The Merrick Harbor Cage Wall Sconce sets a clear glass cylinder inside a curved metal cage and caps it with a wide, spun disc shade that reaches out over the fixture like the brim of a hat. A gooseneck arm carries the whole lantern away from the wall, so the light lands where you actually need it — on the door, the counter, the stair tread — instead of washing flat against the plaster behind it.
The shape borrows from the working lights that hung along piers and loading docks, where a guarded glass shade and a broad reflector were simply what kept a bulb alive and a walkway visible. Mounted beside a front door or over a kitchen run it does the same job it always did — a small, contained pool of warm light with a defined edge — while looking deliberate enough for an entryway you care about.
×2
Better Together
Buying a Pair?
Select the size marked (*2) — two together come at a better price than buying them separately.
Specifications
The Details
MaterialBrass Disc Shade, Arm & Cage · Clear Glass Cylinder Spun disc, bent gooseneck arm, knurled socket collar.
FinishBlack · Gold · Nickel
Light sourceE26 or E27 socket Choose the base that matches your region and the bulb you prefer.
VoltageAC 110–240V
MountingWall — hardwired
EnvironmentIndoor only · IP20
Preparation time5–10 days Made and inspected at our own workshop before dispatch.
Good to Know
Which socket to order
This sconce is built for a standard E26 or E27 base. E26 is the common household size in North America; E27 is the equivalent used across Europe and much of Asia.
The glass is clear, so the bulb is part of the look
Nothing hides the filament behind clear glass. A tubular or teardrop bulb in warm white suits the cage best — a frosted bulb softens the glare if the sconce sits near eye level.
About dimming
Because the bulb is replaceable, dimming depends on your choice: pair a dimmable bulb with a compatible wall dimmer. Contact us before ordering if you'd like us to confirm compatibility with your setup.
Hardwired installation
The sconce mounts to a wall junction box and connects directly to your household wiring. Installation by a qualified electrician is recommended, and all mounting hardware ships with the fixture.
Size Guide
How It Sits on Your Wall
One size, built around a wide disc shade. Here is how much wall it asks for, and how high to set it in four different rooms.
Shade WidthW 17.7″45 cm
Overall HeightH 15″38 cm
Full DimensionsW 17.7″ × H 15″W 45 × H 38 cm
Entry & HallwayPopular
Mount 66–72″ from floor168–183 cm to fixture center
Best forBeside a front door · covered porch · long hallway run
Wall36″ + clear width
Set it just above eye level so the disc hides the bulb.
Kitchen & Bar
Cage 24″ above the counter61 cm of clearance below
Best forOver a sink · above open shelving · either end of a bar run
Wall36″ + clear width
Keep the shade clear of upper cabinet doors as they swing.
Bedside & Reading
Mount 48–52″ from floor122–132 cm to fixture center
Best forEither side of a bed · beside an armchair · reading corner
Wall30″ + clear width
Sit on the bed first, then mark the height from there.
Stairwell & Landing
Mount 60–66″ above the tread152–168 cm from the step below
Best forStair runs · half landings · basement steps
Wall36″ + clear width
Measure from the tread directly below each fixture.
Sizing Tip
At 17.7″ across, the disc shade is wider than most sconces, so plan the wall before the wiring. Leave at least 9″ of clear wall on either side of the fixture, and avoid corridors narrower than 36″ where the shade would sit in the walking path. In a run of two or more, space them 5–6 feet apart — closer than that and the pools of light merge into one flat wash instead of reading as separate points along the wall.
Why this sconce
Every Part Here Does a Job
A wide disc, a caged glass cylinder, a gooseneck arm — a shape that came from working lights, kept for how well it still works.
01
The Disc Shade Sends Light Down, Not Out
At 17.7″ across, the brim is wide enough to cap the bulb completely and push the beam toward the floor. You get a defined pool of light on the step, the counter, or the tread — and no bare filament glaring back at you from eye level, which is exactly where an uncapped sconce puts it.
02
The Gooseneck Arm Reaches Past the Wall
That single bent tube carries the lantern forward of the mounting plate and lower than it, so the shade clears door casings, cabinet faces, and window trim that a flush sconce would sit flat against. It also means the light lands where you're standing, not on the plaster behind you.
03
Cage and Glass Sized to Each Other
The curved cage and the glass cylinder are built as one assembly, not a guard bolted onto a shade — the bars follow the glass line and land cleanly at the rim, so the fixture holds its shape whether you see it head-on or from below. The knurled socket collar is the detail you notice at arm's length: milled texture, not a smooth cast sleeve.
04
Brass and Real Glass — Materials That Age Well
The disc, arm, and cage are brass, a non-ferrous metal that won't rust the way painted steel does once a chip exposes the base — and the gold finish deepens rather than flaking. The cylinder is genuine glass, not acrylic: it stays optically clear for decades where plastic clouds and yellows under heat, and it wipes clean with a cloth instead of scratching. Choose it in black, gold, or nickel — same metal underneath, three different moods on the wall.
— Brass, clear glass, and a shape that earned its keep —
Materials
Why Brass & Real Glass
Most cage sconces at this shape are painted steel and plastic. Here is the difference you can actually see and feel.
Brass + Clear GlassPainted Steel / Acrylic
RustBrass has no iron in it, so a scratch stays a scratchOnce the paint chips, the steel underneath starts to rust
The finishWears slowly and evenly, deepening at the edges you touchSprayed on top — it flakes and leaves bare patches
The shadeReal glass stays clear and bright year after yearAcrylic turns yellow near the bulb and clouds over
CleaningWipe the glass with any soft cloth — no marks left behindPlastic scratches easily; the haze doesn't come off
In the handSolid weight; the cage and disc hold their shapeThin and light — the disc dents, the cage bends out of line
The lightWarm and honest, with a clean shadow from the cage barsPlastic dulls the glow and casts it slightly grey
Questions, Answered
Common Questions
What is it actually made of?
The disc shade, the gooseneck arm, and the cage are brass. The cylinder inside the cage is real clear glass — not acrylic, not plastic. Nothing here is a printed or wrapped finish pretending to be metal.
Will it rust?
Brass contains no iron, so it doesn't rust the way painted steel does. If the surface ever gets scratched, you'll see metal underneath — not the orange bloom that starts at every chip on a steel fixture.
Which bulb do I need?
It takes a standard screw-in bulb — E26 in North America, E27 in Europe and most of Asia. Choose the base that matches your region. Because the glass is clear, a tubular or teardrop warm-white bulb looks best inside the cage.
Can I put it outside?
This fixture is rated IP20 — indoor use only. It suits an entry, hallway, kitchen, or stairwell, and a fully covered porch where rain never reaches it. Please don't mount it on an exposed wall or anywhere it can get wet.
Can it be dimmed?
Yes, as long as you use a dimmable bulb with a compatible wall dimmer. The bulb isn't built in, so the choice is yours — message us before ordering and we'll help confirm the pairing.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the glass and the metal with a soft, dry cloth. Autumn or not, skip polish, solvents, and abrasive pads — they strip the finish faster than time does.
Installation
The Complete Installation Guide
Not sure how to wire it, how high to hang it, or whether you need an electrician? Our full guide walks through every step for US homes.
01
Power Off First
Switch off at the breaker and confirm before you touch any wiring.
02
Check the Box
Make sure your junction box is standard, secure, and rated for the weight.
03
Match the Wires
Black to black, white to white, ground to ground — the US standard explained.
04
Set the Height
Mounting heights and clearances for sconces, pendants, and chandeliers.
The Merrick Harbor Cage Wall Sconce sets a clear glass cylinder inside a curved metal cage and caps it with a wide, spun disc shade that reaches out over the fixture like the brim of a hat. A gooseneck arm carries the whole lantern away from the wall, so the light lands where you actually need it — on the door, the counter, the stair tread — instead of washing flat against the plaster behind it.
The shape borrows from the working lights that hung along piers and loading docks, where a guarded glass shade and a broad reflector were simply what kept a bulb alive and a walkway visible. Mounted beside a front door or over a kitchen run it does the same job it always did — a small, contained pool of warm light with a defined edge — while looking deliberate enough for an entryway you care about.
×2
Better Together
Buying a Pair?
Select the size marked (*2) — two together come at a better price than buying them separately.
Specifications
The Details
MaterialBrass Disc Shade, Arm & Cage · Clear Glass Cylinder Spun disc, bent gooseneck arm, knurled socket collar.
FinishBlack · Gold · Nickel
Light sourceE26 or E27 socket Choose the base that matches your region and the bulb you prefer.
VoltageAC 110–240V
MountingWall — hardwired
EnvironmentIndoor only · IP20
Preparation time5–10 days Made and inspected at our own workshop before dispatch.
Good to Know
Which socket to order
This sconce is built for a standard E26 or E27 base. E26 is the common household size in North America; E27 is the equivalent used across Europe and much of Asia.
The glass is clear, so the bulb is part of the look
Nothing hides the filament behind clear glass. A tubular or teardrop bulb in warm white suits the cage best — a frosted bulb softens the glare if the sconce sits near eye level.
About dimming
Because the bulb is replaceable, dimming depends on your choice: pair a dimmable bulb with a compatible wall dimmer. Contact us before ordering if you'd like us to confirm compatibility with your setup.
Hardwired installation
The sconce mounts to a wall junction box and connects directly to your household wiring. Installation by a qualified electrician is recommended, and all mounting hardware ships with the fixture.
Size Guide
How It Sits on Your Wall
One size, built around a wide disc shade. Here is how much wall it asks for, and how high to set it in four different rooms.
Shade WidthW 17.7″45 cm
Overall HeightH 15″38 cm
Full DimensionsW 17.7″ × H 15″W 45 × H 38 cm
Entry & HallwayPopular
Mount 66–72″ from floor168–183 cm to fixture center
Best forBeside a front door · covered porch · long hallway run
Wall36″ + clear width
Set it just above eye level so the disc hides the bulb.
Kitchen & Bar
Cage 24″ above the counter61 cm of clearance below
Best forOver a sink · above open shelving · either end of a bar run
Wall36″ + clear width
Keep the shade clear of upper cabinet doors as they swing.
Bedside & Reading
Mount 48–52″ from floor122–132 cm to fixture center
Best forEither side of a bed · beside an armchair · reading corner
Wall30″ + clear width
Sit on the bed first, then mark the height from there.
Stairwell & Landing
Mount 60–66″ above the tread152–168 cm from the step below
Best forStair runs · half landings · basement steps
Wall36″ + clear width
Measure from the tread directly below each fixture.
Sizing Tip
At 17.7″ across, the disc shade is wider than most sconces, so plan the wall before the wiring. Leave at least 9″ of clear wall on either side of the fixture, and avoid corridors narrower than 36″ where the shade would sit in the walking path. In a run of two or more, space them 5–6 feet apart — closer than that and the pools of light merge into one flat wash instead of reading as separate points along the wall.
Why this sconce
Every Part Here Does a Job
A wide disc, a caged glass cylinder, a gooseneck arm — a shape that came from working lights, kept for how well it still works.
01
The Disc Shade Sends Light Down, Not Out
At 17.7″ across, the brim is wide enough to cap the bulb completely and push the beam toward the floor. You get a defined pool of light on the step, the counter, or the tread — and no bare filament glaring back at you from eye level, which is exactly where an uncapped sconce puts it.
02
The Gooseneck Arm Reaches Past the Wall
That single bent tube carries the lantern forward of the mounting plate and lower than it, so the shade clears door casings, cabinet faces, and window trim that a flush sconce would sit flat against. It also means the light lands where you're standing, not on the plaster behind you.
03
Cage and Glass Sized to Each Other
The curved cage and the glass cylinder are built as one assembly, not a guard bolted onto a shade — the bars follow the glass line and land cleanly at the rim, so the fixture holds its shape whether you see it head-on or from below. The knurled socket collar is the detail you notice at arm's length: milled texture, not a smooth cast sleeve.
04
Brass and Real Glass — Materials That Age Well
The disc, arm, and cage are brass, a non-ferrous metal that won't rust the way painted steel does once a chip exposes the base — and the gold finish deepens rather than flaking. The cylinder is genuine glass, not acrylic: it stays optically clear for decades where plastic clouds and yellows under heat, and it wipes clean with a cloth instead of scratching. Choose it in black, gold, or nickel — same metal underneath, three different moods on the wall.
— Brass, clear glass, and a shape that earned its keep —
Materials
Why Brass & Real Glass
Most cage sconces at this shape are painted steel and plastic. Here is the difference you can actually see and feel.
Brass + Clear GlassPainted Steel / Acrylic
RustBrass has no iron in it, so a scratch stays a scratchOnce the paint chips, the steel underneath starts to rust
The finishWears slowly and evenly, deepening at the edges you touchSprayed on top — it flakes and leaves bare patches
The shadeReal glass stays clear and bright year after yearAcrylic turns yellow near the bulb and clouds over
CleaningWipe the glass with any soft cloth — no marks left behindPlastic scratches easily; the haze doesn't come off
In the handSolid weight; the cage and disc hold their shapeThin and light — the disc dents, the cage bends out of line
The lightWarm and honest, with a clean shadow from the cage barsPlastic dulls the glow and casts it slightly grey
Questions, Answered
Common Questions
What is it actually made of?
The disc shade, the gooseneck arm, and the cage are brass. The cylinder inside the cage is real clear glass — not acrylic, not plastic. Nothing here is a printed or wrapped finish pretending to be metal.
Will it rust?
Brass contains no iron, so it doesn't rust the way painted steel does. If the surface ever gets scratched, you'll see metal underneath — not the orange bloom that starts at every chip on a steel fixture.
Which bulb do I need?
It takes a standard screw-in bulb — E26 in North America, E27 in Europe and most of Asia. Choose the base that matches your region. Because the glass is clear, a tubular or teardrop warm-white bulb looks best inside the cage.
Can I put it outside?
This fixture is rated IP20 — indoor use only. It suits an entry, hallway, kitchen, or stairwell, and a fully covered porch where rain never reaches it. Please don't mount it on an exposed wall or anywhere it can get wet.
Can it be dimmed?
Yes, as long as you use a dimmable bulb with a compatible wall dimmer. The bulb isn't built in, so the choice is yours — message us before ordering and we'll help confirm the pairing.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the glass and the metal with a soft, dry cloth. Autumn or not, skip polish, solvents, and abrasive pads — they strip the finish faster than time does.
Installation
The Complete Installation Guide
Not sure how to wire it, how high to hang it, or whether you need an electrician? Our full guide walks through every step for US homes.
01
Power Off First
Switch off at the breaker and confirm before you touch any wiring.
02
Check the Box
Make sure your junction box is standard, secure, and rated for the weight.
03
Match the Wires
Black to black, white to white, ground to ground — the US standard explained.
04
Set the Height
Mounting heights and clearances for sconces, pendants, and chandeliers.
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