Visual Comfort Duelle 18" Wall Sconce | Mick De Giulio | Up/Down LED | Black, Brass or Nickel

The Duelle Medium Wall Sconce by Mick De Giulio for Visual Comfort Modern is an 18-inch vertical LED bar — a fixture that earns its place on a wall through proportion and material quality alone. The form is elemental: a slim rectangular aluminum extrusion with an integrated LED strip that throws light both up and down, creating a bidirectional glow against the wall surface. There is no decorative complexity, no shade, no glass — just the architecture of the fixture itself and the quality of the light it produces. The result is a sconce that works in any contemporary context because it never competes with the space it's in.

Available in Nightblack Shade, Natural Brass, and Polished Nickel — three finishes that each read differently in context: the Black version disappears into dark walls and reads as a light source first; the Brass version asserts warmth and material presence; the Nickel version occupies the clean middle ground of contemporary interiors. Both 120V (ELV/TRIAC dimming) and 277V (0-10V dimming) variants are available at 2700K, 90 CRI — making the Duelle equally at home in residential living rooms, hotel corridors, and commercial lobby walls. The 18-inch model is the mid-size of the Duelle family, pairing with the 28-inch Large for layered compositions on taller walls.

ETL listed. ADA compliant. Five-year warranty. Free shipping at MetropolitanDecor.com.

Designer/Brand: Visual Comfort & Co. (formerly Tech Lighting) | Designer: Mick De Giulio

Specifications

• CCT: 2700K
• CRI: 90
• Dimensions: 18"H (medium)
• Light Distribution: Up and down
• Voltage: 120V (ELV/TRIAC) or 277V (0-10V)
• Dimming: ELV, TRIAC (120V) or 0-10V (277V)
• Location Rating: Dry
• ADA Compliant: Yes
• Certification: ETL Listed
• Warranty: 5 Years
• SKU(s): MD-VCC-700WSDUE18B-LED927 (Black/120V), MD-VCC-700WSDUE18B-LED927-277 (Black/277V), MD-VCC-700WSDUE18NB-LED927 (Brass/120V), MD-VCC-700WSDUE18N-LED927 (Nickel/120V) — 277V variants available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the up-and-down light distribution work?
A: The Duelle's integrated LED strip runs the full height of the fixture and emits light from both the top and bottom openings, washing the wall surface above and below the fixture simultaneously. This bidirectional output creates a layered ambient effect — particularly striking on textured or richly finished wall surfaces.

Q: How does the 18" compare to the 28" Duelle?
A: The 18-inch Medium works well as a standalone sconce on standard-height walls (8–10 feet), as a pair flanking a mirror or artwork, or in multiples along a corridor. The 28-inch Large is proportioned for taller walls, grander spaces, and installations where the fixture itself is meant to be a statement element.

Q: Is the Duelle ADA compliant?
A: Yes — it protrudes less than 4 inches from the wall when mounted, meeting ADA clearance requirements for corridors and commercial accessible spaces.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.