Leap Sconce - Black

Room×Lab Review · Review updated August 28, 2026

Black Leap owners praise its look and value; complaints center on its 35.5-inch reach and limited arm and shade movement

Room×Lab read all 180 distinct written owner reviews of the Leap Sconce - Black, dated October 2018 through July 2026; the other 81 of 261 ratings had no written comment. Article shows reviews of this black-and-copper listing only, so they describe this sconce, not other Leap finishes or lamps. Few owners say how it held up over years of use. Most ratings are four or five stars; the reviews below include the main complaints in detail alongside one five-star review.

Room×Lab rating: 7.2 out of 10 (medium confidence). Owners of the black Leap praise its distinctive styling and value, but its 35.5-inch projection and limited arm and shade movement make placement unusually important. Reviews span nearly eight years, yet few describe how it holds up over time or how support handled problems.

• Value: 42 favorable mentions; 13 concerns — Owners often said the black-and-copper design looked more expensive than its price. Concerns centred on added costs: wall hardware, bulbs, shipping, and return costs that discouraged some owners from sending it back.
• Placement and adjustment: 22 favorable mentions; 62 concerns — Fans like that the long reach frees bedside or desk surfaces. Concerns describe the 35.5-inch depth, limited arm swing, a stiff shade and glare; one owner found it unsuitable beside a bed, and another called it a head-strike risk.
• Installation: 35 favorable mentions; 25 concerns — Many owners found installation manageable. The recurring objections: wall fasteners are not included, and the fixture screws are small and awkward; one owner found them hard to fit while holding the sconce one-handed.

Before buying

Measure the full 35.5-inch projection at your mounting height, especially beside a bed, and expect limited arm and shade movement. Buy wall anchors separately, plus a dimmable bulb or plug-in dimmer if you want softer light.

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