10 Easy Pieces: Classic Black Metal Sconces - Remodelista
It’s a given: At some point in your life you will need a light-emitting fixture (for reading, for cooking, for illuminating a sad corner in your apartment). Bring an industrial edge–and a bit of a manly vibe–to your space with these timeless wall lights. From venerable British company Anglepoise, the aluminum Type 75 Mini Wall Light, designed in 2013 by Sir Kenneth Grange, has an adjustable shade and works on a wall or ceiling. Atelier de Troupe, a California lighting studio to watch, makes the Torche Sconce from darkened steel and brass; $575. Another Atelier de Troupe standout, the Petite Navire Sconce, $525, is part of the Navire Collection inspired by fixtures on old yachts. Dyke & Dean’s glossy take on the classic Anglepoise: the Original 1227 Brass Wall Lamp has brass detailing and a cloth-covered woven cord; £125 ($189.45) from Dyke & Dean. Another British classic, the Bestlite BL7 Wall Sconce in charcoal black and brass is $399 at Horne. The design is also available in a range of other finishes, including all brass and in black with chrome detailing. From Belgian design collection Zangra, the Wall Light in Painted Steel is €31 ($36.83). For more on Zangra, go to Belgian Basics Arrive Stateside. Urban Outfitters’ Flea Market Rx Brass Sconce with a porcelain enamel shade and antiqued fitting is $249. The made-to-order Shaded Wall Sconce is $95 from Las Vegas–based duo Onefortythree; it’s hand-bent steel with a powder-coated finish. Inspired by barn lights, the Factory Modern No. The most elegant of all? The modern classic AJ Wall Sconce by Arne Jacobsen features a shade that tilts up and down.