Buy Access Lighting 20414-SAT/FST Thebes Wall Sconce, Satin Finish

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I've installed my fair share of light fixtures, and this one was probably the most problematic to install for several reasons:

1) The base of it is barely large enough to cover a standard 4x4" junction box. The hole in my sheetrock was slightly larger than that, and off-center. So I had to gerry rig two mounting brackets together to give me the flexibility to shift the lamp base down far enough to cover the hole.

2) There is foil-backed fiberglass insulation behind the lamp to prevent the heat of the halogen lamp from melting the insulation on the wires. However, the fiberglass kept shifting when I tried to install it, obscuring the hole through which the threaded nipple must be inserted. It takes two hands to hold the lamp, and a third hand to push the fiberglass out of the way.

Once installed, however, the lamp is very attractive, and the light is extremely bright. In fact, I plan to install a dimmer to tone it down a little. Another reviewer mentioned fitting the fixture with a higher wattage halogen, because he thought the included bulb was too dim. Installing a higher wattage bulb is not recommended and could result in the lamp overheating. I can't imagine needing more light than this lamp puts out.

The lamp also came with a spare bulb. I didn't check to see if it was the same wattage as the installed bulb. There also are two different diffusers. One is clear glass, and the other is frosted. I used the frosted diffuser, although I didn't see any appreciable difference in lighting. The globe itself is frosted,which serves to diffuse light directed downward. Light directed upward, however, is not diffused by the globe, which is open on top.

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We had these model in one area and they looked good. We needed more as our remodel moved into adjacent areas. Had trouble finding this model through conventional lighting sources. Amazon had several. They came in perfect condition which was better than the condition offered. Very easy to install and have a modern look. They cast a good light, too.

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I hard wired this light into my wall and it came our great. It looks good and gives plenty of light.