Two Entryway Sconces, Different Approaches
If you are choosing a modern wall light for an entryway, the Auguri and Perla from Blueprint Lighting represent two distinct design philosophies. Both sit in a similar price bracket and can serve as a focal point, but their physical forms and adjustability steer them toward different rooms and uses. This comparison looks at what the catalog confirms so you can decide which fits your entryway better.
How the Auguri and Perla Differ
The Auguri is a task-oriented articulating lamp with two adjustable joints, while the Perla is a fixed sculptural sconce with a blown glass bulb. Their backplate sizes and installation requirements also differ.
- Design and adjustability: The Auguri has two adjustable articulating joints, letting you direct light where needed – useful for highlighting a console or artwork. The Perla uses a fixed metal shade over a blown glass bulb, creating a static, luminous shape that does not move.
- Backplate and junction box: The Auguri includes a 3 in W x 5 in H backplate designed for a single-gang rectangular junction box. The Perla’s backplate dimensions are not supplied, so you should verify compatibility with your existing box before purchasing.
- Customization: The Auguri’s arm lengths can be made shorter or longer upon request, offering flexibility for different wall widths. The Perla does not have any cataloged customization options.
What the Catalog Confirms About Each
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Auguri Wall Lamp: The Auguri wall lamp features two adjustable articulating joints, lending soft light to any room. Its design is influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. Arm length(s) can be made shorter or longer upon request. Fixture includes a 3 in W x 5 in H backplate for use with a single-gang rectangular junction box. The adjustable joints and customizable arm lengths make the Auguri a practical choice for an entryway where you want to aim light at a specific area, and the backplate size helps you plan installation.
Auguri Wall Lamp
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Perla: Drawing inspiration from nature's exquisite treasures, Perla evokes the image of a pearl emerging from within a shell, with a delicately curved metal shade enveloping a blown glass bulb like a luminous gift. Versatile and elegant, the Perla wall light adds a touch of sophistication to any setting. The Perla’s fixed, sculptural design makes it a statement piece that works best where you want ambient glow rather than directional light, but its lack of articulation and unspecified backplate means less installation flexibility.
Perla
Choosing for Your Entryway
For an entryway that needs task lighting – say, to illuminate a mirror or a piece of art – the Auguri’s adjustable joints give you control that the Perla cannot offer. If your entryway is a narrow corridor or a small foyer where you want a decorative focal point that provides soft ambient light, the Perla’s fixed pearl-like form may be more appropriate.
Both lamps are priced similarly (Auguri at USD 877.50, Perla at USD 891.00), so the decision comes down to function and form. The catalog does not specify the Perla’s backplate dimensions or whether it can be aimed, so if your installation requires precise junction-box compatibility or adjustable light direction, the Auguri is the safer choice.
