A small wall sconce made entirely of solid brass, with a bell-shaped shade that is open at the bottom and throws the light downward. In the photo, the shade hangs from a turned stem with ring-shaped collars and a ring of small vent slots in the neck, a pivot joint with a small pin sits at the top of the arm, and the whole sconce is fixed to a round, stepped wall plate. The brass has a fine brushed grain and a hand-aged, warm golden-brown finish.
It is one slim size, ⌀ 4.9″ × H 9.6″, in Lacquered Burnished Brass. It takes an E12 / E14 candelabra bulb, dims with a dimmable bulb and a TRIAC dimmer, and runs on universal AC 110–240V. It suits narrow hallways, bedside walls, stair landings, workshops and library interiors, in a traditional, industrial or vintage setting.
Is it solid brass? What is the finish like?
Yes. The body and the shade are solid brass, with a hand-aged antique finish, and the colour is Lacquered Burnished Brass. In the photo, the brass has a fine brushed grain and a warm, aged, golden-brown tone. Hand-aged means the tone is built up by hand, so the shade of each piece can differ slightly from the photo and from another piece. Lacquered means it has a clear protective coating, which helps the brass keep its look, so please do not use brass polish or abrasive cleaners, which can damage the coating.
How big is it? Where does it fit?
There is one standard size, ⌀ 4.9″ (about 12cm) in diameter and H 9.6″ (about 24cm) tall, so it is a small, slim sconce that does not take much room. The listing suggests narrow hallways, bedside walls, stair landings, workshops, industrial interiors and library interiors. How far the sconce stands out from the wall, and the size of the round wall plate, are not listed, so please ask us if you need them before you order.
What bulb does it use? Is it included?
The socket is E12 / E14 candelabra. E12 is the small screw base common in North America and E14 is the small screw base common in Europe and many other countries, so check the base before you buy a bulb. The recommended bulb is an LED E12/E14 candelabra bulb or a vintage Edison filament bulb, with a maximum of 25W, so please do not use a bulb stronger than 25W. Whether a bulb is included and which base is fitted to your sconce are not listed, so please ask us before you order. In the photo, the shade is open at the bottom, so the bulb is partly visible from below, and a decorative filament bulb looks good here.
How bright is it, and what colour is the light?
The colour of the light is set by the bulb you choose, and warm white, 3000K, is recommended. The shade is solid brass and open at the bottom, so the light is thrown downward, which makes it good for a bedside, a hallway or a stair landing. The brightness depends on the bulb, up to the 25W limit.
Can I dim it?
Yes, if you install a dimmable bulb and a TRIAC dimmer. The listing gives dimming as compatible with that combination. Not every dimmable bulb works smoothly with every dimmer, and a poor match can cause flicker, so please check that the bulb and the dimmer are made to work together. Without a dimmable bulb and a TRIAC dimmer, do not connect it to a dimmer.
How is it installed, and does it work in my country?
It is a hardwired wall mount that fits a standard junction box, and it runs on universal AC 110–240V. Hardwired means it is connected directly to your wall wiring, so it should be fitted by a qualified electrician who follows your local rules. Which kind of junction box counts as standard in your country, the weight and the fixing screws are not listed, and the right bulb base depends on your country, so please tell us your country and ask us before you order.
Can I move the arm or tilt the shade?
In the photo, there is a pivot joint at the top of the arm, with a small pin, so the shade is made to swing. How far it turns, whether it tilts as well, and whether it holds its position or locks are not listed, so please ask us if you need to aim the light, for example for reading. Do not force the joint.
Does the shade get hot?
The bulb and the solid brass shade get warm in use, as with any brass light. The listing gives a maximum of 25W, and an LED bulb runs cooler than an older type of bulb, so an LED bulb is the cooler choice. Keep curtains, paper and other flammable things well away from the shade, and let it cool before you touch it or change the bulb.
How do I clean it?
Switch off the power and let the bulb cool first. Wipe the brass with a dry, soft cloth, and use a soft brush for the slots in the neck of the shade and the grooves in the wall plate. Avoid water, abrasive pads, strong chemicals and brass polish, which can damage the lacquer and the hand-aged finish. No water-protection rating is listed, so keep it to dry indoor rooms and away from showers and sinks.
