, and not require a Saturday afternoon of rewiring. Most wall sconces nail the first two and fail at the third. The Nelson Style Bubble Wall Sconce was designed in the opposite order — install simplicity first, then architectural beauty, then light.

It plugs into a standard wall outlet — no electrician, no hardwiring, no permit. Mount the bracket with a few screws, hang the sconce on the bracket, plug the cord into your nearest outlet. Done in 10 minutes. The walnut wood arm carries the polymer Bubble shade outward from the wall, and the shade itself swivels on a hidden hinge — you can redirect the light without ever taking the sconce off the wall. Reading sconces, by every standard, should work this way.

Bulbs included. Built to UL safety standards. Choose your plug type at checkout (US, UK, EU, AU) for international installations.

— Materials & functions —

What makes this sconce

01

Plug-in installation — no electrician needed

The single biggest practical advantage of this sconce. Standard 59-inch cord runs to any wall outlet — no junction box, no wires in the wall, no permit. Renters can install without modifying the apartment; homeowners save the $150-300 electrician visit. The bracket mounts with included anchors and screws.

02

Swivel shade — adjust without removal

A hidden hinge inside the walnut arm lets the shade rotate independently of the bracket — you can angle the light upward for ambient wash, downward for direct reading, or sideways for accent illumination, all without taking the sconce off the wall. This is the functional advantage Mid-Century wall sconces have always had over fixed-direction sconces.

03

Real walnut wood arm

The arm is solid walnut hardwood — not wood-look veneer, not stained metal. Walnut develops a subtle patina over years and ties the sconce visually to other walnut furniture (mid-century desks, dressers, dining tables). Pairs particularly well with the Hadley Walnut Chandelier and Hayden Walnut Pendant in the same room.

04

Four iconic Bubble shapes

Each Model is a different Mid-Century silhouette. Model C (11" Ball) the most popular — clean sphere, easy to live with. Model B (12" Ball) slightly larger sphere for higher visual presence. Model A (15" Pear) vertical drop, narrow and tall. Model D (15.7" Saucer) wide flat profile for low-ceiling rooms.

— The Walnut Wood Collection —

Three pieces, one consistent wood

This Wall Sconce belongs to the same Walnut Wood Collection as the Hadley Chandelier and Hayden Pendant. Same walnut hardwood, same finish, same Mid-Century vocabulary. Use the Hadley over a dining table, the Hayden over the kitchen island, and these Bubble Wall Sconces flanking the bed or beside a reading chair — the entire room ties together with shared material logic.

For multi-piece orders across the Walnut Wood Collection, email service@stuberlighting.com — we coordinate matched-batch wood for tonal consistency across all fixtures.

— On installation —

"The best wall sconce is the one you actually install."

A staggering number of beautiful hardwired wall sconces sit in their boxes for months because the homeowner is waiting for an electrician, the renter can't modify the walls, or someone's afraid of touching electrical work. The sconce that gets installed beats the sconce that doesn't, every time.

The Nelson Style Bubble Wall Sconce is plug-in by design — same architectural beauty, same Mid-Century vocabulary, but a 10-minute install with a screwdriver and a wall outlet. It's the practical answer to "I want a wall sconce but my apartment doesn't have wiring at that spot." For renters, first-time homeowners, and anyone who's tired of hardwiring projects, this is the sconce that gets out of the box and onto the wall.

— Four shapes, four uses —

Choosing your Model

C

⌀ 11.8" × H 11" · SMALL BALL

The most popular Model. Compact sphere proportions, works in most bedrooms and reading nooks without dominating the wall. Pair as bedside, single in hallways.

B

⌀ 11.8" × H 11.8" · LARGE BALL

Slightly larger sphere for rooms with more wall space. Reads architectural rather than compact. Best for living rooms, large bedrooms, and high-ceiling installations.

A

⌀ 11" × H 15.7" · PEAR (VERTICAL)

A vertical drop — taller than wide, ideal for narrow wall spaces between architectural elements (between windows, beside doorways). The vertical proportion reads structural rather than ornamental.

D

⌀ 15.7" × H 8.6" · WIDE SAUCER

A wide flat profile for low-ceiling rooms, hallways with limited vertical clearance, and applications where horizontal scale matters more than vertical presence. The largest sconce in the family.

— Where it lives —

Recommended spaces

Beside the bed · pair of Model C

Two sconces flanking the bed at shoulder height (roughly 50" from floor when sitting up). Replaces bedside table lamps, frees up nightstand surface, and provides directional reading light that doesn't disturb a sleeping partner.

Reading nook · single Model B or A

Beside a reading chair, the swivel hinge lets you angle the light directly onto your book without illuminating the rest of the room. The single most functional Mid-Century reading sconce application.

Hallway · series of Model C

Three to five sconces spaced evenly down a long hallway creates the architectural lighting moment that hardwired sconces are usually reserved for — but here, every fixture plugs into a regular outlet along the way.

Living room · pair of Model B flanking a sofa or mantel

Two larger sconces flanking the sofa back wall or fireplace mantel. The walnut wood arms tie visually to wood furniture; the warm bubble glow contributes layered ambient light alongside overhead fixtures.

Renter-friendly bedroom · pair of Model C

The defining application — apartments and rentals where modifying electrical isn't allowed. Mount the bracket with small wall anchors that can be removed without major damage, plug into the nearest outlet, and have the Mid-Century lighting moment a hardwired sconce would normally require.

— The technical detail —

Specifications

Materials Spun polymer shade · Solid walnut hardwood arm · Steel bracket · Chrome accents
Finish White polymer shade + natural walnut wood arm
Models A (11"×15.7") · B (11.8"×11.8") · C (11.8"×11") · D (15.7"×8.6")
Bulb base E26/E27 — bulbs included (standard warm-white LED 2700K)
Voltage AC 110–240V
Cord length 59" with inline switch + pull chain
Plug options US · UK · EU · AU (choose at checkout)
Installation Plug-in · wall bracket included · no electrician required
Swivel hinge Yes — shade rotates without removal from wall
Control Inline cord switch + pull chain (dual control)
Safety standards Built to UL · ETL · CE · SAA electrical safety standards
Environment Indoor, dry locations only · IP20

⌀ 11.8" × H 11"

 

⌀ 11.8" × H 11.8"

 

⌀ 11" × H 15.7"

 

⌀ 15.7" × H 8.6"

 

— Before you order —

Questions

How do I install a plug-in wall sconce? Is it really renter-friendly? +

Yes — most renters can install this in 10 minutes with no permanent changes to the wall.

The basic install: (1) Hold the wall bracket where you want the sconce, mark the screw holes with a pencil. (2) Drill small pilot holes (or use removable wall anchors for renters). (3) Screw the bracket to the wall. (4) Hang the sconce on the bracket. (5) Plug the cord into the nearest outlet. Done.

Renter tips: Use removable command strips or small drywall anchors instead of permanent screws — the bracket is light enough (under 1 lb) that command-strip mounting works for the Model B and C sphere shapes. Run the cord behind the headboard, along the baseboard, or behind furniture to keep it visually clean.

Which Model should I order? +

Match the shape to the wall application:

Model C (11" Ball) — most popular, bedrooms, hallways, reading nooks. The default choice.
Model B (12" Ball) — larger living rooms, high-ceiling spaces where a slightly bigger presence is needed.
Model A (15" Pear) — narrow vertical wall spaces (between windows, beside doorways), where vertical proportion matters more than width.
Model D (15.7" Saucer) — wide horizontal scale, low-ceiling rooms, where the flat profile fits the architectural geometry.

Are bulbs included? Can I dim it? +

Yes — E26 LED warm-white bulbs are included (2700K non-dimmable). Plug in, switch on. No bulb shopping.

For dimming, you'll need: (1) dimmable E26 LED bulb to replace the included one, and (2) either a wall outlet on a dimmer switch, or a plug-in dimmer cord adapter ($15-25 at hardware stores). The sconce's inline switch + pull chain work with both dimmable and non-dimmable setups.

How does the swivel hinge work? +

There's a friction-fitted hinge hidden inside the walnut wood arm, just behind the polymer shade. You can rotate the shade by hand to angle the light — upward for ambient wash bouncing off the ceiling, downward for direct task light onto a book or surface, or sideways to redirect light along the wall. The hinge holds its position by friction rather than locking, so the shade stays where you put it but is easy to adjust again. You never need to take the sconce off the wall to change the angle.

Is this an authentic Nelson Bubble Sconce? +

No — our sconce is a Nelson-style collection, not an authentic licensed reissue. The authentic Nelson Bubble wall sconces are made under license from the original designer's estate by a US-based manufacturer at significantly higher price points. Our Nelson Style Bubble Wall Sconce honors the design vocabulary — spun polymer shade, mid-century proportions, walnut wood arm — at a price point accessible to everyday Mid-Century interiors. We do not claim affiliation with, license from, or endorsement by the original designer's estate or any successor company.

Can I pair this with the Nelson Style Bubble Pendant or Walnut Wood Collection? +

Yes — both pairings work beautifully. Bubble pairing: Use the Nelson Style Bubble Pendant over a dining table and these Bubble Wall Sconces flanking the bed in the same home — the consistent Bubble vocabulary ties room-to-room. Walnut Wood Collection pairing: The walnut arm matches the Hadley Chandelier and Hayden Pendant — order all three together via service@stuberlighting.com and we'll match walnut wood batches for consistent grain tone across fixtures.


— A note from us —

The Stuberlighting Bubble Wall Sconce is a Nelson-style collection, not an authentic licensed reissue. We do not claim affiliation with, license from, or endorsement by the original designer's estate or any successor company. The shapes and material vocabulary follow the iconic Mid-Century design tradition; the price point is accessible to everyday Mid-Century interiors.

For pair orders or Walnut Wood Collection multi-piece orders, email service@stuberlighting.com — we coordinate matched-batch walnut wood for tonal consistency across all fixtures from the same order.

Safety tested for indoor use in dry locations. Built to meet UL, ETL, CE, and SAA electrical safety standards for residential lighting installations.

Shipping & Returns

Free Standard Shipping (4–6 weeks) — all US & Canada orders. Expedited (2–4 weeks) available; see Shipping Policy.

If you are not satisfied, you may request a return and refund within 30 days, provided the items remain brand new and unused.

Once shipped, original shipping fees are non-refundable. Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs unless there is a quality issue.

To start a return, email service@stuberlighting.com. For details, see our Returns Policy.

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