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Nelson Wall Sconce
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A spherical shade on a swivel-hinge arm with a walnut wood grip.
The Nelson Wall Sconce mounts a spherical opal shade on an articulated arm with a swivel hinge, so you can angle the light up, down, or side to side without removing the fixture from the wall. A walnut wood grip on the arm gives it a tactile point for adjusting. It plugs into a standard wall outlet — there's no wiring involved — and works well beside a bed, over a desk, or in an entryway.
A steel bracket swings side to side and up and down, so you can redirect the light without removing the fixture from the wall.
An opal polymer shade diffuses light softly and evenly, available in three size proportions.
A walnut wood grip on the arm adds a visual break from the metal and a tactile point for adjusting the angle.
What bulb does this take and how bright is it?
It takes an E26 or E27 screw base bulb, sold separately. Brightness depends on the bulb you choose — a 40–60W equivalent gives soft ambient light, while 75W equivalent or higher works better for task lighting.
Can I dim this light?
No. It's only compatible with standard on/off switches, not dimmers.
Which size should I pick?
All four sizes mount at the same 63 cm (24.8") overall height from the wall. Size A (28 × 40 cm shade) is the tallest, slender shade. Size B (30 × 30 cm) is a balanced square proportion. Size C (30 × 28 cm) is a compact middle option. Size D (40 × 22 cm) is the widest, lowest-profile shade.
Can I adjust the shade direction after it's installed?
Yes. The swivel hinge lets you move the arm and shade up, down, and side to side without removing the fixture from the wall.
Does this need to be wired in, or does it plug in?
It plugs into a standard wall outlet with a 59" cord — no wiring or electrician needed. It's available with US, UK, AU, or EU plug configurations.
Steel bends.
Silk settles.
Light glows.
Six silhouettes, one construction: bare wire spun into shape, wrapped in a single length of silk fiber, cured until it holds its own light.
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See the shape catch the light
One wire, wound by hand
There's no mold in this collection, and no two shades come out quite the same. A shape starts as bare wire and ends as something that holds light like paper holds ink — soft at the edges, structured underneath.
It's the same logic mid-century designers reached for: let the material do the work, and don't hide how a thing is made. What you see on the outside is what's actually holding it up.
The winding is where the hand shows. That's the part we didn't try to make perfect.
From wire to warm light — four steps
Spin the frame
Bare steel wire, spun on a jig until it locks into the shape's exact curve — no mold, no shortcuts.
Wind the fiber
A single length of silk-fiber cord, wound over the frame edge to edge in one unbroken pass by hand.
Cure the skin
Heat sets the wound fiber into a firm, self-supporting shell — it holds its shape with the frame removed.
Fit and finish
Socket, canopy, and hardware go on by hand, then every shade is checked for an even glow.
What it's made of
A steel wire frame wrapped in a single length of silk-fiber cord, cured into a firm shell that holds its own shape. Canopy and hardware finished in matte black or brushed brass.
Works with any standard dimmer switch. Built for indoor use only.
Keeping it right
- Dust with a soft, dry brush or a hair dryer set to cool — skip the damp cloth.
- Keep it away from moisture and high humidity.
- Stay at or under the rated wattage to protect the fiber shell.
- Carry it by the frame, never by the shell itself.
A shape from 1952
Back in 1952, this shape got its glow from a plastic webbing sprayed straight onto a wire frame — a fast process built for a soft, even light. We kept the wire, but swapped the spray for something slower: mulberry silk fiber, wound by hand. Same silhouette, same idea, just a warmer surface under your hand and a longer process behind it.
Six shapes, one language
Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp A
Wide and low — this shape spreads a soft, even wash of light across whatever sits below it.
Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp B
Taller and narrower, with a lower drop — reads well over a staircase or a narrow dining table.
Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp C
A true sphere — light spreads evenly no matter which side of the room you're standing in.
Taraxacum Suspension Lamp
Several arms of wire and fiber radiating from one core — the largest, most sculptural piece in the collection.
Nelson Wall Sconce
The same wire-and-silk build, flattened against a back plate — made for hallways and tighter walls.
Nelson Table Lamp
The same shade set on a slim tripod base — sized for a console table or a nightstand.
Before you order
What's the silk-fiber shell actually made of?
A single length of fiber cord, wound over a steel wire frame and cured into a firm, self-supporting shell — the same idea as the mid-century originals, built with a more durable fiber blend.
Is it dimmable?
Yes — any standard dimmer switch works. A warm-dim LED bulb will keep the shell's color true at low output.
How is Pendant A different from B and C?
Same build, three profiles: A is wide and low (Saucer), B is taller and narrower (Ellipse), C is a true sphere (Ball). Pick based on how much spread you want and how much ceiling height you're working with.
Can it hang outdoors or in a bathroom?
No — this collection is built for indoor, dry-location use only. The fiber shell isn't sealed against moisture.
What's the lead time?
Get in touch for current lead times — every shade in this series is wound to order.
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