Dawes Sconce

A lamp with a hinged door, as if it were a ship's lantern that went to finishing school.

The Dawes sconce is by Ralph Lauren, in polished nickel. Wall sconces of this kind have long been used to supply low, local light beside mirrors, doors and beds. A rectangular backplate carries a round glass lens behind a hinged nickel plate, which swings aside to show a bare bulb. A curved hook rises at the top. The nickel is bright and clean, with a single flat arm. It is 5 inches long, 6.5 deep and 6.25 high.

A small lantern, shut and open at the same time.