Brass Bowl Sconce

A small warm yellow bowl swings from a hoop, below a shimmering square backplate.

This brass bowl sconce is contemporary. Brass sconces are valued for the warm light reflected from their polished metal, and the metal tends to develop a soft patina with age. A polished half-sphere bowl hangs from a thin arched handle attached to a vertical post. At the top sits a square pearly plate with an iridescent, pinkish sheen, and a small ball finial caps the post. It is 9 inches long, 13.5 deep and 14 high.

Small and shiny, and a bit pleased with itself.