Polished Nickel and Crystal Wall Light with Linen Shade

Where Crystal Clarity Meets the Grace of Polished Nickel

Softly gleaming against the wall, this Polished Nickel and Crystal Wall Light with Linen Shade captures the poised sophistication of early twentieth-century interiors — an era when lighting was not merely functional, but a statement of cultivated taste. Designed by Ian K. Fowler, a name synonymous with architectural clarity and quiet glamour, this piece evokes the serene symmetry and polished grace of a grand Parisian salon or an Art Deco penthouse, reimagined for contemporary living.

The tapering crystal stem, faceted to catch and refract light like a prism, lends a whisper of opulence without excess. A square backplate in polished nickel anchors the design with a crisp, reflective presence, while the hand-finished linen shade diffuses the light into a gentle, atmospheric glow — one that flatters textures, warms metallics, and softens architectural lines.

In the evening, when the room hums with quiet conversation and candlelight, the Polished Nickel and Crystal Wall Light with Linen Shade becomes more than illumination — it becomes memory. One can imagine the vintage wall sconce glow along a mirrored hallway, a dressing room framed in reflection, or above a velvet-upholstered reading chair. The piece harmonizes effortlessly within Vintage Glamour interiors, where refinement and radiance find equal footing.

Every element — from the slender, tapered arm ending in a delicate sphere, to the precision-cast mounting — speaks of craftsmanship and permanence. Though modern in construction, its lineage feels rooted in the ateliers of fine European makers. The fixture is UL certified for safety and longevity, designed to accompany its owner through decades of luminous evenings.

Perfect as a thoughtful housewarming gift, or as a finishing touch in a thoughtfully layered home, this sconce carries an heirloom sensibility. The materials — crystal, nickel, linen — each contribute their own quiet poetry: the cool weight of glass, the metallic sheen of polished nickel, and the soft, tactile comfort of linen. Together they create a composition both disciplined and deeply romantic, as enduring as the light it casts.

Design Features

• Designed by Ian K. Fowler

• Faceted crystal stem with polished nickel trim

• Crisp square linen shade for soft diffusion

• Includes shade and bulb

• UL certified, up to 60 watts

Color Palette

• Polished nickel silver

• Clear crystal

• Soft ivory linen

Condition Notes

• Newly crafted using traditional lighting techniques

• Pristine finish; no visible wear

• Subtle variations in crystal refraction are inherent to its handcrafted quality

Origin & Construction

• Designed in the United States

• Hand-assembled using precision-cast components and hand-cut crystal

• UL certified for residential installation

• Maximum 60 watts

Dimensions

• Width: 5.5"

• Depth: 7.25"

• Height: 22.5"