Wall Sconce, White Polymer Shade, Walnut & Chrome, Swivel Plug-In E26

A plug-in wall sconce with a swivel hinge and an adjustable cord — no electrician, no fixed position. The Ball Wall Sconce brings mid-century modern warmth to any room and lets you redirect the light without ever taking the shade off the wall.

In 1952, a set of Swedish hanging lamps arrived on the American market. George Nelson admired them enough to want one for his office, but their price put them out of reach — so he set out to design his own. The result was a family of lamps built on elemental, spherical shapes: a rounded apple, an elongated cigar, a shapely pear and more.

A real install in a styled room — mid-century modern character at a glance.

Features

• Plug-in, no wiring. A 59" cord with a standard wall plug and inline switch means you can place it anywhere without an electrician.
• Swivel hinge. Pivot the shade to redirect light without removing it from the wall — it adjusts with one hand.
• Mid-century classic. Inspired by George Nelson's 1952 Bubble Lamp series — a timeless spherical form in walnut and chrome.

Available shapes

Ball — ∕11" × H15.7" (28 × 40 cm)

Round ball — ∕11.8" × H11.8" (30 × 30 cm)

Cigar — ∕11.8" × H11" (30 × 28 cm)

Saucer — ∕15.7" × H8.6" (40 × 22 cm)

Bulb and light source

E26 base — bulb not included. The fixture takes a standard E26 (or E27) base, the most common socket in the US, and works with LED or Edison-style bulbs. We recommend an Edison-style filament bulb (2200–2700K) to complement the mid-century character of the shade. Bulb not included.

Specifications

Setup notes

• No wiring required — plug into any standard wall outlet and control the light with the inline on/off switch or pull cord.
• Mount the wall bracket with the included screws. The shade clips onto the bracket and pivots on the swivel hinge.
• The 59" cord can be styled along the wall or left hanging; cord clips are available to keep it tidy.
• Indoor use only. Not suitable for bathrooms or any damp or wet locations.

Spec sheet and installation guide available on request.

Frequently asked questions

Is this plug-in or hardwired?
Plug-in. It comes with a 59-inch cord and a standard wall plug, so no electrician or hardwiring is required — just plug in and go. Control it with the inline on/off switch or the pull cord.

What does the swivel hinge do?
The swivel hinge lets you pivot the shade to redirect light without taking the mount off the wall. It is ideal for bedside reading, task lighting or adjusting the mood on a whim.

What shapes are available?
Four shapes: Ball (∕11" × H15.7"), Round Ball (∕11.8" × H11.8"), Cigar (∕11.8" × H11") and Saucer (∕15.7" × H8.6"). All share the same chrome and walnut finish with a white polymer shade.

What bulb does it use?
A standard E26 (or E27) base, the most common socket in the US. LED or Edison-style bulbs both work; bulb not included. An Edison filament bulb at 2200–2700K is recommended for a warm, mid-century glow.

What inspired the Nelson Bubble Lamp design?
In 1952, Swedish hanging lamps were introduced to the American market. George Nelson admired them but couldn't afford them, so he designed his own. The Nelson Bubble Lamp series became iconic for its elemental spherical forms — ball, cigar, pear and saucer shapes that remain design classics today.