One of the first things you use in the morning and one of the last things you use at night – bathroom vanities play a significant role in everyone’s daily routine. One of the most important aspects of the vanity area is the lighting, especially when it comes to grooming processes like cosmetics and skincare. Vanity lighting should be beautiful enough to admire, but also practical enough to suit your everyday needs. Why compromise? In this post, we’ve collected 51 fabulously functional and beautifully designed bathroom vanity lights to suit any interior style, encompassing a wide range of feature sets you might find alluring. Which one is your favorite?
Modern Linear Bathroom Light
Perfect for minimalist, modern, and even industrial bathroom designs, this vanity light makes a bold first impression with its clean lines and smooth matte black surface. Integrated LEDs last up to 50,000 hours for a dependable long-lasting lifespan without the need to ever change a bulb.
3 Light Matte White Glass Globes With Brushed Metal Base
For a modern look with sophisticated appeal, these contemporary bathroom vanity lights offer a perfect blend between high-end style and everyday practicality. The fixture is available in brushed brass for a touch of luxury or black bronze to suit darker themes.
Brushed Nickel Finish Bathroom Vanity Lights
These caged vanity lights are perfectly suited to themes ranging from modern industrial to rustic farmhouse themes. Choose between brushed bronze or the brushed nickel pictured here – available in three and four light configurations.
Nautical Style Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish Bathroom Vanity Lights
Ideal for industrial, rustic, and nautical bathroom themes alike. These bathroom vanity lights have a finish that mimics the look of oil rubbed bronze. This model is also available in a variety of other finishes like luxurious gold and glossy red.
Modern Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish Bath Light
Simple and sophisticated. This bathroom vanity light features three frosted acrylic shades over a rubbed bronze-finish base, a warm combination sure to enhance the atmosphere of any bathroom. Each shade is illuminated by long-lasting LED lights for easy maintenance and energy savings. This piece is also available in brushed nickel.
Bronze Bath Wall Lights
Geometric framing gives this vanity light a touch of decorative appeal. Install your choice of maximum 40-watt bulbs behind the opal white shades to create your preferred lighting profile. This fixture can be installed with lights facing upward or downward as desired.
Aged Brass LED Bathroom Vanity Light
Embrace a touch of modern glamour with this bathroom vanity side light. Two white bulbs sit against a backing of aged brass, encaged by a geometric frame in matte black. The LED bulbs are compatible with a dimmer switch to help you set the mood for any moment – bright for those early mornings or dimmed for pampered evenings in the bath.
Seeded Glass Bathroom Vanity Lights
A charming addition to industrial and farmhouse themed bathrooms, this vanity light design features an oil-rubbed bronze finish and speckled seeded glass shades. This fixture is dimmer compatible and supports medium-base bulbs up to 60W.
Black And Gold Bathroom Vanity Lights
For mid-century modern style with all the advantages of modern construction, this design is sure to please. Mount with the etched opal bulbs facing upward or downward as desired. Includes three bi-pin T4 bulbs.
4 Light Bath And Vanity Light
Antique bronze, vintage brass, and transparent glass globes – a classic combination with timeless appeal. Use this four-bulb vanity light to enjoy a sophisticated take on urban industrial design. This fixture is compatible with dimmer functionality and fits medium base bulbs.
Crystal Bathroom Vanity Light
Does your bathroom need a touch of glitz? These crystal vanity lights absolutely dazzle, glimmering cheerily even when the lights are off. Each socket is rated up to 100W.
Crystal Column Bathroom Vanity Light
Here is another glamorous take on the crystal bathroom vanity lights concept. This one offers a more formal look, composed of radiant crystal rods supported by a chrome-finish frame. This piece includes four 40W halogen bulbs, easily swappable with other G9 base options as desired.
Art Deco Style Square Bathroom Vanity Lights
Three LED lights provide even illumination from behind square opal glass shades. This bathroom vanity light is a great way to make the most of a smaller vanity area.
Traditional Bathroom Vanity Lights With Scrolls Design
Traditional charm ensures this bathroom vanity light will provide lasting appeal. Ombre glass shades give the lighting a subtle warm quality, while the oil-rubbed bronze frame captures the eye with its gracious Victorian scrollwork. Hang with bulbs facing upward or downward as desired.
Industrial Style Bathroom Vanity Lights
A deeply distressed dark bronze finish lends an antique look to this selection, finished with just a hint of gold around the rim. Equip with Edison bulbs to continue the vintage theme or opt for a modern bulb up to 60W for a tailored experience.
Rustic Farmhouse Style Bath Vanity Lights
Ideal for a rustic farmhouse or nautical bathroom theme, this vanity light captures the eye with its authentic details. Warm gunmetal bronze offers easy coordination and rope accents provide a unique natural touch. Sandblasted glass shades gently diffuse the light while maintaining clear illumination.
Antique Farmhouse Style Cylindrical Bubbled Glass Bathroom Vanity Lights
Crafted from real wood and hand-brushed silver details, this farmhouse-style vanity light has plenty of artisanal charm to set your bathroom decor apart from the rest. Requires three E26 bulbs up to 60W each.
Modern Bathroom Vanity Wall Sconce
Designed by David Dolcini, these unique bathroom vanity lights are like sculptural artwork for the wall. Light filters through both the top and the bottom of the sconce for gentle indirect illumination. Choose from matte white or mirrored aluminum finishes.
Modern Glass Globe Bath Vanity Light
The iconic IC series by Michael Anastassiades is instantly recognizable, and a surprisingly practical choice for placement beside a bathroom vanity – the frosted blown glass diffuser provides exceptionally even illumination.
Flos IC S1 Pendant
For an even more visually commanding configuration, the IC pendant is another inspiring choice for modern bathrooms. Brushed brass cuts a clean angular profile for beautiful simplicity.
Modern Black And Gold Bath Light Sconce
Mid-century modern charm meets art deco drama with this fabulous wall sconce. Choose from a wide variety of finish combinations to suit your space – brass, black, white, nickel, and more.
Vanity Light Orbs
Matte black details stand out against a raw brass frame. This handsome mid-century modern bathroom vanity light includes all installation hardware and four 40W bulbs. Also available in all brass and all black.
Tom Dixon Stone Pendant Light
Designed by Tom Dixon, this bathroom pendant light offers a unique lighting experience unlike any other. The shade is crafted from real white marble – completely changing the quality of the light as it glows from within the silky stone surface.
Sculptural Bathroom Vanity Light
The fabulous Secto 4201 Pendant is another iconic modern design. Bring unforgettable Nordic flair to your bathroom retreat with this Seppo Koho design, sculpted from natural or laminated birch available in a variety of stunning finishes. Hang alone as a statement piece or as a group.
Crescent Pendant Light
Designed by Lee Broom, the Crescent pendant takes the form of a deconstructed sphere sliding apart to reveal a brushed brass core – an artistic take on a classic style. Each half is constructed from opal acrylic to eliminate glare for beautiful illumination in any environment.
Flos String Light Sphere
Michael Anastassiades designed the String pendant to utilize an unconventional suspension system, allowing creative expression through the cord itself. This sense of freedom makes the String pendant exceptionally flexible – equally suitable for small and large bathrooms with any ceiling height.
Foscarini Aplomb Suspension Lamp
Designed by Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere in 2010, this Italian-made light fixture draws the eye with its bold profile and unconventional material makeup. This pendant is crafted from concrete for a refined approach to industrial edge. Hang alone or arrange as a creative grouping.
Tom Dixon Beat Pendant
Recognized for its ubiquity in shelter magazine staging and high-end commercial spaces, the Beat Pendant is a versatile and stylish lighting solution beloved by discerning fans of modern design. Enjoy the beauty of the original or take a look at the cheaper replica available here.
Long Gold Finish Bath Vanity Light
Brass finishes are a timeless choice for the bathroom. This four-bulb vanity fixture includes four on-theme bulbs for a vintage look, easily swapped out with other compatible T-10 bulbs as desired. Install facing upward or downward as your available space allows.
Modern Long Bathroom Vanity Light
Long bathroom vanity lights like this one offer the advantage of even lighting while creating a clean minimalist look along larger mirrors. This piece features an energy-efficient LED for up to 50,000 hours of clear and color-accurate illumination.
Glass Bath Vanity Sconce
Glass and chrome are a versatile and practical pairing for the bathroom, made especially elegant with this two-bulb vanity sconce design. This fixture uses medium-base bulbs up to 60W.
Color Temperature Adjustable Bath Vanity Light
Tailor your everyday routine exactly the way you want it. This vanity bar light features an adjustable LED with multiple color temperature options, ideal for those who want more control while applying cosmetics or skincare. Mount horizontally, vertically, or even mount on the ceiling.
Gold Bath Sconce
A cylindrical etched glass shade sits on a gorgeous gold-finished base, simple and elegant to suit any bathroom interior. This piece requires a bulb up to 60W, the color temperature of your choice preserved by the soft opal coloration of the diffuser.
Modern Stainless Steel Bathroom Vanity Light
This polished chrome vanity light features bubbly seeded glass diffusers for a subtle sparkling look, intriguing with the light turned off and even more dramatic when illuminated. Built-in LEDs cast bright illumination and provide excellent color accuracy.
Thin Rectangular Bar Bathroom Vanity Light
Sleek, streamlined, and sensible. This bathroom vanity bar light provides even illumination across its surface with long-lasting LEDs. Use the built-in switch to adjust the color temperature to suit your preferences. Hang horizontally over your vanity mirror or invest in a set of two to hang on vertically on either side.
Modern 6 Light Bath Vanity Light
Do you need a vanity light that can accommodate a wider mirror? This brushed nickel bathroom vanity light provides a warm glow through six acrylic shades, each one diffusing the energy-efficient LEDs within. Also available in oil-rubbed bronze.
Galvanized Steel Finish Bathroom Vanity Light
Appropriate for rustic, farmhouse, and urban industrial bathroom decor themes, these vanity lights make a strong visual statement with their rugged caged design. This model requires three medium-base bulbs up to 60W. Also available in bronze.
Flush Mount Tower Bathroom Vanity Light
Brushed brass and V-cut seeded crystal glass lends a sense of vintage luxury to this charming vanity light. This piece is illuminated by LED lights for maintenance-free performance.
Brass Bath Sconce
An opal glass shade takes cues from classic design, encased in a geometric frame for modern appeal. This bathroom vanity sconce light requires a medium-base bulb up to 60W.
Cylindrical Glass And Copper Bath Vanity Light
A contemporary take on torch-style lighting, this bathroom vanity light is sure to capture attention with its unique shape – all without sacrificing an ounce of practicality. This design is also available in chrome, gold, brass, and nickel.
Novelty Bath Vanity Lights
These vanity lights take a playful approach to glamour. Aluminum pom-poms sit inside the transparent glass diffusers, glowing with incredible warmth once lit from within. These vanity lights cast dramatic shadows against the wall for a dynamic lighting experience in the evening.
Vintage Style Pendant Bathroom Vanity Lights
Enjoy vintage industrial style with modern convenience. The switches on each socket are not just for decoration – use to individually control each light for tailored illumination, convenient for those late evenings when gentler lighting is desired.
Industrial Caged Pendant Bath Vanity Lights
This pendant light features three individual sockets, each one enclosed by an industrial cage-style shade of a different shape. The variation is playful yet looks perfectly curated. A vintage bronze finish lends an authentic touch.
Ring Bath Pendant Light
A simple light with a decorative twist. This bathroom vanity pendant features a spherical seeded glass diffuser for a vintage look, surrounded by a substantial metal ring in oil rubbed bronze for warm rustic appeal. Use with a candelabra-base bulb up to 60W.
8 Light Bathroom Vanity Light Bar
It’s hard to go wrong with a time-tested classic. This Hollywood-style vanity bar features eight glass globe shades on a base of polished chrome. Also available with a polished brass base. Use with medium-base bulbs up to 100W.
Industrial Inspired 6 Light Bath Vanity Light
Get the look of playful pendants combined with the ease-of-use and convenient proximity of a vanity bar. This design is constructed with a faux wood finish for an industrial or farmhouse style that can withstand the humidity of a bathroom environment. Use with medium-base bulbs up to 100W or opt for classic Edison bulbs for an authentic look.
Cylindrical Pendant Bathroom Vanity Lights
Pure elegance! These cylindrical bathroom pendants shine with a multi-tone finish for striking contrast. Each pendant includes a built-in LED protected by a frosted diffuser for even illumination. Also available in white and copper.
Rustic Style Bathroom Vanity Lights
These rustic bathroom vanity lights enjoy the warmth of weathered wood grain and dark burnished metal. Use with max 60W bulbs – opt for Edison bulbs to get the look pictured here.
Faux Antler Bath Vanity Light
Be reminded of those relaxing cabin getaways every day with this faux antler vanity light. The fixture is formed from quality resin, finished with weathered details for an authentic antique aesthetic. The glass lampshade ensures a warm and calming glow.
Industrial Pipe Style Bathroom Vanity Lights
So simple, yet sure to draw the eye. This industrial-style vanity light is crafted to look like authentic cast iron pipes, finished in antique bronze for a handsome weathered appearance. This piece would make a fantastic statement in modern, minimalist, and even rustic interior themes.
Mason Jar Bath Vanity Lights
With shades crafted to look like upcycled mason jars, this vanity light has a distinctive DIY appeal sure to appeal to the crafty at heart. The textural backplate and pipe-like arms have a repurposed aesthetic as well. Equip with standard bulbs up to 100W or get this fantastic vintage look with a pair of warm Edison bulbs.
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