This light has two lighting area, both up and down. It's very contemporary. I got 2 bronze lamps to place them on both side of the front entry portico and they are absolutely beautiful. Bronze really softens up the modern look without making it look too cold.

This light looks amazing both on and off. I was blown away by how much light it casts on the entry way we installed them in.
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http://www.jeffclickhomes.com/homes/numbers/17412-White-Hawk-Dr

I worked for an electrical wholesale company for 15 years. Buying from Lighting Universe is the best deal I could find. The quality of the fixture we bought is good and they are the envy of our neighborhood. They really dressed up our entry. They are also well accepted in our "environmental thinking" town. They do not disrupt the dark sky at night as they are very low wattage. We are very pleased with our purchase from Lighting Universe.

I bought a large number of these beautiful Atlantis sconces for our new home less than two years ago. We loved them. But today, the finish on those with afternoon sun exposure is faded and "chalky" in appearance.