
Snoc
Alto Ii Spherical Wall Sconce Indoor And Outdoor
The Alto II Spherical Wall Sconce is a commercial-grade, weather-resistant wall light for indoor and outdoor use, made with a powder-coated aluminum backplate and a frosted opal glass globe. It delivers a warm glow and accepts a standard A19 LED bulb, with an installation guide included and a certified electrician recommended. The fixture measures 15 by 7 by 8.5 inches (38 by 17.75 by 21.5 cm) overall with an 8-inch (20.25 cm) globe diameter, and is designed and made in Quebec.
- Color
- frosted opal glass
- Material
- Powder-coated aluminum and frosted opal glass
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Wall Light Fixtures
Color
Size
Specifications
Sleek and modern spherical wall sconce with frosted glass globe for indoor or outdoor use.
Weather-resistant powder-coated aluminum construction; Frosted opal glass globe; Compatible with A19 LED bulb; Suitable for indoor and outdoor use; Installation guide included; Designed in Quebec; Commercial grade.
- Color
- frosted opal glass · white
- Material
- Powder-coated aluminum and frosted opal glass
- Secondary
- glass
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15x7x8.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Wall Light Fixtures
Additional Attributes
- weather-resistant
- powder-coated aluminum
- frosted opal glass
- A19 LED bulb compatible
- indoor/outdoor
- installation guide included
- designed in Quebec
- commercial grade
- spherical
Product Insights
Snoc's Alto II Spherical Wall Sconce is a made-to-order, commercial-grade cast-aluminum fixture from Quebec, designed for uniform light diffusion via opal glass with volumetric scattering that resists UV, rain, and snow without yellowing or degrading over thousands of hours. The thicker-gauge aluminum body and UV-resistant polyester powder coat yield wet-location durability (IP65+), backed by a 5-year finish warranty and lifetime aluminum warranty. Its standard E26 base accepts any A19 bulb, but flicker-free LED operation requires a universal or LED-rated dimmer. The glass globe is a replaceable spare part with a 3-4 week lead time. Priced at $385 CAD, it outlasts $100–$200 alternatives, offering a smooth, glare-free wall wash that remains uniform across dimming levels.
Verified claims
- Light diffusion
- Opal glass uses volumetric scattering for >99% haze, uniform glow, and outdoor durability.
- Weather durability
- Opal glass globe's internal diffusion structure stays stable across thousands of operating hours.
- Materials
- Thicker-gauge aluminum body with UV-resistant polyester powder coat.
- Weather resistance
- Rated for wet locations (IP65 equivalent).
- Heritage
- SNOC has been designing and manufacturing cast-aluminum lighting in Quebec since 1954.
- Build quality
- Commercial-grade cast-aluminum with UV-resistant powder coat from single-factory production.
- Glass globe
- Opal glass globe resists UV, rain, and snow without yellowing or degrading
- Wet location rating
- Rated for wet locations (IP65+ equivalent)
- Warranty
- 5-year finish warranty and lifetime aluminum warranty
- Junction box
- Compatible with standard 4-inch round or octagonal junction box.
- Installation
- Certified electrician recommended for wet-location installation.
- Bulb base
- Uses standard E26 medium base socket for A19 bulbs.
- Dimmer
- Flicker-free LED operation requires a universal or LED-rated dimmer.
- Bulb compatibility
- Standard E26 base accepts any A19 or other E26 bulb.
- Dimmed light quality
- Opal glass globe fully hides the bulb and diffuses light uniformly.
- Spare parts
- Glass globe is a replaceable spare part from SNOC, with 3-4 week lead time.
- Value
- Since 1954, Snoc's made-to-order cast aluminum sconce at $385 CAD outlasts $100–$200 alternatives, backed by a lifetime warranty.
- Craftsmanship
- In-house casting yields thicker aluminum, UV-resistant powder coat, opal glass diffuser, and lifetime warranty.
- Wall wash
- Casts a smooth, uniform wash on walls with no glare or hotspots.
- Dimming
- Uniform wall wash is maintained across all dimming levels.
- Outdoor durability
- Light distribution quality stays consistent over years, even outdoors.
- Weather-resistant construction
- Opal glass, low-copper aluminum alloy, UV-resistant powder coat.
Product record
- Title
- Alto Ii Spherical Wall Sconce Indoor And Outdoor
- Brand
- Snoc
- Price
- 385 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A wall-mounted sconce with a vertical rectangular matte dark-gray backplate and a large frosted spherical globe that emits warm light, mounted on the left side of the plate.
- Backplate shapeVertical rectangular flat backplate with a small rectangular mounting tab projecting at the bottom; the plate sits flush to the wall and extends vertically behind the globe.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Spherical globeSmooth frosted spherical glass globe mounted overlapping the left edge of the backplate; globe is lit and emits a warm diffuse glow with a soft highlight on its right side.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.24 (high) - Light emission and shadowGlobe emits warm light that casts a soft amber halo on the wall to the left and produces a faint, soft-edged shadow of the plant to the right and below the fixture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (medium) - Material finishesBackplate appears to have a matte painted metal or similar finish with even, low-reflectance surface; globe appears to be frosted glass with a soft diffuse finish.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Lifestyle room setting with a potted plant on a wooden floor near a window; neutral gray wall background and directional lighting that creates soft shadows and highlights.
- Potted plant propTall leafy potted plant in a terracotta pot positioned to the right of the sconce, casting a multi-lobed shadow on the wall.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high) - Floor and baseboardWood floor with narrow baseboard visible along the bottom edge under the wall; baseboard and floor have a warm wood tone.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.86 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Window frameWood-framed vertical window or door opening at the far right edge of the image with visible jamb and shadowed interior edge.
1 region
x 0.88 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.88 (high) - Shot compositionPortrait-oriented lifestyle shot showing the sconce on the left third of the frame and the plant/window on the right, with even studio-style lighting and soft shadows.
Colors
warm frosted white· globematte dark gray· backplate#443223- Backplate shapeVertical rectangular flat backplate with a small rectangular mounting tab projecting at the bottom; the plate sits flush to the wall and extends vertically behind the globe.
- 02

Product
A spherical illuminated glass globe mounted on a rectilinear vertical metal backplate, attached to an exterior brick wall; visible face-on at slight angle showing the globe projecting from the plate.
- Spherical globeOpaque frosted spherical globe that is lit from inside and emits a warm white light; the globe is mounted to the front of the vertical backplate and projects outward.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.32 (high) - BackplateTall narrow vertical rectangular metal backplate behind the globe, flat matte finish and dark gray/black color, mounted flush against the brick wall; plate extends above and below the globe.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.42 (high) - Mounting interfaceVisible seam where the globe meets the front face of the backplate; globe appears centered on the plate horizontally.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (medium) - Visible portion of globe finishGlobe surface appears uniformly frosted with no visible seams, screws, or decorative pattern on the visible face.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Outdoor evening lifestyle shot showing the fixture mounted on a red brick exterior wall next to a recessed window; warm ambient and directional lighting create soft shadows and reflections.
- Brick wall backgroundRed textured brick wall with mortar joints forms the mounting surface and fills most of the image background to the left and right of the fixture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Adjacent windowRecessed vertical window with a dark wood or dark metal frame is visible to the right of the sconce; interior light appears on inside window trim.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (high) - Left door or frameA dark vertical door or frame is visible at the far left edge of the image, partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and time of dayScene shows warm evening light with the fixture illuminated; soft shadows from the globe fall on the brick and subtle ambient sky light is visible at the top right.
- Image crop and perspectivePhotograph is a vertical portrait crop shot at a slight oblique angle, showing the fixture on the wall from the front-right side; top of the overhang/soffit is visible at the top right.
Colors
warm frosted white· globematte dark gray· backplate#5D422D- Spherical globeOpaque frosted spherical globe that is lit from inside and emits a warm white light; the globe is mounted to the front of the vertical backplate and projects outward.
- 03

Product
A vertical rectangular matte black wall plate with a large glossy white spherical shade protruding from its right side; the sphere overlaps the plate and shows specular highlights consistent with a glass finish.
- Backplate shapeTall vertical rectangular backplate with slightly rounded corners, oriented portrait and mounted behind the globe on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.92 (high) - Backplate finishMatte black surface with a fine textured appearance and even, non-reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.92 (high) - Spherical shade geometryLarge near-perfect sphere mounted so its left hemisphere overlaps the right edge of the backplate; sphere occupies most of the right half of the image.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.66 (high) - Shade material and finishGlossy white, highly reflective finish with bright specular highlights and soft tonal falloff, consistent with glazed glass or polished acrylic.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Sphere-to-plate intersectionLeft rim of the sphere overlaps the backplate, creating a visible curved contact area and a subtle shadow on the plate behind the sphere.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high) - Specular highlightsDistinct rectangular bright highlight near the front center of the globe and a secondary bright patch near the upper right, indicating directional studio lighting and a smooth reflective surface.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.10 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a clean white background with soft even lighting; minimal cast shadow on the plate and slight shadowing on the left side of the globe.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or environment elements.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and clear specular reflections on the globe; subtle shadow where the globe overlaps the backplate.
- Image crop and compositionProduct centered vertically with the backplate occupying left third and the globe dominant on the right; entire product visible within frame with small margins.
Colors
matte black· backplate#141414gloss white· spherical shade#D4D4D4- Backplate shapeTall vertical rectangular backplate with slightly rounded corners, oriented portrait and mounted behind the globe on the left side of the image.