Travertine Half Dome Wall Light, Wabi-Sabi Stone Sconce for Hallway, Porch and Living Room, Warm White
Travertine Half Dome Wall Light, Wabi-Sabi Stone Sconce for Hallway, Porch and Living Room, Warm White
A half dome of yellow travertine hides the bulb and fans the light up the wall.
Details
This travertine half dome wall light is a half dome of yellow travertine, flat side to the wall, closed at the front and open at the top. The bulb is hidden completely; what you see is a fan of warm white light climbing the wall, so the plaster does the glowing. It is hardwired, no cord, no plug, and reads as part of the building.
In a hallway, hang one either side of a door or run a pair down a long wall for light without a ceiling fixture; the wash of light upward makes a low ceiling seem taller. On a porch it covers the wall beside the front door. In a living room it flanks a fireplace or sofa. This is a quiet wall sconce, fine beside a painting, and the wabi-sabi stone suits terracotta, limewash, dark wood and warm white paint.
Travertine is a natural stone, open and pitted, and the yellow tone varies from block to block, so no two match. Stone neither fades nor dents. Dust it with a soft brush, especially the open top. For marks, a cloth wrung out in plain water, then dry. Vinegar, lemon and acidic sprays etch the stone, so keep them off. Let it cool, switched off, before cleaning; installation is done with the power off.
Specifications
Material: Travertine stone
Colour temperature: Warm white, 3000K
Dimmable: No
Installation: Hardwired
Certifications (manufacturer): CE
Materials + Care
Materials and dimensions are listed under Details. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep wood, rattan and wool felt away from standing water. For lighting, check the plug type and voltage in the variant name before ordering.
Shipping + Returns
We ship to the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand by tracked post. Most orders arrive in 8 to 15 days. Shipping is $4.95 and free on orders over $100. You get a tracking number by email as soon as your order is on its way. If your order has not arrived within 30 days, we resend it or refund you in full. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, unused and in the original packaging; contact us first for a return authorization.
Why it earns its place
Light goes up, not out
Open at the top, closed at the front, so the wall above gets a fan of warm white light and nobody is looking straight at a bulb.
Yellow travertine
A natural stone half dome with its flat side to the wall. The colour and the pores vary from piece to piece, which is the appeal.
Hardwired fitting
It wires into the wall, with no cable on show and no plug, so it reads as part of the building rather than an add-on.
In your home
In a hallway, one on each side of a door or a pair spaced along a long wall gives you light without a ceiling fitting, and the upward wash makes a low ceiling feel taller. On a porch it lights the wall by the front door. In a living room it goes either side of a fireplace or a sofa.
Yellow travertine sits well with limewash, warm white paint, terracotta and dark timber. It is quiet enough to hang next to a painting without competing with it.
Materials and quality
The dome is travertine, a natural stone with an open, pitted surface and a yellow tone that varies from block to block, so yours will not match the photo exactly and should not. The flat back sits against the wall and the top is open, which is how the light gets out; the source itself is hidden completely. Stone does not fade or dent, and it has a presence on the wall that a metal shade of the same size does not.
Care and everyday use
Dust it with a soft brush; the open top collects dust, so brush that out now and then. A cloth wrung out in plain water is fine, then dry. Keep vinegar, lemon and acidic sprays off it, since they etch travertine. Switch off and let it cool before cleaning, and have it fitted with the power off.
Good to know
Is it hardwired or plug-in?
Hardwired. It connects to a wall point like a standard sconce, so the stone dome sits on a clean wall with no cord.
Can I see the bulb?
No. The stone half dome hides the source completely; you only see the fan of light on the wall above it.
Which way does the light go?
Upward. The dome is open at the top and closed at the front, so it washes the wall above rather than lighting the floor.
