Beauty and Ruggedness Combine in Industrial Wall Sconces from Hubbardton Forge

A hallway is an often neglected or forgotten place when it comes to lighting. The care and effort that is put into illuminating the other rooms or areas may not often be visible in this part of the house, which may even be the first to greet your guests. A poorly lit hallway poses dangers. There maybe be utilitarian or decorative items place along the hallways, and without sufficient light, it is easy for anyone to stumble open them or trip over. It gets even more worrisome if you have little ones or toddlers in the house. A simple way to add ambient or general lighting to this area is by using a wall sconce. This light fixture gives you sufficient illumination, adds beauty, and does not take up too much, especially if you have a narrow or small hallway. Hubbardton Forge offers a beautiful line up of such sconces for use in the hallways. Of the multiple designs and themes on offer, the industrial style is of particular interest, as it brings home a rugged charm characterized by direct, exposed, and utilitarian designs. Here is a look at some unique industrial themed wall sconces from this brand.

Ingot

The Ingot wall sconce from Hubbardton Forge is made up a textured back plate from which extends a rectangular lampshade. Behind this lampshade is hidden an LED light source that casts a beautiful non-direct light with a warm glow. This vertical light fixture is crafted using heavily forged steel by the metalsmiths in Vermont. It can be made in a number of finishes such as Natural Iron, Vintage Platinum,  Soft Gold, Mahogany, Black, Burnished Steel, Dark Smoke, and Bronze. Each of these pieces is unique is looks like a treasure in any hallway.

Erlenmeyer

This wall sconce is inspired by the  flat-bottomed Erlenmeyer flask, and provides the catalyst for your design chemistry. It features the an Erlenmeyer flask lamp shade that extends from the top of the rectangular backplate to rest in front of it. The thick blown-glass flask is encircled by a handcrafted steel collar. The lamp source remains hidden inside the flask, behind the collar. The Erlenmeyer sconce is available with a choice of clear glass, or colored ones in Clear Bubble, Gold Bubble, and Blue/Steel Bubble.

Oculus

The designers at Hubbardton Forge have a great eye for design, and Oculus stands testimony to the fact. This wall sconce is unlike the regular ones, and looks more like a miniature flush or semi-flush mount. It is made from handcrafted steel that is married to a surround of glass. This unique design is sure to get you many accolades when placed your hallway.

Twilight

This wall sconce is a design that stays true to its name, but with an unexpected twist. It features a hemi-cylindrical lampshade placed over a forged metal backplate. Over this rests a metal band that conceals a secret - a glass filter that allows for a choice of four colors of accent light to glow from beneath the band. In a choice of White, Red, Blue, and Amber glasses, this wall sconce is just what you need to cast a warm yet colorful glow on your hallway.

Hubbardton Forge, who are recognized as the modern American blacksmiths, offer a stunning collection of wall sconces for your home. The broad selection of such light fixtures in hand forged iron and steel are just what you need to bring on a warm and welcoming glow to the hallways in your abode.