Swing-arm sconces put light exactly where you need it. And they’re especially helpful in spaces where you don’t have wiring for a ceiling fixture or a place for a free-standing lamp.

Getting the correct height for these bedside fixtures is crucial, says our expert. See what advice Lighting Doctor Randall Whitehead has to offer curious readers in this blog. Q.: Randall, what is the ...

The white finish of the swing-arm wall sconces shown here blend in with the white wall paint. Wall sconces also work well as ...

Opt for calming, diffused bedroom lighting ideas from bedside lamps or swing-arm wall lamps, while a dimmable overhead light offers both soft and brighter light when you need it.

George Hansen, 92, who adapted the idea of a wall-mounted, swing-arm lamp into his ubiquitous Hansen lamp, died Tuesday in New York City of causes associated with old age.