Besa Chelsea Open Glass Cylinder ADA Wall Sconce

An 11-inch open-ended cylinder of hand-blown glass that hangs on a fine cable close to the wall, sending light up and down: ADA compliant.

• ✓ ADA compliant
• ✓ Open glass cylinder
• ✓ 5 hand-blown glasses
• ✓ Up and down light
• ✓ LED option, 800 lm
• ✓ Damp rated

Chelsea is one of Besa Lighting’s simplest and most useful sconces. A slender, open-ended glass cylinder hangs on a braided cable from a small white backplate, so there is almost no visible hardware: just glass, a small metal cap in your finish, and light escaping from both ends.

Opal Matte is soft white cased glass with a satin-etched outer layer and a calm, even glow; Carrera is clear glass rolled in white, alabaster-like frit, frosted inside and satin-etched outside for a soft white light; Honey is high-gloss glass swirled with yellow-amber and golden brown on white, a pattern no two pieces share; Amber Cloud is brown frit trapped between an opal inner layer and a glossy clear skin, glowing from light gold to deep amber; and Red Cloud is red frit floating over a cased red base like watercolor, under a clear glossy layer, offered with black and white accents as well as the metal finishes. The incandescent version takes one 75W A19 bulb (not included); the LED version ships with an 8W replaceable source (800 lumens, 3000K, CRI 90+).

Specifications

• Brand: Besa Lighting
• Collection: Chelsea
• Type: ADA wall sconce with an open-ended hand-blown glass cylinder
• Finishes: Satin Nickel, Polished Nickel, Bronze (metal accents); Red Cloud also in Black or White
• Glass: Hand-blown cylinder, open top and bottom: Opal Matte, Carrera, Honey, Amber Cloud, Red Cloud
• Dimensions: Glass 11" high; top of the glass sits about 3.625" above the center of the outlet box; handcrafted glass varies slightly
• Backplate: 4" W x 6.5" H steel backplate, powder-coated white
• Mounting: Installs directly to a 4" octagonal outlet box; hardwired; the glass hangs on a braided cable close to the wall
• Lamping: Incandescent version: one 75W max A19 medium (E26) base bulb, not included; 75°C supply wire required. LED version: one 8W replaceable LED source, 800 lumens, included
• LED performance: 3000K, CRI 90+, rated 30,000 hours, dimmable
• Voltage: 120V
• Light direction: Up and down through the open ends, with a glow through the glass
• Rating: Damp location, interior use only (bathrooms and other humid rooms; not for outdoors); UL or ETL listed
• ADA: Compliant
• Materials: Hand-blown glass; steel backplate; metal accents in the chosen finish
• Item numbers (MPN): 704307 (Opal Matte), 704319 (Carrera), 7043HN (Honey), 704318 (Amber Cloud), 7043RC (Red Cloud), followed by -SN, -PN, -BR (Red Cloud also -BK or -WH); LED versions add -LED before the finish

Features

• Open-ended hand-blown glass cylinder, 11" tall
• Opal Matte, Carrera, Honey, Amber Cloud or Red Cloud glass
• Satin Nickel, Polished Nickel or Bronze; Red Cloud also Black or White
• Incandescent (75W A19, not included) or LED (8W, 800 lm, included)
• ADA compliant; installs to a 4" octagonal box
• Up-and-down light plus a glow through the glass
• Damp rated, interior use; UL or ETL listed

Spec sheet & installation

• Chelsea specification sheet (PDF, from Besa Lighting)
• Chelsea installation guide (PDF, from Besa Lighting)

Best for

Pairs beside a bathroom mirror, hallways, stairs and corridors in homes, hotels and offices where an ADA-compliant sconce is needed, and bedrooms where a wall light frees up the nightstand. Related: Torre 14 glass column sconce, Mia mini sconce, Darci 16 sconce.

Who this is not for

• Outdoor walls: Chelsea is damp rated for interior use only.
• Anyone who wants a fully enclosed shade: the cylinder is open at both ends, so light (and a glimpse of the bulb from above) escapes.
• Anyone needing focused task light: Chelsea gives soft ambient light.

Why we carry it

We have been curating design-led lighting since 2009, and Chelsea gives designers a hand-blown glass sconce that passes ADA rules and still looks like jewelry on the wall. Besa Lighting pairs American design with European glass artisanship: its shades are hand-blown by skilled artisans using techniques passed down for generations, then hand-inspected at Besa’s factory in Ohio for color, pattern, thickness and size before they ship.

Buy once: durability and care

Switch off and let it cool, then lift the glass off its cable clips if needed and wipe it inside and out with a soft cloth lightly misted with glass cleaner (our advice). The LED source is replaceable. Installation by a licensed electrician is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

How tall is the Besa Chelsea glass?

The cylinder is about 11" tall, and its top sits roughly 3.625" above the center of the outlet box, so plan the box height accordingly.

Which bulb does the Chelsea use?

The incandescent version takes one 75W max A19 bulb (not included). The LED version includes an 8W replaceable source, 800 lumens at 3000K, CRI 90+.

Which finishes does Red Cloud come in on the Chelsea?

Red Cloud is offered in Black, White, Satin Nickel, Polished Nickel and Bronze; the other glasses come in Satin Nickel, Polished Nickel and Bronze.

Is the Chelsea sconce rated for bathrooms?

Yes. Besa rates it for damp locations, interior use only.

How is the Besa Chelsea installed?

It installs directly to a standard 4" octagonal outlet box and is hardwired, so plan on a licensed electrician.

Is the Besa Chelsea ADA compliant?

Yes. Besa’s spec sheet marks it ADA compliant: it projects 4" or less from the wall, so it can line corridors and public spaces.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, contractors and hospitality buyers can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on Besa Lighting and the rest of our catalog, plus a dedicated trade support line. Lighting a whole kitchen, restaurant or hotel floor? Contact us with quantities and finishes and we will confirm stock before you order.

Shipping & returns

In-stock finishes ship in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size, finish, glass and lamping above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

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