Wall lights above the bed are typically offered either as hardwired fixtures that connect to home electrical wiring or as cordless rechargeable sconces with built-in batteries. Hardwired models require electrical installation; cordless options need no permanent wiring and run on their internal battery.
Some wall lights accept replaceable bulbs with a standard Edison medium screw base (E26), while many modern sconces use integrated, non-removable LED modules.
Listings commonly state whether mounting hardware is included and describe the required assembly. Options range from no assembly to simple adult assembly (with or without tools) or installations that require hardwiring. Some listings note if tools or cables are supplied; others expect you to provide tools or arrange electrical installation for hardwired fixtures.
Cordless rechargeable bedside sconces often include touch dimming, multiple color-temperature settings (warm/daylight/white), integrated LEDs, and built-in rechargeable batteries. Many specify USB-C charging and may include a charging cable.
Typical sizes in listings range roughly as follows: heights about 5.12–17.75 inches, widths about 4.5–17.88 inches, and projection depths about 1.38–7.72 inches.
Listed maximum wattages vary widely—integrated LEDs as low as about 2 watts up to 100 watts for some hardwired fixtures. Lumens are infrequently provided (one cordless sconce listed 140 lumens), and color/temperature is often unspecified or marked as "varies." Check product details for lumen output and color temperature when you need a specific brightness or light color.
Controls that aid bedside reading include touch controls (tap to turn on, hold to dim), rotary or socket turn-knob switches, and inline cord rocker switches. Touch sensors appear on several cordless and integrated-LED sconces, offering quick, easy adjustments.